Jonathan Wichmann
Republican | Wisconsin
Candidate Profile*
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jonathan Wichmann
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
Lt. Governor
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
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WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (4)
BlakPac
Michael Flynn
Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund
Stand For Health Freedom
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
General Michael Flynn, Pro-Life Wisconsin, BLAKPAC, Stand for Health Freedom, Pastor Matthew Trewhella, Marv Munyon
QUESTIONNAIRE*
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I agree with how 940.04 is currently written and on Wisconsin's books.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I agree with how 940.04 is currently written and on Wisconsin's books.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Choose not to answer
I do not believe in discrimination but I do believe a private business should have the right to decide if they want to provide services as long as there is no coercion from the government like we experienced in 2020 during covid-19 lockdowns. There cannot be a government mandate placed upon a business that forces them to either discriminate, violate the Constitution or go out of business.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Choose not to answer
I do not believe in discrimination but I do believe a private business should have the right to decide if they want to provide services as long as there is no coercion from the government like we experienced in 2020 during covid-19 lockdowns. There cannot be a government mandate placed upon a business that forces them to either discriminate, violate the Constitution or go out of business.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
If we are honest, the United States is the reason for much of the increase in Islamic terrorism because we get involved in proxy wars and destabilize nation-states. This cultivates extremism when the elected government is unable to squash terrorism within their own country. When it comes to war, we must have a clear objective and terms defined before engaging as well as an exit strategy. Otherwise, every conflict turns into an endless war like in Afghanistan. Also, we must have the consent of the people through Congress agreeing that they want to be involved in the war. When none of this occurs, the United States should stay out of conflict with other countries and their problems.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
If we are honest, the United States is the reason for much of the increase in Islamic terrorism because we get involved in proxy wars and destabilize nation-states. This cultivates extremism when the elected government is unable to squash terrorism within their own country. When it comes to war, we must have a clear objective and terms defined before engaging as well as an exit strategy. Otherwise, every conflict turns into an endless war like in Afghanistan. Also, we must have the consent of the people through Congress agreeing that they want to be involved in the war. When none of this occurs, the United States should stay out of conflict with other countries and their problems.
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.
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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.
Did not answer
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.
I believe the free market can solve problems better than the government. Medicaid and Medicare should remain available because we made a promise to a certain generation who paid into the program. However, we do need to begin to transition the next generation into private healthcare options where there is competition. Healthcare has become a monopoly with government involvement and this is what keeps driving prices higher and quality of service lower.
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.
I believe the free market can solve problems better than the government. Medicaid and Medicare should remain available because we made a promise to a certain generation who paid into the program. However, we do need to begin to transition the next generation into private healthcare options where there is competition. Healthcare has become a monopoly with government involvement and this is what keeps driving prices higher and quality of service lower.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
No vaccine mandates ever. This is what I fought against from day one and why I entered the race for the executive branch. Vaccine mandates are a violation of our 4th amendment rights to be secure in our person.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
No vaccine mandates ever. This is what I fought against from day one and why I entered the race for the executive branch. Vaccine mandates are a violation of our 4th amendment rights to be secure in our person.
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I was the first candidate to push the topic of abolishing the Wisconsin state income tax. We need to force the government to operate like a business and within its budget. The current policies are hurting the middle/working class and destroying productivity.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I was the first candidate to push the topic of abolishing the Wisconsin state income tax. We need to force the government to operate like a business and within its budget. The current policies are hurting the middle/working class and destroying productivity.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
We need to cut from the Department of Public Instruction and move to 100% school choice.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
We need to cut from the Department of Public Instruction and move to 100% school choice.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
IMMIGRATION
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
People with no criminal records who have the skilled labor or education that we are looking for to fill gaps within our population. The directive of U.S. immigration should solely be to increase productivity and the betterment of our country.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
People with no criminal records who have the skilled labor or education that we are looking for to fill gaps within our population. The directive of U.S. immigration should solely be to increase productivity and the betterment of our country.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
Parents are the primary stakeholders in their children's education.
Strongly Agree
Parents are the primary stakeholders in their children's education.
Strongly Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Choose not to answer
Police officers must be protected as long as they are operating within the Constitution. If this is violated then they should be open to prosecution just like anyone else.
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Choose not to answer
Police officers must be protected as long as they are operating within the Constitution. If this is violated then they should be open to prosecution just like anyone else.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
These are two separate issues and require two separate budgets.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
These are two separate issues and require two separate budgets.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The 2nd Amendment was set up for the people to protect themselves from a government becoming tyrannical. What we are currently experiencing within America is not a gun issue but a people/morality issue. I will always defend the right to bear arms for law-abiding citizens.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The 2nd Amendment was set up for the people to protect themselves from a government becoming tyrannical. What we are currently experiencing within America is not a gun issue but a people/morality issue. I will always defend the right to bear arms for law-abiding citizens.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To maintain peace and national security. To help support the general infrastructure necessary to grow a vibrant free market economy.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To maintain peace and national security. To help support the general infrastructure necessary to grow a vibrant free market economy.
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
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://www.youtube.com/c/votewichmann/videos
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://www.youtube.com/c/votewichmann/videos
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
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?
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What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
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VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
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I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Did not answer
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
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 believe in God our creator of which all life has come into existence. I believe it is in the best interest of humanity and society to follow the ten commandments and the golden rule of treating others the way you would like to be treated.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in God our creator of which all life has come into existence. I believe it is in the best interest of humanity and society to follow the ten commandments and the golden rule of treating others the way you would like to be treated.
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
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
We need to present a photo ID for just about everything else in our daily life and there shouldn’t be an exception to voting. I believe having secure and honest elections is the foundation of our Republic.
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
We need to present a photo ID for just about everything else in our daily life and there shouldn’t be an exception to voting. I believe having secure and honest elections is the foundation of our Republic.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
End drop boxes. Paper ballots, hand counted and same-day election results.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
End drop boxes. Paper ballots, hand counted and same-day election results.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
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Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Did not answer
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Did not answer
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Did not answer
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.
Right now, regulations are costing jobs and hindering the United States' energy independence. Joe Biden and his administration are signaling to oil companies not to produce because the intention is to shift to alternative energy. However, those alternative energy sources will never make up the entire country’s energy needs. I support a balanced energy portfolio of fossil fuels, nuclear, clean coal, wind and solar.
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.
Right now, regulations are costing jobs and hindering the United States' energy independence. Joe Biden and his administration are signaling to oil companies not to produce because the intention is to shift to alternative energy. However, those alternative energy sources will never make up the entire country’s energy needs. I support a balanced energy portfolio of fossil fuels, nuclear, clean coal, wind and solar.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
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I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
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