
Niki Conforti
Republican | Illinois
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Niki Conforti
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 6
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of Chicago, Hyde Park, BA Economics, 1987
George Washington University, Washington DC, MBA, 2012
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Illinois Staff Physician Recruiters, Member 2007-2016, President 2011
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS
OTHER (1)
Addison Township Republican Organization
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Addiston Township Republican Organization
Mayor of Justice, Kris Wasowicz
President of Glen Ellyn, Mark Senak
Italian American Political Coalition
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
They should NOT receive federal funding. As a member of Congress, I will have no control over state or local government funding.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Rape, incest and the health of the mother when all other means have been exhausted
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
We must preserve the 1st Amendment and protect our religious freedoms.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
Individuals and businesses should be allowed to provide services of their choosing.
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
Separate
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
B - We should protect those that are like-minded and support American values of democracy.
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Neutral
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
We should protect American ideals and freedoms wherever they are threatened. I strongly support fully funding our military and service men and women. We should not renew the Iran Nuclear Deal.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None. I oppose all mandates. Vaccination should be a choice.
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
C
ECONOMY
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Strongly Disagree
I oppose redistribution of wealth
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
We need less spending. The legislative bills have gotten too big and too costly. They are choking the American people through increased taxation and increased national debt.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
No tax increases for individuals or businesses should be implemented.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
We need to provide the necessary resources for the Border Patrol to do their job and protect the border.
State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those that follow the legal immigration system put in place to allow foreign citizens to immigrate to the US.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/energy-expert-congressional-candidate-niki-180000891.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I am a single mom and daughter of an immigrant. I have not held elected office - I'm new to politics. Over my career, I have worked with different private industries that are directly related to federal policy. Today I am an energy consultant, and I support energy independence. I hold an MBA in healthcare. I've worked for large healthcare organizations, and I know how to deliver healthcare. I have owned a small business and know how increased regulations can break the back of small business owners. I have worked in the job market and know how to get people back to work. And I have an undergraduate degree in economics, so I understand inflationary issues. Having this broad knowledge uniquely positions me to best understand the legislations that comes across my desk. Having that knowledge will help me protect the people of my district from adverse effects and fight for what is best for them.
VALUES
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am an Orthodox Christian and possess a strong faith.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
We must require photo ID and signature at all polling places. I support re-implementing the need for 3 forms of ID to register to vote.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is wrong. We must all work to achieve Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s ideals of a color-blind society where people are viewed by their character - not the color of their skin.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
A
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