
Jefferson Shreve
Republican | Indiana
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jefferson Shreve
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 6
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Indiana University, Bloomington, BA
Univ. of London, London, Masters
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Masters
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Indiana State Chamber of Commerce, Board Member
Marion County Republican Party, Vice Ward Chair/Precinct Committeemen
Indiana Republican Party, Alternate Delegate to National Convention
Indiana University Alumni Association, National Chairman
Indiana University Foundation, Consulting Board Member
Indiana University Health, Committee Chairman
Greater Indianapolis Republican Finance Committee, Member, Chairman's Club
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
City County Council, 3 years
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (3)
National Rifle Association NRA-PVF
SBA-Pro-Life America Candidate Fund
Huck PAC
OTHER (1)
President Donald J. Trump
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (73)
Americans for Prosperity (2025)
David Valadao (2025)
Derrick Van Orden (2025)
Don Bacon (2025)
Jean Leising (2025)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (6)
State Republican Party Organizations (2024)
Evan Shearin (2016)
Hoosiers for Quality Education (2016)
Mike Speedy (2016)
Big Red Political Action Committee (2015)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Evan Bayh (2010)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
WTHR article when candidate was running for Indianapolis Mayor: Mayoral candidate Jefferson Shreve calls for gun restrictions, added IMPD officers (July 13, 2023).
Indianapolis Business Journal article when candidate was running for Indianapolis Mayor: Can Jefferson Shreve sway enough Democrats and independents to win? (October 13, 2023).
Indianapolis Star Question & Answer (Q & A) with Jefferson Shreve, (August 10, 2023). Note that the article is behind a paywall. The attached link is a pdf of questions and answers from the Q & A.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
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Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
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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.
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Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
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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.
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Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
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I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
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What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
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NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
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HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
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How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
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ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
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Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
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Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
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What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
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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.
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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.
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Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
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2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
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What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
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OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
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In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
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JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
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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?
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Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
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What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
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Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
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VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
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I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
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The Electoral College should be abolished.
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EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
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