Dean Phillips
Bio | Dean Phillips is a businessman and politician. He graduated from Brown University and went on to earn his MBA from the University of Minnesota. |
Status and Position | Current US House of Representatives of Minnesota |
Political Party and Jurisdiction | Democrat, Minnesota |
Elections | Election Jurisdiction | Started Campaign | Campaign Status | Poll Rankings (of the vote) |
| 2020 House of Representatives Election MN-03 | MN-03 | Yes | Running | N/A |
Campaign Financing | Phillips received 81.89% of finances from large individual contributions and 15.17% from small individual contributions. Source: https://www.opensecrets.org/races/candidates?cycle=2020&id=MN03&spec=N |
Voting Rights | Phillips is in favor of supporting voting rights and introduced the Voter NOTICE Act, which would require election officials to notify all registered voters of changes in state election laws. Source: https://phillips.house.gov/media/press-releases/phillips-introduces-bill-protect-fundamental-right-vote-during-crisis |
Opinions on Issues
Issues | Stance | Summary |
| Universal Healthcare | For | Phillips has stated that he is in favor of universal healthcare. Source: https://phillipsforcongress.org/dean-phillips/priorities/healthcare/ Phillips stated that he would like to fix and improve the Affordable Care Act, reduce the cost of prescription drugs, and implement Medicare-for-all. |
| Socialized Healthcare | For | Phillips has stated that he is in favor of socialized healthcare policies like the Affordable Care Act. Source: https://phillipsforcongress.org/dean-phillips/priorities/healthcare/ |
| Private Healthcare | Against | Phillips has indicated that he is against private healthcare and instead supports Medicare-for-all. Source: https://phillipsforcongress.org/dean-phillips/priorities/healthcare/ |
| LGBT Rights | For | Phillips has indicated that he supports LGBT rights. Source: https://phillips.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-phillips-co-sponsors-equality-act Phillips co-sponsored the Equality Act, which would prevent discrimination against LGBTQ citizens in public accommodations, federal financial assistance, employment, housing, education, and more. |
| Taxes | Against | Phillips has indicated that he is against taxes. Source: https://phillipsforcongress.org/updates/tax-bill-hurts-middle-class/ Phillips stated that he is in favor of simplifying the tax code and providing tax relief that puts money back into the middle class. |
| Flat Tax Rate | Against | Phillips has stated that he believes that tax cut benefits should primarily target and benefit the middle class. Source: https://phillipsforcongress.org/updates/tax-bill-hurts-middle-class/ Phillips stated that he is in favor of simplifying the tax code and providing tax relief that puts money back into the middle class. |
| Abortion | For | Phillips has stated that he is in favor of abortion. Source: https://phillipsforcongress.org/dean-phillips/priorities/womens-health-and-economic-security/ Phillips stated that he is pro-choice and would work to ensure that individuals have access to affordable, comprehensive reproductive healthcare. |
| Gun Control | For | Phillips has stated that he is in favor of gun control. Source: https://phillipsforcongress.org/dean-phillips/priorities/gun-violence-prevention/ Phillips is a member of the gun violence prevention task force and has stated that he supports universal background checks, as well as a ban on assault weapons. |
| Assisted Suicide | Unknown | Phillips' stance on assisted suicide is unknown. Phillips is a member of the gun violence prevention task force and has stated that he supports universal background checks, as well as a ban on assault weapons. |
| Government Interference | For | Phillips has indicated that he is in favor of government interference, particularly in areas concerning gun control and universal healthcare. Source: https://phillipsforcongress.org/dean-phillips/priorities/gun-violence-prevention/ Source: https://phillipsforcongress.org/dean-phillips/priorities/healthcare/ |
| Planned Parenthood | For | Phillips has indicated that he is in favor of Planned Parenthood and was endorsed by the Planned Parenthood Political Action Fund. Source: https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/planned-parenthood-minnesota-advocate/election/mn03 |
| Welfare | For | Phillips has indicated that he is in favor of welfare, particularly for veterans. Source: https://phillipsforcongress.org/dean-phillips/priorities/veterans-services-and-support/ Phillips has stated that he supports extended funding for housing veterans, as well as allocating money and resources to the Veterans Administration. |
| Welfare | Unknown | Phillips' stance on stem cell research is unknown. |
| Death Penalty | Unknown | Phillips' stance on the death penalty is unclear. |
| Mandatory Prison Sentence | Unknown | Phillips' stance on mandatory prison sentences is unknown. |
| Military Spending | For | Phillips has indicated that he is in favor of military spending and voted in favor of the $741 billion for the military budget in 2021. Source: https://www.mankatofreepress.com/news/local_news/how-they-voted-statues-military-spending-nuclear-tests-public-lands-immigration/article_9b3c5e24-cdeb-11ea-aca8-3b773e2a75dd.html |
| War on Terrorism | For | Phillips has indicated that he is in favor of the war on terrorism. Source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5046/text?r=23&s=1 |
| Foreign Policy International Interaction | For | Phillips has indicated that he is in favor of foreign policy international interaction. Source: https://phillipsforcongress.org/dean-phillips/priorities/climate-action/ Phillips has stated that foreign policy interaction is crucial for combating climate change and supports rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement. |
| United Nations power | Unknown | Phillips' stance on United Nations Power is unknown. |
| Nationalism | Unknown | Phillips' stance on nationalism is unknown. |
| Free Markets | Unknown | Phillips' stance on free markets is unknown. |
| Brexit | Unknown | Phillips' stance on Brexit is unknown. |
| Affirmative Action | Unknown | Phillips' stance on affirmative action is unknown. |
| Government Spending | For | Phillips has indicated that he is in favor of government spending, particularly in regards to military spending. Source: https://www.mankatofreepress.com/news/local_news/how-they-voted-statues-military-spending-nuclear-tests-public-lands-immigration/article_9b3c5e24-cdeb-11ea-aca8-3b773e2a75dd.html |
| Charter Schools | Unknown | Phillips' stance on charter schools is unclear. |
| Common Core | Unknown | Phillips' stance on common core is unclear. |
| Clean Energy | For | Phillips has stated that he is in favor of clean energy. Source: https://phillipsforcongress.org/dean-phillips/priorities/climate-action/ Phillips stated that he wants to expand incentives for clean energy use, specifically by extending the 30% federal tax credit for solar and other renewable energy. |
| Religious Freedom | Unknown | Phillips' stance on religious freedom is unknown. |
| Separation of Church and State | Unknown | Phillips' stance on the separation of church and state is unknown. |
| Slavery Reparations | Unknown | Phillips' stance on slavery reparations is unknown. |
| Border Control | For | Phillips has stated that he is in favor of border control. Source: https://phillipsforcongress.org/dean-phillips/priorities/immigration-reform/ Phillips has stated that he would like to increase funding for technology and resources that will aid in border control security, but does not support building a border wall. |
| Passenger Profiling | Unknown | Phillips' stance on passenger profiling is unknown. |
| DACA | For | Phillips has stated that he supports DACA. Source: https://phillipsforcongress.org/dean-phillips/priorities/immigration-reform/ |
| Sanctuary Cities | For | Phillips has stated that he is in favor of sanctuary cities. Source: https://americarisingpac.org/new-video-dean-phillips-supports-sanctuary-cities-in-minnesota/ |
| Legalizing Marijuana | For | Phillips has stated that he is in favor of legalizing marijuana. Source: https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2020/10/01/dean-phillips-2020-election-guide/ |