
Paula Copenhaver
Republican | Indiana
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Paula Copenhaver
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 23
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Indiana University, Bloomington
Ball State University, Certification, 2019
WORK & MILITARY
Water Well Drilling, Inc., 13
Rosenthal Greives, O'Bryan and Meyer, Licensed Pump Installer, 3
Heritage Healthcare, Legal Secretary, 2
Stay-at-home Mom, 9
AFFILIATIONS
Spirit of Life Ministries, volunteer, worship leader, pianist and more, IN Fed. of Republican Women & NFRW
member since 2014, Fountain County Republican Women's Club, President, 2014-2019; VP, current
Home School Co-Op Teacher, 2003-2016, Educator, US Histroy & US Constitution
2012-present
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Fountain County Circuit Court Clerk, 2016 to present
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2016)
Republican Women's Organizations (2019)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
All life is precious.
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?
The tax code should be simplified and stream lined.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I would want to take a deeper look into the spending in order to make an informed decision on balancing the budget.
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?
There is no constitutional authority for circumstances in which a government can close a church.
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?
I would venture to say that a government, school, or employer would not know each individual's personal medical history well enough to demand a particular vaccination be required. Give the individual the facts of why the vaccination is highly recommended, then let them decide with their medical doctor what the risks would be for them to receive the vaccination or decline it.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
We need to take care of our own borders, put America and her citizens first, then we will be in a better position to continue to stand up against any terrorism coming against American principles and liberty.
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
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone seeking the ideals of the American way of life and freedom willing to take an oath to God and a duty to uphold the American way of life the United States was founded upon should be allowed to immigrate to the US.
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 believe in the Word of God in it's entirety, even the scriptures I do not understand. We must have a standard in which to live by.
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 would propose that in order to register to vote proof of citizenship would have to be provided before becoming an active voter. I would also propose that a photo ID would need to be presented in order to vote by mail to be consistent with the Indiana Voter ID law.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No, racism is not a threat to domestic security. "We the people..." includes all races, colors, and creeds.
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) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.
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 general purpose of government is to protect our God given rights and the rights afforded to us in our Constitutions.
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://leaguelafayette.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=460858&module_id=513116; https://www.brighteon.com/bb0eb086-b6a0-462f-8919-b868ff65e37d
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
N/A
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I will continue to support and uphold the US Constitution and the Indiana Constitution, defend the Second Amendment, protect life, ensure election integrity, promote jobs and economic growth, and continue to teach truth.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The 2nd Amendment guarantees our rights to keep and bear arms.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
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