

Shane M. Lindauer
Republican | Indiana
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Shane M. Lindauer
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 63
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Logan College of Chiropractic, Chesterfield, Doctorate of Chiropractic, 2004
Logan College of Chiropractic, Chesterfield, Bachelors, 2002
Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Bachelors, 1996
WORK & MILITARY
Indiana Army National Guard, Specialist, 6
AFFILIATIONS
Redemption Christian Church, Taught classes, lead mission trips, Young LIfe
Volunteer Leader
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
County Council, 4
IN State Representative, 6
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (3)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
Stand For Health Freedom
Human Coalition Action
OTHER (1)
Indiana Farm Bureau
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (6)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2024)
State Republican Party Organizations (2024)
Erin Houchin (2021)
Stephen Bartels (2019)
Mike Braun (2018)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Rare instances where the actual physical life of the mother is at risk.
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
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
NATIONAL SECURITY
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. They are a strong geo-political force and ally with a democratically elected government. I think one can also make a strong case that they are important from a Biblical perspective, depending on certain Theological views.
HEALTHCARE
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.
I would love to see a time when taxpayer funded health care would not be needed, but until significant reforms happen, I think Medicare should remain available. Medicaid should be available, but scaled back and only used for those who really need it.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Government and schools can encourage, but should always offer and accept exemptions. Private employers are more complicated. You need to balance the private property rights of the employer with the healthcare rights of the individual.
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Generally, I believe minimum wage drives up prices for businesses, and has the negative impact of not hiring what have been typically young people looking for entry level positions.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Strongly Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I don't think guns are the problem regarding public safety.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
I support this idea, but would want them to go through training prior to carrying in schools.
ABOUT YOU
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
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote welfare, and secure liberty.
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
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
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
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian, saved by grace through Christ alone. I will spend eternity in Heaven, not because of my good works, but because of what He has done for me on the cross. All men & women are image bearers of God and should be treated with respect and dignity, but not all ideas are equal morally or practically.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No, unless progressives continue to striving to divide us along intersectional/racial lines. If we get back to the idea that all men are created equal and deserving of respect and equal opportunity (as opposed to equal outcome), I think our nation would be in a much better place.
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
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
"A" & "C"
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
I believe the SMR's show great promise. I also believe that natural gas/hydrogen could be hugely beneficial.
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