Lisa Demuth

Where Demuth stands

Grouped by topic by Vote Book; headings and quoted words are the candidate’s own, with the source under each one. “As reported” items are a news outlet’s description, not an exact quote.

Education

Education

Minnesota schools need a dramatic reset. Despite years of increased investment, our test scores have stagnated and too many kids are moving through our education system despite failing to meet basic benchmarks for reading, writing, math, and science. As Governor I will lead an education revolution that puts academic …

Energy & environment

Energy

Minnesota needs a true all-of-the-above approach that keeps energy bills affordable for families and ensures year-round reliability of our grid on the coldest days of winter and hottest days of summer. I will repeal Minnesota’s longstanding ban on nuclear energy, and reform burdensome mandates imposed by Democrats …

Jobs & Business Environment

As Governor I will work to make Minnesota a magnet for business investment and job creation in all corners of the state. I will issue an executive order on day one of my administration to cut permitting timelines by at least 25% and work with the legislature to pass meaningful permitting reform. Minnesota has a chance …

Crime & public safety

Public Safety

As Governor, I will have the backs of our police, firefighters, and other first responders who keep our communities safe. I will invest in public safety resources for cities and counties, strengthen sentences for repeat offenders, and crack down on soft-on-crime policies from judges and county attorneys who seem to …

Taxes & spending

Taxes and Affordability

Helping Minnesota families afford their lives will be my top priority as governor. I will work to cut income taxes for families by reducing the lowest two tax brackets, dial back expensive car tab fees that were raised by Democrats, and finally end taxes on social security benefits for our seniors. I will also push to …