Cindy Ledbetter

Republican | Indiana

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Cindy Ledbetter


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

General & Special CD 2


Race

State Rep., Dist. 75


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Cindy  Ledbetter websites
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EDUCATION

University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, BSN, 2011

University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, MSN, 2013

University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, DNP, 2023

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

SWIRCA and more, Board Member, Congregations acting for Justice

Former Board Member, American Legion Auxiliary, Board Member

The Womens Hospital Perinatal Ethics Committee, Board Member, Warrick County Community Corrections

Board Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Warrick County Council, 2

Indiana House of Representatives, 2

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

Previous Races

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
OTHER (1)

*Indiana Farm Bureau

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Farm Bureau Ag Elect

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2022)

Tera Klutz (2019)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)

International Brotherhood of Teamsters (2020)

United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry (2020)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Exceptions should be made only for life and health of the mother. This is should be a decision between the parents and the medical provider

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.

Strongly Disagree


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

In Indiana, we will continue to work to lower taxes for all Hoosiers

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

We have a balanced budget in Indiana.

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?

None


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.

C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

Vaccinations are an important part of the health and wellness of our country. The problem lies with pharmaceutical companies and corporate boards profiting from illness. We need watchdogs for the FDA and CDC and pharmaceutical industry.


NATIONAL SECURITY

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

Protect our borders, monitor social media and the internet for threats

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 support Israel in all matters


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?

Anyone who does not have a criminal history and is able to fulfill a production need for the United States. We currently have Americans who refuse to do any type of manual labor, it is time we enlist immigration to aid with our labor crisis.


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 am Christian, who believes in the New Testament principles of living


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

I think that we need to invest in Block Chain Technology to ensure digital data is preserved and accurate


EQUALITY

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

It is not racism that is the threat, it is the race-baiting that is being perpetuated by the media and Democrat party that provides the threat to our domestic security

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. No only do stricter environmental laws hurt the economy, but they also hurt the oppressed, poor and elderly, people cannot afford the cost of this "green" energy movement.

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 the peoples' rights and safety

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?

Conservative

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

https://www.wthitv.com/archive/a-new-bill-at-the-indiana-state-house-could-protect-you-if-it-gets-passed/article_58d87e7b-08d1-5c8f-8136-d83b0db868fd.html

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?

They can visit my website to learn more.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Strongly Agree

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

None

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree

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