Jeremy Thiesfeldt
Republican | Wisconsin
Candidate Profile
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jeremy Thiesfeldt
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
Repr. to the Assembly, Dist. 52
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN, BS in Elementary Education, 1989
WORK & MILITARY
Emanuel Lutheran School, teacher/ athletic director, 1989-1996
St. John's Lutheran School, teacher/ athletic director, 1996-1999
Winnebago Lutheran Academy, teacher/coach, 1999-2011
Wisconsin State Assembly, legislator, 2011-present
AFFILIATIONS
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutharan Synod Churches, member, Rotary International
member, Americans for Prosperity, member
National Rifle Association, member, WI Farm Bureau Federation
member, Fond du Lac County Republican Party, member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Fond du Lac City Council, 2005-2010
Wisconsin State Assembly, 2011-present
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2018
100%
2015-16
100%
2017-18
100%
2017
93%, 96% (cum.)†
2015-16
|100%
2017-18
|100%
2017
|93%, 96% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2012
F
2015-16
11%, 27% (cum.)†
2015-16
7%, 7% (cum.)†
2012
|F
2015-16
|11%, 27% (cum.)†
2015-16
|7%, 7% (cum.)†
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (3)
Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund
Wisconsin Family Action PAC
Wisconsin Right to Life
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Wisconsin Right to Life
Pro-life Wisconsin
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation
Wisconsin Family Action
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations
National Rifle Association
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (9)
Associated Builders and Contractors
Dan Feyen
Joan Ballweg
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations
Rick Gudex
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
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.
Strongly Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
George Washington's comment that “Religion and morality are the essential pillars of civil society” is still true today.
Strongly Agree
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Strongly Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Strongly Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Agree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2010 General Election, 2010 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
None. The only time abortion should legally occur is when it is a natural consequence of a life-saving medical procedure for the mother.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
The sinful nature of human beings causes many of us to seize as much power as possible and use it for personal benefit--this inclination has historically led to much poor government, oppression and elitism. The Founders understood that government power could not be concentrated, but rather must be spread out. They also understood that the government needed to be subject to natural law (God).
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Apostles Creed: I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. - - - - - I believe the Holy Bible is the inerrant Word of God. I am a sinner and deserve eternal condemnation in hell. Jesus, all Jesus and only Jesus, with no merit or worthiness in me, has earned for me eternal life in heaven. I love Him for what He has done for me and live my life in service to Him.
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.
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What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Lower taxes--especially corporate and property. More money in the hands of consumers and business creates more economic activity, which in turn leads to more employment. Another method is to not make it so easy to be unemployed.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
A majority of Americans have developed the perception that healthcare is a "right". I believe the appropriate definition of a "right" is an entitlement provided to all people, protected by the government, that does not burden anyone else financially. Healthcare does not fit this definition. Nevertheless, as governing authorities of a caring and compassionate people, we should look to provide the framework for a system that creates a base of adequate access for all citizens. Such a system must incentivize preventive treatment, allow for timely treatment of trauma, respect life from conception to natural death, promote competition between providers, and recognize that equal access for all is not feasible nor practical due to geographic limits and financial diversity.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
The government that stays out of the way is the best. The government can certainly impact positively by providing for building projects that benefit a wide swath of the public (transportation projects). However, the government should never incentivize the public to accept inferior products (solar power, wind power, electric cars, etc.). Certainly the government can create a positive environment by establishing business-friendly policies. If overall growth of taxes is held below the rate of the CPI, and sustained for at least a decade, the treasury would be overflowing with revenue and able to sustain the entitlements that have become a fixed part of our lifestyle in the US.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have held the office since 2011 and have served during some of the most turbulent and impactful times in the history of our state. I have held a key committee position (Education chairman) for 4 years. My background in education (elementary and HS) has brought me into contact with a wide range of experiences. My municipal government background has given me a broad perspective on the impact of government in our lives.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
fightingforthe52nd@charter.net 920-933-2086
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
My life is rooted in my love for Jesus and his gift to me--my family. I have four God-fearing children, a new son-in-law, and a good Christian wife for 28 years. I recently completed my service as interim principal for a year in my congregation's K-8 school. This was a return to where I began my career, and was a reminder to me of who I am and for what I stand.
