Jennifer Meinhardt
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
Jennifer Meinhardt
Party
Republican
Election Year
2021
Election
Special Republican Primary Assembly Dist. 37
Race
Repr. to the Assembly, Dist. 37
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Bob Jones University, Greenville, MS, 2005
Maranatha Baptist University, Watertown, BS, 2001
WORK & MILITARY
Associate Professor of History
AFFILIATIONS
Lakewood Baptist Church, Children's Ministry Coordinator
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Have not held office.
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 (1)
*Wisconsin Family Action PAC
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
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
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
Strongly Agree
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
All life has dignity and value because humanity is made in the image of God. I will work to defend the unborn by supporting legislation that will continue to restrict access to abortion even as we seek to overturn Roe v Wade.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
All life has dignity and value because humanity is made in the image of God. I will work to defend the unborn by supporting legislation that will continue to restrict access to abortion even as we seek to overturn Roe v Wade.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Thankfully, WI is required to balance its budget. To balance the budget, work could be done to eliminate duplicative programs, pork barrel spending, or spending that does not serve legitimate government purposes.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Thankfully, WI is required to balance its budget. To balance the budget, work could be done to eliminate duplicative programs, pork barrel spending, or spending that does not serve legitimate government purposes.
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 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
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.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Each entity has its own sphere of authority and influence. The Church has its mission to spread the gospel, while government has its mission to protect. Government should not restrict, regulate or interfere with matters concerning conscience and the soul. These are the domains of the church. The church, however, is a stabilizing influence within society as it teaches truths that work for the good of society.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Each entity has its own sphere of authority and influence. The Church has its mission to spread the gospel, while government has its mission to protect. Government should not restrict, regulate or interfere with matters concerning conscience and the soul. These are the domains of the church. The church, however, is a stabilizing influence within society as it teaches truths that work for the good of society.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Reduce regulation by the federal government. Require more transparency to encourage a free market system that will respond to the supply/demand needs of both health care professionals and patients. Make health savings accounts more accessible.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Reduce regulation by the federal government. Require more transparency to encourage a free market system that will respond to the supply/demand needs of both health care professionals and patients. Make health savings accounts more accessible.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
IMMIGRATION
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly Agree
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly Agree
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Agree
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
The immigration system, as it is currently set up, is dysfunctional. It is a congressional issue that must be addressed. Borders must be secured, and immigrants who apply legally must be vetted and processed quickly. This will avoid the multi-year wait periods which contribute to some of the illegal crossings. America prides herself on its immigration history, and she should aspire to live up to this principle: "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free."
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
The immigration system, as it is currently set up, is dysfunctional. It is a congressional issue that must be addressed. Borders must be secured, and immigrants who apply legally must be vetted and processed quickly. This will avoid the multi-year wait periods which contribute to some of the illegal crossings. America prides herself on its immigration history, and she should aspire to live up to this principle: "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free."
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Humanity is made in the image of God; created to steward and rule the world in the context of relationships. However, because of the Fall, these efforts are cursed. Accordingly, all of humanity's efforts to create a just and righteous world will be flawed. Yet, through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, individuals can be redeemed. Final redemption for humanity and the world will occur at the return of Christ.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Humanity is made in the image of God; created to steward and rule the world in the context of relationships. However, because of the Fall, these efforts are cursed. Accordingly, all of humanity's efforts to create a just and righteous world will be flawed. Yet, through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, individuals can be redeemed. Final redemption for humanity and the world will occur at the return of Christ.
ABOUT YOU
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
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.
https://www.voteformeinhardt.com
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
https://www.voteformeinhardt.com
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
My experience as a university associate professor of history gives me an historic and current understanding of the Constitution and Bill of Rights. My research skills enable me to dig into issues, and my years of teaching and creating curriculum will enable me to clearly communicate those issues both in the legislature and to constituents.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
My experience as a university associate professor of history gives me an historic and current understanding of the Constitution and Bill of Rights. My research skills enable me to dig into issues, and my years of teaching and creating curriculum will enable me to clearly communicate those issues both in the legislature and to constituents.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I was raised in a working-class family in the Milwaukee area. My father was a factory worker, and my mother worked in the home. I credit my parents with instilling within me with a strong-work ethic. I earned two bachelor's degrees at Maranatha Baptist University (Watertown), graduating with honors. I was the first person in my family to earn a college degree. I worked hard to pay my tuition bills, graduating debt-free. After college, I taught high school history and English before becoming an associate professor of history at Maranatha. I taught my students that each generation of Americans must fight to sustain its liberties. Our generation is facing clear dangers to the rule of law, the principle of equality under the law, our system of government, and our liberties. Even as we honor our soldiers for fighting for our liberties abroad, so to must we fight for our liberties here at home.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I was raised in a working-class family in the Milwaukee area. My father was a factory worker, and my mother worked in the home. I credit my parents with instilling within me with a strong-work ethic. I earned two bachelor's degrees at Maranatha Baptist University (Watertown), graduating with honors. I was the first person in my family to earn a college degree. I worked hard to pay my tuition bills, graduating debt-free. After college, I taught high school history and English before becoming an associate professor of history at Maranatha. I taught my students that each generation of Americans must fight to sustain its liberties. Our generation is facing clear dangers to the rule of law, the principle of equality under the law, our system of government, and our liberties. Even as we honor our soldiers for fighting for our liberties abroad, so to must we fight for our liberties here at home.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
You have the right to protect yourself and your family. Law-abiding citizens exercising their 2nd Amendment rights are a powerful deterrent to would-be criminals. I support Wisconsin’s concealed carry law. Gun violence in our state is the fault of criminals, not gun owners. Enforcement of current law is far more important than pursuing some new law that will do nothing to stop lawbreakers.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
You have the right to protect yourself and your family. Law-abiding citizens exercising their 2nd Amendment rights are a powerful deterrent to would-be criminals. I support Wisconsin’s concealed carry law. Gun violence in our state is the fault of criminals, not gun owners. Enforcement of current law is far more important than pursuing some new law that will do nothing to stop lawbreakers.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Pro life issues involving both the unborn and the elderly. Education Legislation addressing Critical Race Theory. Transparency in Healthcare.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Traditionally defined, racism is the belief that one ethnic group is superior to another. Behavior based on this false assumption of superiority is always dangerous because it denies the dignity of one made in God's image. Critical Race Theory, while purporting to eliminate racism, is actively seeking to pit one group against another, resulting in a resurgence of segregation. This theory does pose a threat to domestic security.
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Pro life issues involving both the unborn and the elderly. Education Legislation addressing Critical Race Theory. Transparency in Healthcare.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Traditionally defined, racism is the belief that one ethnic group is superior to another. Behavior based on this false assumption of superiority is always dangerous because it denies the dignity of one made in God's image. Critical Race Theory, while purporting to eliminate racism, is actively seeking to pit one group against another, resulting in a resurgence of segregation. This theory does pose a threat to domestic security.
