
Sheila Zielinski
Republican | Indiana
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Sheila Zielinski
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary
Race
State Representative, District 28
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Bradley University, Peoria, BSN, 1979-1983
Wichita State Universtiy, Wichita, MN, 1986-1989
Indiana University, Indianapolis, DNP, 2009-2012
WORK & MILITARY
Indiana University Health, Pulmonary Critical Care, Clinical Manager, 1989-2025
AFFILIATIONS
St. Malachy Church, Member, -
Indiana Guard Reserve, Member, -
Hendricks County Medical Reserve Corps, Member, -
Hendricks County Republican Women, Member, -
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
None
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Indiana House, District 28
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Life of mother at risk - should fight to save both
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Christians & religious institutions have the right and protection to the free exercise of religion
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
by improving healthcare price transparency, competition to lower cost & improve health care access.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Work to eliminate waste & health care reform
IMMIGRATION
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly Agree
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Non-citizens & refugees seeking humanitarian protection should follow current US law for immigration.
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Did not answer
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
health care reform, mental health access & improvements in daycare availability
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Did not answer
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
over 40 years as nurse & mother
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Did not answer
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Christian beliefs and values.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No
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