HUGH McTAVISH
THE BEST CHOICE FOR CONGRESS MN-02
Why Voters in Minnesota Should Vote for Hugh McTavish
Hugh is running to be the next Congressman in Minnesota’s second congressional district, filling the seat left empty by Angie Craig. He represents a bold, forward-thinking alternative for Minnesota voters who want real progress—not just politics as usual.
Putting People Over Profits
Hugh believes government should prioritize human well-being, not just economic growth. His platform centers on improving quality of life—happiness, fairness, and economic security—rather than focusing narrowly on GDP. He believes the founders had it right—the priorities of government should be life, meaning biological life on this planet, liberty, and happiness, not maximizing aggregate GDP growth or maximizing wealth and power for corporations and billionaires.
Jury Democracy – Giving Real Power to You, to We the People
Through his concept of Jury Democracy, Hugh advocates for giving all of us everyday citizens real power in making government decisions. This aligns with core liberal values of fairness, representation, and accountability. Through Jury Democracy, unlike every other politician, Hugh is running not to take power for himself but to literally give the power to you.
Cut Income Taxes and Payroll Taxes in Half and Replace with a Modest Wealth Tax
Hugh proposes cutting income and social security taxes in half and replacing that revenue with with a progressive wealth tax of 2% to 8% falling only on millionaires and megamillionaires. That would also almost balance the budget.
Science-Based Leadership
With a Ph.D. in biochemistry and a career in medical innovation, Hugh brings a data-driven, evidence-based approach to policy—something almost entirely missing in today’s political climate.
Healthcare Innovation And Access
As someone who has personally battled cancer and then, out of that experience, invented effective drugs for cancer and immune conditions and started two companies around those inventions, Hugh understands the healthcare system from both a human and scientific perspective. He supports practical solutions that improve access, affordability, and outcomes.
Environmental Responsibility
Hugh is a lifelong environmentalist, canoer and backpacker. He supports not just protecting but restoring Minnesota’s, the nation’s, and the world’s natural resources and wildlife, and sharing the planet with other species.
Liberty
Hugh believes that unless your conduct significantly infringes on the rights or wellbeing of others, you should be free to do what you want. He will promote fewer, clearer, and simpler laws. He supports free speech and will work to end censorship by both sides on social media and elsewhere. He supports abortion rights and your right to control your body—no exceptions.
Capitalism
Hugh supports capitalism. As a small business CEO, he has had to wrestle with irrational and excessive government regulation. He supports a smaller government, less regulation, and breaking up of giant corporations to allow competition on prices, service, and wages. He has an innovative proposal to break up giant corporations through a progressive corporate income tax.
Independent and Unbought
Not a career politician, Hugh brings independence and fresh thinking. He is focused on long-term solutions rather than short-term political wins.
Hugh McTavish – The Only Candidate in This Race Who Is Not a Career Politician
For Minnesota voters looking for a candidate who combines progressive values with real-world expertise and innovative thinking, Hugh McTavish is your best choice!