Tom Michalski

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

Tom Michalski


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

Repr. to the Assembly, Dist. 13


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Tom Michalski websites
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EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, Milwaukee, BBA, 1976

WORK & MILITARY

U.S. Airforce - Reserves, Staff Sergeant, six

AFFILIATIONS

Rotary, Waukesha County Technical College

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Village of Elm Grove - Board Trustee, 2009 to 2023

Waukesha County - Board Supervisor, 2016 to 2023

Wisconsin State Assembly, 2023 to present

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (1)

*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

OTHER (1)

Wisconsin Young Republicans

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)

Wisconsin Young Republicans

School Choice Action Wisconsin

The Waukesha Deputy Sheriff’s Labor Union (WDSLU)

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Dale Kooyenga (2011)

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.

*Election Transparency Initiative's Candidate Pledge and Survey

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

When it is necessary to save the life of the mother or when it is determined that the pregnancy will not produce a life birth.

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

Choose not to answer

I don't believe a pill to reverse an abortion is supported by science.

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

Strongly Disagree

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

Strongly Agree


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.

Disagree

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

If they advocte for the violent overthrowing of the 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.

c

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

Their probably are valid reasions, but none come to my mind.


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

Agree

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

It is very important, and should be defended as the only democracy in the Region.


IMMIGRATION

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

Strongly Agree

Defending our borders is one of the primary responsibilities of the Federal Government.


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.

Choose not to answer

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Did not answer


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

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?

Did not answer

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.

None of the above.

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

Nuclear.


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To protect the population while allowing them the freedom to pursue Life, Liberty, and persute of 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?

Current restrictions are sufficient; what is needed is enforcement of the laws that are currently on the books.

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Choose not to answer

That is a question for the local school board

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