Jay Schroeder

Republican | Wisconsin

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

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

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Jay Schroeder


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary


Race

Secretary of State


Incumbent

No


Links

Jay Schroeder websites
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EDUCATION

UW Stout, Menomonie WI, Business Administration, 1986

Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton WI, Associate Degree Applied Science, 1982

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Campaign Now, field Rep, Peace Lutheran

Elder, Winnebago County Rep Party, Finance Chair

Outagamie Rep Party, Waukesha Republican Party

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Town Of Menasha supervisor, 2

Alderman City of Menomonie, 4

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Wisconsin Secreat of State 2018 Received 71% in primary and 1.2 million votes in the General Election

Race

Previous Races

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (2)

Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund

Wisconsin Right to Life

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Assemblyman Dave Murphy, Assemblyperson Rachael Cabral Cabera, Nevada Secretary of State candidate Jim Marchant

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (6)

Jeremy Thiesfeldt (2012)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2021)

Michael Schraa (2012)

Rebecca Kleefisch (2012)

Rick Gudex (2012)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Michael Schraa (2012)


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?

Jeremiah 1:5 guides me in the area of life.

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Jeremiah 1:5 guides me in the area of life.

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

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Disagree

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

Strongly Disagree


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

Wisconsin should eleiminate the state income tax to spur economic activity. The states with no state income> Lead in economic growth time to adopt what works.

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

Wisconsin should eleiminate the state income tax to spur economic activity. The states with no state income> Lead in economic growth time to adopt what works.

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

Spending should be limited to 2% just as the mandate the Federal Reserve has on inflation.

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

Spending should be limited to 2% just as the mandate the Federal Reserve has on inflation.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Neutral

It has been funded k-12. Any vouchers should be used anyway the parents want to. Also any amount on your property tax bill should be able to be used by the parent for any choice they want to send their children to school

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Neutral

It has been funded k-12. Any vouchers should be used anyway the parents want to. Also any amount on your property tax bill should be able to be used by the parent for any choice they want to send their children to school


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

Disagree

Freedom should mean an individual and business should be able to make decisions on their own.

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

Disagree

Freedom should mean an individual and business should be able to make decisions on their own.

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

Speration of Church and State is against any situation.

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

Speration of Church and State is against any situation.


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.

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?

Individual freedom should be paramount in this area. It is the persons choice.

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

Individual freedom should be paramount in this area. It is the persons choice.


NATIONAL SECURITY

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

Be vigilant and moniter everyway possible to prevent this.

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

Be vigilant and moniter everyway possible to prevent this.

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.

Strongly Disagree

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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.

Strongly Disagree

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IMMIGRATION

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Only allowed in the legal process. My relatives had to enter legally. Anyone attempting to enter illegally must be returned to their country and that country must pay the expenses.

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Only allowed in the legal process. My relatives had to enter legally. Anyone attempting to enter illegally must be returned to their country and that country must pay the expenses.


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

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.

Strongly Agree

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

Choose not to answer

I support keeping the laws the way they are

I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

Choose not to answer

I support keeping the laws the way they are

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

Strongly 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.

I am a Christian and try to follow the teachings in my daily life. We are all sinners so our goal is to try to follow the teachings.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Christian and try to follow the teachings in my daily life. We are all sinners so our goal is to try to follow the teachings.

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.

Strongly Agree

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.

Strongly Agree


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Wisconsin was founded in 1848 and for 125 years the Secretary of State was in charge of elections. For the past 40 years unelected bureaucrats have been in charge and it has been a mess. Return to the founding fathers idea of elections.

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Wisconsin was founded in 1848 and for 125 years the Secretary of State was in charge of elections. For the past 40 years unelected bureaucrats have been in charge and it has been a mess. Return to the founding fathers idea of elections.


EQUALITY

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

No We have in the past elected Barack Obama, and Clarence Thomas sits on the Supreme Court. Our country has proved we have moved beyond that.

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

No We have in the past elected Barack Obama, and Clarence Thomas sits on the Supreme Court. Our country has proved we have moved beyond that.

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree

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.

Neither. Enviroment needs to be protected reasonably and with common sense. Keeping in mind not going to an extreme.

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.

Neither. Enviroment needs to be protected reasonably and with common sense. Keeping in mind not going to an extreme.

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Strongly Agree

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?

Limited. National Defense main purpose

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?

Very Conservative

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Limited. National Defense main purpose

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

I filled out a questionaire in 2018 from you and Wisconsin Eye interviews.

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?

Very Conservative

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

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

I filled out a questionaire in 2018 from you and Wisconsin Eye interviews.

What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

Election Integrity are not just two words. They mean eliminating voting machines with internet access. Paper ballots with watermarks, chain of custody of ballots. Fire the Wisconsin election commission of which 5 of the 6 members were referred for felony prosecution for violating the laws regarding elections. RETURNING THE DUTIES FOR ELECTIONS TO THE SECRETARY OF STATES OFFICE LIKE THEY WERE FOR 125 YEARS IN WISCONSIN

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?

Election Integrity are not just two words. They mean eliminating voting machines with internet access. Paper ballots with watermarks, chain of custody of ballots. Fire the Wisconsin election commission of which 5 of the 6 members were referred for felony prosecution for violating the laws regarding elections. RETURNING THE DUTIES FOR ELECTIONS TO THE SECRETARY OF STATES OFFICE LIKE THEY WERE FOR 125 YEARS IN WISCONSIN


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Strongly Agree

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Strongly Disagree

MENTAL HEALTH AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS SHOULD BE EVALUATED ON THEIR OWN WITHOUT DEFUNDING POLICE

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Strongly Agree

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Strongly Disagree

MENTAL HEALTH AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS SHOULD BE EVALUATED ON THEIR OWN WITHOUT DEFUNDING POLICE


2ND AMENDMENT

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

I support the 2nd amendment of the constitution. As Justice Scalia once said if you dont like it then you need to amend the constitution.

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree

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

I support the 2nd amendment of the constitution. As Justice Scalia once said if you dont like it then you need to amend the constitution.

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree

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