
Donna Russell
Republican | Illinois
Candidate Profile
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Donna Russell
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 98
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Benedictine University, Lisle, Masters in Business Administration and Master in Management and Organizational Behavior, 1998
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Chicagoland Human Resources Association, President
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Every human being has a right to life. (Princeton University study) Every effort should be made to protect the life of the woman and the life of her baby. All women have the right to explore options in consultation with medical experts based on their unique circumstances. The Dublin Declaration and the medical experts for this declaration agree that abortions are typically not medically necessary.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Streamline the tax code for easier processing for citizens.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Don't spend what you don't have as revenue. Do not borrow from pension funds.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
There should be a separation of church and state. The government should not mandate the closure of churches.
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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
B
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
The government and schools can request that vaccinations be required but individuals and parents have a right to opt-out for various reasons, like health or religious concerns.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Do not fund nations that assist in Islamic terrorism. Maintain a secure national border and provide a strong military posture around the world.
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Neutral
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
I support legal immigration and government processing of immigrants while waiting to enter the US.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
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 agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Traditional, conservative Christian.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Agree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Maintain voter integrity safeguards.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No, but we should try to maintain a civil dialogue to understand differences in individuals.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Disagree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? 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. A common sense phased approach to environmental laws that will not cost jobs and have a major effect on the economy.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Neutral
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To secure justice and provide for the common defense.
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
none available
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
Parental rights regarding health and education, reduction of taxes on family necessities, prevention of crime, and community safety.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Continued and thorough background checks including mental health.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Disagree
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