| Name | Crystal Loughran |
|---|---|
| What office are you running for? | House of Representatives 76th District |
| County, District/Township | LaSalle, DeKalb, Bureau 76th District |
| Address | 830 8th St Peru, Illinois 61354 Map It |
| Phone | (815) 579-6558 |
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| Are you currently the officeholder and seeking re-election? | No |
| Is this your first time running for office? | No |
| Election Date | 03/19/2024 |
| Your Website | loughran4rep.com |
| Copy & Paste Your Social Media Handles Here | www.loughran4rep.com |
| 1. What inspired you to run for public office, and what positive changes do you hope to bring to your district/state if elected? | y name is Crystal Loughran, and I'm running for the Illinois House to represent you and your families. I'm a Christian Conservative that loves my state and country. I'm a wife to my husband Mike and a mother. My daughter is an Army wife of a proud Army soldier. I believe all things start with the family. After all, isn't that why we work so hard to provide a better future for our kids? |
| 2. Please identify the top three critical issues facing your state, and how do you envision solving them to benefit the communities in your state? | SCHOOL CHOICE: The Illinois public school system (prekindergarten through grade 12) operates within districts governed by locally elected school boards and superintendents. Illinois has 2,072,880 students enrolled in a total of 4,266 schools in 1,070 school districts. There are 135,701 teachers in the public schools, or roughly one teacher for every 15 students, compared to the national average of 1:16. There was roughly one administrator for every 278 students, compared to the national average of one administrator for every 295 students. On average Illinois spent $12,288 per pupil in 2013, which ranked it 14th highest in the nation. 70% of real estate taxes are dedicated to school districts. Most of the school budget goes to salaries and pensions. The students are left with nothing. There are fewer schools because less people are having children. We need to restructure our spending to open the door for parents to place their children in private schools with public funding or using rebates or vouchers for private education. HEALTHCARE: 25% of the Illinois population is on Medicare and Medicaid. Many are on this program that are not qualified for. Illinois is practicing socialized healthcare. We need to overhaul our public healthcare system. We do not need socialization and free healthcare. We need a better screening system prior to Medicare and Medicaid being provided. SENIOR CARE: Illinois seniors are suffering due to the lack of clinics and hospitals and the increase of medications. Currently they lack transportation to doctors and collect their medications including access to food. We need to start paying our bills to Illinois doctors, hospitals and clinics. We need travel vouchers for seniors to transport them for services and groceries. We need the right to try for medical cures. We also need to reduce the costs of medications which are unaffordable now. |
| 3. Would you support or oppose implementing specific policies to promote fiscal responsibility and reduce government spending at the state level, while also addressing debt and ensuring a sustainable economic future for your state? | Support |
| 4. Do you support or oppose the belief that the pandemic’s negative impact on medical freedom, which emphasized the importance of safeguarding individual liberties, as well as its negative economic consequences on the people, calls for crucial lessons learned and need for both federal and state governments to avoid overregulation and overreach on small businesses while effectively preparing to handle future challenges? | Support |
| 5. In the context of the Bill of Rights, do you support or oppose safeguarding and upholding individual liberties, such as the right to bear arms and freedom of speech, when confronted with potential challenges? | Support |
| 6. Considering the ongoing debates on the environment, would you support or oppose balancing economic growth and environmental protection in your approach to environmental policies? | Oppose |
| 7. Do you support and advocate for religious freedom as a fundamental right for all citizens in our nation? | Yes |
| 8. Given the issues concerning open borders, border security, and drugs (like fentanyl), do you endorse the classification of Mexican cartels as a terrorist organization and recognize them as a significant national security threat to the United States? | Yes |
| 9. Do you believe the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives are important and necessary? | No |
| 10. Would you support or oppose the implementation of policies to expand school choice options, such as charter schools, vouchers, or education savings accounts, to empower parents to make the best educational decisions for their children? | Support |
| 11. Would you support or oppose passing laws to make it illegal to transition children medically or chemically under 18 years of age? | Support |
| 12. Would you support or oppose passing laws to restrict the education of students from K-12 on gender identity, homosexuality, and sexual conduct, and instead, adhere strictly to biology, science, and biological nature? | Support |
| 13. Would you support or oppose implementing classical liberal arts education standards in K-12? | Support |
| 14. Do you believe that parental rights are fundamental and hold the highest authority, and would you support prioritizing and protecting these rights in education? This includes acknowledging parents’ fundamental role in teaching, raising, and nurturing their children. Please indicate whether you support or oppose this approach. | Support |
| 15. If elected, would you support and implement the bill introduced by Moms for America Action that endorses the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Standard in schools, prohibiting obscene, indecent, and profane content, similar to the regulations for radio and TV broadcasts? | Yes |
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