Ryan Lauer
Republican | Indiana
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Ryan Lauer
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 59
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, 2001
Valparaiso High School, Valparaiso, IN, 1995
WORK & MILITARY
Cummins, Technical Specialist, 2005-date
AFFILIATIONS
Grace Lutheran Church, President of Church Council, Sheriff's Merit Board of Bartholomew County
Member, Community Corrections Advisory Board, Member
"Save Eos" campaign, Co-founder, Uncommon Cause
Co-chair, M2 Minds on Math, Math Mentor at CSA Lincoln
Computer & Data Board of Bartholomew County, Member, President, Columbus Indiana Philharmonic
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Bartholomew County Council, 2011-2014
President of the Bartholomew County Council, 2014
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State Representative, District 59, 2014
State Representative, District 59, 2016
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Indiana Right to Life
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (7)
Connie Lawson
Luke Messer
Mike Pence
Mitt Romney
Republican National Committee
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly 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.
Strongly 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.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Agree
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Strongly 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.
Strongly 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.
Agree
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 Agree
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?
Ryan is strongly pro-life and believes all lives are precious and we should do whatever we can to change hearts and minds and protect innocent children who have innate constitutional rights. Ryan will fight for the rights of children waiting to be born and stand up to protect the most vulnerable among us. Ryan supports legislation to ban the sale of fetuses and seeks more opportunities for an expecting mother to hear and see the little heartbeat of her child. He believes that abortion should not be permissible. Ryan also believes there should be better options and lower costs for adoption and increase needed support for single mothers by making it harder for deadbeat fathers who abandon their children to skip out from their financial obligations. Ryan will stand up to protect life and promote family values for Indiana.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Ryan is a conservative that believes as our Founders did in limited government and adherence to our Constitution. James Madison in Federalist No. 51 described perfectly the reasoning by saying, "If men were angels, no government would be necessary." Our Constitution and the separation of powers provides necessary safeguards for our citizens and protection from an overreaching or tyrannical government against the individual. Ryan will stand up for our Constitution and your God-given rights.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Ryan is a Christian who believes we are saved by Grace through Jesus Christ our Savior. Ryan is a member and current President of the Church Council and Congregation at Grace Lutheran Church in Columbus, Indiana.
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.
Ryan is proud of his record of conservative leadership and fiscal responsibility on the Bartholomew County Council including reforming the veteran's services office, supporting law enforcement, and keeping tight fiscal control over spending. On the council, he was a responsible steward of over $20 million of your tax dollars. By prioritizing and cutting where needed, all while services to our residents were increased, Ryan lowered taxes by 4% during his tenure on the Bartholomew County Council. Ryan is also strongly pro-life, supports traditional family values, and will fight to preserve your God-given Constitutional rights including the 2nd amendment.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Ryan believes encouraging a pro-business and thriving economy by limiting government involvement, limiting taxation and reducing burdensome regulations which hinder expansion and growth is the best approach. Ryan believes that a free market and quality education is the best solution to unemployment.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Ryan knows that as a country we are missing out on incredible innovation and opportunities from individuals, the private sector, and the free market throughout the health care industry. Ryan will promote ideas and legislation which allows innovation in the health and insurance sectors. Ryan believes the best results for our citizens will be when doctors and nurses can go back to treating patients and not spending precious time, energy and resources on ineffective government regulations and mandates.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Ryan believes strongly in our Constitution and the notion of limited government. He knows the economy does best and innovates most when the government is not involved in the economy.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Ryan is a fifth generation Hoosier with the right experience at the right time. He has a strong record of conservative leadership on the Bartholomew County Council and as President of the Council fought and delivered for our Veterans and Law Enforcement and increased services to the people all while lowering taxes by 4%. Ryan also cut his own salary while on the Council. He is a true conservative with experience and a strong record of service. Ryan is a graduate of Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry. He is also a proven leader in our community, leading multiple successful fundraising campaigns for the arts in Columbus and active at his Church. Ryan is currently in his third term as President of the Church Council and Congregation at Grace Lutheran Church in Columbus.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
campaign@ryanlauer.com (812)799-0637
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Ryan is a Christian, husband to wife Blair, a loving father of three (Awyn, Lillian, and Isaac) and a conservative. Ryan would appreciate your vote on May 8th in the Republican primary and encourages you to ask your friends and family to vote as well!
