Jim Engstrand
Republican | Wisconsin
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jim Engstrand
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
Repr. to the Assembly, Dist. 14
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Liberty University, Virginia, MBA, Not Finished
Winona State University, Winona, BS, 1992
Arcadia High School, Arcadia, Diploma, 1985
WORK & MILITARY
U.S. Army, COLONEL (Ret), 27
Concentra Medical, Area Operations Director, 2
Independent Defense Consultant Medical Operations, Owner, 2
Community Dental Partners, COO, 1
Redefined Realty Advisors LLC (Current), Independent Realtor, 3
AFFILIATIONS
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran, Church Elder, TEA Party
Member, Republican Party, Vice - Co-Chair Goodhue Cty
Congressman John Kline Campaign, Executive Committee member, Mn House Rep Steve Drazkowski
Campaign Chairmen, United Way Campaign Chair, Leader for American Family Insurance
American Legion, Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars
Member, Missouri Synod Lutheran Beautiful Savior Waukesha Wi, Member (Current)
Texas Rifle Association, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
None
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
U.S. Congress TX Dist 36, 2012
Wi Senate Dist 28, 2018
Assembly District 14, 2024
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)
Texas State Rifle Association (2024)
Republican Women's Organizations (2014)
Heidi Thiess (2012)
State Republican Party Organizations (2012)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Only if the Mom's Life is in Jeopardy and the doctor can't save mom and baby.
“Women’s Right to Know” informed consent materials must include information about Abortion Pill Reversal.
Neutral
I believe mothers discussing abortion should be fully informed and see an ultrasound of their baby before they decide to kill their baby via abortion.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
If a person wants to terminate their life the government should not be involved.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
If a mother decides she wants to kill her baby via abortion she should not get assistance from the tax dollars of citizens who do not support abortion as a means of birth control.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Individuals and private enterprise should always have the right to refuse service to anyone. However, not the right to refuse service because of Race, Creed / Origin or Disability. However, any business owner should have the right to expel individuals trying to disrupt their business operations.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
They are the United States #1 Adversary in all the above. I believe we should tariff everything they sell here and I believe they should not be allowed to buy property in the United States. Also believe they should not have Most Favored Trade Status.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Very important, because they our best Ally in amongst some of our worst adversary, i.e. Islamic Republic of Iran. Israel through the Abraham Accords is the ticket to Middle East Peace, NOT A Two State solution.
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.
B is correct in my view. I do not believe that able bodied employable individuals should be able to stay on government funded healthcare indefinitely, we clearly need manage the resources we ask our taxpayers to provide our government and we need to hold citizens with capability to work accountable.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Never
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
Absolutely not, this is an attempt by the woke anti American in government to eliminate the freedom of critical thinking citizens who may have differing opinions not accepted by the woke crowd.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Private Property rights are a pillar of American Freedom.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
A strong and secure border policy is extremely important to the safety of our country. Additionally, I would support deportation of illegals within our State as the extra costs is taxing on the limited resources that are already strained throughout Wisconsin government i.e. health, housing, safety, security, etc.
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.
Strongly Agree
If I am allowed to serve as the representative from WI Assembly District 14, this will be one of my three primary objectives. I will strongly support parental rights to control the funding of their children K-12 educational dollars to choose the school that they feel best serves their child's academic needs.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
No policing and no bail equals unsafe streets filled with violences, crimes and drug dealing sanctuaries. We MUST FULLY FUND OUR POLICE! We MUST also expect our DA's to prosecute and lockup Criminals.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. I believe in Constitutional Carry for Law Abiding citizens.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
Absolutely. I guarantee those schools that implement the policy allowing teachers to carry guns will make those who seek to do harm at those schools think twice before doing such, as gunmen tend to cower away from targets that might shoot back.
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
VERY Limited, should protect its citizens from Natural and Man-made disaster, Police streets to curtail crime, provide maintenance and create Infrastructure for Transportation and utilities that serve the common good of the citizen, Limited support of healthcare to those who simply can not work to get their own health care coverage.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
Nope.
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
Nope
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?
Very Conservative
I love My Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, I love and will protect my family from ALL enemies foreign and domestic, and believe we have a duty as Americans to preserve those inalienable rights given to us by God, NOT a government for those future generations. We must sustain those first principles that our Nation Was Founded on. I do believe in the individual right to have different ideas about lifestyle choices, BUT all Americans also have the right to accept or reject choices as they see fit.
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Without a doubt the practice of grown men dressing up in a perverse manner and then mainstreaming child sexual suggestiveness such as Trans/cross dressing men coming to libraries with sexually perverse made-up show names to read to 3,4,5,6-year-olds should not be allowed.
Parents have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
100%
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
No government should have the ability to even talk to our kids about such garbage. The "Sexual Discussion" should be between parents and kids at the time they deem appropriate, NO ONE ELSE! These surgeries should be outlawed to be conducted on minors. Adults, different story if an adult decides to sexually mutilate their genitalia, then that's on them. However, no government should provide funding for these ELECTIVE SURGERIES!
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
ENOUGH SAID 100%
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Missouri Synod Lutheran; I believe in Christ Crucified who is my Lord and Savior. I Believe our nation was founded on these Judeo-Christian Principles and I will fight till I draw my last breath to ensure they are preserved as it is through God that our Rights are Unalienable to each individual citizen, NOT THROUGH A GOVERNEMENT!
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Agree
Shouldn't be able to vote unless you have an ID that also proves you are an American and Wisconsin Citizen.
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
No, the Founding Fathers in the US Constitution were very clear, we have the voting system we have so ALL States have a relevant and level opportunity to be heard with their vote.
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.
Strongly Agree
This should go without saying, OTHERWISE why did we have such a fight for Title IV the creation of women's sports? If God's will is for me to serve and be elected as the Wi Assembly 14 representative, I will make this ONE of my top 3 Issues to get enacted into to law, NO BIOLOGICAL BOYS COMPETING IN GIRLS SPORTS!
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No, but it could be if everyday hard-working American's are enticed into believing the media and other groups wanting us to fight among the races because we are duped into believing that we somehow wronged one another and therefore little kids are taught to hate one another instead of loving one another .
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
This type of theory is something that continues to divide us by race. It teaches some people to think that the color of their skin is more important than the content of their character.
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.
C. We need to always be innovating new energy sources but should NEVER shut down the source that is powering our current way of life, at least until we've perfected a newer cleaner more sustainable energy source.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Currently Fossil Fuels, LNG, Nuclear, Hydro, Wind and Solar are unfortunately proving to be failures with devastating ecological effects on the environment and on wildlife, especially Ocean Life (Whales) and Foul (Birds flying into Wind Turbines)
