Michael J. Goodwin
Democratic · WI
Goodwin is an Appleton pastor and community advocate who works with local nonprofits and community health groups. He backs living wages, public school funding, and food and safety-net programs.
Where Michael J. Goodwin stands, based on their records
Supports
Healthcare Affordability (1 record), Environment and Public Health (1 record), Immigration (2 records),
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Healthcare Affordability
Healthcare Affordability · 1 support
Signed a faith-leader letter urging senators to oppose the Graham-Cassidy health-care proposal and protect Medicaid, CHIP, and safety-net hospital funding.
September 25, 2017Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: network-lobby.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 support
Joined Wisconsin faith leaders supporting an amicus brief defending the governor's COVID-19 Safer at Home order before the state Supreme Court.
April 29, 2020Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: wispolitics.com
Track record — Immigration
Immigration · 2 support
Spoke at Appleton's Palm Sunday Path rally, criticizing government intimidation and urging support for neighbors threatened by unjust policies.
March 29, 2026Supports Immigration
Source: dairylandpatriot.com
Signed a Fox Cities clergy statement condemning harm to immigrant neighbors and affirming solidarity with people threatened by federal enforcement actions.
March 27, 2026Supports Immigration
Source: dairylandpatriot.com
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 oppose
Signed a faith-leader letter urging senators to oppose the Graham-Cassidy health-care proposal and protect Medicaid, CHIP, and safety-net hospital funding.
September 25, 2017Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: network-lobby.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 1 support
Signed a faith-leader letter urging senators to oppose the Graham-Cassidy health-care proposal and protect Medicaid, CHIP, and safety-net hospital funding.
September 25, 2017Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: network-lobby.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com
Track record — General
General · 2 records
Published an essay in The Presbyterian Outlook about using humor to build community and address difficult subjects in his ministry.
April 24, 2025
Source: pres-outlook.org
Published a review of the book Tech Agnostic in The Presbyterian Outlook, discussing technology's effects on marginalized people and inequality.
December 4, 2024
Source: pres-outlook.org
Past race Michael J. Goodwin ran in:
- Representative to the Assembly District 3 · November 3, 2026 · Assembly District 3; Wisconsin