| Name | Chris Balkema |
|---|---|
| What office are you running for? | Illinois state Senate |
| County, District/Township | 53rd |
| Address | P.O. Box 932 26617 Samantha, Illinois 60410 Map It |
| Phone | (815) 641-0086 |
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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 | balkema.com |
| Copy & Paste Your Social Media Handles Here | Balkema For State Senate |
| 1. What inspired you to run for public office, and what positive changes do you hope to bring to your district/state if elected? | I’ve had great success, running Grundy County and look forward to driving positive changes in Springfield |
| 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? | 1) I’ve reduced taxes, four years in a row and Grundy County and we need to do the same thing in Springfield. 3) question on the ballot, asking the voters if they want us to protect second amendment rights, and it passed overwhelmingly. I want to protect our second amendment rights in Springfield. 4) pro-life. I stand for the unborn. |
| 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? | Support |
| 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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