NameJennifer Monson
What office are you running for?Illinois State Senate-District 43
County, District/TownshipWill County
Address1814 Hunter Dr
Shorewood, Illinois 60404
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Phone(779) 707-5764
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Are you currently the officeholder and seeking re-election?no
Is this your first time running for office?No
Election Date03/19/2024
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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 am currently serving on my local school board. Once I learned that our local school boards are almost powerless, I knew that I had to go where I could actually have a part in the development of policy. I’ve also had just enough of the woke agenda which has infiltrated every facet of our lives and the lives of our children. When the opportunity arose for me to run for state senate, I was eager to get to work!

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. Migrant Crisis in Illinois: Our state has been designated as a sanctuary state and our already failing economy cannot handle this influx of people with varying levels of need. I would propose that no state be a sanctuary state for illegal migrants, especially criminals. I would start by proposing or supporting existing legislation that deports criminal aliens back to their home county. The rule of law must be upheld.
2. Woke agendas in our schools: I have seen first hand how this agenda is proliferating in our schools. This new woke religion is intolerant of anything or anyone of it’s own making and does not honor freedom of choice by all people. This needs to stop, especially in our public schools. Taxpayer dollars should not be spent to further this political agenda and only parents have the right to teach their children moral values and beliefs. The schools job is to teach academics, provide fine arts opportuniites, and athletics.
3. Protecting personal freedoms: More and more, our rights are being legislated away. We need to work together as citizens to regain lost rights and protect them from tyranny. I would bring constitutional conservative values to the state legislature if elected. I would push for less government and more political power going back to We the People.

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