Scott Wise
Republican | Indiana
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Scott Wise
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 16
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Indiana University, South Bend, BGS, 1992
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Whitley County Council, 2002 to 2006
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
U.S. House IN 3rd, 2008, 2010
Race
Previous Races
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
before 16 weeks, or before fetus viable outside particular womb.
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
The market should determine wages in our economic system
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
ESG, and other global business agendas should never supersede our Constitution, and/or Bill of Rights.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
The government should provide a safety net, and medicaid/medicare seem to be effective for this. The government should stay out of the relationship between doctor and patient. The current scenario encourages government/medical collusion, and risks a loss of confidence in the medical field by association with a corrupt and failing federal government.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Based on recent history, I am reluctant to place that much power in the hands of self-interested, and/or politically motivated government officials.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes. Besides a common moral grounding, and very long history of friendship and cooperation, Israel is the only democratically elected government in the Middle East, and a strong supporter of American interests.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
There is not greater example of our government's intentional undermining of American ideals.
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe that Jesus Christ is the son of God, and my savior.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I live in a rural predominantly white community. I had kids in school prior to 2008, and they saw no color in their fellow students. They were passionate about race making no difference. 15 years later, our society is consumed by race. Hyper-infusing race into everything is certainly a threat to our union.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
None of these fit my view. Environmental laws should protect us and our future. The cost should be mitigated as much as possible and should make every effort have as little adverse impact as possible. Our climate has always changed, the human impact will increase with human population, and the impact can possibly be mitigated with technology. Killing all the cows, and/or banning IC engines are not likely to move the needle in my view, as human population continues to rise.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Likely all of the above. Wind and solar are great, but not enough. Nuclear burns clean, but has transportation, storage, and waste issues. LNG is great, and should be utilized as much as possible.
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Government should be as small as it can be to fulfill it's obligations and should be as close to the governed as possible.
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
I believe in the constitution as written. I believe our federal government is no longer connected to our U.S. Constitution, and that the states must unite around the concept of federalism to rescue our republic.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
If the community is aligned, and the teacher(s) are agreed to be capable and responsible, if they could be specifically trained for the task
