
Lori J. Goss-Reaves
Leans Conservative
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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SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2026
100%
2025
93%, 86%†
2023-2024
83%
2026
|100%
2025
|93%, 86%†
2023-2024
|83%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
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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