Andrew Bales
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Andrew Bales (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Indiana's 5th Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on June 2, 2020.
Bales completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
In 2020, Bales participated in a Candidate Conversation hosted by Ballotpedia and EnCiv. Click here to view the recording.
Biography
Andrew Bales was born in Anderson, Indiana. Bales served in the U.S. Army from 1986 to 1999. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University in 1996. He also studied at Indiana Wesleyan University. Bales’ career experience includes working as a teacher.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: Indiana's 5th Congressional District election, 2020
Indiana's 5th Congressional District election, 2020 (June 2 Republican primary)
Indiana's 5th Congressional District election, 2020 (June 2 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Indiana District 5
Victoria Spartz defeated Christina Hale and Ken Tucker in the general election for U.S. House Indiana District 5 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Victoria Spartz (R) | 50.0 | 208,212 |
 | Christina Hale (D) | 45.9 | 191,226 | |
 | Ken Tucker (L)  | 4.0 | 16,788 | |
| Total votes: 416,226 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Vernon Moore (Independent)
- Ellen Kizik (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 5
Christina Hale defeated Dee Thornton, Jennifer Christie, Andy Jacobs, and Ralph Spelbring in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 5 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Christina Hale | 40.8 | 30,123 |
 | Dee Thornton | 27.1 | 20,049 | |
 | Jennifer Christie | 18.1 | 13,345 | |
 | Andy Jacobs | 13.3 | 9,817 | |
| Ralph Spelbring | 0.8 | 575 | |
| Total votes: 73,909 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 5
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 5 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Victoria Spartz | 39.7 | 34,526 |
 | Beth Henderson | 17.6 | 15,343 | |
 | Micah Beckwith | 12.7 | 11,063 | |
 | Carl Brizzi | 6.5 | 5,619 | |
 | Kent Abernathy | 5.6 | 4,901 | |
 | Kelly Mitchell | 5.3 | 4,643 | |
 | Chuck Dietzen | 4.7 | 4,071 | |
 | Matthew Hook | 2.5 | 2,147 | |
 | Andrew Bales | 1.5 | 1,329 | |
 | Mark Small | 1.2 | 1,057 | |
 | Danny Niederberger | 0.8 | 675 | |
 | Victor Wakley | 0.5 | 465 | |
 | Allen Davidson | 0.5 | 411 | |
 | Russell Stwalley | 0.4 | 379 | |
 | Matthew Hullinger | 0.4 | 333 | |
| Total votes: 86,962 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Mark Jay (R)
- Steve Braun (R)
- Jeremy Miner (R)
Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for U.S. House Indiana District 5
Ken Tucker advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Indiana District 5 on March 7, 2020.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Ken Tucker (L) |
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Campaign themes
2020
Candidate Conversations
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Ballotpedia survey responses
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Andrew Bales completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bales' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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My name is Andrew Bales. I'm running for office in Indiana's 5th Congressional District. I am a father to three beautiful girls, a Persian Gulf Veteran, former Public School teacher, and concerned citizen. After careful consideration, I've decided to run for office.
- Staunch Supporter of the 2nd Amendment. I will not vote for any Legislation seeking to limit 2nd Amendment rights of Citizens
- Balanced Budget - We must stop spending beyond our means and start paying down the National Debt
- Federal Legalization and De-Scheduling of Marijuana. Marijuana should not be classified as a Schedule 1 drug.
*Smaller Government
- Term Limits for Congress and a Balanced Budget
- Strong Military and Pro Law Enforcement
- Secure Borders and Fair Trade
- Protection of 2nd Amendment
- Federal Legalization of Cannabis
- Protection of Life
- Lower cost of Healthcare
Martin Luther King was one of the greatest Civil Rights leaders of all time. His leadership and guidance in the face of such adversity is an inspiration to me. Through all of the protests, riots, marches and fire hoses, his message was of Peaceful Protest.
In today's politically charged atmosphere, Martin Luther King's example serves as a guide for a method of bringing about change in our country, yet I see groups in the streets blocking traffic, shutting down people's freedom of speech because they disagree with their views, and carrying sticks, knives, and other weapons as they protest our President. The Antifa and Resist movements could certainly learn a thing or two from Martin Luther King if they wish to ever get their arguments heard.
I would recommend first, that someone wanting to understand my philosphy toward politics would read 3 items.
1. The Constitution of the United States, including ammendments
2. Understanding what has happened in Countries like the former Soviet Union, East Germany, Czechoslovakia, Cube, China, and Venezuala, I want them to read Karl Marx, Communist Manifesto. My desire would be to have them understand that Communism and Socialism has failed miserably and has had a real human toll in history.
3. Any basic Economics book, so that they understand Capitalism, competition, and scarcity.
People will laugh when they read this but, Honesty...That sounds like an oxymoron, but I believe it. You have to be honest with your constituents up front, no flip flopping on issues or pandering just for votes.
I've laid our my stance on a host of issues on my webpage. People tell me that the devil is in the details, but I want people to know how and why I will do what I say.
Along with honesty comes integrity. Not just going with the flow in Congress, but actually voting your conscience.
Considering public approval of Congress these days, I find this to be an oxymoron as well. People might expect me to answer by saying lying, cheating, stealing, and pandering. Unfortunatley, these seem to be the case in many instances.
I believe my honesty, my integrity, communication skills, and my leadership make me capable and the best candidate to hold this office.
First is to support and defend the Constitution of the United States. Second is to make sound, informed, and wise decisions in legislating. I must always keep my constituents in mind with every vote, and ask myself, "Will this benefit the people in my district or my state, or my country"?
Our first Moon landing was in the summer of 1969. I was 4 years old. I remember my family and I were on vacation and staying in a hotel. That day, we watched the events unfold on the news on a small black and white television in the hotel room.
My very first job was as an Usher at a movie theater. I got the job when I was 15 years old. Cleaning up sticky soda and popcorn stuck to the floor was my life as a Freshman in High School. I kept the job for approximately 9 months.
Animal Farm - George Orwell
As a former educator, I loved to read this book to my class of middle school kids. We studied US and World history. This is an allegory which portrays the Russian Revolution of 1917 in the setting of Farm Animals taking over the farm from their human masters. Every student should read this book to know the perils of communism and socialism.
One of the songs from the Frozen 2 CD...I have a 7 year old.
Yes, previous experience is beneficial, but not necessary. I believe it's better to serve as an average citizen with many life experiences similar to those we wish to represent. I know that I can better serve my constituents because I have struggled to pay a mortgage, send my daughter to college, to pay a medical bill. I've experienced unemployment and layoffs, and truly understand the problems everyday citizens are going through.
Yes. It's time we balance the budget and stop getting this country further and further into debt. As a member of the US House, I would like to serve on the Appropriations and Budget Committees, or the Ways and Means Committee.
Further, I would like to join the Freedom Caucus and the Cannabis Caucus.
I have signed the pledge with TermLimits.com
I believe there are too many members of the House and Senate who have made it their career. Service in government was never meant to be a lifelong endeavor. Therefore, I'm advocating for the following:
US House - 6 two year terms in Congress
Senate - 2 six year terms
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See also
2020 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 22, 2020
