Kevin Boehnlein
Republican | Indiana
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Kevin Boehnlein
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 47
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
Indiana University Southeast, New Albany, BA -Political Science, 1997
University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, MBA, 2019
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Dayspring Emmaus Walk, Volunteer, Northside Christian Church
Small Group leader, New Albany Elks Club, Chaplain
One Southern Indiana Chamber of Commerce, Vice Chair, Indiana Teachers Retirement Fund
Vice Chair, Indiana Public Retirement Fund, Vice Chair
Leadership Southern Indiana, Board of Directors, Indiana State Republican Party
Precinct Committee/State Platform Committee/YR Secretary, Mike Sodrel for Congress, Campaign Manager
Indiana University Southeast Alumni Association, President
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Indiana State Senate, 2022
Georgetown Township Trustee Board, 2015-2018
Chief of Staff to Mayor of City of New Albany, 2000-2004
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Republican Liberty Caucus of Indiana
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Indiana Senate Majority Campaign Committee
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2021)
Todd Rokita (2020)
Todd Young (2014)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Freedom Political Action Committee (2021)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2021)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
None.
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?
Indiana should move to eliminate the income tax.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Indiana's budget is balanced.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
Public, private, and home schools are vital to our state's education.
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?
Never
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. The United States should create an environment where consumers are bigger participants in their healthcare decision-making. We can accomplish this by aligning patient care with the cost of insurance, where the individual is responsible for choosing the care based upon several factors, including cost and service. There will inevitably be trade-offs, but when the consumer has "skin in the game" they will find the best intersection of cost and service, helping to reduce the cost of insurance.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
The US should remain vigilant, through our intelligence community, in its efforts to prevent attacks on our citizens domestically and stationed abroad.
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.
Did not answer
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
We need to finish the wall, and enhance our technological capabilities to monitor and stop the flow of traffic by equipping our law enforcement agencies.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those who choose to enter our country through our legal process.
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 a born again Christian. In all that I do, I strive to glorify God by setting an example in word and deed. I am an active member of my independent Christian church. "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vane conceit, rather in humility, value others above than yourselves." Philippians 2:3.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
All voters should provide proof of identity to vote, including absentee voting.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. We are one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
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
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
The United States must become energy independent. There are multiple ways to accomplish that end. Due to the invasive nature of hydraulic fracking, it should be legal, but should be used sparingly.
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Infrastructure. Public 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?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
My voting record with the Indiana General Assembly.
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?
Government transparency. Reducing debt. Decreasing taxes. Protecting our 2nd amendment rights. Pro life.
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?
The 2nd Amendment.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
