Eric Orr
Republican | Indiana
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Eric Orr
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 19
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, MI, Juris Doctor, 2009
Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN, Bachelor's, 2001
West Noble High School, Ligonier, IN, Diploma, 1997
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Adams County Council Member, 2008-Present
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
OTHER INFORMATION
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.
Strongly 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?
Under no circumstances should abortion be allowed.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Mankind's selfish and sinful nature caused America's Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution. The statement, "Absolute power corrupts absolutely" sums up the problem with giving one branch of government or one leader too much power. The Founders were well aware of the potential for abuse because of England's tyrannical governmental abuses on them.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian who was saved at a young age and try to live a Christian life daily. I believe that Jesus is the only son of God, that we are all sinners, and that Jesus died on the cross for our sins and then rose again. I believe in salvation only by faith in Christ through grace.
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.
The government rarely solves problems well. In fact, oftentimes, a government's attempt to solve a problem only creates a far bigger problem down the road - and the government's answer when the problem gets far bigger is to tax more and to spend more to try and fix the problem that was supposed to be the fix. We have gone through a time of massive expansion of government programs, and if we hope to have a free country and state in the future, we need to scale these back. It is a problem that politicians become heroes for spending other peoples' money to solve still other's problems - and yet the solution never comes.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
I believe that the best way to bring down unemployment is to keep taxes low for small business and to reduce government regulations on the hiring of employees. Small business owners are smart, and they are not going to hire someone if that person will cost them more than what the employee is bringing to the company.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Take the government out of it and decrease regulations. Also, I believe it would be prudent to create a more fair marketplace by making routine matters something that a person can pay cash for and not deal with insurance companies and make the more major medical issues what insurance companies deal with.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
The government should, as much as possible, stay out of the local economic issues. I think with respect to international trade, the federal government should consult with economists and develop policies that benefit American businesses and enterprises. Governmental regulations can be a barrier to hiring, so State government should leave companies and employees to make some of these decisions, rather than dictating every decision to the employer and employee through laws and regulations.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I grew up working at my father's funeral homes; went to college, where I excelled in music and developed friendships; worked in Indianapolis for a few years; and then went to law school. I have been a conservative county councilman for nearly a decade, and care about doing a good job. In my law practice, I deal with how the laws are interpreted everyday, and I believe that this gives me a good deal of information and experience that will be an asset for policy work. I also am bold, and have experienced a great deal of success from making bold moves. As Christian conservatives, we should be bold in pursuing our agenda.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
orr4indiana@gmail.com (260) 849-2185
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I am married to a wonderful Christian woman and have three daughters, ages 9, 7, and 5. I work very hard, do not drink alcohol, and am dedicated to doing a good job for the State of Indiana. I believe that we need to fight against attempts to take away our rights, or we are going to lose them. I also believe that one of the largest policy changes going on right now in the country under the radar is one of doing away with religious freedom. This concerns me greatly as the framework is being laid.
