Dean Abrams
Running mate: Joe Van Vactor
About the candidate
Party: No Party Affiliation
Clemency and restoration of rights
“Review mandatory minimums for proportionality, and fund re-entry programs covering housing, employment, mental health, and restoration of voting rights.” Source: Abrams, D. (2026). Issues. Dean Abrams for Governor. https://www.deanabrams.com/issues Accessed October 14, 2026. Official campaign website → “Rights and Due Process” → “Criminal justice,” third paragraph.
Court debt and voting eligibility
Candidate did not submit a questionnaire, nor were public statements found.
Reentry and economic opportunity
“Review mandatory minimums for proportionality, and fund re-entry programs covering housing, employment, mental health, and restoration of voting rights.” Source: Abrams, D. (2026). Issues. Dean Abrams for Governor. https://www.deanabrams.com/issues Accessed October 14, 2026. Official campaign website → “Rights and Due Process” → “Criminal justice,” third paragraph.
Second chances and public safety
“End civil asset forfeiture without a conviction.” Source: Abrams, D. (2026). Issues. Dean Abrams for Governor. https://www.deanabrams.com/issues Accessed October 14, 2026. Official campaign website → “Rights and Due Process” → “Criminal justice,” first paragraph. “No private prisons. Incarceration should never be a profit center.” Source: Abrams, D. (2026). Issues. Dean Abrams for Governor. https://www.deanabrams.com/issues Accessed October 14, 2026. Dean Abrams official “Issues” page → “Rights and Due Process,” in the detention / corrections passage immediately above the subheading “Criminal justice.” “Detention must be lawful and humane.” Source: Abrams, D. (2026). Issues. Dean Abrams for Governor. https://www.deanabrams.com/issues Accessed October 14, 2026. same “Rights and Due Process” passage, preceding “No private prisons.”