
Katherine (Kat) Nunley-Kritsch
Republican | Indiana
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Katherine (Kat) Nunley-Kritsch
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary
Race
State Senator, District 26
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Indiana University East, Richmond, Respiratory Therapy, 1992
Ambers Beauty Collage, Muncie, Cosmetologist, 2019-2020
WORK & MILITARY
California College of Health Sciences, RRTe, 1993
Ambers Beauty College, Cosmetologist, 2019-2020
AFFILIATIONS
Randolph County Child Advocacy, Volunteer
Indiana NORML
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State Senate District 26, 2026-2026
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
WinRed (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
ActBlue (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Neutral
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Neutral
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
Neutral
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Rape Incest Mothers life being compromised.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Agree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Separation of church and State means the government cannot control religion , and religion cannot control the government.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Neutral
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Coverage you can actually use. Plan lower monthly cost, fewer surprise bills, and easier access to Doctors. No one size fits all. Expand mental health and primary care access. Incentives for clinicians, Nurse Practitioners to have own practices. Make sure administrative overhead is minimized and audited.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Wasteful Spending Administrative overhead and Agency Consolidation. Redundant departments. Invest in proper training to prevent frivolous lawsuits. Medicaid combat fraud DCS Reduce False Reporting tying up valuable Time.
IMMIGRATION
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly Agree
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
We need to enforce our current policy's
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
Must have proper training.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The people should be able to protect themselves. Criminals do not follow the law, so restrictions on personal protection should not be jeopardized.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Agree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Fraud through out the departments and systems Redundance in agency's Audit on all city's administration financially.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
Conservative on Constitution Liberal on Social issues.
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Did not answer
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Life Experience Common Sense
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
Absolutely NOT
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
At the end of the day it is what the people want, I am here to delivery their concerns.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
That is up to each individual. I answer for me. Others answer for themselves. Right is Right and Wrong is Wrong agree to disagree. Be respective of each other.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Agree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
YES when racial hatred turns into Hate Crimes Domestic Terrorism Political Violence Erosion of trust in institutions Division of Race
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