
Theresa Gillespie Isom
Democrat | Mississippi
Candidate Profile
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Theresa Gillespie Isom
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2019
Election
General
Race
State House, Dist. 7
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
College of St. Francis, Joliett, BS, 1990
Union University, Jackson, BSN, 1994
University Tennessee, Knoxville, Master, 1992
WORK & MILITARY
Practical Nursing School, LPN, 5
AFFILIATIONS
Southern Assoc Colleges and School, Assistant Team Leader, Commission of Occupational Education
Assistance Team LEader, Union University Advisory Board, Board member
Nursing Assistant Advisory Board, Board Member, Southwest Community College Advisory Board
Board Member, Heathcare Institute, Board member
Federation of Democratic Women, Member, NAACP
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
None
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
None
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Desoto/Marshall Federation of Democratic Women
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
No Answer
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
No Answer
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
No answer
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
No Answer
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
No Answer
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Agree
Socialism provides a robust foundation for a stable economy.
No Answer
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
No Answer
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
No answer
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or business owners because of their deeply held religious beliefs.
No Answer
Governments should not penalize those who define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
No Answer
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
No Answer
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
No Answer
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
No answer
NATIONAL SECURITY
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
No Answer
I support sanctuary cities.
No Answer
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
No Answer
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
No Answer
EDUCATION
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Biblical values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
No Answer
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Disagree
Free speech is under attack on public university and college campuses.
Strongly Agree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Strongly Agree
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
No answer
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
No answer
ABOUT YOU
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?
No Answer
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
No answer
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
No answer
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
theresagisom@yahoo.com
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
No answer
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support the death penalty.
No Answer
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
No Answer
2ND AMENDMENT
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Agree
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
No Answer
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