Van H. Wanggaard

Republican | Wisconsin

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Van H. Wanggaard


Party

Republican


Election Year

2018


Election

General


Race

State Senator, Dist. 21


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Van H. Wanggaard websites FacebookX

EDUCATION

Gateway Techinical College, Racine, WI, Coursework, Mult

UW-Parkside, Somers, WI, Coursework, Mult

Northwestern Traffic Institute, Evanston, IL, Coursework, Mult

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Loyal Order of the Moose, Member, Racine Assembly of God

Member, National Rifle Association, Life Member

Racine County Line Rifle Club, Former Board Member/Current Member, Racine County Republican Party

Member, Kenosha County Republican Party, Member

National Association for Search & Rescue, Chairman - PSAR, Jaycee

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Senate, 2010-2012

Racine County Board, 2002 - 2010

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Wisconsin State Assembly, 2006

Race

Previous Races

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations

Patrick Testin

Scott Walker

State Republican Party Organizations

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (17)

Alberta Darling

Associated Builders and Contractors

Glenn Grothman

Joe Sanfelippo

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (5)

International Association of Firefighters

International Union of Operating Engineers

Tom Schmidt

United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry

United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

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

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.

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

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

Strongly Disagree

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

Strongly 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.

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.

Agree

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

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.

Neutral

I voted in these primaries and general elections:

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Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

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

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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

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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?

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

Did not answer

What is the best way to bring down unemployment?

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

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What role should government play in boosting the economy?

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

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

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

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