Tamie Dixon-Tatum
Democrat | Indiana
Candidate Profile*
Liberal (Conditional)
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Tamie Dixon-Tatum
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2022
Election
General & Special CD 2
Race
State Senator, Dist. 25
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
IUPUI, Indianapolis, BA - Telecom, 1992
Indiana Wesleyan, Marion, MPA, 2015
Trinity Law School, Santa Ana, MPL, 2019
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Precinct Committeewoman 2007, 4
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State Senator District #25, 2018
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
AFT - Anderson Federation of Teachers
Indian State CAP Region 2b UAW
Indiana Black Legislative Caucus
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2018)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE*
*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I am for life, and women can make their own choices. I particularly understand when the mother's life is in danger and in cases of rape which includes incest.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Disagree
They have a variety of different services for women
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I would protect the business personal property tax because it provides an exemption for those non-profits/churches whose total property is less than $80,000. I believe all tax codes should be equitable.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I would vote for a balanced budget, and big corporations should pay a fair share in taxes. Some of the surplus should be used for education and to reduce individual income tax rates.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Agree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
need more information
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.
B
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
The US should focus on eradicating all forms of terrorism within the US and the US should work with its allies to eliminate all terrorist groups
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.
Choose not to answer
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Disagree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
There is a process for citizenship, and this process should be open, transparent, safe and fair.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Disagree
I particularly support public education
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Neutral
Gender/Sex are already protected and these protection needs to be enforced for all
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Agree
Marriage is between a man and a woman, and a legal partnership is between 2 individuals who are granted rights and privileges as married couples
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Agree
CRT is a cross disciplinary examination/critical thinking/legal theory in law school, not K-12, to explore how laws, media, social/political movements have 'shaped and are shaped' by conceptions of 'race and ethnicity'. Noting that the US has an ugly history of mistreating people based on their race, etc., in almost every US institutions.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Christian
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Neutral
In-person voters should be able to show ID [school/work/state/license] to establish who they are.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
When people go to license branch to get photo ID/license, they should be automatically registered to vote, and I would encourage absentee voting for 'any' reason.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, this is evidenced through recent incidents of civil unrest/riots/hate crimes, etc.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Agree
Reparations have already been given on the basis of race. [Ex: Japanese Americans - Civil Liberties Act of 1988 for incarceration during WW 11, and Jewish people - and rightfully so.]
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.
B
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Disagree
This process can cause birth defects and cancer if proper regulation is Not in place
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
According to the Constitution, to establish a more perfect union, establish justice/justice for all, insure domestic tranquility, provide defense, promote general welfare and secure the blessings of liberty
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?
Lean Liberal
Lean Liberal/Progressive - I support progressive reforms, especially those seeking greater social and economic equality
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
ivoterGuide.com
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?
Champion for Community - I care about people, unions, business, farmers, education, the environment, communities, healthcare, women care, livable wages, proper housing, green technology - all of those things that should be cared for and protected. I am qualified via education [BA- Telecom, MPA, MLS] and with executive level experience in budgeting, management, policy making, decision making, negotiations, mediations, etc.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Disagree
This should be examined on a case by case basis as there are some situations that go beyond qualified immunity
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?
As a gun owner, I support common sense gun laws like 'permit carry'.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Disagree
However, they should have some level of accountability perhaps like the tobacco industry in that some profits have to be set aside to address societal harm
