
Connie Cain
Republican | Illinois
Candidate Profile
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Connie Cain
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 66
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
North Central College, Naperville, Business Admin, 1995
WORK & MILITARY
U.S. Army Reserve, Staff Sergeant, 8
AFFILIATIONS
Lincoln Lobby, Member, Illinois Policy Institute
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Precinct Committeeman, 1
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
McHenry County Pro-Life Victory PAC
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Illinois
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Chicago Tribune Editorial Board
Daily Herald
National Federation of Independent Businesses
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Richard & Elizabeth Uihlein (2022)
OTHER INFORMATION
Illinois Family Institute Voter Guide
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Under extreme circumstances, such as when a life is hanging in the balance.
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?
The tax code should be simplified as much as possible. A simpler tax code is easier to enforce and imposes lower compliance costs on taxpayers.,
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Since Illinois has the worst pension crisis in the nation, I would focus on creating a sustainable public retirement system for the state and making spending on education K-12 in Illinois more efficient.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
College public education should be affordable for students.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Government should not be permitted to close churches.
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.
I support option C.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Government should not be allowed to require vaccinations.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
The international community must work together to tackle terrorism. Terrorism knows no border, nationality, or religion.
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.
Choose not to answer
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
The United States must do everything possible to prevent dangerous drugs like fentanyl from being smuggled over the border.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
People with the means to pay their own living expenses and no history of criminal behavior should be permitted to immigrate to the United States.
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.
Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
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
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 live my life in accordance with Judeo-Christian values.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I support voting in person at a polling place.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism has no place anywhere, nor does intolerance, injustice, hatred, or violence.
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.
Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The government is rooted in the power of the people. The purpose of government is to reflect the public will and govern in the public interest.
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://www.shawlocal.com/news/election/2022/05/15/republican-candidates-in-66th-house-district-cite-criminal-justice-abortion-legislation-as-motivation-to-run/
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 Certified Public Accountant with the State of Illinois. I have 20 years of experience working in fraud investigations and dispute resolution. I was endorsed by the Daily Herald and the Chicago Tribune during the primary. My campaign was also endorsed by the National Federation of Independent Businesses. i was recognized by the Illinois Manufacturing Association for maintaining pro-growth policies.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
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?
Violating firearms laws should lead to very real punishment for violent criminals. The laws must first be enforced.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
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