Timothy Ramthun
Republican | Wisconsin
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Timothy Ramthun
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
Governor
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
MBTI-Business Training Institute, Milwaukee, Computer Science/Total Data Processing, 1983
Project Management Institute/6-Sigma, Lake Forest, PMP/green belt, 1999
American Management Association, New Berlin, Operation Efficiency Certification, 1994
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Heritage Foundation, Member, Hillsdale College
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Board of Education/President, 6
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2021
|83%, 89% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2019-20
20%, 20% (cum.)†
2019-20
|20%, 20% (cum.)†
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (3)
Michael Flynn
Mike Lindell
Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund
OTHER (1)
Seth Keshel
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Joe Oltmann, Born To Ride 45, Mike Lindell, General Michael Flynn, Ivan E. Raiklin, Dan Eastman, Adam Dommeyer, Captain Seth Keshel, Jonathan Wichman, Wisconsin Audit Chat, and more...
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Kari Lake (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION*
*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
*PBS Primary Candidate Debate
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I am pro-life, without exception, from conception to natural death. Life is a gift from God, it's not the baby's fault on how it was conceived, we need as a state and nation, to stop killing babies...
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.
Disagree
I am pro-life, without exception, to natural death. Assisted suicide is not natural death...
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Lower the sliding scales to withhold SIGNIFICANTLY less, and/or create a flat-tax system, and/or eliminate Wisconsin Income tax.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
All, across the board, 5-10% to start discussion...
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
Educational requirements on meeting efficiency must be implemented for all educational services within the state. All curriculum must be approved by the Legislature. Participants of WI-based education subsidy must utilize their education within Wisconsin post-graduation...
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?
Never. The Church controls itself and must be a constant option for every person to utilize 24/7/365, always...
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.
C, at this time... The less Government, the better...
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Never. No mandates, medical freedom of choice for all, always...
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
America 1st. Do all necessary and possible at all times, in every state, starting with Congress...
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.
Disagree
I support Israel...
IMMIGRATION
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Any and all, through due-process and legally only, 24/7/365. No more open borders. All illegals must be returned from where they came, with a bill to the responsible country for the cost...
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.
Christian. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. I am a vessel of the Lord, may His will be done, always...
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?
I push for regularly, that we uphold the laws already on the books because currently, we don't. We have too many avoiding the law and getting away with it. So, my first answer is to enforce the laws and to stop having an individual within the judicial process, interpret the law(s) as 'they see fit'. Need to hold all violators accountable, as indicated by the statute...
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Interesting question: all races accuse all other races of racism. Discourse is constant because of it. Any house divided cannot and will not stand. To blame any one race only of racism is racist in and of itself. All people and races are to blame, and all people all races are the catalyst to change. We all win together, or lose together. Get me into the seat and watch what good happens...!
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
The past is the past. Learn from it, improve from it, stop repeating the cause for the question...
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.
With only two response options offered: my initial response is 'A'. I do however have priority concerns about our environment and see myself as more than just A/B on this type of inquiry...
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Governments are necessary to maintain law and order, to prevent incivility and societal lawlessness. Life in a society without laws or structure, would be unsafe and unpredictable. It would also be a dictatorship and benefit only a certain few...
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).
Local, state, and national expressions exist within multiple media outlets...
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
N/A
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
My functional private sector business focus of 45yrs is/was: tools, organization, process, people, human resources, finance, and audit. My public sector service of 14yrs was to implement value-add, return-on-investment to taxpayers as well as quality services to recipients of the services. Of the candidates for this role, I bring the most business and public service experience to the table. I am solution-oriented that ensures success from my unsurpassed characteristics of: Leadership, Courage, Conviction, Passion, Discernment, Integrity, Honesty, and a high sense of urgency as time is not a friend. I'm tired of kicking cans down the road and avoiding controversial issues. Government is to serve, not be self-serving. I am of, by, and for the People, beholding ONLY to them. I don't care abut me, my focus is the People and to meet/exceed their expectations of what governance should be. Failure is not an option. I am what people have sought for years in government, the real deal. If you don't want go along, get along, and are unhappy with the current status quo and learned behavior of our current state and national situation, I am your candidate of choice. I'm low on words, big on action and results. I ask for your vote and when 'we' win on August 9th, buckle up because you're going to be well pleased by your good judgment of me of being your next governor, the best WI has ever had! Praise God from Whom all blessings flow...
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Disagree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
This is not the place to 'borrow from Peter to pay Paul'...
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I support the 2nd Amendment, wish to see WI Constitutional Carry on day-1, and will be supportive of WI being a sanctuary state for 2A rights.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Disagree
People are unnaturally injured and/or killed in various ways, with various weapons. Where's the line on who/what is libel beyond the actual perpetrator...?
