Chip Coldiron
Bio | Chip Coldiron works as a public school teacher and is an Army veteran. He previously worked in the healthcare industry. |
Status and Position | Former Candidate of N/A |
Political Party and Jurisdiction | Democrat, N/A |
Elections | Election Jurisdiction | Started Campaign | Campaign Status | Poll Rankings (of the vote) |
| 2020 House of Representatives Election IN-03 | IN-03 | Yes | Running | N/A |
Campaign Financing | Coldiron raised $94,056 in his 2020 election cycle. Source:https://www.opensecrets.org/races/summary?cycle=2020&id=IN03 |
Voting Rights | Coldiron stated that "If elected, I will fight every day to protect our democracy and everyone’s right to vote. I will oppose any and all efforts to disenfranchise, intimidate, or suppress votes. I will also work to restore the provisions of the Voting Rights Act that protect communities of color from disenfranchisement.". Source:https://www.coldiron4congress.com/protect-expand-american-dream-for-all-plan |
Opinions on Issues
Issues | Stance | Summary |
| Universal Healthcare | For | Coldiron supports universal healthcare. Source:https://www.coldiron4congress.com/issues |
| Socialized Healthcare | Nuance | Coldiron's stance on healthcare is as stated, "If elected, I will address the attacks on the Affordable Care Act from politicians like my opponent and fix the flaws of the original legislation, including passing a real public option that all Americans can choose for themselves. Our priority in Washington will be to reach universal coverage and bring down premiums and deductibles however we can, to make sure no one has to choose between their own health and bankruptcy." Source:https://www.coldiron4congress.com/issues |
| Private Healthcare | Against | Coldiron supports public healthcare options over private healtchare options. Coldiron's stance on healthcare is as stated, "If elected, I will address the attacks on the Affordable Care Act from politicians like my opponent and fix the flaws of the original legislation, including passing a real public option that all Americans can choose for themselves. Our priority in Washington will be to reach universal coverage and bring down premiums and deductibles however we can, to make sure no one has to choose between their own health and bankruptcy."Source:https://www.coldiron4congress.com/issues |
| LGBT Rights | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| Taxes | Nuance | Coldiron would like to "Encourage the creation of new businesses by expending start-up tax credits, first-employee tax credits, and allow entrepreneurs to access the Earned Income Tax Credit in the early years of their business." to encourage small business. Coldiron does not believe in tax breaks and cuts for large corporations. Coldiron also would like to end double taxation and simplify tax filing for small businesses and independent workers. Source:https://www.coldiron4congress.com/protect-expand-american-dream-for-all-plan Coldiron would like to "Encourage the creation of new businesses by expending start-up tax credits, first-employee tax credits, and allow entrepreneurs to access the Earned Income Tax Credit in the early years of their business." to encourage small business. Coldiron does not believe in tax breaks and cuts for large corporations. Coldiron also would like to end double taxation and simplify tax filing for small businesses and independent workers. Source:https://www.coldiron4congress.com/protect-expand-american-dream-for-all-plan |
| Flat Tax Rate | Unknown | No clear stance on issue, Coldiron would like to "Encourage the creation of new businesses by expending start-up tax credits, first-employee tax credits, and allow entrepreneurs to access the Earned Income Tax Credit in the early years of their business." to encourage small business. Coldiron does not believe in tax breaks and cuts for large corporations. Coldiron also would like to end double taxation and simplify tax filing for small businesses and independent workers. Source:https://www.coldiron4congress.com/protect-expand-american-dream-for-all-plan |
| Abortion | Nuance | Coldiron is neutral on abortion. Source:https://www.coldiron4congress.com/common-questions Coldiron stated "I personally do not feel it is my role, nor do I believe it is the job of a Congressman to tell women what they can and cannot do with her body. Decisions on birth control, family planning, and abortion are not my place to dictate decisions that should be made between the women, her God, and her physician. Therefore, I am pro-choice. But I do believe the desire to reduce the number of abortions comes from the right place for most voters who are pro-life, and believe we can work together to ensure all women have the resources, healthcare and family planning access, and community support to make whatever decision is right for them." Source:https://www.coldiron4congress.com/common-questions |
| Gun Control | Against | Coldiron does not support gun control legislation. Source:https://www.coldiron4congress.com/common-questions Coldiron stated that "As a gun owner myself, I believe that if you can pass a background check that you have the right to purchase a handgun, a shotgun, and even a rifle. However, I believe that we need 100% background checks. In addition, I believe that law enforcement officials should have the ability to use red flag laws for certain potentially dangerous situations where gun owners are involved." Source:https://www.coldiron4congress.com/common-questions |
| Assisted Suicide | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. Coldiron stated that "As a gun owner myself, I believe that if you can pass a background check that you have the right to purchase a handgun, a shotgun, and even a rifle. However, I believe that we need 100% background checks. In addition, I believe that law enforcement officials should have the ability to use red flag laws for certain potentially dangerous situations where gun owners are involved." Source:https://www.coldiron4congress.com/common-questions |
| Government Interference | For | Coldiron believes in government interference to assure jobs for Americans. This includes interference when it comes to infrastructure, making internet a public utility, protecting unions, and stimulating the economy. Source:https://www.coldiron4congress.com/issues |
| Planned Parenthood | Nuance | Coldiron remains neutral on planned parenthood. Coldiron stated that "I personally do not feel it is my role, nor do I believe it is the job of a Congressman to tell women what they can and cannot do with her body. Decisions on birth control, family planning, and abortion are not my place to dictate decisions that should be made between the women, her God, and her physician. Therefore, I am pro-choice. But I do believe the desire to reduce the number of abortions comes from the right place for most voters who are pro-life, and believe we can work together to ensure all women have resources, healthcare, and family planning access, and community support to make whatever decision is right for them." Source: https://www.coldiron4congress.com/common-questions |
| Welfare | For | Coldiron supports welfare. Source:https://www.coldiron4congress.com/issues Coldiron stated that "Congress should act immediately to correct the disproportionate investment in social services and our safety net so that our communities can lift those who need an extra hand up to be self-sufficient, not punishing folks for the struggles we all have. The federal and state response to COVID-19 has shown the failings of these systems, and it is long past time to make sure those in need can get the help they need." Source:https://www.coldiron4congress.com/issues |
| Welfare | Unknown | no clear stance on issue. |
| Death Penalty | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| Mandatory Prison Sentence | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| Military Spending | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| War on Terrorism | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| Foreign Policy International Interaction | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| United Nations power | Unknown | no clear stance on issue. |
| Nationalism | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| Free Markets | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| Brexit | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| Affirmative Action | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| Government Spending | For | Coldiron believes in government spending to assure jobs for Americans. This includes spending when it comes to infrastructure, making internet a public utility, and stimulating the economy. Source:https://www.coldiron4congress.com/issues |
| Charter Schools | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| Common Core | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| Clean Energy | For | Coldiron supports clean energy. Coldiron wants to invest in converting unused manufacturing infrastructure into manufacturing renewable energy to create 850,000 new, high paying jobs. Source:https://www.coldiron4congress.com/build-a-21st-century-economy' |
| Religious Freedom | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| Separation of Church and State | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| Slavery Reparations | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| Border Control | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| Passenger Profiling | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| DACA | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| Sanctuary Cities | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| Legalizing Marijuana | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |