
Chuck Goodrich
Republican | Indiana
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Chuck Goodrich
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 5
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, Bachelors, 1993
Vincennes University, Vincennes, IN, Associates, 1990
WORK & MILITARY
Associated Builders and Contractors, Electrical Apprentice, 4
AFFILIATIONS
Associated Builders & Contractors, 2017 National Chair, Purdue Construction Advisory Committee
former Chair, Riverview Health Foundation, former Chair
White River Christian Church, Member, David's Well - Mission
Director, Good Samaritan Network, Contributor
Prevail, Contributor
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
N/A
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Indiana's 5th Congressional District
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2021-2022
100%
2022
83%, 90% (cum.)†
2023
81%, 85% (cum.)†
2022
82%
2021-2022
|100%
2022
|83%, 90% (cum.)†
2023
|81%, 85% (cum.)†
2022
|82%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2020
50%
2022
44%, 36% (cum.)†
2020
|50%
2022
|44%, 36% (cum.)†
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (3)
GOPAC Election Fund
Lori Goss-Reaves
Michael Karickhoff
OTHER (2)
Americans for Prosperity Action
Jerry Torr
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (56)
State Republican Party Organizations (2024)
Erin Houchin (2023)
Jake Teshka (2023)
Jim Banks (2023)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2023)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (22)
Bradford Barrett (2023)
Craig Snow (2023)
Diane Hendricks (2023)
GOPAC (2023)
Greg Pence (2023)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Taft Stettinius & Hollister (2022)
Stand for Children (2021)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Save the Life of the mother, & in cases of rape & incest
Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?
The Supreme Court left this issue up to the states to decide, so I believe that the federal government plays a limited role on this subject. However, I would support federal legislation to establish a minimum standard while allowing states to go further.
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
Lower taxes for hardworking Americans. Cut reckless government spending which is fueling inflation. Cutting unnecessary government regulations & red tape
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Strongly Agree
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Did not answer
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Government should never be allowed to mandate an individual to receive a vaccination.
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
C. To add to this point, Government funded healthcare is way too expensive & is not cost effective. The best thing government can do is reduce regulations, red tape, & allow competition into the market place.
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
C.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes. Israel is fighting terrorism in the middle east & provides stability to the region. We need a strong Israel in the region to counter Iran's aggression & influence. Supporting Israel is in the United States national security interest.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
Unfortunately, the military has heavily pushed woke ESG policies. We need to return to a mission focused military that is focused on talent, readiness & is prepared for any encounter, foreign or domestic, that is free of politics & liberal policies. This will naturally result in higher military recruitment & retention.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Only citizens that have lawfully applied for U.S. citizenship should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a devout Christian & family man. I was raised in a Christian family, where we attended Church each Sunday & we are actively involved in the Church. I am actively involved in my missions team at my church & we travel to 3rd world countries every year to build schools for underserved communities. I am blessed for everything the Lord has provided for my family, and I strongly believe in giving back & serving the community both at home & abroad.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Disagree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Oil, Natural Gas, & Coal
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The general purposes of government is to protect the life, liberty, & property for its citizens.
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
NO
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
NO
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The 2nd amendment, which protects our right to bear arms, is a sacred right for all Americans. I am against additional restrictions as I believe it is a slippery slope to more gun control.
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