

Andrew Ireland
Republican | Indiana
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Andrew Ireland
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 90
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Indiana University, Bloomington, JD, 2021
Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, South Korea, MBA, 2020
Indiana University, Bloomington, BS/BA, 2017
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Acute risk to the life of the mother only.
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
However, chemical abortion drugs - like any abortion procedure - should be illegal except in the case of an acute risk to the life of the mother.
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
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
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?
Yes, our values and interests are closely aligned with the people of Israel, and Israel has long proven itself to be America's strongest ally in an otherwise volatile, undemocratic region of the world.
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) - The government is the problem - not the solution - for access to affordable healthcare in our country. Wherever possible, Medicare and Medicaid must take a market-based approach to healthcare. State Medicaid programs, including in Indiana, must also be laser focused on providing for the truly indigent, getting those enrollees in the workforce, and ultimately getting them to a place where they can procure healthcare and insurance without the state's assistance.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
No government or state entity (e.g., public schools) should have the power to require vaccinations
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?
Neither the state nor the federal government should artificially raise the minimum wage. Minimum wage hikes reduce opportunities for young, unskilled workers looking to get their start and creates inflationary pressures on everyone else.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
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
As a product of school choice, I know firsthand the value of education freedom.
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?
Restrictions on gun ownership generally only harm (not protect) public safety; in effect, restrictions on gun ownership only serve to take guns away from responsible, law-abiding citizens and thereby empower violent criminals.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
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?
The purpose of government is to secure and protect the God-given inalienable natural rights of the people.
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
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
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
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am Christian, conservative, and Republican - and in that order. As a state lawmaker, my measure of success would be making Indiana the most pro-opportunity, pro-family state in the nation.
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.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. While racism does exist and should be called out - all men are created equal in the eyes of God - it does not pose a threat to our national security. America's greatest threats are Communist China, Islamic terrorism, the invasion of our southern border, and cultural Marxists who are waging war on the institution of the family.
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.
A & C - I am a strong supporter of conserving Indiana's natural wonders for future generations to enjoy, including Indiana's incredible forests, beaches, and waterways. Private, philanthropic conservation efforts are particularly commendable. But our state and local governments already have all the tools they need to accomplish that goal. Stricter environmental laws and regulations only handicap job creators, hurt our economy, and put our national security at risk.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Natural gas and coal - extracted in America' heartland - will continue to reliably fuel the American economy for generations to come
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