Philip Clay
Republican | Indiana
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Philip Clay
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 35
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
(Candidate did not provide)
WORK & MILITARY
Work history in banking, business development, sales, real estate and real estate investing.
Small business owner, Arthur Clay (soft skills development to excel in business, while focusing on gentlemanly disciplines)
President of the Plainfield Redevelopment Commission (appointed)., January 2023-Present
Board of zoning appeals in Plainfield, 2022-2023
AFFILIATIONS
Speedway Junior High School Football, Coach (Former), Indiana Republican Diversity Leadership Series
Member, RNC Rising Star, Member
Project 21 (National Center for Public Policy Research), Member/Contributor, Plainfield Police Citizens Academy
Member, Plainfield Redevelopment Commission, President
Plainfield Board of Zoning Appeals, Member (Former), Boys and Girls Club of Morgan County
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
I am ardently pro life. My hope is that even in rape and incest cases those who would not wish to care for the child, they would still consider adoption. I do not think having an abortion simply because you do not want a child is something we should allow.
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 Agree
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
What is your position on the minimum wage?
I feel that we need to understand that minimum wage jobs were designed for younger people who are getting an understanding of the workforce. We have to not only prepare people for jobs but also bring inflation down quickly, and stop it from rising.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
I feel that elected officials who decide budgets should listen to their constituents and act in the best interest of their constituents and communities. I worry that ratings may look at an issue at face value without understanding underlying issues.
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.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None. Parents and individuals have the right to safeguard their children and themselves by making informed medical decisions for themselves.This should not include decisions that will cause irreparable damage to children.
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?
Incredibly. We have to stand with a longtime ally in an increasingly unstable and hostile part of the world. Our support should not come without inspection and we should have transparency as to where funds being sent to allies actually go.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
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
Without causing irreparable damage to the child such as mutilation or gender affirming care.
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.
Neutral
I am a heterosexual male. I love my wife, but the government has no business in mine or anyone else’s bedrooms.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian. I was baptized in 2005 by my grandfather at Plainfield Christian Church. I believe that we are called to serve and to be Christ like in our actions. I strive to do that every day, but I am often reminded that David sits with God in eternity now and even David fell short of the glory of God. I believe that grace is a fruit that more of us need to partake of, and I do not shy away from my beliefs, nor am I ashamed of them.
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.
Neutral
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I believe that racism exists, but it is far more likely to be used as a political tool. That’s what makes it dangerous. Being a bi-racial man I do see it, but almost always in the form of political rhetoric or comments.
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 Agree
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
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
I believe that we have to look to hybrid sources like fossil fuels AND renewable energy forms to be sustainable and to prepare for the future.
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?
Maintain law and order, protect its citizens, uphold personal freedom and property rights, and hopefully limit its own power.
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
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?
None
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
Once they have passed training certifications and mental health evaluations.
