
Peter Schmidt
Republican | Wisconsin
Candidate Profile*
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Peter Schmidt
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary
Race
Repr. to the Assembly, Dist. 6
Incumbent
Yes
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*
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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