David Varnam

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

David Varnam


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary


Race

Lt. Governor


Incumbent

No


Links

David Varnam websitesDavid Varnam phones David Varnam emailFacebookXYouTube

EDUCATION

California Baptist University, Riverside, CA, Christian Studies

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

National Rifle Association, Member, Grant County Republican Party

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Mayor, City of Lancaster, 2016-2022

Alderman, City of Lancaster, 2013-2016

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 (4)

Dr. James Dobson

Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund

Wisconsin Family Action PAC

Wisconsin Right to Life

OTHER (2)

*Nate Dreckman

Travis Tranel

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)

Dr. James Dobson

Wisconsin Right to Life PAC

Wisconsin Family Action PAC

Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund PAC

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (11)

Andre Jacque (2013)

Dan Kapanke (2016)

Howard Marklein (2013)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2022)

Marco Rubio (2016)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

None

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

None

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.

Strongly Disagree

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

Strongly Disagree


ECONOMY

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

We need to be bold on reforming our tax code including eliminating the Personal Property Tax that Gov. Evers vetoed last year.

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

We need to be bold on reforming our tax code including eliminating the Personal Property Tax that Gov. Evers vetoed last year.

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

We need to shrink the size of government in Wisconsin.

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

We need to shrink the size of government in Wisconsin.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree

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

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. Citizens should always have the right to worship.

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

None. Citizens should always have the right to worship.


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.

"C" but there are needed changes to the programs.

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.

"C" but there are needed changes to the programs.

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

There should be medical, religious and conscience clauses with any vaccination mandate.

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

There should be medical, religious and conscience clauses with any vaccination mandate.


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

Did not answer

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

Did not answer

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.

Strongly Disagree

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.

Strongly Disagree


IMMIGRATION

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

We need to secure the border to protect our country and to establish work labor visas, if any, we need. There should be limits on immigrant numbers.

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

We need to secure the border to protect our country and to establish work labor visas, if any, we need. There should be limits on immigrant numbers.


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

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

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 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

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 believer and follower of Jesus Christ.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a believer and follower of Jesus Christ.

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.

Disagree

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

In support of the bills passed by the Legislature that were vetoed by Governor Evers.

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

In support of the bills passed by the Legislature that were vetoed by Governor Evers.


EQUALITY

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

Did not answer

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.

Strongly Disagree

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

Strongly 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)

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

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?

Generally, to protect the lives and liberties of citizens.

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Generally, to protect the lives and liberties of citizens.

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

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).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbCTMr2ri44 https://www.wkow.com/news/capital-city-sunday-dems-senate-race-tightens-barnes-maintains-cash-bail-opposition/article_595dd31e-c800-11ec-b452-7316aadd3537.html https://www.facebook.com/CaramelConservative/videos/1064777037474424/ https://anchor.fm/mikeisalwaysright/episodes/State-Politics--Interview-with-Lt-Governor-Candidate-David-Varnam-e1ic6dk?fbclid=IwAR36zn0Kde97q2oMMU5RaRCE8MXKTrxdIXo8Ijbn18LZ-zgSuRJawwykmtM

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/watch?v=cbCTMr2ri44 https://www.wkow.com/news/capital-city-sunday-dems-senate-race-tightens-barnes-maintains-cash-bail-opposition/article_595dd31e-c800-11ec-b452-7316aadd3537.html https://www.facebook.com/CaramelConservative/videos/1064777037474424/ https://anchor.fm/mikeisalwaysright/episodes/State-Politics--Interview-with-Lt-Governor-Candidate-David-Varnam-e1ic6dk?fbclid=IwAR36zn0Kde97q2oMMU5RaRCE8MXKTrxdIXo8Ijbn18LZ-zgSuRJawwykmtM

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?

David Varnam served three terms as the mayor of the City of Lancaster after serving three years on the common council. He is married to his beautiful bride of 18 years, Jessica, who is a family practice physician. They have two children, Sophia and Abigail. As mayor, he kept Lancaster the city with the lowest property taxes in Grant County. Varnam is a past president of Grant County Economic Development and was a board member of the Lancaster Area Chamber of Commerce. He also has served as a U.S. congressional aide and represented the global Christian ministry, Focus on the Family, on federal issues as an issues response analyst. Varnam is endorsed by Wisconsin Right to Life PAC, Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund PAC, Wisconsin Family Action PAC, and Dr. James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family. With his unique background and experience as a rural mayor, Varnam has a distinct perspective that will provide a Republican ticket that reflects our diverse state. Learn more at DavidVarnam.com

What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

David Varnam served three terms as the mayor of the City of Lancaster after serving three years on the common council. He is married to his beautiful bride of 18 years, Jessica, who is a family practice physician. They have two children, Sophia and Abigail. As mayor, he kept Lancaster the city with the lowest property taxes in Grant County. Varnam is a past president of Grant County Economic Development and was a board member of the Lancaster Area Chamber of Commerce. He also has served as a U.S. congressional aide and represented the global Christian ministry, Focus on the Family, on federal issues as an issues response analyst. Varnam is endorsed by Wisconsin Right to Life PAC, Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund PAC, Wisconsin Family Action PAC, and Dr. James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family. With his unique background and experience as a rural mayor, Varnam has a distinct perspective that will provide a Republican ticket that reflects our diverse state. Learn more at DavidVarnam.com


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Strongly Agree

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Strongly Disagree

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Strongly 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 am a strong supporter of the 2nd Amendment and support Constitutional Carry.

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

Strongly Disagree

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

I am a strong supporter of the 2nd Amendment and support Constitutional Carry.

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

Strongly Disagree

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