Sheila Klinker

Democrat | Indiana

Candidate Profile

Leans Liberal

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Sheila Klinker


Party

Democrat


Election Year

2020


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 27


Incumbent

Yes


Links

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EDUCATION

Purdue University, West Lafayette, BS, 1961

Purdue University, West Lafayette, MS, 1974

Purdue University, West Lafayette, MS, 1980

WORK & MILITARY

Lafayette School Corp., Teacher, 35 yrs

Purdue University, Outreach Liaison, 15 yrs

AFFILIATIONS

Indiana State Teachers Assoc., IPACE Committee, United Way

Labor Board Member, Hanna Community Center, Board Member

Lafayette Art Museum Foundation Board, Board Member, Lafayette Master Chorale

Board Member, Homestead Consulting, Board Member

Right Steps, Board Member, Wolf Park

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

IN State Representative, 38

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (1)

National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

LIBERAL (1)

Indiana AFL-CIO

OTHER (1)

National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Indiana

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)

Indiana Chamber of Commerce

Indiana State Teacher Association

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)

Democratic Women's Groups (2014)

Joe Donnelly (2018)

Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations (2018)

State Democratic Party Organizations (2017)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)

International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2013)

International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (2010)

National Association Of Social Workers (2012)

Sheet Metal Workers International Association (2012)

OTHER INFORMATION

Voted No for House Roll Call Vote 1337 pro-life 2016 which was the final concurrence vote in the Indiana House on a pro-life bill from this session that banned abortion because of race, gender or disability and also mandated that abortion clinics must dispose of aborted babies through a relationship with a funeral home via either burial or cremation. Currently they are allowed to treat aborted baby bodies as "medical waste". Voted Yes for House Roll Call Vote HJR 3 to remove 2nd sentence of the Marriage Amendment 2014 which defined marriage as between one man and one woman. HJR 3 stripped the Marriage Amendment of its second sentence, which essentially killed the constitutional process. Voted Yes for SB 20 sexual orientation 2016 which is an amendment to a bill in the Indiana House that would have added special protections for "sexual orientation" and "gender identity" into state law.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Strongly Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.

Neutral

I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Sexual Assault


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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.

Neutral

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.

Disagree

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

Agree

I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.

Yes

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

The state should not dictate or interfere in a person's religious beliefs


NATIONAL SECURITY

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Strongly Agree


HEALTHCARE

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.

Neutral

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

I would work with hospitals, doctors, nurses and insurance companies to seek adequate funding.


ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.

Agree

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

A Study on tax relief and exemptions in certain areas.


IMMIGRATION

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.

Disagree

State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.

Disagree

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

I believe people who are married to US citizens and relatives who have family members here should be allowed to immigrate here.


EDUCATION

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Neutral


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

Strongly Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

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

I believe there should be background checks.


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Neutral

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Neutral

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Agree

In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?

Stabilizing Educational Funding Veterans Funding for Education and Job Development Police Education and Mental Health Training

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

Yes, racism is a threat to domestic security due to anti-racist groups becoming more prevalent and divisive.


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.

No Answer


ABOUT YOU

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?

Somewhat Conservative

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

Indiana State Chamber of Commerce endorsement

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

Secondary and Post Secondary Degrees in Education and Administration, as well as, 38 years of experience as a State Representative.

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

NO

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

I have worked very hard during my legislative career to represent my constituents in all areas and especially working to meet the needs of our children and the disabled.


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Agree

I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Agree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am an active Catholic who believes in God and Loving your neighbor as yourself and helping the poor.

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