Mel Pittman

Republican | Wisconsin

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Mel Pittman


Party

Republican


Election Year

2018


Election

General


Race

State Senator, Dist. 31


Incumbent

No


Links

Mel Pittman websites Facebook

EDUCATION

U-W River Falls, River Falls, B/S, 1976

High School, Plum City, yes, 1972

WORK & MILITARY

Hiawatha Valley Toastmasters, competent communicator, 2011-2013

AFFILIATIONS

UW-Extension Madison, WACEC State Board President, Pierce County Republican Party

member, NRA, member

WI Farm Tech Days State BOD, board member and vice chair, ELLSworth Chamber of Commerce

member, Farm Bureau, BOD and past-president

Wi Farm Tech Days Show, Executive Chairman / 1200 volunteers, St John the Baptist Parish member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Pierce County Supervisor, 2004-2014

Pierce County Supervisor, 2016-2018

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

WI State Senate 31, 2014

Race

Previous Races

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (3)

Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund

Wisconsin Family Action PAC

Wisconsin Right to Life

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)

WI Family Council

Pro Life WI

WI Right to Life

WI Farm Bureau

NRA

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations

Scott Walker

Sheila Harsdorf

Treig E. Pronschinske

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

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

Strongly Agree

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 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

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 a livable income.

Disagree

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

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

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.

Disagree

More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.

Disagree

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

Strongly Agree

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Agree

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

Agree

Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.

Agree

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."

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Agree

I support sanctuary cities.

Strongly Disagree

I support sanctuary cities.

Strongly Disagree

I support the death penalty.

Neutral

I support the death penalty.

Neutral

Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.

Disagree

Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.

Disagree

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

Agree

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

Agree

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

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

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, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary

I voted in these primaries and general elections:

2010 General Election, 2010 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

None

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

None

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

They came from tyranny and dictatorship and wanted a government that was controlled by the people through separate powers of elected representatives to be free.

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

They came from tyranny and dictatorship and wanted a government that was controlled by the people through separate powers of elected representatives to be free.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I believe Jesus is the way, the truth and my light. Respect others and give a hand up when needed.

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

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I believe Jesus is the way, the truth and my light. Respect others and give a hand up when needed.

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.

Why I am running as a Republican, strong Christian values, earn your way in life not government welfare for those able to work for a living.

What is the best way to bring down unemployment?

Apprenticeship, job training and encouragement of employment by not such lavish living by those who choose to not work but are able. Continue welfare reform.

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

Why I am running as a Republican, strong Christian values, earn your way in life not government welfare for those able to work for a living.

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

Private insurance, health Co-op organizations and other select group organizations like Medi-share. High risk pool insurance like Wisconsin had in HIRSP previously.

What is the best way to bring down unemployment?

Apprenticeship, job training and encouragement of employment by not such lavish living by those who choose to not work but are able. Continue welfare reform.

What role should government play in boosting the economy?

No answer

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

Private insurance, health Co-op organizations and other select group organizations like Medi-share. High risk pool insurance like Wisconsin had in HIRSP previously.

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

Experience in business, government and leadership serving with others in numerous boards and committees often as a chairman.

What role should government play in boosting the economy?

No answer

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

melpittman31@gmail.com

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

Experience in business, government and leadership serving with others in numerous boards and committees often as a chairman.

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

I am running for all children and grandchildren to give them a decent life based upon strong moral values, good work ethic and a sense of appreciation through empowerment so we can have good leaders in the future.

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

melpittman31@gmail.com

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

I am running for all children and grandchildren to give them a decent life based upon strong moral values, good work ethic and a sense of appreciation through empowerment so we can have good leaders in the future.

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