Joan Ballweg

Republican | Wisconsin

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Joan Ballweg


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

General


Race

State Senator, Dist. 14


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, BS, 74

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Waupun Hospital Board, Chair, Agnesian Healthcare

Sec, Markesan AFS, Pres, Host, Liason

Markesan PTA, Pres, Markesan Chamber of Commerce

Treasurer, Waupun Chamber of Commerce

Council of State Governments, National Chair 2020, MidWest Council of State Government

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Mayor City of Markesan, 6

Alderperson City of Markesan, 4

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

Previous Races

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (5)

Keith Ripp

National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund

Wisconsin Family Action PAC

Wisconsin Right to Life

OTHER (2)

Jon Plumer

Luther Olsen

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (15)

Edward Brooks (2016)

Jeremy Thiesfeldt (2010)

John Klenke (2010)

Jon Plumer (2018)

Kathy Bernier (2016)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (6)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2018)

Mary Czaja Felzowski (2012)

National Rifle Association (2008)

Pro-Life Wisconsin (2010)

State Republican Party Organizations (2020)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry (2013)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (5)

International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (2010)

International Union of Operating Engineers (2020)

International Union of Police Associations (2008)

United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry (2014)

United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (2008)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Strongly Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Not under any circumstances other than eminent medical issue with life of the mother. Leading co-author of Wisc. 20 Week Pain legislation regarding abortion, signed into law 2017-18 and supported all the anti-abortion legislation done since elected


ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.

No Answer

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.

Neutral

Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.

Agree

What is the best way to bring down unemployment?

Done in Wisconsin before the COVID outbreak through legislation I've supported to mandate more job search requirements, one week waiting period before being qualified for unemployment, substance testing. Wisconsin rates approx. 3.2% or less pre COVID

What role should government play in boosting the economy?

Less regulation and red tape to allow for free enterprise. Targeted incentives connected to job creation.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.

Strongly Agree

Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.

Neutral

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Strongly Agree


HEALTHCARE

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.

Neutral

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

Transparency in medical costs would do more to provide market pressure to control costs. Continue to control litigation and caps on malpractice suits as we do in Wisconsin.


NATIONAL SECURITY

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Agree


IMMIGRATION

I support sanctuary cities.

Strongly Disagree


EDUCATION

Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.

Agree

George Washington's comment that “Religion and morality are the essential pillars of civil society” is still true today.

Agree

Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.

Neutral

People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."

Disagree

Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.

Agree

What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?

Did not answer

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Fully practicing and participation Catholic faith.


ABOUT YOU

I voted in these primaries and general elections:

2012 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2018 Republican Primary, 2018 General Election

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

Conservative

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

Support of Wisconsin budgets under Gov. Walker administration and Republican Legislative led budget of 2019. Three term co-chair of Committee on Review of Administrative Rules and lead author on several proposals signed into law on streamlining and simplifying administrative rules, regulation and process. Support of anti abortion legislation as mentioned in prior question. No foreign policy or immigration before our legislative body.

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

Sixteen years in the Wisconsin Assembly with a consistent conservative record. Elected leadership for the Republican caucus as Caucus Chair 2011-2014. Co-Chair of the Joint Committee of Review of Administrative Rules 2015-present. Prior Committee Chairs; Labor, Emergency Preparedness, Legislative Council, Speaker's Task Force on Suicide Prevention. Numerous effective legislative proposals signed into law regarding administrative rules, streamlining and simplifying government processes for government records, real estate and more. Co-founder Wisconsin Legislative Childrens Caucus Refer to my Wisconsin Assembly web page.https://input.ivoterguide.com/ResetPassword.aspx?reset=1688&a=1681

E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:

joanballwegforsenate@gmail.com

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

Elected by legislators in the Midwest to the officer team for the MidWest Council of State Governments 2013-1016 Elected by national CSG Executive Committee of national legislative leaders to the officer team of National Council of State Government 2018-2021


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.

Strongly Disagree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support the death penalty.

Strongly Disagree

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

Neutral


2ND AMENDMENT

More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.

Strongly Disagree

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