
Travis Hartwig
Republican | Wisconsin
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Travis Hartwig
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
Treasurer
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Carroll University, Waukesha, Finance & Business Economics, 2015
The University of Hull, Kingston upon Hull, Economics, 2014
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Walworth County Young Republicans, Founding Member, Boy Scouts of America
Volunteer, The Women's Center, Inc. - Waukesha, Volunteer
Milwaukee County Parks, Volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2017-18
|4%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Attorney General Brad Schimel
Fmr Lt. Gov. Margaret Farrow
State Senator Patrick Testin
State Rep. Andre Jacque
Mount Pleasant Village Pres. David DeGroot
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.
No Answer
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
No Answer
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
No Answer
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.
Strongly Agree
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
No Answer
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.
Strongly Disagree
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
No Answer
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."
Strongly Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Agree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
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.
Agree
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2012 General Election, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
None.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
No Answer
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Christian
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?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
http://www.travishartwig.com/ https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/2018/08/09/treasurer-candidate-hopes-opponents-fiancee-keeps-baby-after-being-raped/949500002/ https://madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/elections/candidate-q-a-state-treasurer-republican-primary/article_7b995456-545f-562f-b8ec-311410b5ce85.html https://www.wisn.com/article/bank-fires-state-treasurer-candidate-who-wouldnt-quit-race/22096402
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
The best way to bring down unemployment is to create an environment where businesses can be successful. Jobs are created by businesses, not the government. By reducing regulation, lowering taxes and helping to train a skilled workforce we can keep good paying, family supporting jobs here in Wisconsin.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
As it relates to healthcare it is important to note that a one-size fits all solution does not work in a nation as large as the United States. To promote adequate, affordable and accessible healthcare coverage I believe the solution should come from our local communities, not Washington D.C. Sitting down with our local stakeholders would promote a true solution toward reducing the costs of healthcare, thus increasing affordability and access for all.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Our government needs to create an environment where businesses can be successful. That includes reducing the tax burden and cutting excessive regulation to ensure our job creating businesses can prosper. At the end of the day, I believe you do a better job of spending your hard-earned money than the government does.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
My background in Finance and Business Economics and conservative causes over the years has prepared me to step in to this role and responsibly recreate the State Treasurer. I want this office to once again respect taxpayers, provide more services to citizens and ensure that the state government is running effectively.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
campaign@travishartwig.com
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
My passion is for Wisconsin, just recently I was in Rhinelander where I proposed to my wonderful fiancée. I grew up in East Troy, where I developed a strong work ethic & learned about the value of a dollar. My first job was for Tractor Supply Company. With a passion for numbers, I took a position as a teller for a local community bank. I went to Carroll University, where I majored in Finance & Economics and had a minor in Accounting. Currently, I own my home in Oak Creek and, until recently, worked for U.S. Bank Fund Services as a Mutual Fund Administrator.
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