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Jeff Raatz's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Republican for State Senate (IN) - District 27

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Jeff Raatz has failed to provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2024 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart and voters like you.

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Issue Positions

For Presidential and Congressional candidates who refuse to provide voters with their positions, Vote Smart has researched their public records to determine their likely responses. These issue positions are from 2024.

  • "We must uphold our cherished values of protecting the sanctity of human life and preserving our First and Second Amendment freedoms." (www.raatzforcongress.com)
  • Voted in favor SB 1: "Prohibits All Abortions Unless Under Certain Circumstances" (votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Serving in the State Senate is truly an honor and a privilege, and I am grateful for the opportunity to give back and keep our state moving forward. I am proud to have played a role in Indiana’s many success stories: honestly balanced budgets, lower taxes, record funding for K-12 education, and educational choices for parents and students." (www.raatzforcongress.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Voted in favor of HB 1006: "Increases Police Accountability" (votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Serving in the State Senate is truly an honor and a privilege, and I am grateful for the opportunity to give back and keep our state moving forward. I am proud to have played a role in Indiana’s many success stories: honestly balanced budgets, lower taxes, record funding for K-12 education, and educational choices for parents and students." (www.raatzforcongress.com)
  • "We must restore fiscal sanity in Washington so our children and grandchildren have the opportunity to live the American dream." (www.raatzforcongress.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "We must uphold our cherished values of protecting the sanctity of human life and preserving our First and Second Amendment freedoms." (www.raatzforcongress.com)
  • Rated 92% by National Rifle Association (None)
  • Voted in favor of HB 1296: "Repeals License Requirement to Carry a Handgun" (votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "We must close our southern border and stop the massive influx of illegal immigrants who are threatening our national security." (www.raatzforcongress.com)
  • "We must close our southern border and stop the massive influx of illegal immigrants who are threatening our national security." (www.raatzforcongress.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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