Janel Brandtjen

Republican | Wisconsin

Candidate Profile

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BIOGRAPHY

Name

Janel Brandtjen


Party

Republican


Election Year

2018


Election

General


Race

Repr. to the Assembly, Dist. 22


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Janel Brandtjen websites FacebookX

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, 2014-2016

Waukesha County Board, 2008-2016

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

Previous Races

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (3)

Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund

Wisconsin Family Action PAC

Wisconsin Right to Life

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)

Alberta Darling

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations

Scott Walker

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

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

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.

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

Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.

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

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.

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly 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.

Strongly Agree

I voted in these primaries and general elections:

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

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Never

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

Absolute power corrupts, dividing power to ensure the USA doesn’t create tyranny.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Prolife Lutheran

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?

Very Conservative

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

Supported and authored, low spending, Prolife and police supporting bills.

What is the best way to bring down unemployment?

Create jobs- Foxconn!

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

Bring back the high risk insurance pool, WI covered 93% of the population with insurance. Tripartisian relationship that means tested candidates, all paid state, insured, and insurance company shared the risk.

What role should government play in boosting the economy?

Keep taxes low, to encourage enterprise.

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

My business experience, my family, and 4 year degree UWM Finance/Marketing.

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

Janel@brandtjen.com 414-915-8425

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

I am a Christian.

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