Jonathan Brostoff
Democrat | Wisconsin
Candidate Profile*
Verified Liberal
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jonathan Brostoff
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
Repr. to the Assembly, Dist. 19
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, B.A., 2010
WORK & MILITARY
None
AFFILIATIONS
Pathfinders Milwaukee, Inc., Volunteer and Paid Staff Member, Dryhootch of America, Inc.
Volunteer, Democratic Party of Milwaukee County, Executive Team Member (at-large)
American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin, Former Board Member, Public Allies, Inc.
AmeriCorps Apprenticeship Participant, DemTEAM, Co-Founder
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
None
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
None
Race
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2017-18
18%
2017
15%, 12% (cum.)†
2019
13%, 11% (cum.)†
2018
0%
2015-16
0%
2017-18
|18%
2017
|15%, 12% (cum.)†
2019
|13%, 11% (cum.)†
2015-16
|0%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2015-16
100%, 100% (cum.)†
2017-18
100%
2017-2018
100%, 97% (cum.)†
2015-16
|100%, 100% (cum.)†
2017-18
|100%
2017-2018
|100%, 97% (cum.)†
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
LIBERAL (7)
AFSCME Wisconsin Council 32
Clean Wisconsin Action Fund PAC
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin
Sierra Club Wisconsin
*United Auto Workers
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Wisconsin Family Action (2017)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (9)
Chris Larson (2016)
College Democrats of America (2017)
Daniel Riemer (2016)
La Tonya Johnson (2016)
Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations (2018)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (12)
Chris Larson (2019)
Daniel Riemer (2014)
David Bowen (2015)
Evan Goyke (2016)
Foung Hawj (2016)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
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Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
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Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
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Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
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Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
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Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
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ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
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It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
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Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
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Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
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The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
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The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
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Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
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Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
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What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
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What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
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What role should government play in boosting the economy?
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What role should government play in boosting the economy?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
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Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
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HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
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It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
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How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
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How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
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NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
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The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
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IMMIGRATION
I support sanctuary cities.
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I support sanctuary cities.
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EDUCATION
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
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Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
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VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
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Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
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George Washington's comment that “Religion and morality are the essential pillars of civil society” is still true today.
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George Washington's comment that “Religion and morality are the essential pillars of civil society” is still true today.
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Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
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Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
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People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
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People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
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Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
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Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
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What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
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What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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ABOUT YOU
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
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I voted in these primaries and general elections:
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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?
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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?
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Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
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Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
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What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
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What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
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E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
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E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
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Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
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Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
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JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
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Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support the death penalty.
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I support the death penalty.
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Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
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Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
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2ND AMENDMENT
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
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More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
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