Lorissa Sweet

Republican | Indiana

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Lorissa Sweet


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

General & Special CD 2


Race

State Rep., Dist. 50


Incumbent

No


Links

Lorissa Sweet websitesLorissa Sweet phones Lorissa Sweet emailFacebook

EDUCATION

Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, Animal Agribusiness B. S., 2001

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Wabash County Council, 2016-2022

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

Race

Previous Races

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (2)

Liberty Defense PAC

Make Liberty Win

OTHER (1)

*Indiana Farm Bureau

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)

Curt Nisly (2022)

Liberty Defense PAC (2022)


OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

None

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Strongly Disagree


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

There should be no gift tax or inheritance tax.

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

Funding for any abortions, studies on aborted babies, pet projects, public universities, special interest groups

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

No one should be forced to violate their conscience

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

Never


HEALTHCARE

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

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

Never


NATIONAL SECURITY

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

Secure our boarders

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.

Strongly Disagree

I stand with Israel


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

People seeking refuge and are willing to legally enter our country and become citizens.


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

Strongly Disagree

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition

Strongly Agree

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 a Born-Again Christ Follower


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

No absentee ballots, except through a request by those physically unable to vote. Legal citizens with photo ID only. No voting machines that can be accessed from outside sources.


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

Only by those who are trying to perpetuate the divisiveness and focus on the color of your skin, instead of character and actions.

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

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

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Neutral


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To provide infrastructure and security. To uphold the Constitution.

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?

Very Conservative

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

https://youcountindiana.com/hd50-candidate-lorissa-sweet/?fbclid=IwAR32HU-rIRqyd5Z8rHH-RvvUjE1i7uu4C4HY1szJA79FIgJySUbOBy_Qqj0 https://preview.app.goo.gl/r4j68.app.goo.gl?link=https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-awiak-1193d93&apn=com.podbean.app.podcast&amv=530&isi=973361050&ibi=com.podbean.app.podcast&ipbi=com.podbean.app.podcast&imv=670&utm_campaign=au_share_ep&utm_medium=dlink&utm_source=au_share&ct=au_share_ep

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?

Abolishing abortion, cutting spending, health and religious freedom, protecting parental rights, defending 2nd Amendment, upholding the constitution


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?

Convicted felons and non citizens, every other law abiding citizen has the right to carry and own a gun.

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree

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