

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
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
2018
100%
2015-16
100%
2017-18
100%
2017
86%, 88% (cum.)†
2015-16
|100%
2017-18
|100%
2017
|86%, 88% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2015-16
13%, 13% (cum.)†
2015-16
11%, 11% (cum.)†
2015-16
|13%, 13% (cum.)†
2015-16
|11%, 11% (cum.)†
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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