* 93%
CONSERVATIVE AVERAGE
8%
LIBERAL AVERAGE
21%
LIBERAL
79%
CONSERVATIVE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Not under any circumstances other than eminent medical issue with life of the mother. Leading co-author of Wisc. 20 Week Pain legislation regarding abortion, signed into law 2017-18 and supported all the anti-abortion legislation done since elected
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
No Answer
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Neutral
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Agree
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Done in Wisconsin before the COVID outbreak through legislation I've supported to mandate more job search requirements, one week waiting period before being qualified for unemployment, substance testing. Wisconsin rates approx. 3.2% or less pre COVID
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Less regulation and red tape to allow for free enterprise. Targeted incentives connected to job creation.
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Neutral
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Neutral
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Transparency in medical costs would do more to provide market pressure to control costs. Continue to control litigation and caps on malpractice suits as we do in Wisconsin.
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Agree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Agree
George Washington's comment that “Religion and morality are the essential pillars of civil society” is still true today.
Agree
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Neutral
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Disagree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Agree
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
(Did not answer)
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Fully practicing and participation Catholic faith.
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2012 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2018 Republican Primary, 2018 General Election
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Support of Wisconsin budgets under Gov. Walker administration and Republican Legislative led budget of 2019. Three term co-chair of Committee on Review of Administrative Rules and lead author on several proposals signed into law on streamlining and simplifying administrative rules, regulation and process. Support of anti abortion legislation as mentioned in prior question. No foreign policy or immigration before our legislative body.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Sixteen years in the Wisconsin Assembly with a consistent conservative record. Elected leadership for the Republican caucus as Caucus Chair 2011-2014. Co-Chair of the Joint Committee of Review of Administrative Rules 2015-present. Prior Committee Chairs; Labor, Emergency Preparedness, Legislative Council, Speaker's Task Force on Suicide Prevention. Numerous effective legislative proposals signed into law regarding administrative rules, streamlining and simplifying government processes for government records, real estate and more. Co-founder Wisconsin Legislative Childrens Caucus Refer to my Wisconsin Assembly web page.https://input.ivoterguide.com/ResetPassword.aspx?reset=1688&a=1681
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
joanballwegforsenate@gmail.com
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Elected by legislators in the Midwest to the officer team for the MidWest Council of State Governments 2013-1016 Elected by national CSG Executive Committee of national legislative leaders to the officer team of National Council of State Government 2018-2021
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Disagree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Neutral
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
