Winter 2025 Survey

Select the answer that best applies to you:

I am a Veteran, active member of the military, or member of the National Guard/Reserve

I am retired

I am employed full-time

I am a teacher

I am a first responder

I am a union member

I own a small business

I am employed part-time

I am a medical professional

I am unemployed and looking for work

Other (expand on this answer at the end of the survey)

Illinois homeowners pay the highest property tax rate as a percentage of home value in the nation. Do you feel like your local property tax rate is too high?

Yes

No

Undecided/No Opinion

Do you support renewable energy (ex: wind and solar)?

Yes

No

Undecided/No Opinion

If yes, would you be willing to pay more on your energy bill to support renewable projects?

Yes

No

Undecided/No Opinion

Should local law enforcement be required to cooperate with federal immigration authorities to identify and detain illegal immigrants?

Yes

No

Undecided/No Opinion

Recently, the Illinois legislature passed a bill to legalize assisted suicide in Illinois, which permits doctors to prescribe life-ending drugs to terminally ill patients. Do you agree or disagree that assisted suicide laws put vulnerable patients, such as the elderly or disabled, at risk of being pressured into ending their lives?

Agree

Disagree

Undecided/No Opinion

Currently, Illinois law allows minors under the age of 18 to undergo gender transition surgery or hormone therapies. Which one of the following positions do you support:

This should remain legal

This should be banned for people under 18

This should be banned for people under 21

This should be illegal for people of all ages

What is your biggest financial pressure right now? (Check all that apply.)

Grocery and household costs

Childcare or after-school care

Healthcare or prescriptions

Gas and utility bills

Property taxes

College or student loans

Saving for retirement

Other (please specify)

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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 and waiting periods

Governor Pritzker’s allies are pushing the idea of a service tax during the most recent General Assembly. 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/No Opinion

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

Please expand on your answers or add other information so I can understand your priorities and concerns.  

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