Lori Anderson Spruance
No Party Affiliation | Utah
Candidate Profile
Liberal (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Lori Anderson Spruance
Party
No Party Affiliation
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Senate, Dist. 24
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Utah State University, Logan, Utah, BS, 2008
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, MEd, 2011
Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, PhD, 2015
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Primary President, Young Women's Presidency, Youth Sunday School teacher, and various other positions, Utah Healthy Schools Coalition
Member, Utah Breakfast Expansion Team, Chair and Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
I believe reproductive decisions should be made in consultation with medical professionals. To reduce the number of unwanted pregnancies, we need to address root causes. Research shows that access to contraception, comprehensive sexuality education, and efforts to reduce domestic violence and poverty all play a critical role.
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.
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Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
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I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
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ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
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What is your position on the minimum wage?
I believe that earning a living wage is essential for the well-being of individuals and families. People who work full-time should be able to meet their basic needs and provide for their families.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
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RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
National security (terrorism) or criminal activity concerns, building code violations that threatened the safety of congregates
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
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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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
I believe that healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, alongside private healthcare options. Given the high cost of healthcare in the US and the need for better health outcomes, expanding access to government-funded insurance while preserving private options can help address root causes and focus on preventative care, ultimately reducing overall healthcare costs.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Vaccines are a crucial public health tool that are most effective when herd immunity is achieved. This collective protection helps safeguard our most vulnerable populations, including the elderly, newborns, and those who are immunocompromised.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
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Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
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IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
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EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
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VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
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Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
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Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Neutral
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, my Christian faith guides me to love everyone and actively seek out and support those who are poor and afflicted. I strive to live by these principles in all aspects of my life.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
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States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
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EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, racism can be a threat to domestic security through violence (hate crimes), economic and social inequalities,
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
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There is evidence that
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.
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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) 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) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
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What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
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ABOUT YOU
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
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
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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?
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
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2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
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Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
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