
Diana Whittington
Republican | Kansas
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Diana Whittington
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 6
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Emporia State University, Emporia, KS, BSE, 1978
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Stony Point Christian Church, Board Member, committee member, etc., Moose Lodge 1999
Member, Wyco Women's GOP, Member
SPCC Storehouse food pantry, volunteer, CEAI (Christian Educators Association Internationa
Member, PTA (Parent Teacher's Association), Lifetime Honorary Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Kansans for Life PAC
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Kansans for Life
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
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
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Ideally, abortion should never be allowed. However, I understand the allowance of abortion in the small percentage of cases of rape or incest.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I believe that we can reduce costs in many areas by looking closer at what money is being spent on and if it is used efficiently and effectively.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
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.
Agree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Separation of church and state means that the state or government will not have a required or mandated church which people must belong to. Separation of church and state means that people are free to worship however they choose without fear of government coercion.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
To start with, I would promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all by allowing competition in the insurance market and allowing people to choose the type of coverage they require; not burdening them with an all encompassing policy which is not needed for their situation.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Agree
IMMIGRATION
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.
Strongly Agree
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those who want to come to the U.S. to become United States citizens should be allowed to immigrate here as long as they do so legally.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a child of God and a believer and follower of His Son, Jesus Christ.
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
You could validate my previous answer by asking my pastor and/or friends and/or viewing my senate Facebook page.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have been a teacher in Kansas City, KS for the last 41 years. I am skilled at working with others with varying and different viewpoints.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I will work hard to represent the people in my district. I promise to be easy to get in touch with and I will listen to your concerns. I am passionate about helping people be the best that they can be.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I believe the backgrounders checks are a good thing. Also, if first time gun owners do not have experience with firearms, I recommend they get some training.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
We need to look at and re-evaluate our foster care system. I will sponsor legislation that helps protect the unborn. We need more mental health and rehabilitation services available for no or low cost.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Did not answer
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