Max Engling's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
On The Ballot: Running, Republican for Secretary of State (IN)
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Max Engling 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.
Issue Positions
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- "As a father of four and a Christian, Max believes that all life is sacred, both born and unborn, and that families, mothers, and children must be loved and protected at every stage of life. This includes ensuring that fathers share in the responsibility of parenthood and are incentivized to work and provide for their children. He will work to enact life-affirming policies that protect the innocent and block the far-leftâs horrific attempts to allow full term and post-birth abortion." (maxforindiana.com)
- "Honored to be part of the #MarchForLife with Right to Life of Indianapolis! I was proud to be at the US Supreme Court when the Roe was overturned and proud to march with Indiana Right to Life today. We must #LoveThemBoth and #ProtectLife." (x.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- "Max supports an America First agenda that keeps jobs here in the United States, Indiana, and the 5th district. He will prioritize policies that put the American worker first. Low taxes, less regulation, and a government that isnât in our wallet should be Congressâ focus." (maxforindiana.com)
- "Max supports an America First agenda that keeps jobs here in the United States, Indiana, and the 5th district. He will prioritize policies that put the American worker first. Low taxes, less regulation, and a government that isnât in our wallet should be Congressâ focus." (maxforindiana.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- "Americaâs police officers deserve our gratitude, but they also deserve our unwavering support. The radical leftâs assault on our men and women in uniform is disgusting, and their attempts to defund police departments has led to widespread violence and crime. Max believes in fully funding our law enforcement departments, supporting strong prosecutors who enforce the law, and building a culture of appreciation for the officers and officials who lead and secure our communities." (maxforindiana.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- "Congress needs to get serious about this and fix the government's spending problem." (x.com)
- "Politicians in Washington are simply spending too much money. They have not taken the debt crisis seriously, even as it has become one of the biggest threats to the future of our country. Max believes that the federal government must cut spending immediately and establish reforms that bring our long-term debt crisis under control and he will fight for a Balanced Budget Amendment to the constitution." (maxforindiana.com)
- "Stop spending so much money in Washington, DC" (x.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.
- "We need energy that is affordable and reliable â thankfully we have it right here in the United States. Reliance on foreign oil from adversaries like Russia and Iran is planned failure. Max believes that America needs to end Biden-era prohibitions and expand all forms of energy production to get gas prices under control, restore Americaâs sound energy policy, and bring economic relief to working families." (maxforindiana.com)
- "We need energy that is affordable and reliable â thankfully we have it right here in the United States. Reliance on foreign oil from adversaries like Russia and Iran is planned failure. Max believes that America needs to end Biden-era prohibitions and expand all forms of energy production to get gas prices under control, restore Americaâs sound energy policy, and bring economic relief to working families." (maxforindiana.com)
- "Max believes that law-abiding citizens should not be vilified for protecting themselves and their families, and that the 2nd Amendment to the Constitution should be protected at all costs. The 1st Amendment is guaranteed by the 2nd Amendment, and both are key to ensuring our democracy." (maxforindiana.com)
- "Hospital bills and healthcare costs continue to rise as Democrats in Washington are focused on over-regulation and expensive government programs instead of reform, fraud prevention, and market-based solutions. Max believes we should allow small businesses to buy health insurance across state lines, utilize Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs), foster innovation in healthcare, and clean up waste, fraud, and abuse inside the system." (maxforindiana.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.
- "The wide-open U.S. border is an immediate threat to our national security. Drugs, crime, and illegal aliens (including some on the terrorist watch list), are pouring across our border every day. Max believes we must secure the border on day one. The drug epidemic ravaging our schools and communities is a direct result of the failed border policies of Joe Biden and Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas â they must be held accountable. We need to finish the wall, deploy and support more agents on the border, and deport those here illegally." (maxforindiana.com)
- "The wide-open U.S. border is an immediate threat to our national security. Drugs, crime, and illegal aliens (including some on the terrorist watch list), are pouring across our border every day. Max believes we must secure the border on day one. The drug epidemic ravaging our schools and communities is a direct result of the failed border policies of Joe Biden and Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas â they must be held accountable. We need to finish the wall, deploy and support more agents on the border, and deport those here illegally." (maxforindiana.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.
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