Justin Busch

Republican | Indiana

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Justin Busch


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

Primary


Race

State Senator, Dist. 16


Incumbent

No


Links

Justin Busch websites FacebookX

EDUCATION

IPFW - Indiana University, Fort Wayne, BA American History, 2003

IPFW - Purdue University, Fort Wayne, BA Communication, 2002

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

IU Alumni Association Northeast Indiana Chapter, President, Indiana Real Estate Commission

Governor Appointee, Young Republicans, 3rd District Vice Chair

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Allen County Councilman At-Large, 2016 - 2018

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

Previous Races

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS

2019

100%


2019

100%, 100% (cum.)


2019

|

100%, 100% (cum.)



LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)

U.S. Senator Todd Young

Congressman Jim Banks

Indiana State Senator Rod Bray

Former Indiana State Senator David Long

Former Allen County Sheriff Ken Fries

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (5)

David Long (2016)

Jim Banks (2019)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2019)

State Republican Party Organizations (2015)

Tera Klutz (2019)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (5)

Allen County Right to Life (2019)

David Long (2019)

Hoosiers for Quality Education (2019)

Robert Morris (2019)

Tera Klutz (2019)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2019)

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?

I believe life begins at conception and that every life is a precious gift and deserves our protection.


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?

Did not answer


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.

No Answer

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Strongly 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?

Citizens are protected by the government to practice their faith in private and public without the fear of government interference. Our religious rights should not be infringed.


HEALTHCARE

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.

Strongly Disagree

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

Did not answer


NATIONAL SECURITY

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Strongly 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.

Strongly Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

We should allow legal immigration under the law and prioritize skill sets that are needed to grow our economy.


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.

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.

Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior and it is only through Him that I am saved. I attempt to try to show my fellow man the grace that He has shown me. My parents taught me to worship God, to always lead with kindness and to treat others the way that I want to be treated.


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?

Did not answer

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

Did not answer

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

Did not answer

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?

Did not answer


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.

Strongly Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Our forefathers were very clear when they decreed that we all have the right to keep and bear arms. My father taught me to respect and how handle firearms from a young age. I’ve long been a conceal carry permit holder and a lifetime member of the NRA.


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

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?

Did not answer

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

Did not answer

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