Janel Brandtjen

Republican | Wisconsin

Candidate Profile*

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*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Janel Brandtjen


Party

Republican


Election Year

2023


Election

Supreme Court, Senate District 8, School District Primary


Race

Senate District 8


Incumbent

No


Links

Janel Brandtjen websites
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EDUCATION

UWM-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Finance, 1988

UWM-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Marketing, 1988

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Christ for Africa, Fundraising Chair, Immanuel Lutheran

Fundraising Chair, Aquinas Academy, Fundraising Chair

Menomonee Falls Community Chamber, Membership Board

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

WI Assembly #22, 2014-2023

Waukesha County Board, 2008-2016

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

Previous Races

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


2017-2018

|

100%


2021-2022

|

100%


2017

|

86%, 88% (cum.)†


2021

|

89%, 88% (cum.)†



LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (5)

Wisconsin Family Action PAC

Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund PAC

*Donald Trump

Save America PAC

*Parents On Patrol Wisconsin

OTHER (1)

Waukesha County Sheriffs Association

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (8)

Alberta Darling (2011)

Jason Red Arnold (2018)

Jim Sensenbrenner (2017)

Julian Bradley (2016)

Leah Vukmir (2017)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)

Alberta Darling (2018)

American Federation For Children (2016)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2016)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

International Union of Police Associations (2016)

OTHER INFORMATION

2019 Co Sponsor Human Dignity Act

Key votes from Vote Smart

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Strongly Disagree


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

Reduce red tape, possible flat tax, reduce eliminate state individual income tax

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

Eliminate NPR, personal property tax, university funding

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

None


HEALTHCARE

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.

Mixture of B and C

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

None


NATIONAL SECURITY

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

Use the FBI and CIA professionally, as intended

I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.

Strongly Disagree


IMMIGRATION

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Those supported by families for 6 years and willing to work


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree

Parents are the primary stakeholders in their children's education.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

Strongly Disagree

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Lutheran

Marriage between one man and one woman and the families they form are the foundation of civilization and are fundamental to the well-being and prosperity of Wisconsin.

Strongly Agree


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Eliminate indefinitely confined, eliminate private money GOTV, clean up voter lists


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

No. I have not seen evidence supporting this theory. Do I believe there are racist people, yes.

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.

A.

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Strongly Agree


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Serve the people

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Conservative

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

OAN, press releases no

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

No

What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

I’m interested in solving complex problems


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Strongly Agree

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

None, WI has 6 background checks on handguns now

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree

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