Dean Phillips
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE DEAN PHILLIPS
D-MINNESOTA 3RD DISTRICT
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RACE: Defeated Republican incumbent Erik Paulsen in the 2018 midterm election VOTING RECORD: Project Vote Smart [2], Govtrack.us [3] |
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PARTY: Democratic BORN: 1/20/1969 EDUCATION: Brown (BA), University of Minnesota (MBA) OCCUPATION: Entreprenuer FAMILY: Engaged, 2 daughters
RELIGION: Jewish
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ELECTED: 2018 |
ISRAEL
- Supports a strong U.S. - Israel relationship
- Strongly condemns anti-Semitism in all forms
- Uses his experience as a Jewish person in America to foster conversations about the harmful effects of anti-Semitism in America
CHOICE
- Opposes efforts to undermine the protections provided to women under the Affordable Care Act
- Supports a women's right to choose
- Denounces sexual harrasment and will work to ensure safe and respectful workplaces for women
In His Own Words
"I strongly condemn anti-Semitism in all its forms... As elected leaders, it is our collective responsibility to set standards of respect and elevate understanding between the communities we represent. "1
"I remember my mother wearing a green "ERA Now' pin almost 50 years ago. As a member of Congress, I will champion the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment and the advancement of women's health, economic security, and reproductive freedom."2
SOURCES: 1) phillips.house.gov [4] 2) phillipsforcongress.com [5]
Interesting Facts
Serves on the board of Temple Israel in Minneapolis
Phillip's paternal grandmother was the author of the "Dear Abby" advice column.
Founder of Talenti Gelato.
