Orlando Owens

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

Orlando Owens


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary


Race

Treasurer


Incumbent

No


Links

Orlando Owens websites
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EDUCATION

Morris Brown, Atlanta, Business, 2000

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Joseph Project, Co-Founder

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

Race

Previous Races

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (1)

Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund

OTHER (1)

Wisconsin Young Republicans

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)

Republican Party of Wisconsin

Pro-Life Wisconsin

Regular Joe Conservative Talk Radio Host

Keep Wisconsin Red

Wisconsin Patriot Voter Guide

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2021)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

Interview on WisconsinEye.

QUESTIONNAIRE*

*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

I don't support abortion, based on my Faith as a Christian.

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

Based on my Faith as a Christian Believer.

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Strongly Disagree

Based on my Faith as a Christian Believer.


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

I support lowering all taxes and reduce spending.

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

All pork and fat should be cut from every government department, start with the reduction of the size of government and eliminating the Department of Public Instruction.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

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?

I say Never.


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.

Healthcare with your company mainly. Some help if you are poor while you are looking for a better paying job with benefits or can't work because of disability or age.

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

No Mandates..


NATIONAL SECURITY

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

Have a strong Military.

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.

Choose not to answer

Nothing to do with State government, but I support Israel.


IMMIGRATION

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Legal immigration.


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


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.

I am a Christian, I believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior. The Father, The Son and the Holy Spirit.

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?

End the WEC. Voter ID in all forms of voting.


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

No.

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

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.

Agree


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Government should be small and there to help when we need it.

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).

My 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?

I will focus on Workforce Development, Economic Development and be a watchdog for the people of Wisconsin.


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?

I should be able to carry anywhere.

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree

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