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


Links

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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

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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