Shane Lindauer
Republican | Indiana
Candidate Profile*
Conservative (Conditional)
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Shane Lindauer
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General & Special CD 2
Race
State Rep., Dist. 63
Incumbent
Yes
Links
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, 5
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2021
100%
2021-2022
100%
2021
91%, 87% (cum.)†
2022
91%, 87% (cum.)†
2021
|100%
2021-2022
|100%
2021
|91%, 87% (cum.)†
2022
|91%, 87% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2020
41%
2021
30%, 32% (cum.)†
2020
|41%
2021
|30%, 32% (cum.)†
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (1)
*Stand For Health Freedom
OTHER (2)
*United Mine Workers of America Indiana State COMPAC
*Indiana Farm Bureau
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Indiana RTL, Farm Bureau
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)
Campaign for Working Families (2014)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2020)
Mike Braun (2018)
Stephen Bartels (2017)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
In cases where imminent physical life of the mother is in danger.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive 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
Not opposed to a doctor providing palliative care if a person is terminally ill, but I don't support a doctor taking an active role in encouraging someone to expire.
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Broadly speaking, I would prefer a flat tax. I believe it would simplify the process of paying taxes and eliminate the need to large government bureaucracy.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Decreasing the regulatory burden would lessen the need for bureaucracy. Also, fewer government programs at the state level would be help cut govt. spending.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Under no circumstances.
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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
Ideally, "D." However, I highly doubt we could get to this policy overnight. I could support a situation where "C" was in place for a time, as long as efforts are made to move toward "D." I am not opposed to some government "safety nets," I just don't think that they are best provided at the federal or state levels.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
First, I believe a private employer is in a different category than a public entity. If someone wants to require certain things before someone can work for them, a balance between private property rights and individual health choices must be sought. Regarding public institutions, I believe the hurdle should be much higher before "requirements" are put in place, and even then, I favor a robust exemption process. Language in title 6 of the Civil Rights Act can serve as a good guide.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Securing our borders would be a great start.
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Strongly Disagree
I believe Israel already does a good job of allowing equality for Arab-Palestinitan citizens.
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?
Did not answer
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
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
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. However, I also believe in sphere sovereignty. I believe that both government and the Church have their own distinct roles to play in society. It is not governments job to force a religious belief system on society as a whole, but I also don't believe that those with a Christian worldview should somehow be excluded from participating in government.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Did not answer
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I believe that it is becoming a threat. The more we continue to divide one another along outward appearances, the less unity we can achieve in our society. In short, the more we move away from the ideas of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in that we should judge people on the content of character rather than the color of skin, the more disunity we will see.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
"A". We should be good stewards of the environment, but it also needs to be balanced with other factors.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To protect life, liberty and property.
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Voting record in the IN General Assembly for the past several years.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
NO
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
Did not answer
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Neutral
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Unless you are convicted of certain violent crimes, I support a robust 2nd Amendment for law abiding citizens.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
