Shandowlyon Reaves

Neutral

Title X is a federal family-planning and preventive-health program for eligible services such as contraception and family-planning care, pregnancy testing and counseling, infertility services, STI and HIV prevention, testing and treatment, and breast and cervical cancer screening and other preventive health services. If a provider meets the program's eligibility requirements and provides authorized health services, it should be eligible to compete for Title X funding.

I recognize that abortion involves deeply held and differing personal, moral, religious, and medical considerations. My role as a legislator would be to evaluate Wisconsin law, constitutional requirements, medical evidence, and the rights and responsibilities involved rather than impose my personal beliefs on others. I support clear laws that protect patients, respect appropriate medical judgment, and provide certainty for women, families, and health care professionals.

Neutral

I believe human life has inherent value and deserves respect and protection. However, this statement involves complex legal, medical, and individual circumstances that cannot always be addressed through an absolute position. As a legislator, I would consider constitutional protections, medical evidence, individual circumstances, and the rights of those affected when evaluating these deeply personal issues.

Neutral

Human embryos created through assisted reproductive technologies raise important ethical, medical, and legal considerations. I believe policies should respect the value of potential human life while recognizing the realities of IVF and other fertility treatments. Any legislation should be carefully considered with medical experts, patients, and families to avoid unintended consequences for those seeking to build a family.

Neutral

The application of the Comstock Act to abortion-related medications involves complex questions of federal law, statutory interpretation and court precedent. I believe federal laws should be enforced consistent with their lawful interpretation and applicable court decisions. Any determination regarding its application should follow established legal and judicial processes.

Workers deserve fair wages, while small businesses need policies they can sustain. I support a balanced approach that considers the cost of living, economic conditions, employment opportunities, and the effects of wage requirements on employers.

Neutral

Free enterprise and private property are important foundations of a strong economy, encouraging investment, entrepreneurship, and opportunity. I also believe government has a responsibility to ensure fair competition, protect consumers and property rights, and establish reasonable safeguards that promote public health, safety, and economic stability.

My priorities are to: 1) conduct regular audits of government programs and spending; 2) eliminate duplicative or ineffective programs; 3) require measurable outcomes for taxpayer-funded initiatives; 4) strengthen transparency and accountability in contracts and grants; and 5) identify and maximize existing resources before creating new programs or increasing taxes.

Separation of church and state means government should neither establish nor favor a religion, while protecting every person’s right to practice a faith or no faith at all. People of faith should be free to participate fully in civic life, and government should respect religious liberty while ensuring laws serve a legitimate public purpose.

Health insurance funded by government should be available alongside private health insurance options. Medicare and Medicaid should remain protected, while additional public options should address genuine gaps in access and affordability. Any taxpayer-funded program should be fiscally sustainable, accountable, and measured for results, while preserving individual choice and private coverage.

Neutral

Reliable health data can help assess healthcare costs and guide public policy, but a broad government database identifying individuals by medical condition raises serious privacy concerns. Aggregated or de-identified data should be used whenever possible, with strong safeguards for any necessary individual health information.

Agree

The Chinese Communist Party presents significant military, cybersecurity, intellectual property, and economic security challenges to the United States. Protecting critical infrastructure, technology, intellectual property, and supply chains while strengthening American competitiveness should remain national priorities. These concerns are with the policies and actions of the Chinese government, not the Chinese people.

The U.S.–Israel relationship remains important, particularly for security, intelligence, economic cooperation, and stability in the Middle East. Strong relationships do not require agreement on every policy. Especially during periods of tension, continued diplomacy and honest dialogue are essential while ensuring that U.S. foreign policy advances American interests, security, and the pursuit of lasting peace.

Neutral

Immigration is a complex issue involving human dignity, public safety, the rule of law, and the responsibilities of different levels of government. Policies should be applied consistently, respect constitutional protections and due process, and recognize the importance of safe communities. Decisions should be guided by law, facts, and the circumstances presented.

Neutral

Education should primarily be directed by states, local communities, educators, and parents. Greater state flexibility and reduced federal bureaucracy should be pursued. Any restructuring of the U.S. Department of Education, however, must preserve essential funding, protections for students with disabilities and disadvantaged students, civil rights protections, and access to higher education.

Neutral

The source and purpose of foreign government funding in American education require careful consideration. National security, transparency, academic independence, research integrity, and compliance with federal law should guide policy decisions. Each type of funding should be evaluated under clear standards rather than applying a single rule to every educational institution, program, or partnership.

