Eric Toney
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
Eric Toney
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
Attorney General
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Saint Norberts, Depere, Bachelors
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
District Attorney, Fond du lac County, 2013-Present
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
Wisconsin Family Action PAC
Wisconsin Right to Life
OTHER (3)
Milwaukee Police Association
Van Wanggaard
Wisconsin Fraternal Order of Police
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Wisconsin Right to Life
Wisconsin Family Action
Wisconsin Fraternal Order of Police
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2021)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
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
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I am personally pro-life, and I will enforce the Wisconsin law on the books now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned.
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 do not support laws of this nature. Pro-Life extends to all of life until natural death.
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
It should be made flatter and easier for the average citizen to understand.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
There is not enough room on a page to describe the sheer waste in our federal government that needs to be curbed. Thankfully Wisconsin has a balanced budget amendment that we operate under at the state level.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
No, but reforms can be made to curb the spiking cost of a college education.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
No. This is contrary to every American principle, and the religious liberty of every citizen must be protected.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
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.
C
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
The pre-covid regimen in place for K-12 schools and public universities was widely accepted by the public, and had the benefit of long development and testing of the vaccines required.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Continue to maintain a powerful military to deter threats, work with our regional partners to eradicate terrorist strongholds and training camps, maintain an intelligence apparatus that can track down and eliminate threats as they develop.
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
Israel remains a true friend and ally of the United States and Americans should remain dedicated to the success of the most successful democracy in the Middle East.
IMMIGRATION
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Immigrants that are law abiding, adherents to our Constitutional system, and those that will be good and productive members of our society.
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
America is the greatest country in the world exactly because of the values rooted in our founding: a commitment to equality before the law and equal opportunity.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
As a Christian I am saved by the grace of Christ's sacrifice for all of us. The tenets of Scripture are both the foundation and capstone of life as we know it.
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?
Absentee ballot drop boxes should be outlawed by statute. Early voting hours and periods should be standardized across the board. Central count locations should be staffed adequately to ensure a smooth, timely, and accurate reporting of the vote totals.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Anyone targeting another citizen for harm, whether based on their race or other factor, is a threat to society.
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.
B
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To secure the liberty of our citizens while maintaining domestic tranquility.
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
A rule of law conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://www.wispolitics.com/2022/toney-campaign-wisconsin-family-action-endorses-eric-toney-for-attorney-general/ https://www.seehafernews.com/2022/07/13/congressman-glenn-grothman-endorses-eric-toney-for-attorney-general/
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?
That I will always maintain faith with the rule of law. That I will fight to restore the confidence of law enforcement and work to assist them in maintaining public safety. That I will fight to be a shield for Wisconsinites against the overreaches of the Biden Administration.
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
No. Defunding the police has led to the sustained spike in violent crime in Wisconsin and across the country. The last thing we should be doing at this time is denying police departments the resources needed to maintain public safety.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Violent criminals should not have access to firearms. Those who are a proven harm to themself and others should have due process followed in terms of their access to firearms.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
