Brian Paasch
Republican | Indiana
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Brian Paasch
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 40
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
University of California, Davis, Dave, BS Biochemistry, 1983
Ivy Tech Community College, Indianapolis, AS Supply Chain Management, 2019
Ivy Tech Community College, Indianapolis, AS Accounting, 2020
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
US House Rep, Indiana District 4, 2004
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Daniel Stock, MD
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Mike Pence (2011)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
Brian Paasch completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Never.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Never.
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 Disagree
Legal chemical abortion drugs should not exist.
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 Disagree
Legal chemical abortion drugs should not exist.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
No citizen should be forced by the brute power of government to involuntarily support killing babies.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
No citizen should be forced by the brute power of government to involuntarily support killing babies.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
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
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 fully support the Thirteenth Amendment to the US Constitution abolishing slavery. Beyond that, politicians have no business (and no Constitutional authority) to dictate terms of pay in the private sector.
What is your position on the minimum wage?
I fully support the Thirteenth Amendment to the US Constitution abolishing slavery. Beyond that, politicians have no business (and no Constitutional authority) to dictate terms of pay in the private sector.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
Yes
If an investment option promotes ESG (or any subsequent replacement terminology), thorough consideration shall be given to the question of public money being used to coerce government to abide by ESG ideology. If money from the ESG-supporting investment will be used to lobby government toward ESG goals, that investment shall not happen.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
Yes
If an investment option promotes ESG (or any subsequent replacement terminology), thorough consideration shall be given to the question of public money being used to coerce government to abide by ESG ideology. If money from the ESG-supporting investment will be used to lobby government toward ESG goals, that investment shall not happen.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None. The Indiana State Constitution, Article 1, Section 2 reads clearly and plainly, "All people shall be secured in the natural right to worship ALMIGHTY GOD, according to the dictates of their own consciences."
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None. The Indiana State Constitution, Article 1, Section 2 reads clearly and plainly, "All people shall be secured in the natural right to worship ALMIGHTY GOD, according to the dictates of their own consciences."
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
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.
There is no Constitutional authority given to the government to work in healthcare in the private sector. Government healthcare for government employees, including the military, is fine, but I select "D" above.
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.
There is no Constitutional authority given to the government to work in healthcare in the private sector. Government healthcare for government employees, including the military, is fine, but I select "D" above.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None, zero.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None, zero.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Furthermore, the CCP and all agents (obvious or hidden) shall not be allowed to hold land or physical assets within US States or Territories.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Furthermore, the CCP and all agents (obvious or hidden) shall not be allowed to hold land or physical assets within US States or Territories.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes. 1) We should be friends with liberty-minded governments. Walking with like-minded friends is healthy. 2) God says: Now the Lord said to Abram, "Go from your country and your kindred and your father's house to the land that I will show you. And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed."
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes. 1) We should be friends with liberty-minded governments. Walking with like-minded friends is healthy. 2) God says: Now the Lord said to Abram, "Go from your country and your kindred and your father's house to the land that I will show you. And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed."
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
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
The Indiana State Constitution does explicitly assign some education responsibilities to the General Assembly (legislative unit). I fiercely support parental rights and parental choice in their children’s education. However, we must be vigilant and cautious as government will force ideology to follow the money.
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
The Indiana State Constitution does explicitly assign some education responsibilities to the General Assembly (legislative unit). I fiercely support parental rights and parental choice in their children’s education. However, we must be vigilant and cautious as government will force ideology to follow the money.
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
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
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Strongly Agree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
God created everything apart from Him. He owns and wields the authority to define good vs evil, right vs wrong. We humans, created by Him, given the freedom to make choices, chose to do wrong against Him. God, in His rightful authority as lawgiver and judge pronounced a death sentence against us for our rebellion. God had a plan to cover that death sentence by offering Himself to die in our place. God made good on that plan and offers His death to cover our rebellion against Him. IF we choose to accept that free gift from Him, He promises to save us from eternal death and torment and deliver us to eternal life in His fellowship. I believe God. I acknowledge my rebellion against God. I accept His free gift, His death, to cover my sins.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
God created everything apart from Him. He owns and wields the authority to define good vs evil, right vs wrong. We humans, created by Him, given the freedom to make choices, chose to do wrong against Him. God, in His rightful authority as lawgiver and judge pronounced a death sentence against us for our rebellion. God had a plan to cover that death sentence by offering Himself to die in our place. God made good on that plan and offers His death to cover our rebellion against Him. IF we choose to accept that free gift from Him, He promises to save us from eternal death and torment and deliver us to eternal life in His fellowship. I believe God. I acknowledge my rebellion against God. I accept His free gift, His death, to cover my sins.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Strongly Disagree
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is not a threat to domestic security, hatred is that threat. We are being coached, encouraged to hate each other for a variety of reasons. Evil knows that the idea of "divide and conquer" works very well.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is not a threat to domestic security, hatred is that threat. We are being coached, encouraged to hate each other for a variety of reasons. Evil knows that the idea of "divide and conquer" works very well.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
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
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.
I select "A".
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.
I select "A".
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
I'm not willing to pick just one. We need a good mix of hydro, nuclear, coal, and maybe natural gas generated electricity.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
I'm not willing to pick just one. We need a good mix of hydro, nuclear, coal, and maybe natural gas generated electricity.
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 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.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To secure the rights of We the People as described in US and State Constitutions. To protect us from clear and present external danger.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To secure the rights of We the People as described in US and State Constitutions. To protect us from clear and present external danger.
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
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
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?
Those convicted of violent crime should forfeit their right to bear arms. That should include firearms and tactical knives.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Those convicted of violent crime should forfeit their right to bear arms. That should include firearms and tactical knives.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
