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Paul Tinkle

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Paul Tinkle
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Republican Party

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Last election

November 3, 2020

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Indianapolis, Ind.
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Political intern
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Paul Tinkle (Republican Party) ran for election to the Indiana House of Representatives to represent District 86. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Tinkle completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Paul Tinkle was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. As of 2020, he was pursuing a bachelor's degree at Hillsdale College, with the expectation of graduating in 2022. His professional experience includes interning for the Indiana Republican Party and as a delivery driver both independently and for Jimmy John's.[1]

Elections

2020

See also: Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 86

Incumbent Edward DeLaney defeated Paul Tinkle in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 86 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Edward DeLaney
Edward DeLaney (D)
 
70.0
 
27,901
Image of Paul Tinkle
Paul Tinkle (R) Candidate Connection
 
30.0
 
11,930

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 39,831
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 86

Incumbent Edward DeLaney advanced from the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 86 on June 2, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Image of Edward DeLaney
Edward DeLaney
 
100.0
 
11,386

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 11,386
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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Paul Tinkle completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Tinkle's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Born and raised on the North side of Indianapolis, I've lived in the 86th district my entire life. I'm currently a student at Hillsdale College studying history, so that I can work to preserve our American heritage and avoid the mistakes of the past. I know I am young, but I have an immense passion for my state, the people of this district, my fellow Hoosiers, and all my fellow Americans. I frequently attend Saint Luke, where I was an alter server for almost ten years, and Saint Joan of Arc Parish. My interests include trivia and politics/world affairs; I love staying informed on issues around the world, especially ones which are often ignored. My favorite TV show is Jeopardy, which I watch every night when I am home. I would love to be a teacher when I graduate. It is my dream to serve Hoosiers both in education and government someday.
  • Helping to alleviate poverty by abolishing payday loans
  • Reforming statute of limitations laws to protect victims
  • Ensuring parents have true choice about where their children go to school. Children, especially those less fortunate, deserve the best education possible, and parents should have a say in that process.
Protecting Hoosiers is first and foremost in my mind with many of my policy positions. As a Gen Z conservative I want to implement new ideas to put Indiana, America, and my fellow Hoosiers first.

This is why dealing with predatory payday loans is so important to me. These establishments deliberately target the less fortunate knowing that they can trap them indefinitely. Usury and debtors prisons are supposed to be illegal in the USA, but it is perfectly legal for these businesses to prey on those who most need compassion the most, charging 382% interest. This practice must be stopped.

Law and order is another area that I emphasize, but from a standpoint of compassion. This is why I support reforming our statute of limitation laws. Most crimes in Indiana have a 5 year statute of limitations, including child molestation. If such heinous crimes should have any statute of limitations, they should not be so short that victims cannot pursue legal action by the time the are 18. In a similar vein, I support the decriminalization of Marijuana. We should focus our resources on prosecuting dangerous dealers and traffickers, not well meaning, small time users. Instead of defunding police, I support more funding allocations to additional training for officers, body cameras, and civilian review boards. With proper action, we can build community police forces that work for the good of all.
If I had to pick one person, one of my personal heroes is Horatius Cocles, a famous roman soldier in the 6th century BC. Horatius was a man known for his honor, integrity, and loyalty. When Rome was invaded by a neighboring tribe, every other soldier fled. Horatius stood his ground, defending the bridge into Rome, and using his power of persuasion to convince two fleeing soldiers to stop and destroy the bridge behind him. His heroic actions saved his people and his home, as he he was wounded multiple times before diving off the bridge at the last moment. Horatius amazingly survived, a living symbol of strength in the face of overwhelming odds.

His actions were immortalized in Winston Churchill's favorite poem, Horatius, with the lines "Then out spake brave Horatius, The Captain of the Gate: To every man upon this earth death cometh soon or late. And how can man die better than facing fearful odds, for the ashes of his fathers, and the temples of his gods?"

This story inspires me because I hope that one day I may be as brave as Horatius. I hope that if my home were invaded, I would be the man standing against the tide, rallying others if I could and standing alone if I could not. Horatius Cocles is someone I believe all men should aspire to. When the chips are down and all seems lost, the weak man flees. The men who make history stand and fight; to the last if need be.
The core responsibilities of a state legislator are to serve their constituents dutifully. State Representatives must be willing to meet with the people in their district to ensure that their concerns are being answered in the chamber. As a representative, I would make sure to hold numerous town hall events and other meetings with my constituents, to ensure that every single vote I make takes into account the interests of those I serve. A state legislator should also be honest and transparent. I would endeavor to explain why I voted the way I did on every single bill; ideally I would set up a website or other system of bringing this information to my constituents. From the small business owner to the people living on the streets, a legislator should work to serve and lift up every single person in their district.
The legacy I would like to leave is one of strength through service. I would want to be remembered as someone who did everything I could to help as many of my fellow citizens as possible. I would also want to be remembered as someone who did not kowtow to party loyalties or rich donors, instead doing what is best for the vast majority of my constituents. If I could leave office with people from all parties or none remembering me as someone who fought for them, then I would consider that a successful career.
It's hard to pick because I love so many books, but my favorite novel as of right now would probably be Frank Herbert's Dune. I love the epic science fiction story of person deeply wronged rising up and getting back at their oppressor. I also love the philosophical and moral questions that the work makes one ponder. The book is an epic and exciting read while also having a lot of food for thought. It also helps that the main character is named Paul, but that's just a minor detail.
I believe Indiana's biggest challenge over the next decade will be properly preparing for and dealing with the growth it is experiencing population wise.While some national issues may seem more prescient, this issue is one which relates most directly to the work of our state government. As we experience both internal growth and emigration from Illinois and other states, the Indianapolis Metro area will continue to expand. We need responsible leadership which can ensure that this growth is measured, and that the unique culture and character of Indiana is preserved and respected by all our new residents.
Yes, it is fundamental to the work of government to have working relationships with those around you. These relationships allow bipartisan or oft-ignored yet important pieces of legislation to receive a voice and become law. However, these relationships should be true working relationships, not corrupt quid-pro-quo agreements for personal aggrandizement. With healthy working relationships established, legislators are able to spend less time wasting the taxpayer's money bickering, and more time doing the necessary work of governance.
Yes, I would love to be governor of Indiana someday. One of my political idols is Huey Long, a man who appealed to both sides of the aisle as governor of Louisiana in the 1930's and took the state from utter poverty to one of the most prosperous states during the Depression. I also love the example of Oliver P Morton, Indiana's war governor. During the Civil War, Morton took a state divided along North and South and ensured that we joined the Union. Because of Morton's leadership and bravery, more than 200,000 Hoosiers were able to fight to end slavery and preserve the Union. I would hope to also follow his example of finding unique solutions to government issues. For example, when the state legislature tried to block funding for our war effort, Morton found innovative ways to privately fund the government. I have also considered running for U.S Congress, but becoming governor would be my ideal way to serve all Hoosiers.

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