

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
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
2018
100%
2015-16
100%
2017
91%, 95% (cum.)†
2017-18
81%
2015-16
|100%
2017
|91%, 95% (cum.)†
2017-18
|81%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2015-16
7%, 13% (cum.)†
2015-16
11%, 11% (cum.)†
2015-16
|7%, 13% (cum.)†
2015-16
|11%, 11% (cum.)†
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.
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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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