
Eric Doden
Republican | Indiana
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Eric Doden
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary
Race
Governor
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, BS
Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, JD
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
NRA, Member, Blackhawk Christian Church
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Mayor of Fort Wayne, 2011
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (28)
Craig Haggard (2023)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2023)
Dave Heine (2022)
Davyd Jones (2022)
Erin Houchin (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Northeast Indiana PAC for Better Government (2011)
Todd Rokita (2010)
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Life of the mother
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.
Strongly Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never. I am a firm believer in the 1st Amendment.
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?
Our relationship with Israel is crucial due to shared democratic values, strategic partnerships in defense and intelligence, economic cooperation, and cultural ties. These alliances foster stability in the Middle East and promote mutual interests in areas such as security, technology, and innovation.
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.
C
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
I disagreed with the government’s vaccine and mask mandates during Covid. As governor, we won’t be doing new mandates for masks or vaccines.
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?
I believe that markets and businesses should be the ultimate decider of wages.
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.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. I will always support our 2nd Amendment rights and stop any attempts to infringe on them.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Choose not to answer
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?
Government is meant to serve the people. Its purpose is to provide quality infrastructure, protect its citizens, and be a mechanism to drive economic growth. The people should be the ultimate decision-makers.
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 Conservative who is guided by those beliefs every day as a father, leader, and candidate. We need more leaders who understand that faith and fear are not compatible. The Book of James reminds us that "faith without works is dead". That verse truly encapsulates our campaign as we are putting our faith to work to not only restore communities across the state but also restore the hope that has been lost in them.
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?
Racism is a form of evil that needs to be rooted out. As a Christian, racism has no place in our country or state. We need to act as reminders to our secularized society that our actions and words will change hearts and minds -- not policy from the government or pointing fingers.
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 and C
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
We're facing a critical energy challenge. This issue is exacerbated by liberal federal policies but I'm committed to immediate action. On day one, I'll sign an executive order to keep our coal plants operational until we have reliable replacements.
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