Jim White
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
Jim White
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2022
Election
General & Special CD 2
Race
State Rep., Dist. 17
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, BS Education, 1993
Indiana University Southeast, New Albany, IN, Masters of Education, 1997
Ball State University, Muncie, IN, Specialist in Education, 2011
Ball State University, Muncie, IN, Doctor of Education, 2014
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Bremen Kiwanis, Past President, MASE Insurance Trust
President, NIESC (Northern Indiana Educational Service Center), Chair of Executive Committee
Marshall County Community Foundation, President
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
LIBERAL (1)
*Indiana NOW
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
While abortions should be reserved as a last resort, I believe that women should have the opportunity to make that choice independently of governmental involvement.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Disagree
Planned Parenthood provides opportunity for underserved women to have access to birth control. If the point of withholding funding to to end abortions, contraception should be readily available.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Agree
If I were terminally ill with no hope of recovery and in pain, I would personally appreciate having euthanasia as an option.
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Did not answer
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Did not answer
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
I believe that we currently have taxpayer assisted public education in college as state universities are in part supported through tax dollars. I do not believe that college should be free to all without some personal financial input.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Neutral
This depends largely upon the business. For instance, a hospital withholding life saving services based upon religious beliefs would be immoral. However, a cake baker may prefer not to serve a same sex couple.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
I feel strongly that there needs to be a separation of church and state.
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?
When it has been proven safe, effective, and in the interest of the general population to do so.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Did not answer
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.
Did not answer
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Did not answer
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Did not answer
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Choose not to answer
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Choose not to answer
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Choose not to answer
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Choose not to answer
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Did not answer
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Did not answer
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is a threat to our society in general. As a whole, we need to come to a place of understanding and inclusion of others, otherwise, we will forever be a divided people.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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.
I don't believe this has to be a binary question. Some environmental laws are worth the cost, while others do not justify the cost to benefit ratio.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Neutral
There is no doubt that we need energy to run our society. However, we need to be willing to monitor practices such as fracking and be willing to alter our methods if they prove to be detrimental to the people living in these areas.
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To provide a structure for society where all members have opportunity and rights to fair equitable treatment.
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?
Moderate
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Did not answer
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 am an advocate for public education. Teachers deserve our support, respect, and appreciation.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Disagree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Neutral
This would depend largely upon the value taxpayers would receive from such a redirection and the nature of the relationship between the mental health services to the active police departments. In some cases, it could be beneficial, in others, it could be detrimental to police efforts.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Did not answer
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Agree
If it can be proven that they have acted in an irresponsible manner incongruent with the seriousness of gun ownership then yes.
