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


Links

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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

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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