Tim O'Brien

Republican | Indiana

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Tim O'Brien


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 78


Incumbent

Yes


Links

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EDUCATION

University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, Bachelor of Science Economics - University Honors Scholar, 2015

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Indiana State Representative House District 78, Since 2021

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

Race

Previous Races

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (1)

National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)

United States Congressman Larry Bucshon IN-8

Indiana Builders Association

Indiana Chamber of Commerce

Professional Firefighters Union of Indiana

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Abortion should never be allowed.

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Abortion should never be allowed.

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

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

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?

I’d like to see more tax cuts across the board. I am currently a co author of the largest tax cut in the State of Indiana’s History.

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

I’d like to see more tax cuts across the board. I am currently a co author of the largest tax cut in the State of Indiana’s History.

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

I would start with cutting back on some of the unnecessary government agency spending. Never defund the police or any other public safety line items.

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

I would start with cutting back on some of the unnecessary government agency spending. Never defund the police or any other public safety line items.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree

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

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. That should be the decision of the Church, not the Government. I supported legislation last year to allow members of churches to continue to congregate.

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

Never. That should be the decision of the Church, not the Government. I supported legislation last year to allow members of churches to continue to congregate.


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

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

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

Never. I am not a supporter of vaccine mandates. I am a co author of legislation (Indiana HB1001) that protects employee rights by requiring the employers to allow for multiple exemptions if they are mandating the Covid vaccination.

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

Never. I am not a supporter of vaccine mandates. I am a co author of legislation (Indiana HB1001) that protects employee rights by requiring the employers to allow for multiple exemptions if they are mandating the Covid vaccination.


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

Keep our borders safe and secure. Continue to monitor known threats to keep our country safe from all threats foreign or domestic.

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

Keep our borders safe and secure. Continue to monitor known threats to keep our country safe from all threats foreign or domestic.

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 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


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

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?

Individuals who go through the legal immigration process through the US Department of State.

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Individuals who go through the legal immigration process through the US Department of State.


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree

I have been a co author or strongly supported multiple school choice education bills.

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree

I have been a co author or strongly supported multiple school choice education bills.


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

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

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 support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

Strongly Disagree

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

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 believe in salvation by grace, through faith, in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

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 believe in salvation by grace, through faith, in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

This year I am proposing legislation that bolsters election security by requiring all electronic voting machines to be equipped with paper audit trail capability by the 2024 general election, enabling more post-election audits, and increasing security and integrity of absentee voting. I will always support legislation that keeps our elections safe and secure.

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

This year I am proposing legislation that bolsters election security by requiring all electronic voting machines to be equipped with paper audit trail capability by the 2024 general election, enabling more post-election audits, and increasing security and integrity of absentee voting. I will always support legislation that keeps our elections safe and secure.


EQUALITY

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

No. I do not believe that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree

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

No. I do not believe that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

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.

Strongly Agree

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.

Strongly Agree


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

The purpose is expressed in the preamble to the Constitution: ‘‘We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.’’

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.indianahouserepublicans.com/members/general/tim-o-brien/?back=members

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

The purpose is expressed in the preamble to the Constitution: ‘‘We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.’’

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

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

What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

I am committed to working every day to ensure that Indiana's House District 78 is a great place to live, work, and play for many years to come. My priorities include: Supporting Law Enforcement, First Responders and Military Attracting/Retaining Employers and a strong Workforce Improving our Infrastructure Strong Supporter of the 2nd Amendment Supporter of the Right to Life

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

https://www.indianahouserepublicans.com/members/general/tim-o-brien/?back=members

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?

I am committed to working every day to ensure that Indiana's House District 78 is a great place to live, work, and play for many years to come. My priorities include: Supporting Law Enforcement, First Responders and Military Attracting/Retaining Employers and a strong Workforce Improving our Infrastructure Strong Supporter of the 2nd Amendment Supporter of the Right to 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

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?

There should be restrictions on gun ownership for convicted violent criminals and crimes involving weapons.

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

Strongly Disagree

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

There should be restrictions on gun ownership for convicted violent criminals and crimes involving weapons.

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

Strongly Disagree

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