Ken Skowronski
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
Ken Skowronski
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
Repr. to the Assembly, Dist. 82
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
Boys Tech High School, Milwaukee, 1958
WORK & MILITARY
NARI, Certified Remodeler, 1984
MATC, Journeyman Carpenter, 1961
USAF, Air National Guard, A1C, 1956-1962
AFFILIATIONS
St Martin of Tours Parish, Member, Polish Heritage Alliance
Life Member, Immediate Past President, Franklin Noon Lions Club, Member, Past President
Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree, Past Deputy Grand Knight, Xaverian Missionaries
Board Member, Franklin Historical Society, Life Member
Republican Party of Milwaukee County, Member, American Legion Post #192
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative, 2013-current
City of Franklin Alderman, 2005-2014
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2018
100%
2015-16
100%
2017-18
96%
2019
100%, 92% (cum.)†
2017
93%, 90% (cum.)†
2015-16
|100%
2017-18
|96%
2019
|100%, 92% (cum.)†
2017
|93%, 90% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2015-16
14%, 33% (cum.)†
2017-2018
0%, 3% (cum.)†
2017-18
0%
2015-16
|14%, 33% (cum.)†
2017-2018
|0%, 3% (cum.)†
2017-18
|0%
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (2)
*Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund
*Wisconsin Right to Life
OTHER (1)
Wisconsin Young Republicans
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Wisconsin Right to Life
Pro-Life Wisconsin
Wisconsin Young Republicans
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (9)
Dale Kooyenga (2014)
Jeff Stone (2009)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2016)
Mark Honadel (2008)
Paul Ryan (2016)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2016)
Prosperity Action (2016)
Wisconsin Builders Association (2013)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
International Union of Operating Engineers (2013)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE*
*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.
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
oppose abortion
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Strongly Agree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly Agree
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Get the economy back in pre-covid condition.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Let the free market process work by allowing businesses to operate with minimal government restrictions.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
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
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Healthcare costs should be transparent and made available to the person before making a decision.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
IMMIGRATION
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
EDUCATION
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
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 Disagree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Strongly Agree
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Separation of powers are to provide a balance in government
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a practicing Catholic all my life and believe in my Catholic faith.
ABOUT YOU
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2012 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2018 Republican Primary, 2018 General Election
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I stand by my legislative voting record.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Having been a local small business owner and volunteer in the community for many years, I understand the needs of the residents which allows me to bring their voice to the legislature.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
info@VoteForSkowronski.com 414-425-2034
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Did not answer
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support the death penalty.
Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
