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


Links

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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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