Senate Candidate Survey Results

Sell or lease the LotteryExpand the LotteryLottery scratch-off tickets to fund programs other than educationLegalize Slots at RacetracksExpand the number of gambling positions at casinosAdditional casinosTribal CasinosLegalize video gambling in bars, restaurants, truck stops, etc.Expand charitable gambling
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Rose PappasR1OpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOppose
Frank ThomasR7OpposeOpposeSupportSupportOpposeSupportOpposeOpposeOppose
Matthew M. SzydagisR16OpposeOpposeSupportOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeSupport
Robert ShelstromR18OpposeOpposeOpposeSupportSupportSupportOpposeOpposeOppose
Maggie CrottyD19*OpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOppose
Eric M. WallaceR19OpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOppose
Dan CroninR21
Billie Diane RothR22OpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOppose
Kirk W. DillardR24OpposeOpposeOpposeUndecidedOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOppose
Chris LauzenR25OpposeOppose**OpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOppose
Peter GutzmerD27OpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeSupportOpposeSupportOpposeSupport
Matt MurphyR27OpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOppose
Charles FitzgeraldR30OpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeUndecided
Suzanne D. SimpsonR31OpposeOpposeOppose*OpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOppose
Cheryl AxleyR33OpposeOpposeOpposeOppose *OpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOppose
Dave SyversonR34Did not complete survey, but responded by letter
Bob SheehamD37OpposeOpposeOpposeSupportOpposeOpposeOpposeOppose
Joe MaunR40OpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOppose
Terri WintermuteR42OpposeOpposeOpposeOppose**OpposeOpposeOppose
Christian SmithR43OpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOppose
Ernie RusselR46OpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeSupportOpposeOpposeOpposeOppose
David KoehlerD46OpposeOpposeOppose *OpposeUndecidedOpposeOpposeOpposeOppose
Deanna DemuzioD49OpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOppose
Jeff RicheyR49OpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOppose
Mike FrerichsD52OpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeUndecidedOpposeOpposeOpposeOppose
Judith MyersR52OpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOppose*
John O. JonesR54OpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOppose
Bart WrightD54OpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOppose
Dale RighterR55OpposeOpposeOpposeUndecidedOpposeOpposeOpposeOpposeOppose

Comments

NamePartyDistrictComment
Rose PappasR1I am against the State relying on gambling monies for necessary operations, like schools. It seems to be destructive to society to rely on these questionable sources for necessary income.
Matthew SzydagisR16I support #3 because there are other worthy charitable causes other than education which can be supported through lotteries (that is why I check #9 too). #7 scares me the most because my research tells me that in tribal casinos one only needs to be 18 in order to gamble. Such corruption of our youth, at such an early age, cannot be tolerated!
Robert ShelstromR18I am deeply troubled by gamblers who negatively affect their economic survival by gambling. I believe that large casino expansion won't affect habitual gamblers as much expanding the ease by which people can gamble. Personally, I wish the state NEVER had gotten into the gambling business, giving it an incentive to promote dysfunctional lifestyles. Unfortunately, that "Pandoras Box" has been opened, and now we can only minimize the damage done by this.
Maggie CrottyD19Question 1: I would have to get more details.
Thanks!
Dan CroninR21Generally I am opposed to teh expansion of gambling. Howerver, I must remain somewhat flexible given out state's current financial situation and my general opposition to tax increase.
Billie Diane RothR22While existing gaming establishments have proven to be an important source of revenue for the state and our communities, I believe that further expansion of gambling could cause more harm than good. I support existing casinos but oppose future expansion.
Chris LauzenR253. & 4. Need more info (probably opposed to slots at racetraks)
Charles FitzgeraldR30As Shields Township Supervisor, I was able to get a non-binding referendum on the ballot (approximately 4 years ago) asking the voters if they were in favor or not for a casino in the Lake Community. Four other townships followed my lead. In all 5 areas the voters overwelmingly voted against a casino. My opponent in this race was the lead person supporting a casino. I also served in Wash. D.C. as a lobbyist for a national association that lobbied congress for alcohol/treatment programs across the nation.
Suzanne D. SimpsonR31I could accept slots at racetracks only if it were in exchange for the dissolution of the new-inactive 10th casino.
Dave SyversonR34Historically, I do not complete candidate surveys. I feel that it's more important that you examine my 14 year record than reading my completed political survey.
Bob SheehamD37#3 - scratchoff, I'd consider support (proposed) for veteran's benefits.
#'s 4 + 8. Don't know enough, but would consider these especially in #8 because so much of this exists with payoffs "under the table", it would be a source of revenue to the states + localities! I don't think it is possible to eliminate these machines currently being used. Generally, I think the state has enough gambling and we do not need to increase gambling.
Joe MaunR40I oppose the use of gambling or other "silver bullet" solutions to the serious problems facing us in education, small business, and over taxation.
Terri WintermuteR42Questions 5 & 6: Depends on details - might consider to avoid raising taxes.
Christian SmithR43I believe the social cost of gambling is greater than the revenue it brings in.
David KoehlerD46Question 3: or healthcare
Jeff RickeyR49Education funding is a complicated issue that deserves more than a short term patch. We must be mindful that gambling is an unstable source of revenue and that legalizing the lottery 30 years ago has not solved the problem of funding schools in Illinois.
Judith MyersR52Would need more information to answer number 9.

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