Peter Schmidt

Republican | Wisconsin

Candidate Profile*

Leans Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Peter Schmidt


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

Republican Primary


Race

Repr. to the Assembly, Dist. 6


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Peter Schmidt websitesPeter Schmidt phones Peter Schmidt emailFacebook

EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, Stevens Point, BA, 2013

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

St. Paul Lutheran Church, Member, Shawano County Farm Bureau

Member, St. Paul Lutheran Men's Club, Member

Brown County Republican Party, Member, Outagamie County Republican Party

Member, Waupaca County Republican Party, Member

Oconto County Republican Party, Member, National Rifle Association

Member, United States Conceal Carry Association, Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Shawano County Board Member, 2018-2020

Town of Hartland Poll Worker, 2016 till Present

Town of Hartland Planning Commission Board Member, 2019 till Present

Town of Hartland Caucus Chairman, 2018 till 2023

Town of Hartland Supervisor, 2023 till Present

Representative to the WI State Assembly District 6, 2022 till Present

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Former Town of Hartland Chairman Thomas Riehl

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2021)

National Republican Congressional Committee Joint Campaigns (2019)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION*

*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.

Disorderly Conduct and Criminal Trespass

*Election Transparency Initiative's Candidate Pledge and Survey

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Abortion should be regulated to protect the unborn and the mother! God is our Creator. We are made in God's image. Trust in God above all things!

“Women’s Right to Know” informed consent materials must include information about Abortion Pill Reversal.

Strongly Agree

Informed consent should include information about the abortion pill reversal! More health information leads to better health care decisions.

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

Strongly Disagree

It is not our role to play Death! We, humans are created in God's Image. God commands us to protect LIFE. When the right time comes, we will know it's time to depart from this world. God gave us the breath of life, only He can rightfully claim it back.

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

Taxpayer dollars need to be use to enrich our children's futures. Giving taxpayer dollars to abortion providers DOES NOT support life! It sends a message to our culture that killing the unborn without due process is morally wrong. Our great nation and state was founded on God Given Rights: Life, Liberty, and Happiness. Government can never create morality through laws. Culture creates voluntary consent, not forced mandates without consent!


ECONOMY

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

No

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

I believe individuals and business should not be force to go against their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

I believe no government has the authority to close churches down! 2020 was the year our government dethrone God from our communities. God gave us systems of government to protect our God Given Rights: Life, Liberty, Happiness! God is and will always be higher than any government.


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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

D It is not the government's role to provide health care! A one size fits all does not work. Each human has different needs and wants regarding healthcare. In my view, individuals need to be responsible and take ownership in their health. Many people believe if I get health insurance, I can live my life any way I want. I currently do not have health insurance. I have taken ownership in my health and made positive health reforms. I support Religious Based Health Sharing Costs Groups and Programs.

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

Under no circumstances, government, school, or employer should not be forced to require vaccinations. I believe they should encourage them thru voluntary consent, not forced mandates!


NATIONAL SECURITY

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Yes, The United States' relationship with Israel is important. The United States and Israel share common values regarding democracy, economic prosperity, and regional security.


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

Strengthen the southern boarder to protect our sovereignty!


EDUCATION

The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Strongly Agree

Parents have the right to make decisions for their minor children.

Strongly Agree

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly Disagree

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Strongly Agree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Christian! I was raised on a dairy farm and going to church is critical to my lifestyle! I attend church services regularly. I believe Jesus Christ was crucified, died, and rose again. Only Jesus Christ can save me from my sinful nature. I believe it is by God's Grace thru Faith that I have eternal life in heaven. It is thru faith not works that saves us from our sinful nature. Praise be to God Forever!


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

Photo Identification discourages people cheating in our elections!

States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Strongly Agree

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

No, racism is not a threat to domestic security in the United States.

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.

A & C

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

I support the development of all reliable energy sources while ensuring access to affordable electricity for all consumer preferences. Wisconsin consumers should have the choice to decided which energy source is best for them!


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

The general purpose of government is to protect our God Given Rights: Life, Liberty, Happiness!

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No.

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

No.

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


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

No gun restrictions are needed to protect public safety.

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

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