Connie Cain

Republican | Illinois

Candidate Profile

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Connie Cain


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 66


Incumbent

No


Links

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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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