Where Jason Stands:
Safe Communities. Strong Schools. Good Jobs.
As a prosecutor, Army veteran, father of three, and longtime public servant, Jason approaches every issue with the same principle: lead with integrity and do what works.
Jason Heaser is running for the Minnesota House because he believes government should focus on the issues that matter most to working families: keeping our communities safe, preparing our kids for the future, lowering everyday costs, protecting our natural resources, and making sure everyone who works hard has the opportunity to build a good life.
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Every Minnesotan deserves to feel safe in their neighborhood.
As a prosecutor, Jason has spent his career holding violent criminals accountable while working alongside law enforcement, victims, and community partners. He believes public safety requires both accountability and prevention.
Jason supports:
Giving law enforcement and prosecutors the tools they need to keep violent offenders off our streets.
Strong penalties for repeat violent offenders and criminal vehicular homicide.
Expanding mental health crisis response teams so police can focus on criminal activity, while behavioral health professionals respond to mental health emergencies.
Investing in probation, rehabilitation, and treatment programs that reduce repeat offenses and help people successfully reenter society.
Continuing efforts to expunge eligible marijuana offenses so Minnesotans can move forward after minor convictions.
Public safety isn't about choosing between accountability and compassion—we need both.
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Minnesota's public schools are one of our state's greatest strengths.
Jason believes every child deserves an excellent education regardless of their ZIP code, and every educator deserves the support needed to succeed.
Jason will work to:
Keep public education dollars in public schools.
Oppose voucher schemes that divert taxpayer money away from neighborhood schools.
Support parents as partners in their children's education through active local school boards and public engagement.
Address teacher shortages by improving recruitment, retention, and affordable health insurance options for educators and support staff.
Strong schools create stronger communities.
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Minnesota succeeds when working families succeed.
Jason believes people who work hard should be able to afford housing, raise a family, and retire with dignity.
He supports:
Protecting Paid Family and Medical Leave.
Strong protections for workers and the freedom to organize.
Investing in roads, bridges, broadband, and other infrastructure that creates good-paying jobs and supports long-term economic growth.
A tax system where the wealthiest pay their fair share.
Economic growth should benefit everyone, not just those at the very top.
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House District 34A is one of the fastest-growing areas in Minnesota.
Jason believes government needs to keep up with that growth by making smart investments before problems become crises.
That means:
Prioritizing road improvements where congestion is already affecting families and businesses.
Expanding high-speed broadband and modern infrastructure.
Ensuring growing communities receive their fair share of state resources.
Working with local governments to solve infrastructure challenges before growth outpaces public investment.
Good planning today saves taxpayers money tomorrow.
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Minnesota's lakes, rivers, parks, and public lands are part of who we are.
Jason believes we can grow our economy while protecting the natural resources that future generations deserve to enjoy.
He supports:
Expanding clean energy and renewable energy incentives.
Protecting the Mississippi River, the Crow River, and Minnesota's drinking water.
Responsible environmental stewardship that balances economic opportunity with long-term conservation.
We need to leave behind a state that is livable, accessible, and full of untamed natural spaces for our children.
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Jason believes government works best when it is transparent, accountable, and responsive.
He supports:
Protecting access to contraception and reproductive healthcare.
Making government more transparent and accessible.
Exploring reforms that strengthen public trust, including ranked-choice voting and reasonable term limits.
Even when people disagree, they deserve an elected representative who listens with respect and explains their decisions honestly.
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Jason believes the biggest challenge facing our state is ensuring that economic growth benefits everyday Minnesotans, not just large corporations and wealthy investors.
He will fight for policies that strengthen local communities, invest in working families, support small businesses, and keep Minnesota a place where the next generation can afford to build their future.
Together, we can build a safer, stronger, and more prosperous Minnesota.