James E. "Jim" Baker

Republican | Indiana

Candidate Profile

Conservative (Conditional)

BIOGRAPHY

Name

James E. "Jim" Baker


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

Republican Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 66


Incumbent

No


Links

LinkedIn

EDUCATION

University of Louisville, Louisville, B. M Ed., 1973

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Rotary Club of Clark County, member, One Southern Indiana

Advocacy Committee member, Indiana Farm Bureau, member

Sothern Indiana Realtor Association, Past President and Realtor of the Year, Clark Regional Airport

Board Vice President, Clark County Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals, Board President

Jeffersonville High School/Greater Clark County Schools, former teacher + advisory committee member, Men at the Cross/Cross Ministry Group

member, Indiana Commercial Board of Realtors, Past President and Realtor of the Year

Building Trade Association of Southern Indiana, board member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

U.S. Congress: Indiana 9th District, 2022

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)

WinRed (2022)

Kevin Boehnlein (2021)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)

Jefferson Shreve (2022)

WinRed (2022)


OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Under no circumstances

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.

Strongly Disagree

I do not believe chemical abortion drugs should be sold.

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


ECONOMY

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

I have been a defender of private property rights throughout my 40+ year real estate career and an active participant in economic development through the daily work I do as a commercial real estate professional. I have helped thousands of Southern Indiana families and businesses with professional real estate counseling, valuations, and marketing.

What is your position on the minimum wage?

It should be market generated and not mandated.

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

No


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

NONE!

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree


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.

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?

Time tested inoculations such as polio, measles, etc. should be required for school attendance; however, those that are new and not time tested, such as the COVID-19 vaccinations, should not be, either in school, government or employer.


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?

Yes. Israel has long been an ally to the USA in a region of the world where many of the neighboring countries are not friendly to our country and pose a serious threat to the USA.


IMMIGRATION

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

Strongly Agree

This is the number one issue for many voters in Indiana's District 66 and one that I strongly agree with as far as doing what is necessary to secure our borders.


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


VALUES

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Strongly Agree

Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.

Strongly Agree

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

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 am a Evangelical Christian and believer in Jesus Christ as my Savior and Lord. He has blessed me far beyond what I deserve and is the reason I am able to do what I do today, have the beautiful family and friends he has given me, and to run in a free election for Indiana's District 66 State Representative.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

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

It could be a threat if we do not intentionally work to find unity of purpose and direction with all our citizens, regardless of their race, color, sex, or religion. As Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. famously said, "We may have all come on different ships, but we're all in the same boat now."

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

Strongly Disagree

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 Disagree


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.

C) Stricter environmental laws undermine US energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources.

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

A combination of petroleum, natural gas, and safely produced nuclear energy.


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 safety and security for its people and to provide a free market for them to work and do business in.

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


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

Background checks that require proof of the mental stability of the person registering to purchase a firearm.

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

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