David Sheppard

Republican | Illinois

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Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

EDUCATION

Chicago State University, Chicago

WORK & MILITARY

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AFFILIATIONS

District 124 Evergreen Park, Board Member, 2023-2026

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

School Board member District 124, 2023-2026

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

IL State Representative, 2026-

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (1)

Chicago Flips Red

OTHER (1)

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OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

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

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Only to preserve life

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Strongly Agree

The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.

Strongly Agree

The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.

Agree


ECONOMY

What is your position on the minimum wage?

Only increased upon review and bipartisan agreement.

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.

1. Reduction in steps and procedures. This must be done to keep government in check. 2. Cap on wasted spending 3. Elimination of useless programs that have a negative outcome. 4. Place caps on government give aways when it comes to unions and individuals who do not add to the local economy.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

State government has no business interfering in Gods work. These two elements are separated for a reason. Once the government begins to infringe on religious rights and practices, we have lost the battle of religious freedom.

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

The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.

Strongly Disagree


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?

Yes. Due to history and the preservation of the Christian way of life.


IMMIGRATION

I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.

Strongly Disagree


EDUCATION

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Strongly Agree

Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.

Strongly Agree

Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.

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

I support the expansion of gambling in my state.

Neutral

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I love God and he is the head of my life.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

Photo Identification is a MUST!


EQUALITY

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

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

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Strongly Disagree

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

Nuclear power


ABOUT YOU

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

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


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?

Reform and/or repeal of the Safe-T Act

Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.

Strongly Agree

Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.

Strongly Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

There are enough weapon laws now. No government restrictions are going to keep weapons OUT THE HANDS OF CRIMINALS. Fun fact, criminals don't follow laws!!! Responsible weapon owners are not the problem and they are not placing the public at risk, it's criminals. There needs to be STRONGER, STRICTER, ENFORCEMENT, of weapon violations.

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