
Mark Bacon
Republican | Indiana
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Mark Bacon
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 55
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
High School, Rushville, Diploma, 1975
WORK & MILITARY
NoneMark Vice
AFFILIATIONS
New Point Christian Church, Elder, Indiana Farm Bureau Inc./Ins.
Director, Indiana Corn Marketing Council, Director
Rush County Farm Bureau Inc., Past President, indiana Corn Growers
Board Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
County Commissioner, 5
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
None
Race
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2015-16
|88%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
None Yet
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.
Neutral
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Neutral
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Neutral
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.
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.
Neutral
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?
When the life of the mother is in danger
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
God
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian and believe in God's holy Bible. We need god back in the lives of American citizens.
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.
Our Country has gotten to liberal. We need to get back to being what this country was founded on.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Take away welfare for those who can work but won't
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
First get Drug prices more affordable. Make it so people can go to their choice of doctor
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Trade, Trade, Trade
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
!2 years on the Indiana Farm Bureau Board of Directors. 5 years as county commissioner.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
Mark@baconforhousedist55.com
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I am a Christian, farmer and a conservative Hoosier
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