Strongly Agree

Parents have the primary responsibility and right to direct their children's education, health, and well-being. Government's role should be to respect and protect those rights, ensure transparency, and safeguard children from harm—not replace parents as the primary decision-makers. Any government involvement should respect constitutional rights, due process, and the legitimate authority of families.

Neutral

The legal designation of child abuse carries significant consequences and should be based on clear law, established standards, due process, and the facts of each case. Any determination involving a minor should prioritize the child's safety and well-being while ensuring that serious legal classifications are applied carefully, consistently, and based on established law.

Neutral

Marriage has both religious and civil dimensions. Religious beliefs about marriage are protected matters of faith and conscience, while civil marriage carries legal rights and responsibilities established under law. Government should respect religious liberty while administering civil marriage consistent with constitutional and statutory requirements.

Neutral

Gambling is already part of Wisconsin’s economy and regulatory structure. Any proposed expansion should be considered on its individual merits, including its economic impact, effects on communities, existing tribal-state agreements, regulatory requirements, and long-term consequences. Support or opposition should be based on the specific proposal and its demonstrated impact on Wisconsin.

My spiritual beliefs are grounded in faith, love, compassion, and the inherent dignity of every person. They call me to be kind, just, fair, and empathetic; to extend grace rather than judgment; to serve others; and to treat people as I would want to be treated. Faith reminds me to remain humble, seek understanding, stand for what is right, and recognize that people may hold different beliefs while still deserving dignity and respect. These values guide how I strive to live each day and how I treat others.

Neutral

Mental health care should provide a respectful, compassionate, and supportive environment where individuals can openly discuss personal concerns without fear of discrimination or judgment. Care should reflect established professional and ethical standards, consider each person’s individual circumstances, and allow qualified professionals to use appropriate clinical judgment in meeting the needs of each patient.

Neutral

The right of eligible citizens to vote is fundamental to our democracy. Election laws should be constitutional, clearly established, fairly and consistently administered, and based on reliable evidence. Changes to voting requirements should be carefully evaluated to ensure the election process respects the rights of eligible voters and the rule of law.

Neutral

The issue of reparations involves historical, legal, constitutional, economic, and public policy considerations that extend beyond race alone. A broad statement does not provide enough information to determine what specific policy, remedy, eligibility standard, or government action is being proposed. Any position should be based on the details of an actual proposal.

Neutral

Issues involving sex, privacy, safety, and fairness are among the most sensitive matters currently facing policymakers. They deserve thoughtful consideration grounded in applicable law and established standards. My neutral response reflects the importance of approaching these matters carefully and responsibly rather than expressing a categorical position.

Neutral

Environmental policy should be grounded in credible scientific information, sound economic analysis, and measurable results. Proposed actions should be evaluated for their effectiveness, costs, benefits, impact on families and businesses, energy reliability, and long-term consequences. Public policy should pursue practical solutions that responsibly balance environmental, economic, and energy considerations.

A reliable energy future requires a mix of sources rather than dependence on any single one. Nuclear, natural gas, renewables, and emerging technologies can each contribute to meeting growing demand while maintaining reliability and affordability.

Conservative

Conservative principles of fiscal responsibility, accountable government, individual and parental rights, public safety, economic opportunity, and responsible stewardship provide a strong foundation. Diversity of thought is equally important. Good policy comes from listening to different perspectives, examining facts, respecting differences, and finding practical solutions rather than allowing ideology alone to determine every position.

No

No

The goal of the criminal justice system should be to promote safe communities while ensuring dignity, fairness, and due process for everyone. Justice should balance accountability with opportunities for rehabilitation, restoration, and successful reentry. The system should support victims, reduce future harm, address factors that contribute to repeated involvement, and administer justice consistently and impartially.

Strongly Agree

Children should be protected from online sexual exploitation, trafficking, grooming, and predatory behavior. Government has an appropriate role in enforcing laws against those who exploit or target children, strengthening protections against online predators, and holding offenders accountable while respecting constitutional rights, privacy, and the important role of parents in protecting their children.

Strongly Agree

The Constitution and laws of the United States provide the legal framework governing our nation. No religious doctrine or legal system should supersede American law. This standard should apply equally to every religion. At the same time, the constitutional rights of individuals to freely practice their faith, observe religious traditions, and exercise their religious beliefs must be protected.

Restrictions on gun ownership should be carefully targeted to address identifiable public safety concerns while remaining consistent with constitutional protections. Decisions should consider the specific risk being addressed, available evidence, and the effectiveness of the proposed measure. Any restriction should have a clear purpose, appropriate legal standards, and due process protections.