

Regan Deering
Republican | Illinois
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Regan Deering
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 88
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
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WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
Previous Races
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (5)
Family-Pac (2023)
Illinois Freedom Caucus (2023)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2023)
State Republican Party Organizations (2023)
Maggie's List (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Defend the Republic (2022)
National Republican Congressional Committee Joint Campaigns (2022)
National Rifle Association (2022)
National Right to Life Committee (2022)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
I was adopted at birth into a loving family, and that fuels my commitment to protecting the unborn and supporting parents facing an unplanned pregnancy. I will always uphold the sanctity of life and advocate for the rights of the unborn.
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer 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.
Choose not to answer
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Did not answer
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
The government should not have the power to close churches.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Families want what is best for loved ones; politicizing and weaponizing science caused lasting damage. People find it hard to trust government with the authority to mandate vaccination, especially as religious exemption rights have been eroded.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
The U.S.’s relationship with Israel is critical. Israel is a strategic ally in the Middle East, providing a counterbalance to hostile nations in the region and helping combat terrorism and extremism. The U.S. and Israel have strong historical and cultural bonds anchored in our shared Democratic values and our support for Israel as the homeland of the Jewish people.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
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.
Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
As a Christian, I’ve built my life on faith and on values of compassion, charity, & integrity, which are guiding principles in both my personal life & public service. As a mother of 3, I understand the unconditional love present in Christianity in a personal way. It has reinforced my commitment to creating a world where families can thrive, guided by personal responsibility in society with ethical governance. My pro-life stance is influenced by my role as a mother, viewing life as precious and deserving of protection. I try to live my faith. As a Big Sister & through Northeast Community Fund, I have an ongoing appreciation of the need for compassion, responsibility, & the importance of supporting those in need, as our Faith calls us to do.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Neutral
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. All Americans, regardless of background, race, or lot, should have the same opportunities and live under the same rule of law. Racism has been politicized in recent years and used to attack one's political opponents.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Rather than focus on sources we should focus on the goals. We should be prioritizing economic growth & prosperity through our energy policy. That means focusing on market-based solutions to drive innovation & investment instead of picking favorites.
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To provide for the national defense, ensure a clear set of rules of law, and provide core services that private individuals and organizations cannot otherwise provide.
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?
Did not answer
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The right to bear arms is explicitly protected by our Constitution. As a woman and a mother, I feel safer knowing that I am able to protect my family in an emergency.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Did not answer
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