George Petrilli
Bio | Petrilli works as an attorney in Illinois. He attended the University of Illinois and went to law school at Southern Illinois University. |
Status and Position | Former Candidate of N/A |
Political Party and Jurisdiction | Democrat, N/A |
Elections | Election Jurisdiction | Started Campaign | Campaign Status | Poll Rankings (of the vote) |
| 2020 House of Representatives Election IL-18 | IL-18 | Yes | Running | N/A |
Campaign Financing | Not enough has been reported. unknown |
Voting Rights | No clear stance on issue. |
Opinions on Issues
Issues | Stance | Summary |
| Universal Healthcare | Against | Petrilli does not support universal healthcare as he understands the benefits of capitalism and competition according to: https://ivoterguide.com/candidate?elecK=764&raceK=4694&primarypartyk=-&canK=55356 Petrilli does not support universal healthcare as he understands the benefits of capitalism and competition according to: https://ivoterguide.com/candidate?elecK=764&raceK=4694&primarypartyk=-&canK=55356 |
| Socialized Healthcare | For | Petrilli wants to expand medicare. Source: https://ivoterguide.com/candidate?elecK=764&raceK=4694&primarypartyk=-&canK=55356 |
| Private Healthcare | Nuance | Petrilli is neutral when it comes to private healthcare. Source: https://ivoterguide.com/candidate?elecK=764&raceK=4694&primarypartyk=-&canK=55356 |
| LGBT Rights | For | Petrilli supports LGBT rights. Source:https://ivoterguide.com/candidate?elecK=764&raceK=4694&primarypartyk=-&canK=55356 Petrilli supports adding sexual orientation, and gender identitiy under non discrimination laws. Source:https://ivoterguide.com/candidate?elecK=764&raceK=4694&primarypartyk=-&canK=55356 |
| Taxes | Nuance | Petrilli supports a progressive tax rate. Source:https://www.mcdonoughvoice.com/story/news/local/2020/10/12/latecomer-george-petrilli-challenges-lahoods-seat/114390054/ Petrilli supports a progressive tax rate and stated that “I think the fair tax is a good start to one of those solutions to financial inequity that we have throughout the state, once we start properly funding some of that, we can really start implementing programs that allow everybody to have opportunity.” Source: https://www.mcdonoughvoice.com/story/news/local/2020/10/12/latecomer-george-petrilli-challenges-lahoods-seat/114390054/ |
| Flat Tax Rate | Against | Petrilli does not support a flat tax rate. Source:https://www.mcdonoughvoice.com/story/news/local/2020/10/12/latecomer-george-petrilli-challenges-lahoods-seat/114390054/ Petrilli supports a progressive tax rate and stated that “I think the fair tax is a good start to one of those solutions to financial inequity that we have throughout the state, once we start properly funding some of that, we can really start implementing programs that allow everybody to have opportunity.” Source: https://www.mcdonoughvoice.com/story/news/local/2020/10/12/latecomer-george-petrilli-challenges-lahoods-seat/114390054/ |
| Abortion | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| Gun Control | Nuance | Petrilli is neutral on gun control. SourceLhttps://ivoterguide.com/candidate?elecK=764&raceK=4694&primarypartyk=-&canK=55356 Petrilli believes there should be "adequate Criminal Background checks and closed loopholes for the free transfer of weapons to individuals who have forfeited their right to bear arms by engaging in harmful and dangerous criminal behavior". Source:https://ivoterguide.com/candidate?elecK=764&raceK=4694&primarypartyk=-&canK=55356 |
| Assisted Suicide | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. Petrilli believes there should be "adequate Criminal Background checks and closed loopholes for the free transfer of weapons to individuals who have forfeited their right to bear arms by engaging in harmful and dangerous criminal behavior". Source:https://ivoterguide.com/candidate?elecK=764&raceK=4694&primarypartyk=-&canK=55356 |
| Government Interference | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| Planned Parenthood | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| Welfare | For | Petrilli supports welfare. Source:https://ivoterguide.com/candidate?elecK=764&raceK=4694&primarypartyk=-&canK=55356 Petrilli stated that "Social Security needs to be supplemented with additional programs that help individuals support themselves during retirement and expands the base of contributors. A combination of "baby bonds", individual savings and financial education, universal basic income and legitimizing all contributors to the workforce would ensure stability and growth of one of the greatest social programs ever conceived." Source:https://ivoterguide.com/candidate?elecK=764&raceK=4694&primarypartyk=-&canK=55356 |
| Welfare | Unknown | no clear stance on issue. |
| Death Penalty | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| Mandatory Prison Sentence | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| Military Spending | Nuance | Petrilli is neutral on military spending. Source:https://ivoterguide.com/candidate?elecK=764&raceK=4694&primarypartyk=-&canK=55356 |
| War on Terrorism | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| Foreign Policy International Interaction | For | Petrilli is neutral on a strong military but stated: "I support an international coalition of efforts to protect all people from oppressive organizations. Domestically, any Executive branch administration needs to be continuing efforts to streamline and modernize the capturing, analysis and sharing of information between agencies." Petrilli is neutral on a strong military but stated: "I support an international coalition of efforts to protect all people from oppressive organizations. Domestically, any Executive branch administration needs to be continuing efforts to streamline and modernize the capturing, analysis and sharing of information between agencies." Source: https://ivoterguide.com/candidate?elecK=764&raceK=4694&primarypartyk=-&canK=55356 |
| United Nations power | Unknown | no clear stance on issue. |
| Nationalism | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| Free Markets | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| Brexit | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| Affirmative Action | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| Government Spending | Against | Petrilli would like to cut certain government spending as he stated that "Balancing the budget, especially with the complications and economic contraction caused by the COVID epidemic, can not just be about cutting costs, but needs a focus in policy to encourage growth. Government at all levels needs to make it easier for businesses to operate, for people to be able to freely change jobs and for small businesses to establish and grow. I will be focused on cutting through efficiency of government and programs that reduce a reliance on government services." Source:https://ivoterguide.com/candidate?elecK=764&raceK=4694&primarypartyk=-&canK=55356 |
| Charter Schools | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| Common Core | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| Clean Energy | For | Petrilli supports clean energy. Source:https://sciencedebate.org/2020-IL.html Petrilli stated that his view on climate change is that hte United States should "Make a national science and public policy focus for the further search, development and implementation of renewable clean energy generation technologies – the new space program. The U.S. should make it a priority to become the global leader in clean energy production. Even if not just for the benefit of reducing, and hopefully reversing, the effects of climate change, but also for economic growth and political stability." Source:https://sciencedebate.org/2020-IL.html |
| Religious Freedom | For | Petrilli supports religious freedom. Source:https://ivoterguide.com/candidate?elecK=764&raceK=4694&primarypartyk=-&canK=55356 Petrilli was raised catholic but supports religious freedom and individuals who practice another religion. Source:https://ivoterguide.com/candidate?elecK=764&raceK=4694&primarypartyk=-&canK=55356 |
| Separation of Church and State | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| Slavery Reparations | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| Border Control | For | Petrilli is in favor of strong border control. Source:https://ivoterguide.com/candidate?elecK=764&raceK=4694&primarypartyk=-&canK=55356 Petrilli supports the construction of the wall along the border. Source:https://ivoterguide.com/candidate?elecK=764&raceK=4694&primarypartyk=-&canK=55356 |
| Passenger Profiling | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| DACA | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| Sanctuary Cities | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| Legalizing Marijuana | Nuance | Petrilli is neutral on the legalization of marijuana. Source:https://ivoterguide.com/candidate?elecK=764&raceK=4694&primarypartyk=-&canK=55356 |