
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
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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