September 2025 Survey

1. Illinois Democrats proposed a $1.50 tax on nearly all deliveries to help fund the Chicago transit system. Do you support paying $1.50 on all delivered items?

Yes, I support paying $1.50 on all delivered items

No, I do not support paying $1.50 on all delivered items

Undecided

2. Governor Pritzker’s allies pushed the idea of a service tax during the most recent General Assembly to pay some of the state’s bills. Do you support the idea of taxing everyday services, such as services provided by a mechanic, hairdresser or babysitter?

Yes, I support the idea of taxing everyday services

No, I do not support the idea of taxing everyday services

Undecided

3. Governor Pritzker’s allies are considering a tax on digital advertisements, the cost of which would likely be passed onto consumers. Do you support this tax?

Yes, I support this tax

No, I do not support this tax

Undecided

4. Do you think Illinois is moving in the wrong direction?

Right Direction

Wrong Direction

Undecided

5. Under Governor Pritzker, Illinois has been spending roughly $1 billion per year on programs (including free healthcare) for noncitizens. What are your thoughts on this spending?

I oppose using taxpayer dollars for non-citizen programs

I support limited emergency or humanitarian aid

I support expanding services for all, regardless of status

6. Do you support stronger enforcement of immigration and border laws?

Yes, the state should support efforts to deport non-citizens who commit violent crimes

No, policies should be more lenient

Undecided

7. Do you support using taxpayer dollars to help fund professional sports stadiums in Illinois?

Yes, I support using taxpayer dollars to help fund professional sports stadiums in Illinois

No, I do not support using taxpayer dollars to help fund professional sports stadiums in Illinois

Undecided

8. Legislation recently passed that requires firearm owners to keep all guns locked in a safe if a minor under 18 could be present. It also requires gun owners to report firearm thefts within 48 hours or face criminal prosecution, even if they don’t know that the theft took place. Do you agree with this law?

Yes, I agree

No, I do not agree

Undecided

9. Legislation is pending in the General Assembly that would allow individuals with certain terminal illnesses to receive a prescription to end their lives. Do you believe terminal patients should have this ability?

Yes, I believe terminal patients should have this ability

No, I do not believe terminal patients should have this ability

Undecided

10. Is corruption a major issue in Illinois government?

Yes, it’s a serious problem

Somewhat, there are issues, but it's not the biggest concern

No, I don’t see it as a major issue

11. Do you believe parents have the right to homeschool their children without government interference?

Yes, I believe parents have the right

No, I do not believe parents have the right

Undecided

12. Earlier in the year, legislation was discussed which would ban schools from using native American imagery and names for mascots and team names. Should this proposal become law?

Yes, the state should enact this ban

No, the state should not enact this ban

Undecided

13. In your opinion, what is the number one issue the General Assembly needs to address immediately?

14. Illinois law allows broad access to abortion, including public funding and no parental notification requirement for minors. What best describes your view?

I believe Illinois should place more limits on abortion access

I believe abortion should remain legal but with some restrictions

I believe Illinois should continue to protect unrestricted access to abortion

15. How confident are you about staying in Illinois long term?

Very confident – I see a future here

Somewhat confident – But the cost of living is a concern

Not confident – I’ve considered leaving

16. What best describes your view on Second Amendment rights in Illinois?

Illinois already has too many restrictions on gun ownership

I support protecting the right to legally own and carry firearms, including commonly owned rifles

I support additional restrictions, like stronger background checks, waiting periods, and an assault weapon ban

17. Illinois recently passed an “assault weapons” ban, which makes many popular semi-automatic rifles and shotguns illegal. Do you agree with this ban?

Yes, I agree with this ban

No, I do not agree with this ban

Undecided

18. Should transgender individuals be allowed to use facilities (including restrooms and locker rooms) that match the gender that they identify with?

Yes, I am concerned

No, I am not concerned

Undecided

19. Are you concerned about rising energy prices?

Yes, I am concerned

No, I am not concerned

Undecided

20. Do current criminal justice policies in Illinois make communities like ours more or less safe?

More safe, I support current policies

Less safe, we need more accountability and deterrence

No change, I haven’t noticed a difference

21. Do you feel that Illinois needs to take action to reduce the cost of property taxes?

Yes, Illinois needs to take action to reduce the cost of property taxes.

No, Illinois does not need to take action to reduce the cost of property taxes.

Undecided.

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