Marlin Stutzman

Marlin Stutzman was born in Sturgis, Michigan, in 1976. He graduated from Lake Area Christian High School and attended Trine State University.[1] His career experience includes working as a farmer and business owner. Stutzman became a member of the LaGrange Chamber of Commerce, National Federation of Independent Business, ARC of Indiana, the Indiana Farm Bureau, the Howe Community Association, and the National Rifle Association.[2] He previously served in the Indiana House of Representatives from 2002 to 2008, the Indiana State Senate from 2009 to 2010, and the United States House of Representatives from 2010 to 2017.[1]

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Campaign website

Stutzman's campaign website stated the following:

Eliminate Inflation. Building A Healthy Economy.

The biggest threat to the American dream is Washington's $37 trillion worth of debt and out of control spending! Inflation has re-emerged as one of the greatest threats to our families, businesses and economy. Because of Washington's out of control spending and the broken tax system, millions of American families find it difficult to pay for basic necessities. The real American Dream is about hard work and opportunity, but we must fix the broken tax system to give American workers the freedom to succeed. As the author of the Conservative Budget in the House of Representatives, I proved that if we eliminate wasteful spending and if we allow the American people the freedom to innovate, build and create their own opportunities, we can bring America back to solvency over time if we start now. When government is held accountable to live within its means, the full potential of the American economy is unleashed, and families thrive. We can preserve Social Security and Medicare for the next generation and still enact thoughtful reforms to our nation's entitlement structure to reduce our national debt and the threat it poses to our children and grandchildren. It's time for Washington to get out of the way and allow American workers to get back to work!

Finish the Wall. Defending Our Border and Strengthening National Security.

We cannot have a secure nation without secure borders. I have seen firsthand at the southern border the problems we face to our national security and the number of illegal crossings is staggering. From the Mexican cartels to sex trafficking to the very real threat of terrorists infiltrating our borders from around the world, the threat we face of harm to our citizens and our communities has never been greater. My top priority in Congress will be to stop the disaster at the border before it is too late. From day one, I have advocated to finish the wall on the southern border as soon as possible, and as your Congressman I will work to create a legal system that protects our citizens from the threats we already face and ensure that our national security is strengthened at every level. Our legal immigration system must operate with the principle of having a "high wall and a wide gate". We are a nation of immigrants, but we can only thrive when our federal government does its job to keep our borders and our communities secure.

Hands Off Our Kids. Improving Education and Parental Rights.

It's time to re-think our education system. Education was never meant to be a federal issue. Education is the responsibility of parents first and foremost and the governments of each state should work in partnership with parents and local communities to determine what is best for their students. Therefore, the federal Department of Education needs to be abolished. Every American student should have access to quality education, regardless of their economic circumstances or zip code. Having more school/educational choices and encouraging parental involvement are proven ways to make sure that students succeed, and this can be done on the state level in a variety of ways. College costs have skyrocketed by 439% or more in the past 25 years, but the suppression of free speech and the indoctrination of students by liberal professors is a pandemic that is changing and dividing our nation in drastic ways. We must protect the free speech of our college students and provide protection for open debate on college campuses by denying funding to any institute of higher learning which denies those basic rights and freedoms.

Demanding Government Transparency

The corruption in our federal bureaucracies is rampant and has been out of control for too long. That’s why I authored the Bureau Guidance Transparency Act demanding complete transparency from federal agencies. I fought to repeal the authority that the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection had to restrict arbitration and I will continue to fight all other federal corruption by exposing the truth to the American people. My record of standing up the Washington elite is long and well documented, and with all that I have been through as a business owner, employer, father and taxpayer, I am more than eager to take a message from Main Street to K street that we the people have had enough. There is much at stake for hard working Americans, and on day one I will take effective, hard-hitting action that will put all federal bureaucrats on notice that we the people have had enough.

Defending the Unborn

For years we marched in Right To Life marches in Washington, Fort Wayne and across the nation, demanding that our leaders reverse the disastrous decision made by the Supreme Court in 1973 legalizing abortion. I authored multiple bills on the state and federal level trying to protect the lives of the unborn in any way possible. Now that Roe vs. Wade has been overturned, our battle to protect life is not over. We must continue to ensure that every life, born and unborn, is valued and protected. There is still work to do on both the state and federal level and I will never stop working to create a culture that values every life in America.

The Right to Bear Arms

Actions speak louder than words, and my record of protecting the second amendment rights of every American is long and clear. The Second Amendment to the US Constitution has been under attack for decades and I have been honored to protect and defend it on the state and federal levels. With a lifetime A rating from the NRA, I have defended our right to bear arms by co-authoring the Lifetime Handgun Permit in Indiana and authoring The Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act as well as the Separation of Powers Restoration and Second Amendment Protection Act in the US Congress. As Chairman of the Republican Study Committee’s Second Amendment Initiative, I have actively promoted educational outreach and activism to promote our right to bear arms. “The right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.”

