Tyler Michael Bass

[{"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Tyler Bass completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bass' responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-404869-2026-02-04\" id=\"heading-bio-404869-2026-02-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-404869-2026-02-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-404869-2026-02-04\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-404869-2026-02-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-404869-2026-02-04\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tMy name is Tyler Bass, and I am a small business owner living in Minnetonka, Minnesota. I grew up in southern Minnesota in Blooming Prairie, where I learned the importance of hard work, personal responsibility, and community. I studied exercise science at Luther College and played college football as a running back, an experience that shaped my values of discipline, teamwork, and accountability.\r\n<p>My political views have remained consistent throughout my life. I believe in individual freedom and in following the law equally and fairly. When it comes to issues such as immigration and government fraud, I support strong enforcement along with practical reform. I believe fraud should be investigated and prevented before it happens through better oversight, accountability, and clear procedures. On immigration, I support a faster and more efficient legal path to citizenship for visa-holding immigrants, while enforcing existing immigration laws.\r\n</p><p>On jobs and the economy, I believe Minnesota must do more to support American workers and small businesses. I support holding large corporations accountable and prioritizing U.S. citizens in the hiring process, while making it impossible for employers to hire illegal labor. I believe our economy grows stronger when citizens are working, earning, and reinvesting in their communities.\r\n</p>\nI am running for Congress to bring real-world experience, common sense, and accountability to government, and to ensure Minnesota families always come first.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-404869-2026-02-04\" id=\"heading-key-message-404869-2026-02-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-404869-2026-02-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-404869-2026-02-04\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-404869-2026-02-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-404869-2026-02-04\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>I believe government fraud hurts the people who follow the rules the most. Whether it’s misuse of public funds or abuse of benefit programs, fraud takes resources away from families, seniors, and small businesses who truly need them. I support thorough investigations and smarter oversight that stops fraud before it happens, not after the money is already gone. Taxpayers deserve transparency, accountability, and a government that protects their hard-earned dollars.</li><li>Minnesota’s economy is strongest when American workers come first. I support holding large corporations accountable and making it mandatory that U.S. citizens are prioritized in the hiring process. Employers should not be allowed to exploit illegal labor at the expense of citizens who want to work. When our residents are earning fair wages and building careers, local communities thrive, small businesses grow, and our economy becomes stronger and more stable.</li><li>Healthcare reform must start with prevention and affordability. I support lowering prescription drug prices and holding pharmaceutical companies accountable for rising costs. I also believe we need to take a serious look at the food we allow on our shelves. Poor nutrition and ultra-processed foods are major contributors to chronic disease in America. We should restructure what ingredients are permitted in our food supply, reduce refined sugar and excessive sugar content, and hold the food industry accountable. Healthier, more nutritious food means fewer long-term health issues, lower healthcare costs, and a better quality of life for American families.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-404869-2026-02-04\" id=\"heading1-404869-2026-02-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-404869-2026-02-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-404869-2026-02-04\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-404869-2026-02-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-404869-2026-02-04\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tWhen I graduated from Luther College with my degree, the job market had collapsed during the 2011–2012 economic downturn. Nobody was hiring, and for a recent college graduate, finding work felt impossible. I spent months dropping off my resume at new companies every day. I went to the public library because I couldn’t afford internet access and applied to hundreds of jobs. Still, nothing came through. When I tried to get factory work, I learned many employers were using illegal labor instead of hiring local workers. That didn’t stop me. With the last $250 I had, I built a fitness website and bet on myself when no one else would. I know how hard it is to find a job, which is why my focus is strengthening Minnesota’s economy\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nTyler Bass completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bass' responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. My name is Tyler Bass, and I am a small business owner living in Minnetonka, Minnesota. I grew up in southern Minnesota in Blooming Prairie, where I learned the importance of hard work, personal responsibility, and community. I studied exercise science at Luther College and played college football as a running back, an experience that shaped my values of discipline, teamwork, and accountability. My political views have remained consistent throughout my life. I believe in individual freedom and in following the law equally and fairly. When it comes to issues such as immigration and government fraud, I support strong enforcement along with practical reform. I believe fraud should be investigated and prevented before it happens through better oversight, accountability, and clear procedures. On immigration, I support a faster and more efficient legal path to citizenship for visa-holding immigrants, while enforcing existing immigration laws. On jobs and the economy, I believe Minnesota must do more to support American workers and small businesses. I support holding large corporations accountable and prioritizing U.S. citizens in the hiring process, while making it impossible for employers to hire illegal labor. I believe our economy grows stronger when citizens are working, earning, and reinvesting in their communities. I am running for Congress to bring real-world experience, common sense, and accountability to government, and to ensure Minnesota families always come first. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? I believe government fraud hurts the people who follow the rules the most. Whether it’s misuse of public funds or abuse of benefit programs, fraud takes resources away from families, seniors, and small businesses who truly need them. I support thorough investigations and smarter oversight that stops fraud before it happens, not after the money is already gone. Taxpayers deserve transparency, accountability, and a government that protects their hard-earned dollars. Minnesota’s economy is strongest when American workers come first. I support holding large corporations accountable and making it mandatory that U.S. citizens are prioritized in the hiring process. Employers should not be allowed to exploit illegal labor at the expense of citizens who want to work. When our residents are earning fair wages and building careers, local communities thrive, small businesses grow, and our economy becomes stronger and more stable. Healthcare reform must start with prevention and affordability. I support lowering prescription drug prices and holding pharmaceutical companies accountable for rising costs. I also believe we need to take a serious look at the food we allow on our shelves. Poor nutrition and ultra-processed foods are major contributors to chronic disease in America. We should restructure what ingredients are permitted in our food supply, reduce refined sugar and excessive sugar content, and hold the food industry accountable. Healthier, more nutritious food means fewer long-term health issues, lower healthcare costs, and a better quality of life for American families. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? When I graduated from Luther College with my degree, the job market had collapsed during the 2011–2012 economic downturn. Nobody was hiring, and for a recent college graduate, finding work felt impossible. I spent months dropping off my resume at new companies every day. I went to the public library because I couldn’t afford internet access and applied to hundreds of jobs. Still, nothing came through. When I tried to get factory work, I learned many employers were using illegal labor instead of hiring local workers. That didn’t stop me. With the last $250 I had, I built a fitness website and bet on myself when no one else would. I know how hard it is to find a job, which is why my focus is strengthening Minnesota’s economy\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it."}]