

Barbara Dittrich
Republican | Wisconsin
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Barbara Dittrich
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary
Race
Repr. to the Assembly, Dist. 99
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
UW - Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
WCTC, Pewaukee, WI
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Key Ministry (Cleveland, OH), Director of Education
Snappin' Ministries (Oconomowoc, WI), Foundress & Executive Director
Great Lakes Hemophilia Foundation, Past Board Member, Gala Committee Chair & Member
Oconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce, Past Member, Past Ambassador
Rare Disease Day - US, Ambassador
Right Wisconsin, Finalist, Right Wisconsin Women, Innovator Award
World Magazine & American Bible Society, Finalist, Hope Award for Effective Compassion
St Cather of Alexandria Church, Past Trustee, Parish Council
Respite Care Association of Wisconsin, Board Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Representative to Wisconsin Assembly (District 38), 2019-2024
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
None
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (2)
*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF; Rebecca Kleefisch
OTHER (1)
Wisconsin Young Republicans
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow, Former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch, County Supervisor Steve Styza, Former County Supervisor Tyler Foti, Wisconsin Young Republicans
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (9)
Jesse James (2020); Jim Ott (2020); Ken Skowronski (2020); Make America Great Again Again (2020); Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2019)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2021)
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
I am pro-life and do not support elective abortions. However, I do believe we need to get to a place where we can save the most lives rather than having unfettered abortion at any time for any reason.
“Women’s Right to Know” informed consent materials must include information about Abortion Pill Reversal.
Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
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
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Absolutely. Israel is America's strongest ally in the Middle East.
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.
C
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
There should be a recommended vaccine schedule. Patients/parents should be able to opt out of any recommended vaccinations.
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
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
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
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
We need to get illegal weapons off of our street and consistently prosecute those possessing illegal firearms.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
An option for those who are trained and who are willing to undergo ongoing training should be allowed.
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The purpose of government is to provide for the common defense and public safety.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
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?
Conservative
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Parents have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Bible-believing, evangelical Christian.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
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
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
There is definitely still racial tension in America.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Disagree
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.
A, C
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear
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