SMSU Governor Candidates

Governor Candidates on Making MN Affordable

Opening Question on Affordability

Chris Madel on Making Minnesota More Affordable

Scott Jensen on Making Minnesota More Affordable

Kendall Qualls on Making Minnesota More Affordable

Lisa Demuth on Making Minnesota More Affordable

Kristin Robbins on Making Minnesota More Affordable

Patrick Knight on Making Minnesota More Affordable

Brad Kohler on Making Minnesota More Affordable

Jeff Johnson on Making Minnesota More Affordable

Phillip Parrish on Making Minnesota More Affordable

Governor Candidates' Lightning Rounds

Abide by the Republican Endorsement Lightning Round!

Governor candidates were asked if they would abide by the Republican endorsement. Meaning they would drop out of the race if they did not receive the endorsement.

Phillip Parrish - No

Chris Madel - No

Scott Jensen - No

Kendall Qualls - Yes

Lisa Demuth - Yes

Kristin Robbins - No

Patrick Knight - Maybe?

Brad Kohler - No

Jeff Johnson - Yes

In the caucus consider this when choosing your endorsement.

Sanctuary Cities Lightning Round!

Governor candidates were asked if they would sign a bill to end sanctuary cities/counties.

Phillip Parrish - Yes

Chris Madel - Yes

Scott Jensen - Yes

Kendall Qualls - Yes

Lisa Demuth - Yes

Kristin Robbins - Yes

Patrick Knight - Yes

Brad Kohler - Yes

Jeff Johnson - Yes

Term Limits Lightning Round!

Governor candidates were asked about their support for term limits for governor and members of the legislature.

Phillip Parrish - Yes

Chris Madel - Yes

Scott Jensen - Yes

Kendall Qualls - Yes

Lisa Demuth - Yes

Kristin Robbins - Yes/No

Patrick Knight - No

Brad Kohler - Yes

Jeff Johnson - Yes

Trump Endorsement Lightning Round!

Governor candidates were asked about seeking and accepting Trump's nomination. All are thumbs up; however, the ones not bouncing are because of caveats.

Phillip Parrish - Yes

Chris Madel - Yes

Scott Jensen - Not seeking but would accept

Kendall Qualls - Yes

Lisa Demuth - Yes

Kristin Robbins - Yes

Patrick Knight - Yes

Brad Kohler - Yes

Jeff Johnson - Yes

Governor Candidates on Recruiting Voters to Vote Republican

SMSU Republicans Third Question on Recruiting Voters to Vote Republican

Kendall Qualls on Recruiting Voters to Vote Republican

Lisa Demuth on Recruiting Voters to Vote Republican

Kristin Robbins on Recruiting Voters to Vote Republican

Patrick Knight on Recruiting Voters to Vote Republican

Brad Kohler on Recruiting Voters to Vote Republican

Jeff Johnson on Recruiting Voters to Vote Republican

Phillip Parrish on Recruiting Voters to Vote Republican

Chris Madel on Recruiting Voters to Vote Republican

Scott Jensen on Recruiting Voters to Vote Republican

Governor Candidates on Stopping the Fraud

SMSU Republicans Fourth Question on Stopping the Fraud in Minnesota

Lisa Demuth on Stopping the Fraud in Minnesota

Kristin Robbins on Stopping the Fraud in Minnesota

Patrick Knight on Stopping the Fraud in Minnesota

Brad Kohler on Stopping the Fraud in Minnesota

Jeff Johnson on Stopping the Fraud in Minnesota

Phillip Parrish on Stopping the Fraud in Minnesota

Chris Madel on Stopping the Fraud in Minnesota

Scott Jensen on Stopping the Fraud in Minnesota

Kendall Qualls on Stopping the Fraud in Minnesota

Governor Candidates' Lightning Rounds

Nuclear Energy Lightning Round!

Governor candidates were asked about lifting the nuclear energy moratorium.

Kristin Robbins - Yes

Patrick Knight - Yes

Brad Kohler - Yes

Jeff Johnson - Yes

Phillip Parrish - Yes

Chris Madel - Yes

Scott Jensen - Yes

Kendall Qualls - Yes

Lisa Demuth - Yes

Men & Woman Sports Lightning Round!

Governor candidates were asked about only allowing actual men and women in men and women's sports. The fact that you know what we mean by actual men and women, means you know trans individuals are not actually what they claim to be.

