Scott L. Johnson

Republican | Wisconsin

Candidate Profile

Moderate

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Scott L. Johnson


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

Repr. to the Assembly, Dist. 43


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Scott L. Johnson websites FacebookLinkedIn

EDUCATION

UW Madison, Madison, Bachelors Ag Economics, 1977

UW- Whitewater, Whitewater, partial Masters in School Business Finance, 2014

Milton High School, Milton, Diploma, 1972

WORK & MILITARY

Farmer, Lifelong

Farm Consultation Services, Self-Employed

AFFILIATIONS

St Luke's Lutheran Church, Past President and Treasurer of Church Council, Confirmation Class Teacher, Delta Theta Sigma Educational Foundation

Founder, President, Boy Scouts, Assistant Leader

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Fort Atkinson School Board President, Treasurer, Clerk, 1998-2014

Wisconsin State Legislature State Representative in Assembly 33rd District, 2023-2024

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (1)

National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)

Ron Johnson (2022)

Republican National Committee (2020)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Elective abortions should be allowed up to 20 weeks. It is a doctor and patient decision.

“Women’s Right to Know” informed consent materials must include information about Abortion Pill Reversal.

Agree

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

Neutral

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

Disagree

Providers furnish other essential medical and contraceptive services.


ECONOMY

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

No

There are exceptions. This question needs additional qualifying information.

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

Agree


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

Disagree

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

None under separation of Church and State.


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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

My healthcare view matches Option B and Option C,

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

If there is a National Health Emergency and to protect the entire population.


NATIONAL SECURITY

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Neutral

I do not currently have enough personal knowledge of their capabilities.

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Yes, the relationship with Israel is important to maintain Israel's standing in the world.


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Agree

Congress needs to enact proper immigration laws that are realistic and enforceable.


EDUCATION

The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.

Neutral

All educational systems accepting public funding should be held accountable equitably for the educational outcome of their students.


VALUES

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Agree

Parents have the right to make decisions for their minor children.

Agree

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Disagree

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Neutral

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Christian.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.

Disagree


EQUALITY

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Agree

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

Racism is not a threat to our domestic security if both you and I are tolerant of each others individuality and choices.

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

Neutral


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.

My views are closest to options B and D..

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

I am uncertain that it has been found or developed yet.


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

The purpose of government is to provide people with an acceptable set of guidelines to keep society organized, that people will follow for their protection and maintain order.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No

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

No

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?

Moderate


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

What is needed for gun ownership is background checks prior to purchase and pubic education of the responsibilities and rights of gun ownership.

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

No

Exceptions may be applicable.

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