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
2022
Election
Primary
Race
Repr. to the Assembly, Dist. 13
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, Milwaukee, BBA, 1976
WORK & MILITARY
U.S. Airforce - Reserves, Staff Sergeant, six
AFFILIATIONS
Rotary, A member of the Waukesha County Technical College Board
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Village of Elm Grove - Board Trustee, 2009 to present
Waukesha County - Board Supervisor, 2016 to present
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
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 abortion be allowed?
Life of the Mother, Rape, incest
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
iVoterGuide Notes:
The candidate notified iVoterGuide.com that his answer should have been "I agree with aid in dying laws."
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Personal income tax on businesses should be eliminated.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I don't believe that change would require a reduction in spending, as it would attract more businesses to Wisconsin.
iVoterGuide Notes:
The candidate notified iVoterGuide.com that his answer should have been "I don’t believe we need to reduce spending. I would redistribute the current dollars to focus on developing a technically skilled workforce. A strong workforce will attract more businesses to Wisconsin. More skilled jobs will be good for the individuals and economy."
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
iVoterGuide Notes:
The candidate notified iVoterGuide.com that his answer should have been " I strongly Disagree with taxpayer-funded College."
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?
If they were to preach the violent overthrow of our 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)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?
Only in the most extreme health disasters. For example, an outbreak of Ebola, where death is an inevitable outcome.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
While Islamic terrorism is a threat, it is not the most pressing threat before us today. Aggression from Russia and China poses a more immediate concern.
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.
Neutral
iVoterGuide Notes:
The candidate notified iVoterGuide.com that his answer should have been "I strongly disagree with the BDS question."
IMMIGRATION
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Everyone should be allowed it immigrate to the U.S. If they are healthy, willing to work, agrees to follow our laws, and respect our form of Government and institutions.
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.
Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
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.
Did not answer
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.
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?
Eliminate outside funding of the voting process. A ballot must be treated similarly to evidence in a trial. A chain of control must be established for each step of the process. Preventing manipulation by anyone other than the registered voter.
iVoterGuide Notes:
The candidate notified iVoterGuide.com that his answer should have been "Elimination of outside funding of the voting process.Elimination of Drop-boxes, regular purging of the voter rolls,
Absentee Voting must be requested for each election.A ballot must be treated similarly to evidence in a trial. A chain of control must be established for each step of the process. Preventing manipulation by anyone other than the registered voter."
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism will always threaten domestic security as long as there is a consensus that people are treated differently because of their race.
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?
The purpose of Government is to protect us from foreign control while enabling the nation's citizens to pursue their economic and emotional happiness.
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Did not answer
iVoterGuide Notes:
The candidate notified iVoterGuide.com that his answer should have been "As an elected Supervisor for Waukesha County, I have a voting record. I have supported the 2nd Amendment, Consistently supported the Sheriff, including a $3/hr raise for deputies. Kept Waukesha’s taxes low, without collecting any sales tax."
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?
Did not answer
iVoterGuide Notes:
The candidate notified iVoterGuide.com that his answer should have been,
"My top two priorities are
Election integrity Attack the increasing wave of crime and drugs."
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
Funds for Mental Health need to be made available to all that need it (including the police), but not at the expense of policing.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I can not support restrictions on gun ownership for law-abiding citizens.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
