
Cindy Werner
Republican | Wisconsin
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Cindy Werner
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
Lt. Governor
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
MLK High School, Philadelphia, Yes, 1977
Temple University, Philadelphia, No, 1978
WORK & MILITARY
US Army, E4, 2
AFFILIATIONS
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Member, Federation of Republican Women
Member, Urban Republican Women, President
Women Off Welfare, Executive Director, Conference of Black Mayors
Executive Director, Voter Registration Drive, Volunteer
School Choice, Volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
School Board Trustee, 2
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate for US Congress, 2
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund
OTHER (1)
Veterans For America First
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Veterans for America First
Pro-Life Wisconsin
Sheriff David Clarke (Ret.)
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2021)
WinRed (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
State Republican Party Organizations (2020)
WinRed (2020)
OTHER INFORMATION
Identified in 2018 by Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund as "100% Pro-Life"
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
No exceptions
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.
Strongly Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None!
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Close the borders, enforce the laws that are on the book regarding Islamic terrorism.
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.
Strongly Disagree
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
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Eliminate state income tax
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Duplicate government agencies. For example there are several "economic development" programs under different agencies combine them into one"
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
IMMIGRATION
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those who provide value and are not dependent on the government for their survival.
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
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To serve and protect its' citizens.
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Pro-Life Wisconsin and Veterans for America First endorsements
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
Pro 2nd Amendment will champion for Constitutional Carry and for Personhood for the unborn.
iVoterGuide Notes:
The candidate notified iVoterGuide.com that her answer should include "Election integrity. As the only candidate in this race that has been a part of a lawsuit against the five cities that took monies from Mark Zuckerberg in the 2020 election, this was election interference, and I will work with the legislators to eliminate this practice."
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.
Born again.
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?
Same day registration as ones identity can not be confirmed. Stop ballot harvesting.
iVoterGuide Notes:
The candidate notified iVoterGuide.com that her answer should have been "I will work to eliminate same-day registration, as verification of these registrations can not be verified. Work with legislators to require jail time for election violations (i.e. ballot harvesting)."
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. There are policy that creates issues. Inflation, lack of morals, declining education, etc are more of a domestic threat.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
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.
A
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Neutral
iVoterGuide Notes:
The candidate notified iVoterGuide.com that her answer should have been "Support, as we need to support all forms of energy."
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