
Nathan Ramker
Republican | Iowa
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Nathan Ramker
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 98
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Mc Donell Central Catholic High School, Chippewa Falls Wis, 1990
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Olv Catholic Church, CCD teacher
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Incest and rape
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.
Choose not to answer
I don’t think there should be abortion drugs
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer 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
It is a case by case situation
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Minimum Wage will always be the minimum no matter what it is, And when it is raised, we have to raise all the other wages and everyday items like groceries and clothing will go up We need to help people earn more because they deserve it
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
Choose not to answer
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
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.
B private healthcare should be opened up to cross state lines so insurance companies can compete nationwide
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Never
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
so do the Democrats and Rino Republicans that support the Chinese communist party
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
no, because we need to start worrying more about our own country than other countries
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
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 should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
zero taxpayer dollars should go for any youth, gender programs or adult gender programs what two consenting adults do in their own home is their business
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
but we all have the right to do what we want as long as it doesn’t infringe on others rights so for tax purposes, a government civil union should be available
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I have strong Christian beliefs, but my beliefs should not be imposed on any other member of our community. We should all have the right to worship or not worship as we please.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
we have to show our ID to purchase cigarettes and alcohol legally you have to have a drivers license or state issued ID to be out in public so there should not be an issue to have one to vote and if there is an issue to get an ID we need to change that policy we should have to prove who we are when we vote
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Choose not to answer
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I don’t believe racism is a problem. I think it all starts with the media and political groups that want to put people against each other.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
students need to be taught true and in-depth American history i
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
I strongly agree, but I don’t have anything against someone if they want to change their gender if they pay for it themselves as long as they don’t expect taxpayer money to fund their activity, they can do what they want if they’re a consenting adult
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 and C
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Coal and crude oil
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
to provide order, but not to rule over a society
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?
None except for violent felons if they already hurt other people Carry guns at school
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
Yes if properly traded and educated
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