
Erik Olsen
Republican | Wisconsin
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Erik Olsen
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 2
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin, Madison, JD, 2005
University of Wisconsin, Madison, MA, 2006
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (3)
Ron Johnson
Northeast Wisconsin Patriots
Derrick Van Orden
OTHER (2)
Steve Nass
Tony Kurtz
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (12)
Derrick Van Orden (2024)
Donald Trump (2024)
Rebecca Witherspoon (2024)
Rejani Raveendran (2024)
Save America (2024)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Karen Mueller (2024)
State Republican Party Organizations (2022)
WinRed (2022)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Steve Doyle (2015)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Neutral
I am pro-life. I would study any proposed legislation on this topic with the greatest of care to ensure that to the best of my ability it would be compassionate, careful, and would cherish and protect life and also liberty and privacy. This should never have been a political issue. This should be an issue where everybody works together to make a beautiful world where people feel cared for and supported and abortion no longer happens because people no longer want it.
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Strongly Agree
I believe that we should be much more careful with all products of the pharmaceutical industry.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
I am pro-life. I would study any proposed legislation on this topic with the greatest of care to ensure that to the best of my ability it would be compassionate, careful, and would cherish and protect life and also liberty and privacy. This should never have been a political issue. This should be an issue where everybody works together to make a beautiful world where people feel cared for and supported and abortion no longer happens because people no longer want it.
Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?
The Federal Government has a role in making sure that life is protected and that babies and mothers are supported. I would study any proposed legislation on this topic with the greatest of care to ensure that to the best of my ability it would be compassionate, careful, and would cherish and protect life and also liberty and privacy. This should never have been a political issue. This should be an issue where everybody works together to make a beautiful world where people feel cared for and supported and abortion no longer happens because people no longer want it.
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
I would bring manufacturing back to the United States, ensure that America is energy independent, cut taxes and fix the economy.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Neutral
It depends on the circumstances. For example, imagine that a person enlists in the US military after college. The person then serves in combat and is badly wounded. The person then becomes disabled as a result of those wounds. This is an example of circumstances where it may be appropriate, in my opinion, to forgive their student loans.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
I am a strong advocate of religious liberty.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Neutral
It depends on the circumstances. For example if a person is a nurse faced with an emergency situation, and there is no other nurse available, I believe that the nurse would have to provide lifesaving first aid, if needed, even if it violated a religious belief. As another example, if a person is a lawyer, but is morally and ideologically opposed to divorce, I do not believe that lawyer should be forced to represent a litigant in a divorce case even if their license technically allows it.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
I believe that vaccination is generally a private and personal health decision.
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.
We have to ensure a basic safety net for people in dire need, but the private market usually functions the best outside of a safety net situation.
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
We should only fight when necessary, and we should always fight to win.
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. Israel is an amazing country with a robust tradition of freedom that should be celebrated and acknowledged. There are few if any countries on the face of the earth that would have employed such restraint over the years in the face of constant ongoing terror attacks and hatred. I have visited Israel on multiple occasions and I can say with complete certainty that the same spirit of liberty that motivated the creation of the United States of America is alive and well in Israel.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
Poor leadership, Biden's weakness as a Commander in Chief, and a lack of focus in the educational system on the greatness of the United States of America.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
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EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
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VALUES
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
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Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
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Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
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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.
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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
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What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
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ABOUT YOU
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?
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What do you think is the general purpose of government?
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Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
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JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
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2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
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