Erin Houchin

Republican | Indiana

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Erin Houchin


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

General & Special CD 2


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 9


Incumbent

No


Links

Erin Houchin websites Erin Houchin emailFacebookX

EDUCATION

Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, BA, 2001

The George Washington University, Washington, DC, MA, 2011

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Mount Tabor Christian Church, Member, Sunday School Teacher, Worship Leader, Worth the Wait

Volunteer, past, Indiana Republican Party, 9th District Chairman, past

Indiana Federation of Republican Women, 9th District Chairman, past, Washington County Republican Party

Vice-Chairman, past, CARE Pregnancy Center, Contributor

The Indiana Leadership Forum, Member, Class President, Pied Piper Children's Theater

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Indiana State Senator, 2014-2022

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Indiana State Senator, 2014

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (19)

Maggie's List

Susan B. Anthony List

National Right To Life

Indiana Right to Life

*GOPAC

OTHER (19)

E-PAC

VIEW PAC

Andy Zay

Aaron Freeman

Elise Stefanik

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)

Congressman Larry Bucshon

Congresswoman Jackie Walorski

Attorney General Todd Rokita

Former Congresswoman Susan Brooks

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (24)

Ben Smaltz (2022)

Chris Garten (2022)

CMR PAC (2016)

Connie Lawson (2018)

Defending and Investing in America's New Endeavors PAC (DIANE PAC) (2016)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (73)

Alexander Choi (2021)

American Dream Federal Acton (2022)

Ann PAC (2016)

Ben Smaltz (2021)

Blake Doriot (2021)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)

International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2021)

Paul Singer (2016)

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Disagree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Life of the mother


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Strongly Agree

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Disagree

What should be the relationship between the church and the state?

Religious liberty is protected under our constitution and the government has no right to infringe upon the religious liberty of individuals, as outlined by Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence. People of faith should be encouraged and have every right to participate in government and elections.


NATIONAL SECURITY

With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.

C) - However, it could be possible that B might be in the National Security Interest of the USA.

I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.

Strongly Disagree

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

Oppose Sharia Law in our States and communities. Secure the border. Work with the international community to systematically hunt down terrorists who wish to do us harm.


HEALTHCARE

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

These decisions are best made between individuals and their doctors. Vaccinations should not be required without repercussion free exemptions for religious and medical reasons.

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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.

C)


ECONOMY

Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.

Strongly Disagree

The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.

Strongly Agree

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

Fairer, Flatter, reduce corporate tax rate, eliminate double taxation on inheritance.


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.

Strongly Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

People who prove they won't be a drain on society who meet our national skills based immigration goals.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Strongly Agree

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

No new gun laws, only prohibit unlawful persons. I have maintained an A rating from the NRA throughout my time in the state senate.

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree


ABOUT YOU

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?

Very Conservative

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

https://www.newsandtribune.com/news/houchin-announces-bid-for-congress/article_89c9b38a-7475-11ec-ad59-635f06af48a6.html https://apnews.com/article/7175667aef974ef481a1d74c6d4d3304

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

NO

What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

Former State Senator Erin Houchin is a pro-life, pro second amendment conservative Republican. She previously represented the 47th District in the State Senate, which included all of Crawford, Orange, Harrison, Perry and Washington counties, and the eastern half of Dubois County. In the senate she served as a member of the Senate Committees on Commerce & Technology, Elections, Family & Children Services, Homeland Security & Transportation, Utilities, and Veterans Affairs & the Military, and was previously the ranking member of the Tax and Fiscal policy committee. Her priorities in the State Senate include: enhancing public safety by increasing penalties for criminals and giving law enforcement the tools needed to keep our communities safe; expanding access to affordable and efficient broadband service in rural communities; and, improving educational opportunities for Hoosier children by investing in education and empowering parents. Houchin maintained a 100% pro-life voting record and an A rating by the NRA during her time in the senate. Erin received her Bachelor’s degree from Indiana University and holds a Master’s degree in Political Management from The George Washington University. Prior to serving in the State Senate, Erin served as Southeast Indiana Regional Director for U.S. Senator Dan Coats and was a Governor’s appointee to the Indiana Commission for Women. She has held numerous leadership positions in the Republican Party, including: Vice Chairman of the Washington County Republican Party, 9th District Chairman for the Indiana Republican Party, and 9th District Chairman of the Indiana Federation of Republican Women. Erin Houchin, a small business owner, is the founder and President of Contend Communications, and lives in Salem with her husband, Dustin, and their three children.


VALUES

Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Strongly Disagree

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a conservative evangelical Christian.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Independent audits, voter ID, Absentee ballot voter ID


EQUALITY

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

No. Soft on crime policies that don't hold violent criminals accountable for their actions and an open southern border are the greatest threat to domestic security.


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Strongly Agree

Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.

B)

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