Jack Sandlin
Republican | Indiana
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jack Sandlin
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 36
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, MBA, 1997
University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, BS, 1994
University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, AS, 1977
WORK & MILITARY
Jack Sandln & Associates, President, 1995 -Current
Harrison & Moberly, Law Firm Administrator, 1993-1995
Indianapolis Police Dept, Officer, Deputy Chief, 1969-1993
US Army, Military Police E-5, 1970-1973
AFFILIATIONS
Vincennes University, Adjunct Faculty Member, Indiana University (Indianapolis)
Adjunct Faculty Member, Perry Township Senior Services, Board of Directors
Central Indiana Youth for Christ, Board of Directors, Kiwanis of Perry Township
Member, Southport Presbyterian Church, Member and Board of Trustees
Perry Township/Southport Historical Society, Member and Board of Directors, Central Indiana Fraud Examiners
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Perry Township Trustee, 1997-2006
Indianapolis City-County Council, 2010-2016
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2017-18
91%
2019
83%
2019
75%, 72% (cum.)†
2019
75%, 70% (cum.)†
2019
|83%
2019
|75%, 72% (cum.)†
2019
|75%, 70% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Indiana Chamber of Commerce
Indiana Professional Fire Fighters
Indiana Right to Life
National Rifle Association
NFIB
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (12)
Curtis Hill (2016)
Eric Holcomb (2019)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2018)
Luke Kenley (2016)
Michael Crider (2017)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (9)
Aaron Freeman (2016)
Big Red Political Action Committee (2019)
David Long (2019)
Hoosiers for Quality Education (2019)
Indiana Family (2015)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2020)
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (2019)
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?
To protect the life of the mother.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
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?
The budget is often a work in progress and there are many factors that go into the making of a budget. In Indiana we have a balanced budget amendment and i will comply with the requirements of that law and oppose any efforts to operate outside of the amendment.
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.
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.
No Answer
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?
Government should not interfere with the right of churches to worship as expressed in the First Amendment of the US Constitution.
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
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly 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?
Did not answer
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.
I publicly accepted Christ as my Lord and Savior and was also publicly Baptized. I work hard to maintain my spiritual beliefs and values and try to be a witness through my actions to others.
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?
My service in the US Army and my law enforcement career; my formal education; my service in Township Government; Indianapolis City-County Council; As an owner of a small business all contribute to my knowledge and experience to serve as an Indiana State Senator.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
Never
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
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
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?
Persons who have convictions for crimes are restricted as it relates to gun ownership or possession. I believe that those should continue.
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?
I have commented to support the Governors proposal to improve the quality of law enforcement training in Indiana through the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. I will author additional protections to the whistle blower statue in Indiana to provide better protections for whistle blowers. I will support economic development opportunities in Indianapolis. Indianapolis has become an important economic engine for Indiana and it needs the care and concern of a big business without government micromanagement.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Did not answer