Patrick Knight - Yes

Brad Kohler - Yes

Jeff Johnson - Yes

Phillip Parrish - Yes

Chris Madel - Yes

Scott Jensen - Yes

Kendall Qualls - Yes

Lisa Demuth - Yes

Kristin Robbins - Yes

Reopen Appleton Prison Lightning Round!

Governor candidates were asked about reopening the Appleton Prison. This is due to the Minnesota prison shutdowns by Democrats.

Brad Kohler - Yes

Jeff Johnson - Yes

Phillip Parrish - Yes

Chris Madel - Yes

Scott Jensen - Yes

Kendall Qualls - Yes

Lisa Demuth - Yes

Kristin Robbins - Yes

Patrick Knight - Yes

SMSU College Republicans' Governor Candidates Forum!

Watch the Full Governor Candidates Forum that was held on Monday, December 8th. Or, select only the parts you are interested in below.

Event Question Menu

SMSU College Republicans Governor Candidates Introductions

SMSU College Republicans Opening

Philip Parrish Introduction

Chris Madel Introduction

Scott Jensen Introduction

Kendall Qualls' Introduction

Lisa Demuth's Introduction

Kristin Robbins's Introduction

Patrick Knight's Introduction

Brad Kohler's Introduction

Jeff Johnson's Introduction

Governor Candidates on Making MN Affordable

Opening Question on Affordability

Chris Madel on Making Minnesota More Affordable

Scott Jensen on Making Minnesota More Affordable

Kendall Qualls on Making Minnesota More Affordable

Lisa Demuth on Making Minnesota More Affordable

Kristin Robbins on Making Minnesota More Affordable

Patrick Knight on Making Minnesota More Affordable

Brad Kohler on Making Minnesota More Affordable

Jeff Johnson on Making Minnesota More Affordable

Phillip Parrish on Making Minnesota More Affordable

Event Question Menu

Governor Candidates on Trump Policies

SMSU Republicans Second Question on any Trump Policy Disagreements

Scott Jensen on President Trump's Policies

Kendall Qualls on President Trump's Policies

Lisa Demuth on President Trump's Policies

Kristin Robbins on President Trump's Policies

Patrick Knight on President Trump's Policies

Brad Kohler on President Trump's Policies

Jeff Johnson on President Trump's Policies

Phillip Parrish on President Trump's Policies

Chris Madel on President Trump's Policies

Governor Candidates' Lightning Rounds

Abide by the Republican Endorsement Lightning Round!

Sanctuary Cities Lightning Round!

Term Limits Lightning Round!

Trump Endorsement Lightning Round!

Event Question Menu

Governor Candidates on Recruiting Voters to Vote Republican

SMSU Republicans Third Question on Recruiting Voters to Vote Republican

Kendall Qualls on Recruiting Voters to Vote Republican

Lisa Demuth on Recruiting Voters to Vote Republican

Kristin Robbins on Recruiting Voters to Vote Republican

Patrick Knight on Recruiting Voters to Vote Republican

Brad Kohler on Recruiting Voters to Vote Republican

Jeff Johnson on Recruiting Voters to Vote Republican

Phillip Parrish on Recruiting Voters to Vote Republican

Chris Madel on Recruiting Voters to Vote Republican

Scott Jensen on Recruiting Voters to Vote Republican

Governor Candidates on Stopping the Fraud

SMSU Republicans Fourth Question on Stopping the Fraud in Minnesota

Lisa Demuth on Stopping the Fraud in Minnesota

Kristin Robbins on Stopping the Fraud in Minnesota

Patrick Knight on Stopping the Fraud in Minnesota

Brad Kohler on Stopping the Fraud in Minnesota

Jeff Johnson on Stopping the Fraud in Minnesota

Phillip Parrish on Stopping the Fraud in Minnesota

Chris Madel on Stopping the Fraud in Minnesota

Scott Jensen on Stopping the Fraud in Minnesota

Kendall Qualls on Stopping the Fraud in Minnesota

Event Question Menu

Governor Candidates' Lightning Rounds

Nuclear Energy Lightning Round!

Men & Woman Sports Lightning Round!

Reopen Appleton Prison Lightning Round!

Governor Candidates on Fixing Minnesota

SMSU Republicans Fifth Question on Fixing Minnesota

Jeff Johnson on Making Minnesota Great Again

Brad Kohler on Making Minnesota Great Again

Patrick Knight on Making Minnesota Great Again

Kristin Robbins on Making Minnesota Great Again

Lisa Demuth on Making Minnesota Great Again

Kendall Qualls on Making Minnesota Great Again

Scott Jensen on Making Minnesota Great Again

Chris Madel on Making Minnesota Great Again