Charles Kallas
Republican | Indiana
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Charles Kallas
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General & Special CD 2
Race
State Rep., Dist. 12
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, Associates, 2015
WORK & MILITARY
U.S. Army, Sergeant, 2008-2016
AFFILIATIONS
Hammond Republican Party, Chairman, Lake County Young Republicans
Chairman, Griffith Aviation Commission, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Indiana State Senate District 1, 2018
Hammond City Council At-Large, 2019
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Diego Morales for Indiana Secretary of State
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Daniel Dernulc (2022)
Diego Morales (2017)
Eric Holcomb (2018)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Daniel Dernulc (2018)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2018)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
United Steelworkers (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Thomas McDermott (2018)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Medical necessity of a woman's health which also include rape or incest.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Medical necessity of a woman's health which also include rape or incest.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
I think local governments are able to do how they please because they have the most direct interaction with the residents and will have to answer to them.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
I think local governments are able to do how they please because they have the most direct interaction with the residents and will have to answer to them.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
I don't have a position on this issue.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
I don't have a position on this issue.
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I think there needs to be changes to possibly decrease the income tax, reform property taxes, and eliminate added taxes like the referendum.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I think there needs to be changes to possibly decrease the income tax, reform property taxes, and eliminate added taxes like the referendum.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
A good start would be looking at to 3rd party vendors and the wasteful spending that goes on after the money is transferred throughout the state to different organizations.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
A good start would be looking at to 3rd party vendors and the wasteful spending that goes on after the money is transferred throughout the state to different organizations.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
I don't have a position on this issue.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
I don't have a position on this issue.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
A business can choose who they provide services for as long as they're not violating the law in the process.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
A business can choose who they provide services for as long as they're not violating the law in the process.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
It would have to be under some extreme case where it was a matter of life or death.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
It would have to be under some extreme case where it was a matter of life or death.
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
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?
In some cases this already exists with older, proven vaccinations that are for the greater good of the community. No one should be forced to take a vaccine against their will.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
In some cases this already exists with older, proven vaccinations that are for the greater good of the community. No one should be forced to take a vaccine against their will.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Stop funding and supporting these militant groups through the CIA.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Stop funding and supporting these militant groups through the CIA.
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.
Disagree
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.
Disagree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Agree
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
We have a proven effective immigration policy. We just need to enforce it better.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
We have a proven effective immigration policy. We just need to enforce it better.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
I would agree but also say there is more than just Judeo-Christian values.
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
I would agree but also say there is more than just Judeo-Christian values.
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
Individuals who want to change their gender should petition the court and therefore be recognized as such with a court order and then they can be a protected class.
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
Individuals who want to change their gender should petition the court and therefore be recognized as such with a court order and then they can be a protected class.
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Neutral
As we know through biblical history there have been multiple gods and multiple religions that believe a wide variety. There is no one answer to this. The government has the ultimate legal authority.
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Neutral
As we know through biblical history there have been multiple gods and multiple religions that believe a wide variety. There is no one answer to this. The government has the ultimate legal authority.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I was raised Greek Orthodox but I've spent most of my adult years trying to understand multiple religions. While I'm not devoted to my religion practices I do believe in a higher spiritual purpose of life. I believe we all should have a purpose of doing good in our existence.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I was raised Greek Orthodox but I've spent most of my adult years trying to understand multiple religions. While I'm not devoted to my religion practices I do believe in a higher spiritual purpose of life. I believe we all should have a purpose of doing good in our existence.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
A photo ID is used for everything, why not voting?
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
A photo ID is used for everything, why not voting?
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Indiana voting laws are fair and no signs of fraud.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Indiana voting laws are fair and no signs of fraud.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
It's not.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
It's not.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Neither.
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.
Neither.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The general purpose is to have a functioning common community.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The general purpose is to have a functioning common community.
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?
Very Conservative
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?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/local-afghanistan-veterans-dismayed-by-collapse-this-does-not-define-what-we-did/article_aa4f3530-3b82-5d64-b335-c712c81d6b11.html https://www.tribstar.com/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/readers-forum-dec-28-2017-a-fairness-matter-for-employees/article_38afbe44-eb4f-11e7-b0a5-57958ab51f5d.html
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/local-afghanistan-veterans-dismayed-by-collapse-this-does-not-define-what-we-did/article_aa4f3530-3b82-5d64-b335-c712c81d6b11.html https://www.tribstar.com/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/readers-forum-dec-28-2017-a-fairness-matter-for-employees/article_38afbe44-eb4f-11e7-b0a5-57958ab51f5d.html
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
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?
I would like the voters to know that I'm looking to ensure we have a government that works for them. I want our communities to thrive and ensure future generations are more prosperous than previous.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I would like the voters to know that I'm looking to ensure we have a government that works for them. I want our communities to thrive and ensure future generations are more prosperous than previous.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Disagree
When I was in the Army we were told that we are held to a higher standard even in times of war. There should be higher standard to ensure a police officer followed all proper procedures to de-escalate a situation.
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Disagree
When I was in the Army we were told that we are held to a higher standard even in times of war. There should be higher standard to ensure a police officer followed all proper procedures to de-escalate a situation.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Neutral
I think there should be added funds, not redirecting funds.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Neutral
I think there should be added funds, not redirecting funds.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
