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.
Issue by issue
| Economy & taxes | Moderately right |
| Immigration | Strongly right |
| Abortion | Strongly right |
| Climate & energy | Strongly right |
| Health care | Strongly right |
More about Mary Franson
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Quick answers
- 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?
- SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Mary Franson's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.
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