Joe McDonald

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

AI-estimated from their own website and Wikipedia article, only where they state a position.

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Quick answers

What party is Joe McDonald?

Joe McDonald is running as a Republican.

Is Joe McDonald the incumbent?

Yes. Joe McDonald currently holds this office.

Who is Joe McDonald running against?

Emily Dahlgren, for Minnesota State House of Representatives, District 29A.

Is Joe McDonald liberal or conservative?

On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, Joe McDonald is moderately right, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). This comes from published research, not our opinion.

Should I vote for Joe McDonald?

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