Heath R. VanNatter

Republican | Indiana

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Heath R. VanNatter


Party

Republican


Election Year

2026


Election

Republican Primary


Race

State Representative, District 38


Incumbent

Yes


Links

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EDUCATION

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WORK & MILITARY

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AFFILIATIONS

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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

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SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (23)

State Republican Party Organizations (2025)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2024)

Ethan Manning (2022)

Jeff Ellington (2022)

Mike Karickhoff (2022)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (24)

Hoosiers for Quality Education (2024)

Jim Banks (2024)

Mike Karickhoff (2024)

James Buck (2020)

Kevin Mahan (2020)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (6)

International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers (2025)

Taft Stettinius & Hollister (2025)

United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry (2024)

International Fire Chiefs Association (2021)

American Wind Energy Association (2013)

OTHER INFORMATION

Voted Yes 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 No 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.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

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

Strongly Agree

I have a long history of supporting pro life legislation.

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?

Never. I have supported legislation to ban all abortions.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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?

The government should not interfere with a person's right to practice their religion.


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.

Disagree

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

Did not answer


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

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree

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

I would support any effort to make government more efficient. All levels of government should be under a microscope and always looking for ways to save taxpayer money.


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.

Strongly Agree

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

Anyone who enters our country legally and obeys our laws and wants to be a productive member of society.


2ND AMENDMENT

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

With proper training.

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

Current laws are sufficient.


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Agree

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

Did not answer


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

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

Strongly Disagree


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?

Very Conservative

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

I have a long history of supporting conservative policies. My voting record will back that up.

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

I have been a business owner for nearly 30 years.

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?

Husband, father, & proud grandparent!


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that 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.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Christian.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

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

Did not answer

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