

Mike Speedy
Republican | Indiana
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Mike Speedy
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 90
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
IU School of Law, Indianapolis, JD, 1995
IU School of Business, Bloomington, BS, 1990
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Big Brother, Mentor, Living Word Bible Church
Member, Phi Kappa Psi, Former Board Member, Housing Corporation
CCIM - Real Estate, Designee, Perry Township Fire Dept Foundation
Former Board Member, Marion County Central Library, Long Range Plan Comm2009
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
City County Council, 7
House of Representatives, 10
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2019
100%
2015-16
93%
2016
100%, 92% (cum.)†
2019
81%, 89% (cum.)†
2017-18
88%
2019
88%, 80% (cum.)†
2019
|100%
2015-16
|93%
2016
|100%, 92% (cum.)†
2019
|81%, 89% (cum.)†
2019
|88%, 80% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
OTHER (1)
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Indiana
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (12)
Connie Lawson (2013)
Jack Sandlin (2011)
Jim Banks (2019)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2019)
Marlin Stutzman (2016)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (7)
Aaron Freeman (2012)
Big Red PAC (2013)
Big Red Political Action Committee (2014)
Hoosiers for Economic Growth (2010)
Hoosiers for Quality Education (2018)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2017)
OTHER INFORMATION
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.
Strongly Agree
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?
Life of mother
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
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?
Hard to say but thinking out loud: Foreign aid to certain countries and certain wasteful welfare programs come to mind.
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.
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.
Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly 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?
It means what Thomas Jefferson meant it to mean in his letter to the Baptist Church in Danbury, Connecticut.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
The costs have got to become transparent so better market based decisions can be make on a household by household basis. Once costs are under control and the overall system becomes more efficient, I believe there will be an increase of affordability and accessibility.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Agree
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.
Strongly Agree
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.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Law abiding people who can communicate in English and not need the US taxpayer to support them.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Grace oriented, Faith alone in Christ alone Christian.
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Did not answer
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
17 years of elected office on the state and local level together with 20 years of small business ownership.
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 continue to believe that serving as state representative is a distinct honor and privilege. I am thankful for the trust you all have given me. Thank you.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Restrictions on gun ownership is not nearly as important as enforcing existing laws, especially those that prohibit convicted violent felons from ever owning them.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Making sure state laws do not permit executive branch overreach on the state and local level in the event of a pandemic. Policy that promotes private sector investment and job creation.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Perhaps the perception of racism remains a threat. I think we need to evaluate whether the process handling alleged law enforcement violations is objective and afforded due process. Secondly, we need more minority recruitment into law enforcement. Third, there needs to be a consensus on arresting technique. Hopefully with these, and other policy changes or reviews, we can educate and promote greater faith in the noble tradition of law enforcement.
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