
Jeff Raatz
Republican | Indiana
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jeff Raatz
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 6
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Baker College, Muskegon, Michigan, Bachlors, 1990
Indiana University, Richmond, Masters, 2017
WORK & MILITARY
US Army, E4, 2
AFFILIATIONS
Crossroads of America Scout Council, State Board Member, Covenant of Peace International Ministries
Executive Board Member, Indiana Universtiy East, Advisory Board
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Indiana State Senate, 10
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2022
100%
2015-16
100%
2021-2022
92%
2019
89%, 85% (cum.)†
2016
92%, 84% (cum.)†
2023
78%, 81% (cum.)†
2022
|100%
2015-16
|100%
2021-2022
|92%
2019
|89%, 85% (cum.)†
2016
|92%, 84% (cum.)†
2023
|78%, 81% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2020
47%
2022
38%, 35% (cum.)†
2020
|47%
2022
|38%, 35% (cum.)†
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Indiana State Senator Mike Crider
Former Indiana State Senator Beverly Gard
Indiana State Senator Jean Leising
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (13)
Mike Johnson (2023)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2022)
State Republican Party Organizations (2022)
Bradford Barrett (2021)
Christian Beaver (2021)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Hoosiers for Economic Growth (2021)
John (J.D) Prescott (2021)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Potentailly Life of the Mother
Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?
The Supreme Court has ruled that it belongs to the States
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
Reduce dependency on Government. Government does not do things well and requires much red tape. The less government that exists, the more ability for consumers to retain their wealth and spend it on the things they need and want.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Strongly Agree
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
Absolutely Un-American that someone or some political group decides what behaviors, on a participatory level, are rewardable with the earned ability to obtain the fundamentals of life.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Our constitution states “The government shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." Personally I see nothing in here that creates a "wall of separation".
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None
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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
c
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
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes, they are a longtime ally and we should never walk away from them.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
Appathy in the American family and decline in interest.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Only people that come in lawfully, and none that come from nations that are slated as foreign adversaries.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
Parental choice is optimal for seeing students get the best education possible.
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Strong Christian
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Disagree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Natural Gas, and continued exploration and experimentation of Nuclear options.
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?
Conservative
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Government was created of the people, by the People, for the People and Governemnt should be limited. People are much better off to make decisions on their own.
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Adults with criminal records that restrict gun ownership/use.
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