
Ben Ruiz
Republican | Indiana
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Ben Ruiz
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 2
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
MacMurray College/ISU, Jacksonville, AAS, 1998
WORK & MILITARY
Elite MW Retail and Marketing, Sole Proprietor/SMB, 8
AFFILIATIONS
Save America, Contributor/Supporter, TRUMP Make America Great Again Campaign
Contributor/Supporter, Republican Party, Member/Supporter
Republican National Hispanic Assembly, Member/Supporter
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Indiana State Delegate District 12, 1
Republican Vice Chair EC08, 1
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
U.S. Representative, 1st Congressional District of Indiana, 2022
U.S. Representative, 1st Congressional District of Indiana, 2024
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Spencer England, Retired U.S. Army
Oscar Alvarez, Operations Manager and Candidate for State Representative District 27
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
In my person belief I do not advocate for any forms of abortions. I believe that all life is valuable and as such we should all strive as human beings to protect every life. Less than 5% of abortions in the U.S. are done to save the life of a mother and instead are done without justifiably cause. While some medical providers may state that abortion in some case may be necessary, they have refused to provide in-dept detail as to what would constitute those needs accurately.
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.
Neutral
While I stand firmly against the murder of the innocent unborn babies I would not advocate for any type of alternative chemical abortion because after all they do not meet the safety standards because they ultimately bring harm to the baby in the mother's womb. Instead I would focus on resources for expectant mother's. A life is a life.
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
Every life is beautiful and as human beings we should not advocate for the legalization of suicide and euthanasia, which could lead to future governments, wanting to control the population by eliminating our elderly and seniors simply because they have reached a certain age of majority.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
I do not believe that the govt under any circumstances should be able to close churches. Part of our belief in God is faith and to allow the govt unfettered access to deny those groups of people of faith would be similar to eliminating God from the masses.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
I believe in the saying that any business has the right to refuse service, similar as those in the MSM left wing media currently do with their censorship campaigns against anyone who speaks the truth from the conservative side.
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?
They are the only true U.S. Ally in the middle east and the only democratic republic with mutual American interests. God instructed us to Bless Israel and we shall continue to do so.
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.
Medicaid and Medicare should remain available and expanded for use for life saving services outside of coverage areas for American citizens only, 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 should be at the sole discretion of the the Parents of Children, Adults and Employees and not forced or mandated by the government, school districts or employers unless they are willing to compensate for any adverse reactions to vaccines
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
I completely agree with this right of private ownership as long as it doesn't required the use of taxpayer subsidized incentives or grants which require the surrounding communities to absorb the costs with tax increases
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Living in an era with unprecedented overspending and heavy taxation which has led to hyper inflation and affected middle and lower income families and individuals and I would support a bill to increase the minimum wage to current standards
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
ESG is discriminatory in nature and I would not support
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
We should begin a joint North American Border Treaty with Mexico and Canada that would work to eliminate drug cartel & human smuggling operations to secure border entry into North America by fortification, as well as begin the immediately removal of the over 11 million illegals that have entered the United States in Violation of U.S. Law.
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
I believe that Indiana should fund education choice by allowing currently taxed dollars to follow the child throughout their education to protect the freedoms and right of parents with moral values to choose their child's preferred curriculum from public, to private or homeschooling.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I fully support our local law enforcement officers
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None, the 2nd Amendment was designed to protect the rights of every American and should be interpreted word for word exactly as written.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
I believe the best way to protect our young children and teens in school is to be ready to meet the threats against their lives head on with a deterrent from those mentally ill with intentions of doing great harm.
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?
To provide guards for the safety of all Americans and our republic and to be the voice of the people and not the masters of the people
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
I am for protecting the freedoms of my fellow Americans and their right to Liberty. "We the People" are the ones described by the Constitution as those governed by consent.
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
I would fully support amendments within legislation to enhance the protections of children from being subjected to the abusive sexualization in schools where districts intentionally mislead families and parents on what is being taught and discussed with students.
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
All Parents should have the right to make the decisions for their minor child(ren), whom are incapable of making sounds and reasonable decisions due to their lack of maturity levels, which would otherwise lead children to be exploited and sexualized as well as indoctrinated and demoralized.
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Taxpayers should not be forced into paying for transitioning services which is a form of abuse and self mutilation which often causes life threatening and mental health issues in young children, teens or adults for a lifestyle they have been indoctrinated into.
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
The words of God do not change rather the people who misinterpret them do, God was clear when he created Man and Woman. We should learn that acceptance is a revolving door when you choose a particular path of your person life choices.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe that God is the Master of the Universe and is the creator of all life with no limitations, and we as Americans should encourage our future to have faith in him and allow God to guide us all to peace and worship in his name.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
A statewide voter ID card should be created and enforced in order to ensure that ONLY U.S. Citizens are allowed to vote in our elections.
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
I do not believe that Indian should join the popular vote interstate compact. For hundreds of years, we've had a system that works, and simply because of those claiming democracy is under attack, happen to be the very same people that are attacking their so-called democracy by attempting to thwart elections integrity and the U.S. Constitution.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No, racism is not a threat to national security, but the illegal law fair against political opponents and the use of censorship tactics by leftist wing main stream media and the current White House Administration is and must stop as it threatens the freedoms of millions of Americans.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
CRT, DEI and other similar anagrams of the same theory are a very destructive force and deceitful belief of self victimization used by White Liberals to further their power trip agendas to decimate the remnants of the nuclear family in largely populated minority areas throughout Indiana and the nation.
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
To affirm that Men can become Woman in a misguided manner would be equal to destroying the Women's suffrage movements of the past that enable women the rights to vote, to work and become full participating members of society. Women deserve to be respected and honored and cherished.
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.
Both A and C
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Fusion
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