
Derrick Holder
Democrat | Indiana
Candidate Profile
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Derrick Holder
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 4
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Indiana University, Bloomington, B.A. History & Religious Studies, 2008
WORK & MILITARY
USMC, PFC, 4
AFFILIATIONS
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (6)
United Auto Workers; Jasper County Democrats; Putnam County Democratic Party; Every Town For Gun Safety; UAW
OTHER (1)
UAW Region 2B
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (7)
American Promise; Citizens' Coalition for Legislature Accountability; Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate; Voters for a Green Indiana; Candidates for Common Good
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Center for Freethought Equality (2024)
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
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.
Neutral
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Rape, incest, mother is in danger due to pregnancy, or if the mother decided to end the pregnancy for personal reasons before the end of the second trimester.
Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?
no
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Church does not interfere with the government and government does not interfere with church
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Agree
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny.
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 it is important but we must fight on the side of justice for all humanity not just our allies.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
The 20 year long war in Afghanistan did not help with the moral in the military. Also, potential recruits are seeing how the veterans are being treated after they get out.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
government during major public health crisis. school should require them at the same instances that they do now. employers should not be able to require vaccinations as it is the employees choice unless required by the government during a crisis.
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.
B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
Reduce the cost of higher education and reduce the cost of healthcare.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Disagree
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
Yes
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. as long as they are fully vetted by the State Department.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Disagree
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Agree
I fully support the police, but there are instances that they are not the best people to respond to an emergency situation.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
If you are on the "no-fly" list you should not be able to purchase a weapon. Felons and mentally unstable people should not be allowed to purchase them either.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
Strongly Disagree
We need to introduce term limits to SCOTUS though.
ABOUT YOU
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
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To provide services, protect the people, and guarantee life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
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
VALUES
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 Disagree
Love is love
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Choose not to answer
While I do agree that children must be protected from abuse, there is no evidence of grooming occurring nor will any doctor in the U.S. provide surgical services for gender affirming care before the age of 18.
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Neutral
It is a case by case matter depending on many different and complex circumstances that cannot be easily answered within this space.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in G_d. I am Jewish. I also believe that we need to care for our fellow humans.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
We should provide free photo identification for the purposes of voting.
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Agree
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
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.
Neutral
This is a case by case basis and is very one sided as the question is only asked of MTF and not FTM. I all depends on the stage of transition and if the person feels comfortable in a specific space.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Agree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Sun, wind, waves, geothermal, and fossil fuels
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