
Michael Rapp
Democrat | Wisconsin
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Michael Rapp
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 20
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Anthem College, Associates Degree in Paralegal, 2013
University of Phoenix, Bachelors Degree in Business, 2015
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
North Fond du Lac IQ Robotics, Vice President
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (3)
Sierra Club Wisconsin
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO
Wisconsin Education Association Council
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations (2024)
National Education Association (national, state & local affiliates) (2024)
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
When a woman, her doctor, and anyone else involved decide to get the procedure done. I'm "pro-choice."
“Women’s Right to Know” informed consent materials must include information about Abortion Pill Reversal.
Neutral
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
I would agree to this in most cases; some exceptions might include life of the mother or emergency situations.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Neutral
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
If a church is being used for illegal activities or is involved in illegal activities.
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?
Yes. Israel is an important trade partner of ours, as well as the rest of the world.
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
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
no comment
ECONOMY
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
Deciding where to invest public money sort of depends on what the money is being used for.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
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.
Choose not to answer
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
No comment.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
No
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To enact laws, enforce those laws, and to punish those who break the laws.
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?
Moderate
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Choose not to answer
Parents have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Choose not to answer
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Disagree
Gender transition services should be considered optional and therefore should patient-funded.
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in the "golden rule" - treat others the way you want to be treated. I believe in being kind and showing empathy. Life is short, have fun, and if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all. Sharing isn't about how much money you have, it's about helping someone out when they are in need.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Neutral
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.
Neutral
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I do believe racism is a threat to domestic security because of the racial divide that still exists in a lot of places of this country.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Neutral
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.
D
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Solar or wind are probably the most sustainable energy sources over the long term, but right now the most reliable might be natural gas.
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