Wisconsin State Assembly District 36 candidate surveys, 2022

Elections in Wisconsin, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 36 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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Candidates and election results

General election

General election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 36

Incumbent Jeffrey Mursau defeated Ben Murray in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 36 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jeffrey Mursau (R)	70.4	19,698
		Ben Murray (D)	29.5	8,262
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	20

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 27,980
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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Ben Murray (D)

We can overcome political tribalism and work together for a better Wisconsin!

Our rural communities need better access to quality healthcare

We must work together to protect our clean water

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Ben Murray (D)

I am most passionate about having leaders who engage with and listen to their voters. If elected, I will carry your voices with me to Madison. Career politicians who feel they will win by default no longer listen to their constituents and only serve themselves. As a first time candidate, and a Democrat in a deeply red district, I will listen to my electorate and support their needs. I want to cut through the noise, work with everyone in the Assembly, and remember that we are all Americans. Political tribalism is leading us down the wrong path. I will work, in good faith, with all parties to better our community and advance Wisconsin forward into the 21st Century!

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Ben Murray (D)

There is no one I look up to or respect more than my father. He worked hard, paid his way through college, and became a very successful CEO. He instilled values of hard work, dedication, and determination.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Ben Murray (D)

I am willing and able to compromise, in good faith, and work well with others.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Ben Murray (D)

I would love to leave a legacy of stronger ethics laws for our legistlators, bipartisanship, and ensuring our children have a wonderful outdoors to continue enjoying

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Ben Murray (D)

The two parties should work hand in hand. Despite a short legislative session, when an emergency arises, the legislature should return to session to support the Governor in any way shape or form needed.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Ben Murray (D)

Wisconsin is a heavily rural area. We need to continue improving rural broadband internet access, protect the environment, and our clean drinking water. Our population has been relatively stagnant over the past decade. WI needs to invest in protecting farmers, expanding manufacturing, and continue efforts to bring good paying jobs to Wisconsin.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Ben Murray (D)

Not necessarily. Too much experience and you become stagnant. Sometimes all that is needed is an injection of new blood and fresh ideas.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Ben Murray (D)

The State Assembly has 99 seats. If I fail to build relationships with my fellow legislators, how can we work together? Not everyone will be my friend, but I must foster a relationship of trust and encourage engagement on difficult issues.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Ben Murray (D)

Non-partisan groups working together to draw logical lines.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Ben Murray (D)

Compromise is 100% necessary for policymaking.

See also

More about these elections:

• Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2022

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