Indiana State House District 29 Choose 1
Qualifications: To be eligible to run for state representative, a person must:Be registered to vote in the election district the person seeks to representBe a United States citizen at the time of electionHave resided in the state for at least two years and in the house district for at least one yearBe at least 21 years old upon taking officeTerm Limits: Two-year term. No term limits.Duties: Legislative authority and responsibilities of the Indiana House of Representatives include:Passing bills on public policy mattersSetting levels for state spendingRaising and lowering taxesVoting to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoesCurrent State Representative Salary: $74,487.28
Biographical Information
What are the most important challenges facing our state, and how do you propose to address them?
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Are you in favor of term limits? Why or why not?
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What policies will you pursue to promote social and racial justice in our state?
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Climate change is having a negative impact in Indiana. Using a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being strongly agree and 1 strongly disagree, how would you rate this statement? Please explain your answer.
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What will you do to support a vibrant economy in our state?
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The state government has a responsibility to ensure healthcare for all residents. Using a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being strongly agree and 1 strongly disagree, how would you rate this statement? Please explain your answer.
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What is your stance on access to abortion and contraception?
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The state government has a responsibility to provide an equitable, quality public education for all children pre-K through grade 12. Using a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being strongly agree and 1 strongly disagree, how would you rate this statement? Please explain your answer.
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What measures do you support to improve and secure elections and voting access in our state?
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Do you see fatal gun violence due to homicide, suicide, and accidental shootings an issue that the Indiana legislature should address? If so, how?
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Biographical Information
Candidate Statement
Reasonable, Balanced Leadership
Education
Doctor of Education - Northcentral University; MBA - WGU Indiana
Occupational background
Business Professor in Management and Leadership
Political Office(s) Held in the Past
First campaign as a candidate
Campaign Website
http://www.drchrisforindiana.com
Campaign Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/dr.chris.hartig.for.indiana
Campaign email (public)
chrisforindiana@yahoo.com
Mailing Address
1512 Maple Avenue
Noblesville, IN 46060
Noblesville, IN 46060
What are the most important challenges facing our state, and how do you propose to address them?
Hoosiers have lived under an unchecked supermajority for too long, and it has led to extreme and unpopular laws. I will work to defeat and amend copycat legislation from other states and special interest groups that threaten the rights of Hoosiers.
Are you in favor of term limits? Why or why not?
I am in favor of term limits to guardrail against the personal interests of career politicians in the state legislature. As far as the term limit amount is concerned, I agree with those states with limits somewhere between six to 12 years in office.
What policies will you pursue to promote social and racial justice in our state?
I will bring back common sense, compassion, and empathy to our state government. My priorities are reproductive rights, the protection of same-sex marriage, and promoting inclusion.
Climate change is having a negative impact in Indiana. Using a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being strongly agree and 1 strongly disagree, how would you rate this statement? Please explain your answer.
I rate this as a 4.5 There are some initiatives to promote renewable resources; however, the air and water quality in Indiana is under satisfactory. As development is happening in rural and farming areas, water sources are being exhausted as additional impact for our communities.
What will you do to support a vibrant economy in our state?
Central Indiana is a destination for events and tourism. Hamilton County is also poised to have impressive growth in population and industry over the next several years. As the House Representative for District 29, I will promote strong schools, an inclusive and diverse environment, and a prepared workforce to build the economy. Promoting initiatives for local food development sources can provide affordable food to local communities and boost the agriculture market in rural communities.
The state government has a responsibility to ensure healthcare for all residents. Using a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being strongly agree and 1 strongly disagree, how would you rate this statement? Please explain your answer.
I rate this a 4. I believe a partnership with employers should also promote improved healthcare access. Forbes Advisor (2023) ranked Indiana as the 10th-worst state for health care because of high costs and poor outcomes. We must do better in expanding coverage due to the cost of coverage. Blocking some of the hospital groups from merging and eliminating competition would promote cost savings and expand access to many Hoosiers.
What is your stance on access to abortion and contraception?
Abortion and contraception access is a female right to choose.
The state government has a responsibility to provide an equitable, quality public education for all children pre-K through grade 12. Using a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being strongly agree and 1 strongly disagree, how would you rate this statement? Please explain your answer.
I rate this a 5. One of my priorities is to promote pre-K public education. Getting children prepared in pre-K to adjust to the learning in K-12 leads to success in outcomes for students. Each dollar invested in pre-K ends up returning $3-5 to the community.
What measures do you support to improve and secure elections and voting access in our state?
I believe that there should be automatic voter registration for all eligible citizens to increase access. The requirement for an ID is reasonable for in-person voting and mailed ballots should have signature matching and confirming identification included.
Do you see fatal gun violence due to homicide, suicide, and accidental shootings an issue that the Indiana legislature should address? If so, how?
Gun violence and suicide by firearms are issues that Indiana legislature can attempt to address. I am for background checks on gun purchases, training on gun safety, and a form of voluntary temporary gun storage (for those who may be in a mental health crisis) without the stigma of a court process to retrieve your guns.
Biographical Information
What are the most important challenges facing our state, and how do you propose to address them?
Candidate has not yet responded.
Are you in favor of term limits? Why or why not?
Candidate has not yet responded.
What policies will you pursue to promote social and racial justice in our state?
Candidate has not yet responded.
Climate change is having a negative impact in Indiana. Using a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being strongly agree and 1 strongly disagree, how would you rate this statement? Please explain your answer.
Candidate has not yet responded.
What will you do to support a vibrant economy in our state?
Candidate has not yet responded.
The state government has a responsibility to ensure healthcare for all residents. Using a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being strongly agree and 1 strongly disagree, how would you rate this statement? Please explain your answer.
Candidate has not yet responded.
What is your stance on access to abortion and contraception?
Candidate has not yet responded.
The state government has a responsibility to provide an equitable, quality public education for all children pre-K through grade 12. Using a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being strongly agree and 1 strongly disagree, how would you rate this statement? Please explain your answer.
Candidate has not yet responded.
What measures do you support to improve and secure elections and voting access in our state?
Candidate has not yet responded.
Do you see fatal gun violence due to homicide, suicide, and accidental shootings an issue that the Indiana legislature should address? If so, how?
Candidate has not yet responded.