Candidates clash over Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment and related protections

Aug 20, 2026

At the forum, Julie Kelzer said she supports the proposed Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment as a statement that "everyone should have equal rights," while Glenn Gruenhagen said he opposes the amendment as drafted, arguing it includes gender-identity provisions and could allow late-term abortion and treatments for minors.

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Julie Kelzer said she supports the Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment, telling the audience, "everyone should have equal rights. We shouldn't have to be walking around living in fear over what we believe or what we wear or how we act." She framed the amendment as a protection for equal treatment.

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