Lisa Smith

Republican | Illinois

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

Lisa Smith


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 96


Incumbent

No


Links

Lisa Smith websites Lisa Smith emailFacebookXYouTube

EDUCATION

University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Doctorate Nursing Practice, 2016

University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Master's Degree Nursing Pediatrics, 2003

Millikin university, Decatur, Bachelors of Science Nursing, 1992

WORK & MILITARY

Primary Pediatrics, Community Health Center

Primary Medical Provider, Non profit school for Autistic/disabled children

3 sons in military

AFFILIATIONS

Camp One Way, President Board of Directors, Remnant Church

Founder, Children's Ministry, Five Loaves Two Fish Food Pantry, Co-founder, former Vice President

DCFS, Foster Parent

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

(Candidate did not provide)

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

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)

*Illinois Family Action

National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Illinois

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)

Dan Caulkins (2022)

Darren Bailey (2022)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2022)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

Lisa Smith completed iVoterGuide's questionnaire in 2022.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

none

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.

Strongly Disagree


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?

We should let free enterprise dictate the minimum wage. Government has no place in that decision.

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?

none

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.

C

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

None


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?

They are the only democracy in the Middle East and need to be protected. But, in my opinion, we are mandated as Christians to stand with Israel. The Bible clearly states this and we will be blessed for it.


IMMIGRATION

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

Strongly Agree

Close the border


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.

Strongly Agree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I believe that Jesus is the son of the Almighty God and I have accepted him as my Lord and Savior. I believe it is our duty as adults to guide children in a moral path, teaching them to be good and caring adults in accordance with the word. We therefore, have to be good and moral adults for them to see. We have to stand for what is right and be a light to others.


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.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

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

No, division brought on by hate groups who want racism to be a front line issue, are threats to security.

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 Disagree


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.

C

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

right now, coal.


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?

Security of the nation and its citizens and infrastructure.

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


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?

I believe all law abiding adult citizens should be able to purchase any firearm they choose.

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Choose not to answer

Programs that allow teachers access to a gun when needed would be best. Students may overpower a teacher and get the gun from them if carried. These rules need to be looked at and the best solution needs to be brought forward. But definitely teachers need access to a gun when needed.

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