Wisconsin Gubernatorial Candidates Stance on Anti-Sharia Bills
At a forum held by two Muslim civic groups, Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls Francesca Hong, Mandela Burns, and Kelda Roys stated they would reject any anti-Sharia legislation if elected governor.
The event, organized by the Wisconsin Muslim Citizens Alliance and the Wisconsin Muslim Citizens Foundation, aimed to foster dialogue and engagement within Wisconsin’s Muslim community. Community members could attend free of charge and pose questions to the candidates.
In a video shared with Breitbart News, organizers pointed out that Sharia, which translates to “way” in Arabic, comprises guidelines for various aspects of a Muslim’s life, like eating habits and marriage—resembling the principles found in Catholic canon law and Jewish halakhic law.
The host asked candidates whether they would veto any anti-Sharia bills, explaining that such laws unfairly target Muslim religious practices and infringe upon First Amendment rights.
All three candidates affirmed they would stand against such legislation.
Colin Crompton, from the Republican Governors Association, criticized the candidates, stating, “Sharia law is an extreme ideology, and these radical Democrats are putting it above Wisconsin’s values. Wisconsinites will completely reject them.”
This discussion happens as Hong, Burns, Roys, Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, and former Evers aide Joel Brennan compete in the Democratic primary to succeed Gov. Tony Evers, who is stepping down.
Francesca Hong, a state lawmaker, has committed to vetoing bills that target LGBT or transgender individuals. Recently, during a livestream, she remarked that it was “despicable” for a hospital to stop providing what she described as “gender-affirming care” to minors. She also advocated for investing in clinics to improve access to such treatments and emphasized the importance of standing up for trans rights.
Mandela Burns, a former lieutenant governor, faced significant challenges in the previous election cycle, with Republican campaigns heavily funded against him. He has expressed strong opinions on various issues, calling the founding of the country “terrible” and stating that national parks were not designed for non-white enjoyment. Burns supports cuts to police funding, allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses, and establishing government-run healthcare.
Kelda Roys has backed stricter gun regulations, such as forbidding concealed carry permit holders from bringing firearms onto college campuses. She argued that unrestricted access to guns hinders the community’s safety. After a school shooting, she pushed for background checks and red flag laws, noting that these measures can lower gun-related fatalities.
On the Republican side, Tom Tiffany received backing from former President Donald Trump, who praised him as a respected member of the America First movement. Tiffany’s campaign has raised over $10 million since its inception, including a substantial portion within the first half of the year. He has promised to freeze property taxes, prevent Chinese acquisition of Wisconsin farmland, and maintain gender distinctions in sports and law.
