John Young
Republican | Indiana
Candidate Profile
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
John Young
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 47
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, Juris Doctor, 2009
Indiana University, Bloomington, BA, 2004
Indian Creek High School, Trafalgar, 1998
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Johnson County Purdue Extension Board, Vice-President, Johnson County Bar Association
First Presbyterian Church, Franklin
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Indiana House District 47, 2016-Present
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Johnson County Council, 2015
Indiana House District 47, 2012
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2017
|83%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2017
|60% (cum.)†
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Agree
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.
Agree
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
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Agree
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Agree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Disagree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Agree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Disagree
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2010 General Election, 2010 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Rape; incest; to save mother's life
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
The long history of oppressive monarchal/authoritarian systems of government or ones that disregarded individual rights, and the concept that rights are given by a Creator, not granted by man.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I'm a Christian, believe in God, and value the teachings of the Bible.
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.
Refer to my voting record available at iga.in.gov.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Education. It is currently a labor market with incredibly low unemployment (in my district), but education, along with personal responsibility, are necessary tools for people to enter and be successful in the workforce.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Open up markets across state lines to create competition. Businesses can also enter pools cutting out the insurance companies to drive down costs for employees. Individuals must also have "skin in the game" making them more conscientious and aware of how to manage their health care.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Create an environment conducive for economic growth. Some incentives to entice business to locate in a particular area may be alright, so long as it is done responsibly and in situations where only "but for" an incentive being extended that any particular business would come. Overall, however, government needs to stay away from picking winners and losers in the free market.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I am a practicing attorney that is involved in representing school boards, planning and zoning and BZA boards, conservancy districts, sewage districts, park board, horsemen's association, drainage board along with handling criminal, family, probate and civil law in general. I do public defender work on Department of Child Service/Child in Need of Services cases. My diverse practice and the diverse background of my clients gives me a skill set and experience in dealing with complicated issues and giving voice to individuals that don't necessarily have the ability to on their own (i.e. children, incarcerated individuals, mentally disabled, etc.). As well, there are very few attorneys in the General Assembly, and that type of expertise is needed. It also is very helpful in being an effective legislator.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
Official e-mail and phone: H47@iga.in.gov, 317-232-9674
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I am very proud to say I was honored as the 2017 Mothers Against Drunk Driving legislator of the year award winner for a piece of legislation I passed with Sen. Eric Koch dealing with drunk driving offenses. Also, I am frequently asked by my colleagues to personally review bills, go over court cases, or to simply give input on bills because of my background. I serve on the House Judiciary committee, Courts and Criminal Code committee, Government and Regulatory Reform committee, and Statutory Committee on Interstate and International Cooperation. I will be seeking to be chairman of the Courts and Criminal Code committee next year due to the current chairman retiring after this session. I am humbled to be able to have served District 47, and hope for your support to continue serving the citizens of Johnson and Morgan Counties.
