Thomas Evenstad

Thomas Evenstad earned a high school diploma from Edina High School. His career experience includes working as an activist.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I'm Thomas Evenstad, born in Springfield Illinois and raised from age 3 in Edina, Minnesota. I'm a staunch Fiscal Conservative running to Make Minnesota Minnesota Again by Deporting Illegals, Safeguarding Children and Destroying Gangs.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Safeguarding Kids by Hardening Soft Targets like Schools and Churches and destroying Gangs.Make Minnesota Minnesota Again by deporting illegal aliens.Prosecuting Fraud and Corruption are going to be priorities under my Evenstad Administration.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Criminal System, Corrections, Child Protection & Election Integrity.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

My Dad Virgil Evenstad and my friend Andrew Dodds. Loving, kind & giving of themselves.Sav

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty, Trust, Character, Integrity, Courage and Wisdom. Christian principles.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Service & Helping Others. Protection the State's Citizens. Holding criminals accountable. Lifting people up and improving citizens quality of life.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Saving lives

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Watergate. 8 years old.myb

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Janitor. 2 years

What is your favorite book? Why?

Bible. It's God's word.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Batman

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Wrongful Conviction

Governors have many responsibilities, which vary from state to state. Which of those do you personally consider the most important in your state?

Public Safety by far. No contest.

Different states require governors to have different degrees of responsibility for the state budgeting process. If it were your choice, what do you believe is the appropriate degree of gubernatorial involvement with this process in your state?

As Governor, I should be heavily involved and have authority to make decisions regarding the State's budget.

In most states, governors have the power to make line-item vetoes. If that is true in your state, what would be your philosophy for how and when to use this power?

With discretion when absolutely necessary.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Cordial, Working together to solve the State's problems and help people.

What do you love most about your state?

The Lakes

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Public Safety, Illegal aliens, Trans Violence, Political Strife

Under what circumstances should the governor of your state be able to use emergency powers?

Extremely rare circumstances in which there's no other option to Safeguard Citizens.

Would a state ballot initiative process be good or bad for your state?

No

A governor is the top executive authority in his or her state. What does that mean to you?

Tremendous responsibility and tremendous opportunities to help my fellow Minnesotans.

Candidates hear many personal stories from voters. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching or memorable?

Yes

What is an accomplishment that you are proud of?

Pioneering GPS for sex criminals in 2003.

What role should your state’s government have in the development or use of artificial intelligence?

Limited but involved. Ensuring AI isn't used in criminal or nefarious purposes.

What legislation would you want to sign related to election administration in your state?

In Person Voting only --ON mail in 🗳️ ballots.