Cindy Werner

Republican | Wisconsin

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Cindy Werner


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary


Race

Lt. Governor


Incumbent

No


Links

Cindy Werner websites
Cindy Werner phones Cindy Werner emailFacebookX

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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