Scott Soik
Republican | Wisconsin
Candidate Profile*
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Scott Soik
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
Repr. to the Assembly, Dist. 71
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Colorado School of Trades, Lake Wood, Gunsmith, 2000
WORK & MILITARY
USMC, Corporal, 93-97
AFFILIATIONS
Friends of NRA, Co-Chair, St Paul Lutheran Board of Day School
Member, Republican Party of Portage County, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
County Board of Supervisors, 1
Town of Linwood Supervisor, 2
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (3)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
*Wisconsin Family Action PAC
*Wisconsin Right to Life
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
NRA
Wisconsin Right to Life
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2020)
OTHER INFORMATION
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
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I do not believe in abortion at any time.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Agree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Agree
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
The best way to bring down unemployment would be to look at restructuring social programs to encourage employment.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Government should be looking at cutting the red tape and regulations to streamline projects so consumers and municipalities can effectively budget and manage their project costs.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
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.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Agree
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Did not answer
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
IMMIGRATION
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
EDUCATION
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Agree
George Washington's comment that “Religion and morality are the essential pillars of civil society” is still true today.
Agree
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Neutral
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Strongly Agree
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
They understood self accountability and self responsibility and knew that separating and limiting powers would need to be done.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian man and as an American I believe we have the freedom to choose what religion we are going to be affiliated with.
ABOUT YOU
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2012 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2014 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2018 Republican Primary, 2018 General Election
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
n/a
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have been involved in local government for 16 years and have held several different positions effectively, up to and including running a small business.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
soik5@hotmail.com 715-340-4975
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I am a Christian, husband, father or 3 sons, USMC Veteran and small business owner who hopes to use my real life experience and common sense back to Madison to represent the people of the 71st Assembly District.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support the death penalty.
Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
