A.J. Prospect for Minnesota House
Platform

Issues &
Platform

A.J. Prospect's vision for Minnesota is built on common-sense conservative principles — fiscal responsibility, strong communities, and government that works for the people, not the other way around.

Education & Schools

Empower Parents. Invest in Students.

  • A.J. will fight to expand school choice so every Minnesota family can find the right learning environment for their child — whether that's a public school, charter school, or private option.
  • She believes in increasing direct classroom funding so teachers have the tools they need and students get the attention they deserve.
  • A.J. will hold schools accountable for academic outcomes, not just enrollment numbers or administrative metrics.
  • She strongly supports vocational and trade education as an equally respected path to well-paying, in-demand careers.
  • A.J. believes parents are a child's first and most important educators — she will always protect parental rights in education.

Housing Affordability

More Homes. Less Red Tape.

  • A.J. will cut unnecessary permitting delays and zoning barriers that drive up the cost of new construction in Dakota County.
  • She opposes state mandates that override local communities' ability to shape their own housing policies.
  • A.J. believes market-driven solutions — not government programs — are the fastest path to increasing housing supply without burdening taxpayers.
  • She will support first-time homebuyer pathways that make the dream of homeownership achievable for working families.
  • A.J. rejects one-size-fits-all housing policies that ignore the unique character of suburban and rural communities like ours.

Public Safety

Safe Communities. Strong Families.

  • A.J. will fully fund and stand behind our local law enforcement officers — they deserve the resources and respect to do their jobs.
  • She will oppose any effort to defund, dismantle, or demoralize police departments in Minnesota.
  • A.J. will push to strengthen penalties for violent crime and repeat offenders who threaten the safety of our neighborhoods.
  • She supports investing in mental health crisis response as a complement — not a replacement — to trained law enforcement.
  • A.J. is committed to ensuring every neighborhood across Minnesota is safe for families, children, and seniors.

Healthcare

Affordable Care. Personal Choice.

  • A.J. will work to lower healthcare costs through increased competition, price transparency, and removing bureaucratic barriers.
  • She believes no Minnesotan should be left behind due to their health history — she will protect coverage for pre-existing conditions.
  • A.J. will fight to expand access to mental health and addiction treatment services, especially in underserved communities.
  • She supports rural healthcare infrastructure so Minnesotans outside the metro have access to quality, timely care.
  • A.J. firmly opposes a government takeover of healthcare — she believes medical decisions belong between patients and their doctors, period.

Small Business & Economy

Grow Minnesota. Stronger Together.

  • A.J. will cut the unnecessary regulations that strangle small businesses, entrepreneurs, and family-owned operations across our district.
  • She will fight to lower the tax burden on working families and middle-class Minnesotans who are the backbone of our economy.
  • A.J. will work to attract new employers to Minnesota with pro-growth incentives and a business-friendly environment.
  • She supports workforce training programs that connect residents to good-paying, in-demand jobs right here at home.
  • A.J. will oppose wasteful government spending that drives up costs and crowds out the private investment our communities need.

Taxes

Your Money. Your Family. Your Future.

  • A.J. believes Minnesotans are among the most heavily taxed people in the nation — and she is committed to changing that.
  • She will fight to reduce the state income tax burden so working families keep more of what they earn.
  • A.J. will oppose new taxes and fee increases that make it harder for families to make ends meet.
  • She demands that government live within its means rather than reaching deeper into Minnesotans' pockets every budget cycle.
  • A.J. will champion targeted tax relief for seniors on fixed incomes and small business owners who are creating local jobs.

Immigration

Secure Borders. Legal Pathways.

  • A.J. supports a secure border and a fair, orderly legal immigration system that upholds the rule of law.
  • She will oppose policies that reward illegal immigration or create incentives for people to bypass legal channels.
  • A.J. believes Minnesota workers and communities deserve protection from the economic and public safety impacts of unchecked illegal immigration.
  • She honors and welcomes those who pursue citizenship the right way — through the legal process.
  • A.J. will work with federal partners to ensure Minnesota is not a destination for criminal organizations exploiting open borders.

Environment & Energy

Stewardship Without Overreach.

  • A.J. loves Minnesota's lakes, rivers, and natural resources — she will fight to protect our outdoor heritage for future generations.
  • She supports common-sense conservation policies that don't kill jobs, raise energy costs, or punish rural communities.
  • A.J. will oppose federal and state overreach that harms Minnesota farmers, landowners, and energy producers.
  • She believes clean energy innovation should be driven by the market, not government mandates that pick winners and losers.
  • A.J. is committed to balancing environmental stewardship with the economic needs of the families and businesses that call Minnesota home.

Healthcare / Social Services Fraud

Protect Taxpayers. Demand Accountability.

  • A.J. is outraged that Minnesota has lost hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars to fraud in healthcare and social services — she will make stopping it a top priority.
  • She will demand rigorous auditing, real-time oversight, and strong accountability measures across all state-funded programs.
  • A.J. supports robust whistleblower protections so those who witness fraud can report it without fear of retaliation.
  • She will push to prosecute fraud aggressively — those who steal from Minnesota taxpayers must face serious consequences.
  • A.J. believes every dollar intended for vulnerable Minnesotans must actually reach them, not fraudsters gaming the system.

Election Fraud / Integrity

Every Legal Vote Counts.

  • A.J. believes every legal vote must count — and every illegal vote must not. She will not waver on this.
  • She supports common-sense voter ID requirements that are standard practice in most democracies around the world.
  • A.J. will demand robust post-election audits and full transparency in Minnesota's vote-counting process.
  • She opposes policies that make it harder to verify voter eligibility and easier to undermine election integrity.
  • A.J. is committed to restoring Minnesotans' confidence in their elections by ensuring the process is secure, transparent, and trustworthy.

Women's & Girls' Sports and Spaces

Protect Fairness. Preserve Dignity.

  • A.J. believes privacy and dignity for all are sacred American values — and she will protect them in law and policy.
  • She will fight to maintain sex-separated spaces — in locker rooms, shelters, prisons, and sports — where biological sex is the standard.
  • A.J. is passionate about protecting women's and girls' sports from unfair competition that undermines decades of hard-won athletic opportunity.
  • As a woman herself, she understands firsthand why the safety and dignity of sex-separated spaces matter — and she will never stop defending them.
  • A.J. stands with the majority of Minnesotans who believe common sense and compassion can — and must — coexist on this issue.

Protect Freedom of Speech — 1st Amendment

Speak Freely. Live Freely.

  • A.J. is an unwavering defender of the First Amendment — she believes government has no business silencing citizens or punishing political speech.
  • She will oppose censorship, viewpoint discrimination, and any effort by government or government-funded institutions to suppress free expression.
  • A.J. will fight for the right of every Minnesotan to speak, worship, and assemble freely without fear of government retaliation.
  • She will push back against cancel culture and ideological litmus tests that chill open debate and honest conversation.
  • A.J. will protect religious liberty so Minnesotans of faith can live and work according to their deeply held beliefs.

2nd Amendment — Constitutional Carry Rights

Your Rights. Your Defense.

  • A.J. believes the Second Amendment is a fundamental constitutional right — not a privilege to be rationed by government bureaucrats.
  • She supports Constitutional Carry — the right of law-abiding Minnesotans to carry a firearm without a government-issued permit.
  • A.J. will oppose any legislation that infringes on the rights of responsible, law-abiding gun owners across Minnesota.
  • She believes an armed citizenry is a safer citizenry — self-defense is a natural right that government must respect, not restrict.
  • A.J. will work to repeal or reform Minnesota laws that place unnecessary burdens on legal gun ownership and carry.

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