Nan Polk

Disagree

When life actually begins is a tricky question. As a biology major I have studied and considered this question for 50 years. I believe an IUD is an acceptable, sometimes the best, form of contraception. It prevents implantation, not fertilization. After the heart starts to beat the embryo is far from viable, and has little resemblance to a human being. Legal protections should belong to the full formed, fully functioning, reasoning, human being I believe a woman must have dominion over her body.

Strongly Disagree

Planned Parenthood provides a wide variety women's health services, and should receive taxpayer funding. There are instances where an abortion necessary health procedure.

Strongly Disagree

It is already law that any child born has equal life protections, this is an attempt to make it harder for women to access healthcare. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists called it dangerous.

Preventing pregnancy is not an abortion and is a women's prerogative. If a pregnancy is a serious threat too a woman's physical or mental health it should be allowed. Rape and incest are valid reason for an abortion.

Disagree

It is the government's responsibility to guarantee a livable wage. Each individual is responsible for finding and keeping a job which provide an income. Individuals with special needs that prevent full time work deserve funding to meet their needs and preserve their dignity. Those taking care of family that can't care for themselves are preforming a job and should be compensated.

Agree

Some regulations over private business are necessary such as those that protect the welfare of citizens, prevent monopolies, and ensure competition. Business must ensure the safety of their workers, hire without discrimination, and pay a reasonable wage.

Agree

Other countries successful pay for education through college. However this process would need to be strategic and thorough oversight. Our country does not have a sufficient skilled labor force, especially higher degrees to fill needed jobs. A college education simply incurs too much dept. Targeting certain high need areas would be a good place to start, teachers, nurses, doctors, and social workers for example. High impact could also include tuition for community colleges and trade schools.

Indiana currently has a huge budget surplus. Education however is far from fully funded. $500 million dollars were spent last 2024-25 on private school vouchers. The majority of this money subsidizes students who were already enrolled in private scho

Strongly Disagree

Whom one loves and marries is simply none of the governments business. All marriages should be honored and treated the same by the law and by the government.

Strongly Agree

The constitution prohibits the government from establishing a religion or favoring one faith. Yet taxes are given to private parochial schools, the ten commandment are displayed in public spaces, historical events and scientific facts are altered to favor a religious belief. Government officials are allowed to promote through government channels their personal religious beliefs. This is not upholding the constitution, and undermines religious freedom for all.

Yes

Any religion can practice their faith, within confines of the law in churches, and in non taxpayer supported venues,

Tax payer funds should not fund any entity that promotes specific religious belief.

Agree

In order to support universal healthcare coverage out of pocket costs need to be lowered, eligibility increased, and community infrastructure and barriers need to be addressed, especially in rural communities. Funding for expanded health insurance, policies implementing price caps on drugs and services, increasing subsidizes for insurance for low income families.

Neutral

Military strength is a deterrent to war, but diplomacy, strong partnerships, promoting stability and general welfare around the world are equally strong promoters of peace.

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Any one not fleeing prosecution, or with intent to break our laws, should be allowed to legally to pursue citizenship. This means creating a robust process for vetting immigrants and allowing expedited citizenship. Our economy is suffering from an aging, shrinking population. We need a work force and tax payers, not to mention the very real humanitarian crises faced by many immigrants.

Neutral

A framework of respect, justice, and mercy, regardless of its origin is necessary.

Strongly Agree

I am a Quaker, we are seekers and believe there is that of God in all people. I do value the testimonies around simplicity, peace, integrity, community, and equality. I believe our purpose is to exemplify love and mercy, to care for our neighbor, which is everyone, and our world.

Strongly Agree

In order to register to vote a photo ID is required, there is no need to repeat this requirement other than to suppress and intimidate voters.

Strongly Agree

Voters should choose the candidate not the elector.

Yes, the repeal of the voting rights act is unfortunate proof of institutionalized racism, as are illegal ICE arrests. The targeted injustice of any group threatens all of us, it undermines the foundations of our democracy. That any of us could be next, is not just a theoretical possibility, it is a unconscionable reality as citizens have been murdered in our streets.

Somewhat Liberal

Visit my web site nanforindiana.com email at nanforindiana@gmail.com

I am on several boards and committees in my community which has allowed me to become familiar with issues we face and potential solutions. I am on our district's school board and our legislative liaison, I am active in the Indian School Board Association, and am clerk of First Friends Meeting. Until declaring my candidacy I was on the INLWV state board and lead our education advocacy team. I am on our county's Healthy Communities board, ReNew Castle's board which is striving to revitalize our down town. I have helped establish the Henry County Childcare Network, Hagar's Hope, a women's transition facility, Affordable Housing solutions of Henry County, and our back to school festival which just served over 500 families in our area. I am president of Hope Initiative which helped establish the last four organizations.

no

I care deeply about all of our Hoosier neighbors. Indiana has had a super Republican majority for over 20 years. They have neglected health care, childcare, public schools, infrastructure, and our environment, especially in rural communities. These are foundational aspects of our well being now and even more so for our children's future. I want to build a better, sustainable future for all Hoosier families.

Disagree

Legislation and laws should be based on moral values, not specific religious law.

No

Most schools have, and the ability to have them should be fully funded, SROs that are highly trained specialized police to work in schools.

Common sense laws including secure storage, red flag laws, and eliminating high capacity rapid fire weapons.

Agree

Legislation that would strategically and sustainable fund public education, childcare, and healthcare. This is a forth, but is equally important and that is to revise the voting process to eliminate straight ticket voting and establish apolitical redistricting.