

Jeff Ellington
Republican | Indiana
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jeff Ellington
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 62
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Bloomington High School South, Bloomington, 1979
Indiana University, Bloomington, 1980
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Indiana Chamber of Commerce, member, legislation, Indiana Right to Life
contributor, volunteer, legislation, National Rifle Association, member, contributor
Indiana Farm Bureau, member,legislation, Bloomington Boys & Girls Club
member, contributor, volunteer, Sherwood Oaks Christian Church, member
Community Kitchen, contributor, Hannah House
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Monroe County Council, 1996-2004
Monroe County Recorder, 2014-2015
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
9th District Congress, 2002
Monroe County Commissioner, 2004
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2016
100%, 100% (cum.)†
2019
100%
2015-16
100%
2017-18
100%
2018
83%, 85% (cum.)†
2019
86%, 77% (cum.)†
2016
|100%, 100% (cum.)†
2019
|100%
2015-16
|100%
2017-18
|100%
2018
|83%, 85% (cum.)†
2019
|86%, 77% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Indiana Right to Life
NRA A rated Legislator
Indiana Farm Bureau
Indiana Chamber of Commerce
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2019)
State Republican Party Organizations (2019)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (5)
Big Red Political Action Committee (2016)
Catalyst PAC (2018)
Hoosiers for Quality Education (2016)
Larry Bucshon (2016)
State Republican Party Organizations (2018)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (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?
Life of the mother only.
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?
Did not answer
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.
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
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?
Did not answer
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 Disagree
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.
Strongly 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.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Christian, constitutional conservative, Pro Life legislator, Pro 2nd amendment legislator.
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?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Check vote history at Indiana House of Representatives
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Did not answer
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
Did not answer
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.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Did not answer
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly 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?
Did not answer
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Did not answer
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