
Brian Tibbs
Republican | Indiana
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Brian Tibbs
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 66
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Jeffersonville High School, Jeffersonville, IN, HS, 1988
Pensacola Christian College, Pensacola, FL, BA, 1992
WORK & MILITARY
Victory Christian Academy, MS/HS Teacher, 1992-1999
Charlestown Independent Church, Pastor, 1998-2019
AFFILIATIONS
Choices Resource Center, contributor, Sisters for Life
contributor/ volunteer, NRA, member
Indiana Farm Bureau, member, North Clark Ministerial Association
member, Clark County Coalition Against Gambling, co-leader
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Bob Hall, former mayor, Charlestown
Donna Coomer, Clerk-Treasurer, Charlestown
Brian Hester, City Councilman, Charlestown
J.T. Cox, City Councilman, Charlestown
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?
Only as a result of an unavoidable life saving procedure for the mother.
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?
Eliminate spending on organizations that promote abortion, eliminate waste, scale down bureaucracy, and move as much government as possible to the private sector.
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.
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?
The State should not interfere in any way with the operation, teaching, or mission of churches or other religious ministries, or in any way restrict the freedom to practice religion by the citizens of the country.
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?
By price transparency, allowing plans to be purchased across state lines, and greatly reducing government regulations.
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?
Law abiding people who believe in the American ideal, and are coming to contribute to our society-- especially those fleeing religious or political persecution.
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 Bible-believing Christian, believe in liberty, limited government, and adherence to our Constitution and the principles in our Declaration.
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?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I have donated to, and served in leadership on conservative organizations.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
As Pastor for 21 years, I have been beside people in every stage and circumstance of life, and have seen how the government can both help or harm them. As a former civics teacher and through political involvement, I understand how our government works.
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?
I will use my office as a forum to promote gratitude for the miracle of America, and to urge citizens to return to those Judeo-Christian values which, by God's grace, made America great.
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?
No restrictions should be placed on law-abiding citizens. Strong enforcement of laws against those who commit a crime with a firearm should be carried out.
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?
1) Legislation to deal with the opioid and drug crisis in our community. 2) Legislation protecting religious liberty. 3) Legislation protecting life (pre-born).
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes. It tears the fabric of our country and is an affront to the Biblical principal that we are all created equal in the image of God.
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