
Lori Love
Democrat | Tennessee
Candidate Profile
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Lori Love
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2023
Election
Special General House Districts 3, 52, and 86
Race
State House, Dist. 3
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Candidate did not provide
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
East Tennessee Regional Symphony Orchestra, Treasurer/Staff, Johnson City Farmers Market
Treasurer/Staff, Blountville Farmers Market, Treasurer
Northeast Tennessee Democrat Resource Center, Caretaker, Sullivan County Historical Preservation Association
Board Member, Upper East TN Central Labor Council, Secretary/Treasurer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
TNDP Executive Committeewoman Senate District 4, 8
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
TN AFL-CIO
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Marty Olsen (2018)
State Democratic Party Organizations (2023)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
There is no circumstance that the government has the right to make a decision on bodily autonomy. Every decision to have an abortion is as individual as the person making it.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Disagree
Should the rich be the only ones that can make decisions regarding their own body?
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Agree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Middle class and lower income individuals need to be able to deduct interest on mortgages and auto loans. Wealthy individuals should be taxed at a higher rate.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Corporate welfare.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Agree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Choose not to answer
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Did not answer
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.
My response is A. Healthcare provided by the government would be along the lines of Medicare and the government program TriCare. There would be a cost for the coverage which will be significantly less than what the insurance companies already charge.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Why is this even a question? Vaccines have been mandated for school attendance since the 60's at the very least. As a nation all individuals have the responsibility to ensure that they are not the ones that spread a preventable condition that can kill others.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Let's concentrate on eradicating the terrorism in the US. There are plenty of terrorist groups right here in our own country.
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.
Agree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Disagree
Physical barriers between countries is a detriment to the eco system and animal migration.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Why is this even a question? We are a nation of migrants.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Disagree
Public money should not go to Private, Charter, Religious or Home Schools. Public money is for public schools. Fund them!
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Disagree
Individuals can have strong morals and ethics without religion. Religion and politics should not mix.
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Agree
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
Please tell me what religion has to do with legal marriage?
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Critical Race Theory is not taught is K-12 schools! It is only taught at college level. Why is this even a topic? Everyone needs to know history. Be it good or bad.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Agnostic
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Agree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I would like to see drop boxes in Tennessee. Currently there is no alternative way to submit an absentee ballot besides counting on the US Postal Service to deliver it.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is part of the terrorism that exists in the U.S.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Neutral
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.
My response is B. If we don't have strict environmental laws and regulations we will ruin our planet. We can't eat money.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Disagree
Fracking is poisoning the water supply.
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Did not answer
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Did not answer
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
Not ever!
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I am running to be a part of bringing back morals, ethics and accountability to the TN Legislature. The hateful legislation being passed and taken to court at taxpayer expense is becoming the norm for this super majority republican legislature.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Disagree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
Redirecting funds is not the answer. But mental health and community programs need greater funding.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Waiting periods. Background checks. Registration on ALL sales. Insurance to carry in public.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Agree
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