
Mike Delph
Republican | Indiana
Candidate Profile
Verified Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Mike Delph
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 29
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, Doctorate of Jurisprudence, 2010
Indiana University, Bloomington, Master of Public Affairs, 1996
Indiana University, Bloomington, Master of Science, Environmental Science, 1996
WORK & MILITARY
United States Army Reserve, MAJOR, 17
Cardon & Associates, General Counsel, 7
AFFILIATIONS
US Army Reserves, MAJOR, Medical Service Corp & MI Officer, American Legion
Lifetime Member, HSLDA
Indiana State Bar Association, Hamilton Co. Bar Association
Indianapolis Bar Association
Association of Corporate Counsel, American Health Lawyers Association
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Senator, 12
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Indiana Right to Life
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Indiana Right to Life
NFIB National Federation of Independent Business
National Rifle Association (NRA)
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (7)
Connie Lawson
Heath VanNatter
Jean Leising
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations
National Rifle Association
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (13)
Associated Builders and Contractors
David Long
Donna Schaibley
Fund for American Exceptionalism
Hoosiers for Economic Growth
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
International Association of Firefighters
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly Agree
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Strongly Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Strongly Agree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Agree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2010 General Election, 2010 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I believe that all life is precious in the eyes of God and that life begins at conception.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Man's sinful and selfish nature. Man cannot be trusted with unlimited or absolute power. The Founding Fathers knew this being men of faith.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in the Bible and view it as the Word of God. My entire spiritual life is centered on Jesus Christ and his divinity. My family believes in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ as our path to salvation and eternal life.
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
www.mikedelph.com or google my name
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Job creation through the private sector focusing on small business job creation. We need to allow the free enterprise system to work without inhibition from government.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I support open private sector markets for healthcare. We should utilize the free enterprise system with minimal government involvement.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
The government should get out of the way. Free enterprise and competitive markets serve us all best. I believe in low taxes, minimal government regulation, and more economic freedom for all people. John Maynard Keynes continues to haunt us all from the grave.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Besides being a husband of 25 years and a Dad to five girls, my 13 years of experience in the legislature is the best training and indication for my successful future service.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
Beth@mikedelph.com
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Thank you for the opportunity to serve!
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