Mary Franson

Republican · Candidate for Minnesota State House of Representatives, District 12B · Incumbent · November 3, 2026

Where they stand

Moderately right, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). From their roll-call votes in the Minnesota House, 2011–2022.

Source: data · how scores are linked to one scale.

Donor-based DIME score: moderately right.

AI read of their current public record: strongly right.

Issue by issue

Economy & taxesModerately right
ImmigrationStrongly right
AbortionStrongly right
Climate & energyStrongly right
Health careStrongly right

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What party is Mary Franson?
Mary Franson is running as a Republican.
Is Mary Franson the incumbent?
Yes. Mary Franson currently holds this office.
Who is Mary Franson running against?
Michael Gardner, for Minnesota State House of Representatives, District 12B.
Is Mary Franson liberal or conservative?
On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, Mary Franson is moderately right, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). This comes from published research, not our opinion.
Should I vote for Mary Franson?
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