Protect Our Families Against the Radical Liberal Agenda

Our nation's strength is grounded in the values Hoosiers live out every day, but our rights to personal conviction and faith are under assault like never before. Our children have been targeted by cultural humanists in our education system, in the media and by global elites. As a Christian husband, father, and legislator, I have brought our Hoosier values boldly to the center of the debates in Indianapolis and in Washington. I have authored laws that have protected marriage, the family and life at every stage, and I will continue to stand in defense of the Judeo-Christian values that made America great. I will never stop fighting the Marxist liberal agenda that threatens to destroy our history, our children, our future and our freedoms.

Healthcare That Works

Paychecks are falling, employers are cutting hours and thousands of Hoosier families are struggling to afford even the most basic insurance. Government healthcare is not what we were promised and the wait times to see a doctor or have a much needed procedure are the longest they have been in our history. That’s why I have a step-by-step, common sense solution to health care reform that actually reduces costs and provides patient-centered solutions. Expanding free market solutions like Health Savings Accounts, transportable coverage, tax credits for businesses which provide health care and providing protection for doctors from frivolous lawsuits are the first steps toward providing access to the quality care Americans need. Americans deserve a healthcare system that works!

Medical Health Freedom

I remain steadfast in my dedication to preserving and defending medical freedom for all Americans. It is my fervent hope that the principles enshrined in the Right to Try law will continue to serve as a beacon of hope and empowerment for generations to come.

Backing the Blue. Supporting Our Law Enforcement and Veterans.

As the father of a son who has served in law enforcement, I have seen firsthand what our first responders and law enforcement face on a daily basis in order to keep our communities safe. The attacks and threats to those who serve must be met with swift consequences and I will "Back the Blue" proudly with gratitude and honor for the sacrifices they make every day to keep us safe. I stand in support to their legal protections and will continue to ensure that those who serve our communities so selflessly will have the protections they need in order to do their job well. Sadly, the overreach of the federal level law enforcement agencies has been shocking to everyday Americans in recent years. This must be addressed. American citizens should not live in fear of these federal agencies for merely standing for their convictions in peaceful ways in the public arena. The levels of tenure in these federal agencies have created a deep state that must be exposed and addressed. This is a mammoth task, but one I will not be intimidated from investigating.

Protecting Informed Consent and American Sovereignty

We must prevent any type of censorship of the right to free speech and individual healthcare choices from ever happening again in America. I actively oppose any WHO actions undermining US sovereignty and advocate for a comprehensive legislative review of WHO treaties. That is why I support efforts in the Senate to protect American sovereignty and I will lead the effort in the U.S. House of Representatives to do the same.

Innovation and Technology

Ingenuity and innovation are hallmarks of the American Experience. It’s time that our nation and our elected leaders begin developing thoughtful plans for digital assets and all the credible opportunities presented by crypto and blockchain technology. As your next congressman, I will make sure the United States continues to lead in finance including a pro-crypto, innovation friendly environment. I know there are meaningful and tested crypto policies that can modernize business and I will work to move these policies forward without unnecessary regulations. However, to be clear, the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) is not the route we should go as a nation, and I would 100% oppose a CBDC.[19]

—Marlin Stutzman's campaign website (2024)[20]

The following issues were listed on Stutzman's campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.

Building a Healthy Economy: We can preserve Social Security and Medicare for the next generation and still enact thoughtful reforms to our nation’s entitlement structure to reduce our national debt. The real American Dream is about hard work and opportunity. We must fix our broken tax system to give American workers freedom to succeed. When government is held accountable and lives within its means, it unleashes the full potential of the American economy. It’s time for Washington to get out of the way and allow American workers to get back to work.

Providing for the Common Defense: The simple, but powerful axiom, “Peace through strength,” has kept America the leader of the free world. I will continue to support a robust military and make sure our soldiers have the tools they need to do their jobs and come home safe. During my visit to our troops serving in Afghanistan, I was reminded again that their dedication and professionalism are second to none.

Healthcare that Works: Premiums are climbing, paychecks are falling, employers are cutting hours and thousands of Hoosier families are losing their insurance. Americans have a right to be frustrated with Obamacare because it’s not what we were promised. More delays will only prolong the pain. Before any additional changes are made, we need to fix what’s broken. I’m working to implement a step-by-step, common sense solution to health care reform that actually reduces costs and provides patient-centered solutions.

Efficient, Effective Government: American taxpayers can’t afford to pay for inefficient government programs while they struggle to pay their own bills. We must keep dollars and decisions as close to home as possible. By enacting thoughtful reforms, like creating public/private partnerships with local organizations with first hand knowledge of their community, we can preserve important safety net programs and ensure that help gets directly to those who need it most.

Improving Education: Every student should have access to quality education, regardless of their economic circumstances or zip code. Having more school choices and encouraging parental involvement are proven ways to make sure students succeed. College costs have increased by 439% in the past 25 years, but access to information has never been more available.

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—Marlin Stutzman's campaign website, http://www.marlinstutzman.com/priorities/