Jon Kaiser
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
Jon Kaiser
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 29
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
UW-Madison, Madison, -, 2013-2015
Harvard Extension School, Cambridge, MA, -, 2018-Present
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Flambeau Valley Arts Association, Board Member (2021-Present), Ladysmith Community Industrial Development Corporation
Board Member (2020-Present), Tony Hayshakers, Co-Founder/Board Member (2012-Present)
Wisconsin Federation of College Republicans, Vice Chairman (2013-2015), Palm Beach County (FL) Young Republicans
President (2015-2018), REALTORS Assocation of Northwest Wisconsin, PAC Board Member
Glen Flora Lutheran Church, Choir Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
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 (2)
*Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund
Wisconsin Right to Life
OTHER (1)
James Edming
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (9)
87th Assembly Representative James W. Edming
Former 87th Assembly Representative Robert Larson
Former 87th Assembly Representative Marty Reynolds
Former 75th Assembly Representative Romaine Quinn
Former Ladysmith Mayor Alan Christianson Jr
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2013)
Rick Kozell (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
None, or only in extremely rare situations. God does not make mistakes, and it is not the baby's fault how it was conceived or the conditions of which it will be born into.
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
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
We need to eliminate the State Income Tax
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I think we should be cutting spending across the board, audit the state agencies to discover where cuts can be made.
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
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Absolutely NONE
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?
ABSOLUTELY NONE
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Secure our southern border, continue to utilize our national intel to vet any potential militants from entering our country.
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?
Anyone that wants to become a US citizen should be able to by showing that they want to live and work here, and make a positive contribution to our society. They just have to go through the proper legal process, which could be expedited for qualified applicants.
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
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only son our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He decended into Hell, on the third day He rose again; He ascended into Heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. From there He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the Communion of Saints, the Forgiveness of Sins, the Resurrection of the Body, and life everlasting, Amen!
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?
No more drop boxes, and no more absentee voting without a verified excuse of health, military deployment, or work.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I do believe there continues to be an element of racism in our society, but it is strongly outweighed by the vast amount of support for minorities in our country. Unfortunately, any time there is a "Lone Wolf" act in our country, an entire block of people are blamed for their actions, thus creating a further divide between races. I don't believe racism is a threat to domestic security today, but if our country is divided further, it is possible that there could be increased racially motivated crime.
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
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 make laws that protect our citizens, to have services that promote the general welfare of our country (with checks and balances of course), and to promote the economic prosperity of our 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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
I have never run for political office before so my website is really the only place that my views can be found, besides my personal social media pages, which show that I have been a vocal conservative since I was in high school.
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?
I want to bring Wisconsin back to its roots of Agriculture, Forestry, and Mining. I believe Northern Wisconsin and small rural communities across central and northern Wisconsin are commonly forgotten about in Madison, and I want to be a voice for them. I want to get the government off the backs of hardworking Wisconsinites and encourage young people to start their own businesses. I want to completely reform education because our current public education system is in shambles. I believe that I can represent all people, regardless of whether we agree on most issues. I want to be the Senator that anyone can call for help, whether its moving a mailbox, fixing a road, improving cell/broadband service, or facilitating an economic development. I want to be there for the people of the 29th Senate District.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
We should be redirecting funds from many places to mental health programs, but law enforcement is the last place that we should be cutting funds.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The current laws in place are sufficient; no further restrictions are needed.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Guns don't kill people - other people do.
