Lori J. Goss-Reaves

Republican | Indiana

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Candidate Profile*

Leans Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

EDUCATION

Capella University, Minneapolis, DSW, 2010-2013

Indiana University, Indianapolis, MSW, 1989-1990

Ball State University, Muncie, IN, 1985-1988

Oak Hill High School, Converse, Diploma, 1981-1985

WORK & MILITARY

Indiana Wesleyan University, Professor, 2014-present

Family Service Society, Director of School Based Services, 2010-2014

Taylor University, Assistant Professor, 2008-2010

Family Service Society, Outpatient Therapist, 1990-2008

Grant Blackford Mental Health Center, Outpatient Therapist, 1990-1995

Carey Services, Preschool Social Worker, 1988-1990

Grant County YMCA, Lifeguard and Day Camp Director, 1982-1988

AFFILIATIONS

Prevent Child Abuse Council, 2013-

United Way of Grant County, Board Member, 2019-2023

Election Board, Chair, 2020-2022

Grant County Child Protection Team, 2019-2021

Strengthening Indiana Families Implementation Team, 2019-2020

Vote Center Bipartisan Committee

Systems of Care Steering Committee, 2018-2019

Maternal Substance Abuse Task Force, 2012-2014

Early Childhood School Readiness Committee, 2012-2014

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Representative District 31, 2023-

School Board Member and Past President, 2015-2019

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

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ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (1)

*National Rifle Association NRA-PVF

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Bill Rock Jr.

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2026)

Lori Goss-Reaves (2025)

State Republican Party Organizations (2025)

Mike Karickhoff (2024)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (6)

Kyle Pierce (2025)

Lori Goss-Reaves (2025)

Republican Womens Organizations (2025)

Hoosiers for Quality Education (2024)

Ann Vermilion (2023)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (2025)

Taft Stettinius & Hollister (2024)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

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

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I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.

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Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

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ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.

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

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Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

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What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

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RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.

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Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

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I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.

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

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HEALTHCARE

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.

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How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

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NATIONAL SECURITY

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

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IMMIGRATION

I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.

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State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.

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Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

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VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.

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I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

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ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

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The Electoral College should be abolished.

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EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

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ABOUT YOU

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?

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Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

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What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

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Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

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Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

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JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.

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2ND AMENDMENT

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

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

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OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

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In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?

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