

Brian Buchanan
Republican | Indiana
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Brian Buchanan
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 7
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Agricultural Education, 2001
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Indiana FFA Foundation, FFA Center Committee (Past Chairman), Boone County Mentor Program
Mentor, Indiana Farm Bureau, Inc., Member
Lebanon Christian Church, Church, AgrIInstitute
Board Member (Past Chairman)
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Boone County Council, 2016-2018
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
Indiana Right to Life
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
OTHER (4)
Indiana Chamber of Commerce
Indiana Farm Bureau
Indiana Manufacturers Association
Indy Chamber
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)
FreedomWorks (2013)
John Ruckelshaus (2016)
Marco Rubio (2015)
State Republican Party Organizations (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Blake Doriot (2020)
David Long (2019)
Hoosiers for Quality Education (2020)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2019)
Rodric Bray (2019)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2020)
International Union of Operating Engineers (2020)
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?
All human life is precious and should be protected.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly 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 need to evaluate all areas of government and determine what is truly an essential function of government. I would like to challenge all government agencies to reduce their budget by 5%.
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.
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
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
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?
Did not answer
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 to promote more competition and less regulation in health care. Currently, the healthcare system is very complex with a lot of competing interests. Generally speaking, the more entities involved, the higher the cost to patients. We need to find a way for patients and doctors to make decisions based on what is best for the patients health. Increased transparency and accountability are a critical component as well.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
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?
The United States is a country built on immigrants. I believe anyone should be allowed to come here legally, if they go through the proper procedures and backgrounds checks.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian and believe Jesus Christ is my Savior. This belief is the foundation for how I live my life on a daily basis. It helps to guide my daily choices, decisions, and actions. My Christian faith teaches me to be kind to everyone, live with honesty and integrity, don't judge others, help the poor, and remember to keep God first in our lives. We all fall short of God's grace and must ask for forgiveness in our lives. I am so thankful for an almighty, all powerful, and forgiving God.
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.
I have been in the Indiana Senate for 2 years. Please review my voting record at www.iga.in.gov.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have worked and been successful in the non-profit section, private business, and now state government. The fundamental keys to success have been the same with all of my career roles. You need to identify your top priorities, develop a plan to accomplish your priorities, and then implement the plan. Furthermore, you need to measure everything and have accountability for everything you do. By measuring or evaluating everything, it will allows you to adjust your plan accordingly to achieve your goals. Finally, being a parent of two young children, doesn't necessarily make me more qualified, but it does give me a different perspective on all issues.
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?
In regards to question #21 above, the current state law allows teachers to carry guns in school with school board approval. I support this law. Finally, my goal as a State Senator is to make good, common-sense decisions that benefit the residents of Indiana. I will work hard everyday to ensure I am fully educated on the issues, have all the facts, and have considered all points of view. Most importantly, I will listen to all of my constituents to fully understand their views and what issues are most important to them.
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?
Did not answer
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
It doesn't matter how many gun laws passed, criminals are still going to get guns. We need to focus on the criminals, not the guns. No additional gun laws are needed.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly 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?
My priorities are: 1). Protect all human life 2). Ensure Indiana remains fiscally strong 3). Ensure high-quality K-12 educational opportunities are available to all children and parents have the ability to choose the educational environment that is best for their children.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Did not answer
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