Barbara Dittrich

Republican | Wisconsin

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Barbara Dittrich


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

Republican Primary


Race

Repr. to the Assembly, Dist. 99


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Barbara Dittrich websites FacebookXYouTubeInstagram

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*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
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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