Matthew Bughman

Libertarian | Wisconsin

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Matthew Bughman — Repr. to the Assembly, Dist. 7 (Wisconsin General | November 8, 2016)
Repr. to the Assembly, Dist. 7 Wisconsin General | November 6, 2018
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BIOGRAPHY

EDUCATION

Whitewater High School, Whitewater WI, graduate, 2001

University of Wisconsin Whitewater, Whitewater WI, No, 2007

Marian University, Fond Du Lac WI, yes, 2013

WORK & MILITARY

Milwaukee Police Department, Officer and Detective, 2007-Present

AFFILIATIONS

Milwaukee Police Association, Member, Law Enforcement Action Partnership

Member, St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church, Member

Libertarian Party of Wisconsin, Fundraising Chair and Exec-Committee member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Wisconsin Assembly Dist 7, 2016

ENDORSEMENTS

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)

Brian Defferding - Winnebago County Board Member

Linda Lubotsky - Greenfield Alderwomen

Don Carlson- Former Greenfield Alderman

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Strongly Agree

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.

Disagree

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.

Strongly Disagree

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.

Strongly Disagree

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.

Strongly Disagree

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

Strongly Agree

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Strongly Agree

George Washington's comment that “Religion and morality are the essential pillars of civil society” is still true today.

Agree

Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.

Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.

Strongly Agree

Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.

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

People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."

Disagree

I support sanctuary cities.

Disagree

I support the death penalty.

Strongly Disagree

Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Strongly Disagree

Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.

Strongly Agree

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

Strongly Disagree

I voted in these primaries and general elections:

2010 General Election, 2012 General Election, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2016 General Election

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Only in the rare and almost non-existent cases where life of the mother and child would result in death. Other than that there are no other circumstances that would justify abortion.

What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?

The belief that all individuals regardless of their personal beliefs and choices should always be protected from government overreach.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I believe that all life is precious and should be protected. I believe in non-violence and loath murder and force of any kind to achieve personal, social, or political goals. Most of all I believe and try to live

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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What is the best way to bring down unemployment?

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How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

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What role should government play in boosting the economy?

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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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Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

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