

Dave Heine
Republican | Indiana
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Dave Heine
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 85
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Indiana University, Bloomington, BS Accounting, 1979
New Haven High School, New Haven, 1975
Central Lutheran School, New Haven, 1971
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Lutheran Foundation, Vice-Chairman/Board of Directors, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana
Board of Directors, Central Lutheran School, Chairman/School Board
Emanuel Lutheran Church, Church Council/Chairman various Boards - 35 years, Emanuel Lutheran Church
Sunday School Teacher, New Haven Republican Central Committee, Chairman
Jefferson Township B, Elected Precinct Committeeman, Little League Baseball/Basketball/Soccer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Precinct Committeman, 4
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State Representative - District 85, Caucus - 2013
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2019
100%
2017-18
100%
2019
72%, 76% (cum.)†
2019
75%, 76% (cum.)†
2019
|100%
2017-18
|100%
2019
|72%, 76% (cum.)†
2019
|75%, 76% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
Right to Life of Northeast Indiana
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (5)
Dennis Zent (2016)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2019)
Robert Morris (2015)
State Republican Party Organizations (2019)
Tera Klutz (2018)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Allen County Right to Life (2019)
David Long (2019)
Hoosiers for Quality Education (2019)
National Right to Life Committee (2017)
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?
Save 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?
We have a balanced budget with a healthy reserve due to fiscal responsibility. I want to continue these results we have had over the past several years.
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.
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?
We need to protect at all cost our religious freedoms that we have enjoyed.
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?
We need transparency for consumers when it comes to health care.
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?
Those that enter under our existing laws
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 believe Jesus Christ died died and rose again to save me and all believers.
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.
My current voting record of the Indiana State General ssembly
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Grew up on a farm Corporate Officer Do it Best Corp. (Largest privately held corp in Indiana) Been active in my community and church Married for 40 years to my best friend. 3 children 5 grandchildren
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I will continue to work hard to represent my community to the best of my ability.
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?
Our current law
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?
Health care transparency Local Tax issues Business growth isssues
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
As the Bible says, all are created equal. We currently have a very small minority abusing racism to destroy our way of life. We can not allow this to happen.
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