Christopher Able
Democrat | Wisconsin
Candidate Profile
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
EDUCATION
University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, BAS, 1984-1986
UWGB, Green Bay, Teacher Certification, 1998-1999
WORK & MILITARY
Manitowoc Public Schools, Teacher, 2000-2020
Hebenstreit Communications, Manager, 1995-1997
Sony Corporation, Customer Service/ Customer Relations Rep, 1987-1995
AFFILIATIONS
Grow It Forward, Board Member, 2019-2021
Manitowoc Public Library, President, Vice President, Board Member, Treasurer, 2007-2026
Rahr West Art Museum, Board Member, 2023-2026
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Board member (and past President), Manitowoc Public Schools Board of Education, 2023-2026
Alderman, District 3, City of Manitowoc, 2007-2017
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Representative to the State Assembly, District 25, 2026-
Mayor, City of Manitowoc, 2021-
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (4)
AFL-CIO
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO
Wisconsin Education Association Council
Wisconsin Progress
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
WEAC
Moms Demand Action
Wisconsin Progress
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Christopher Able (2026)
Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations (2025)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Christopher Able (2026)
Local, County, District Democratic Organizations (2026)
American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (2013)
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).
Strongly Disagree
I worry that the position stated here denies some people appropriate medical care.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
That should be decided by the patient (w/ advice from medical experts). America's commitment to self-determination and the pursuit of happiness means I've got no business telling someone else what is or is not allowed for them.
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Disagree
While I agree that "human life" should be afforded protection, I don't agree that at conception it is a Human Life with all the constitutional protects of an adult citizen. I would also not like to unravel what is meant by a "natural death."
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Disagree
The position postulated above is simply impracticable.
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Strongly Disagree
Comstock was a controlling extremist and felt everyone should live his way. The fact that his Act hasn't found it's way into the ashbin of history is sad.
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
It's ridiculously low and we need a State plan to bring it to a sustaining wage and then have it follow COLA.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
They are, and we can have both of them and an appropriate safety net for the less fortunate.
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
Measure programs against goals and efficacy. Deny government contracts to relations of elected and appointed officials (self-dealing). Provide the Public with as much information as possible. Sunshine is a great curative to waste.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The Government doesn't tell anyone what to believe (nor provide preferential treatment for any faith) and faiths don't tell the government how to run.
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) but the government program should be available to all (at a price) to drive down costs for everyone.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
NATIONAL SECURITY
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?
The United State's relationship with any nation is important, not just Israel. And in all cases we should support good actions and have consequences for bad.
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Neutral
I am a strong advocate for Home Rule, but no municipality can run counter to federal law. Can a city help and support the undocumented and recognize the important role they play? Absolutely, but they must also comply with federal laws. If they feel that the law is being unjustly or criminally enforced, they must engage in civil disobedience to compel change.
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Disagree
This is silly and would undermine efforts to correct discrimination.
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Neutral
I don't know about this particular issue and would be worried that the money comes with strings attached.
VALUES
Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.
Neutral
I think we already do this.
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Disagree
This is something a child and parents need to decide with mental and physical health experts.
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
This is a silly semantic argument over what is 'marriage.' If you choose this definition, then you cannot allow 'marriages' to be certified or licensed by the government as this would violate the separation of church and state. Currently 'marriage' is a broad term with multiple meanings.
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Neutral
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Did not answer
Any mental health professional treating a patient with gender-identity or sexual-orientation issues should be required to affirm whatever the patient proclaims with regard to their identity.
Neutral
Again, I will leave it to the professionals to decide how each individual situation should be handled.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Neutral
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Neutral
This is a complicated issue that does not separate out simply on a basis of race.
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
This is, again, too complicated to cover with a blanket statement. I leave the rules and regulation of sports to their governing bodies. Likewise, other facilities.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Agree
It requires urgent action, political and otherwise.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
For now our best choice is a collection of sources to ensure we find greater economies of wind, solar, geothermal, and tidal through development. Long term solar will the best solution.
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?
Choose not to answer
I would think I am best described as a social progressive (or even libertarian) and fiscal conservative. There isn't a good spot on your scale for that.
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.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?
Criminal justice has many goals: The Discouragement of Crime, The Judicious Determination of Guilt (or Innocence) The Setting of Appropriate Punishment/Restoration/Restitution/Rehabilitation
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Agree
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Neutral
I do not know enough about Sharia law to support a statement this absolute.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I support any restrictions that do not deny an individual's rights to protection or sportsmanship.
