

Diane Blair-Sherlock
Democrat | Illinois
Candidate Profile
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Diane Blair-Sherlock
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 46
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, AA, 1985
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, BA, 1987
John Marshall Law School, Chicago, JD, 1993
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Illinois State Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities, Board Member, Village of Villa Park-Pride Commission
Commissioner, Local 2 Charities, Board Member
St. Paul Christian Day Care, Board Member, Illinois Senator Education Advisor Council
Chair, Illinois Senator Women's Advisory Council, Member
Villa Park Presidents Budget Advisory, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative 46th District, 2022-present
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (8)
Illinois State AFL-CIO
Illinois Federation of Teachers
Equality Illinois
Planned Parenthood Illinois Action
Illinois Sierra Club
OTHER (4)
Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois
ABATE of Illinois
International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 150
United Food & Commercial Workers UFCW
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
IUOE Local 150, AFL-CI0, IUEC Local 2
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations (2024)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
International Union of Elevator Constructors (2022)
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (2015)
Sheet Metal Workers International Association (2015)
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection Survey in 2022.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
The standards that were set forth in Roe v. Wade
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.
Disagree
We have come much further in how we provide medical services than requiring in person consultations and not all have easy access to such services.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Disagree
They provide more than just abortion services.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
It depends on the parameters set.
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
I am not a fan of Eminent Domain
What is your position on the minimum wage?
The federal minimum wage needs to be increased it is hardly sufficient.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
Yes
However it depends on the goals of the investment
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Close churches? I don't think that is the government's place.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Neutral
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.
B
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
That is very broad. When the experts determine it is required for the public health
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Agree
However, I do ot deal with federal issues
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
I do not deal with federal issues
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Choose not to answer
I do not deal with federal issues or have or have enough information on the physical condition of 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.
Disagree
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Choose not to answer
Children should be protected from abuse.
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Neutral
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 Disagree
Love is Love
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Lutheran
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Agree
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?
Yes it leads to violence, discrimination and sometimes death
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Choose not to answer
This is a mischaracterization of CRT
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.
Choose not to answer
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.
D
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Sun and Wind
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?
provide essential services and security
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?
Liberal
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Neutral
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Licensing gun owners, requiring training, registering weapons and transfers of weapons so law enforcement has data, requirement to confirm licensing for purchases, waiting periods, denial of licensing based on mental health, domestic violence, and violent offenders.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
No
Increases the risk that children can get access and it is not their job to be quasi police.
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