Chuck Goodrich
Republican | Indiana
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Chuck Goodrich
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 29
Incumbent
No
Links
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
N/A
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)
Indiana Farm Bureau
Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce
Indiana Chamber of Commerce
Indiana Manufacturing Assoc.
Associated Contractors and Builders IN/KY
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (12)
Associated Builders and Contractors
Donald Trump
Josh Hawley
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations
Luke Messer
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Associated Builders and Contractors
Hoosiers for Quality Education
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.
Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
As a matter of public policy, I support protecting the unborn and their rights with very few exceptions. Further, I am strongly opposed to the use of taxpayer dollars supporting abortion resources.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
The Founders recognized that in order to govern himself equitably, man had to create separate and independent legislative, executive, and judicial branches. They recognized that this separation was man's best defense against tyranny. They realized that without self-imposed limitations the edifice of government would overwhelm the power of the common man and in defense of the individual, they structured separate but equal powers to balance the power of the common man with that of the government
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian who believes that Jesus, the Son of God, died for my salvation. I believe in a just, loving, holy, righteous and unchanging God. I believe that the Bible is the word of God and that its teachings are timeless and universal. I strive to follow the example of my Savior, Jesus Christ, who instructed in Matthew 22:36-39 that the greatest commandments are as follows: "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself."
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 lifetime of leadership in the business world and the support I have given to conservative candidates at the local, state, and federal level establish my conservatism.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
The best way to bring down unemployment is to insure that we have an educated, trained, and trainable workforce capable of contributing to a 21st century economy. We must prepare citizens for success in academia and in the workplace. We must embrace the ideal that work is a foundation of every individual's dignity. We must provide opportunities of every man and woman to earn their share of the American Dream through hard work, fair opportunity and career and financial advancement based on merit and achievement. We must never allow voluntary absence from the workforce to be as financially rewarding as participation in it.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Individuals should be educated about their health options and should be empowered to take control of their own health care. I believe in the further promulgation of Health Savings Accounts as a means to that end. I believe in breaking down arbitrary barriers such as state boundaries that prevent individuals from shopping for the best protection for themselves and their families. I believe in well educated consumers with options and free markets that lead to choices for every individual.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
The government should create a level playing field for all economic competitors, minimize tax rates and regulations, and then absent itself from the process of “boosting the economy”. The most important role that government should play in boosting the economy is ensuring that every employer has access to an educated, trained, and trainable workforce. It should not insert itself into the economic competition between competitive entities. Managing the environment in which these companies work (specifically tax and regulatory), and ensuring a competent workforce is the limit of the role government should play in boosting the economy.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I am passionate about creating opportunities for people in the 29th District and across Indiana. I will always put the taxpayer’s interest ahead of the tax spender. I am a Conservative Christian who eagerly serves my church and my community. I fully and unapologetic-ally support our 2nd Amendment rights and the Pro-Life community. I have lived and worked in Noblesville for 20 years and was named the Business Person of the Year by the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce in 2012. During my tenure, we have created more than 700 jobs at Gaylor Electric while establishing nationally award-winning internships for high school and college students. The greatest challenge Indiana’s roaring economy faces is the lack of a skilled workforce. Providing nationally award-winning training is my passion at Gaylor Electric, and I will bring that same passion to the Statehouse. My priorities will also include economic development, jobs, education, and personal liberty.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
cgoodrich@gaylor.com
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
N/A
