Andre Jacque

Republican | Wisconsin

Candidate Profile*

Verified Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Andre Jacque


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

State Senator, Dist. 1


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Andre Jacque websites Facebook

EDUCATION

LaFollette School of Public Affairs, Madison, WI, Capstone Certificate, 2004

University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, Bachelor of Science, 2003

Green Bay Southwest High School, Green Bay, WI, HS Diploma, 1999

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Golden House Domestic Violence Shelter, Community Leadership Council, Green Bay Area CrimeStoppers

Board Member, Governor's Council on Domestic Abuse, Council Member

WI Small Business Environmental Council, Council Member, Family & Childcare Resources of Northeast WI

Board Member, American Red Cross, Volunteer

Maribel Sportsman's Club, Member, Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority

Board Member, Van Handel Foundation for Families of Children with Special Needs, Board Member

WI Council on Workforce Investment, Council Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Wisconsin State Assembly, District 2, 2011-2019

Wisconsin State Senate, District 1, 2019-Present

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

none

Race

Previous Races

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


2021-2022

|

100%


2017

|

93%, 96% (cum.)†


2021

|

94%, 93% (cum.)†



LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

2015-16

|

11%, 27% (cum.)†




2017-18

|

0%

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (6)

*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

Wisconsin Family Action PAC

Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund

Wisconsin Right to Life

*Northeast Wisconsin Patriots

OTHER (2)

*Wisconsin Fraternal Order of Police

*Dairy Business Association (DBA)

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Wisconsin Family Action, Pro-Life Wisconsin, Wisconsin Right to Life

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2013)

State Republican Party Organizations (2021)

Tom Tiffany (2020)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (26)

American Federation For Children (2016)

Chris Kapenga (2018)

Dave Heaton (2018)

David Varnam David C. Varnam (2013)

Gary Tauchen (2010)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)

International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2021)

United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry (2010)

OTHER INFORMATION

Abortion stance.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Did not answer

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Strongly Disagree


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

Did not answer

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

Did not answer

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Did not answer


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

Did not answer


HEALTHCARE

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.

Did not answer

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

Did not answer


NATIONAL SECURITY

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

Did not answer

I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.

Did not answer


IMMIGRATION

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Did not answer


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree

Parents are the primary stakeholders in their children's education.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

Strongly Disagree

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Did not answer

Marriage between one man and one woman and the families they form are the foundation of civilization and are fundamental to the well-being and prosperity of Wisconsin.

Strongly Agree


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Did not answer


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

Did not answer

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.

Did not answer

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Did not answer


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Did not answer

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Conservative

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

Did not answer

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

No

What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

Recipient: Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence Legislative Champion Award; Wisconsin District Attorneys' Association Legislator of the Year; VFW Wisconsin Legislator of the Year; American Legion Wisconsin Chapter Legislator of the Year; Wisconsin Electric Cooperatives Legislator of the Year; Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin Legislator of the Year; Wisconsin Independent Living Network Relentless Badger for the Disabled Award; Wisconsin Counties Association Outstanding Legislator Award; Pro-Life Wisconsin Legislator of the Year; NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award; Wisconsin Family Council William Wilberforce Freedom Award; Brown County Crime Prevention Foundation Crimefighter Award; Manitowoc County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition IMPACT Recognition; Phillips Foundation Distinguished Young Conservative Leader of the Year; Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Legislator of the Year, Future 15 Award, and 25 People You Should Know; Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Legislator of the Year; Oral Health Partnership Children’s Health Champion; Wisconsin Towns Association Friend of Towns; Wisconsin Professional Police Association Legislator of the Year; Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association Legislator of the Year; U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform State Legislative Achievement Award. Great Lakes/St. Lawrence River Legislative Caucus Executive Board and Nutrient Management Taskforce (chair); Small Business Regulatory Review Board (chair); National Caucus of Environmental Legislators (state lead)member); Brown County Taxpayers Association; Knights of Columbus. Former member: Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board; Council on Tourism; Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board; Wisconsin Association of Municipal and County Assistant Managers; National Association of Local Government Environmental Professionals Grants Management Taskforce.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Did not answer

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Did not answer


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Did not answer

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Did not answer

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