
Lupe Castillo
Republican | Illinois
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Lupe Castillo
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 4
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Washburne culinary, Chicago, Associate, 2000
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Illinois state representative, 2022
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
Every conceived child has a right to live. We are all here because our parents decided to give life and us a chance to be a part of a great society.
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.
Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Rape, incest, risk of life.
Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?
The federal government should not be involved, each state should make thus decision depending on how its people decide.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The church should not get involved with government issues that have nothing to do with the church and visa versa. Yes, we are one nation under God, we have many different religions, and it is that religions particular God, that guides their particular views. so we need to not forget that our own particular beliefs, there in falls right to life issues. That in itself is enough. The government shouldn't try to influence religion to make certain decisions.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
A personally owned business should be able to have a right to set limits in their own establishments. Hopefully it is a reasonable point of view.
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
B. Unfortunately the world sees us the world police. We should help those that require help, be it militarily, health or consumables. We need to evaluate the situation and proceed to help. We need to think carefully as we don't want to diminish our own resources or overstep our authority. We need to take care of our country first, our border, our people. Other countries would do the same.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
The CCP has and always will try to invade our country in whatever way possible. They need to to be kept under a microscope in anything they do when it comes to our country, We need to bring back our industry as we give them to much money for the items we purchase and are made in China. We need not to rely on China to produce the items we utilize every day, we need to bring manufacturing back into our country. Keep our monies here, support our economy.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes, very important. They are a long time ally of ours, They can help us with other countries that surround them, like a military base in case of a conflict or an emergency such a distribution of food and water.We have a good relation with Israel that includes health care, energy and pharmaceuticals.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
For One, I think its Pride, there is no pride in our country anymore. We don't teach our children the history that made this country. As a child I remember songs being taught to us, these songs were of the greatness of our nation, the wonderful places in our country. The battle hymn of the republic is a historical song that depicts the struggles of country. Young people today, mostly in big cities, do not explore our great country, there they don't feel the pride and struggles of our country .
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
It depends on the virus. We, in this country have a pretty good control of our health care for diseases. We usually encounter these issues when people from other countries bring them into our country.
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.Medicare should be available only for the people that paid into it. Medicaid should be available for a person if they are temporarily unemployed. Medicaid should be available for a person that has a condition which prohibits them from working and getting insurance. Otherwise Medicaid should not be a life long privilege.
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
Reduce taxes on income, fuel, death. Allow people to get paid on merit, not just because of the color of their skin or race. Make education affordable for all. Make the trades much more attainable, not everyone is meant for college.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Strongly Agree
Anyone that applies for a loan is responsible for paying it back, just we are responsible for our own bills. Why should everyone else, specially people that never attended college pay someone else tuition.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
Monies should be directed where it is needed, not controlled by social media. Monies should come a source intended just for for that particular issue, not a general fund that is used for everything. Certain things are ignored due to the fact that there is no funding available.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
It's sad to say that this required. We must have a secured border because of the fact that we are a sovereign nation, we have to ensure the safety of the citizens of this nation.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone that wants to come to our great country, can come in as long as they follow our rules to enter our borders. A visit, like a vacation is different from when someone wants to live here permanently. We have regulations and requirements in place to ensure that there are good intentions for these people asking to come into our country. A person asking for asylum should be able to prove that they are in danger in their own country of origin, they should also be able to support themselves.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Neutral
Unfortunately not everyone can afford to attend a private school, public schools should teach the most fundamental subjects required to further yourself in life, not everyone is meant to go to college. The trades are very necessary in life and usually pay better than a job requiring a Bachelors/Masters degree.
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Neutral
This depends on the population of the state. Some states with a smaller population and a lower income tax may not be able to support the requirements to give the children a fair education. A state should make every effort to educate the children as best as they can.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
Police are in position to enforce our laws and stop those that harm others. If they can't do their job we are all in trouble.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The only restrictions should be to those that insist on not following our rules. Gangbangers don't follow rules and regulations. They don't buy guns legally, like background checks and 3 day wait periods, which are in place now. The law abiding citizen should not be restricted because of the fault of others. If you kill someone, go to jail, if released and you do it again, go to jail forever.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
Strongly Disagree
There is nothing wrong with the quantity we have now,
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?
Very Conservative
I am American born and raised, taught to do the best for myself. Not to expect handouts just because. I work hard, always have.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To ensure our laws are in place and not distorted by any one particular party. It must be balanced and fair. It must represent the ideology of the people that have put them in position.
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
VALUES
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Neutral
With the high divorce rate in this country and the regulations set on by the catholic church and Christian beliefs, once you get a divorce, one cannot remarry within that religion again. So people marry through the court system.
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Children are our future. We need to teach them to value themselves just the way they are.
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Not at all, just like a college loan, why should the average person have to pay someone else's bill just because they have issues.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I was raised Catholic, I follow most of the beliefs, there are some that I don't agree with. I don't agree that if a person gets married through the church and then gets divorced, they cannot remarry through the church unless its annulled and that takes both parties to participate ( you and you ex-spouse).
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
If you need an ID to do almost anything else, such as boarding an airplane, buying Liquor, renting a car, opening a bank account etc... We should have a voters ID card with a photo on it.
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
This has been put into place to prevent cheating, and total control of the government over the people. This helps prevent feeding the ballots per se. An election by popular vote is very risky.
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
This is just a way to avoid our History.
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
A Boy is a Boy, A Girl is a Girl. A Boy has a strength unmatched by a girl. Lung capacity is greater in a male. Our youngest of females need to be protected from males wandering into a girls bathroom, just because they insist on dressing like a woman.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Disagree
Climate change is a natural phenomenon, our impact is not that drastic. What in the world will happen during the next ice age which will eventually occur.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Hydrogen.
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