Barb Regnitz

[{"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Barb Regnitz completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Regnitz's responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-388013-2026-04-04\" id=\"heading-bio-388013-2026-04-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-388013-2026-04-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-388013-2026-04-04\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-388013-2026-04-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-388013-2026-04-04\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tBefore entering public service, Barb worked as a computer programmer and business analyst for Woolworth Company and as a software engineer and project manager for United Airlines. She later became a Financial Advisor and Certified Financial Planner® with A.G. Edwards and Raymond James.\r\n<p>In 2022 Barb was elected Porter County Commissioner. Barb personally knocked on more than 11,000 doors to meet voters. She also serves on the boards of the Valparaiso Rotary Club, Valparaiso Rotary Foundation, and the LaSalle Council of Scouting America. She is the Treasurer for both the Rotary Foundation and SCORE, a volunteer business mentoring organization. Barb is a committed conservative, she focuses on public safety, infrastructure, and responsible maintenance of county facilities while prioritizing transparency and honesty in government.\r\n</p>\nIn her free time you can find Barb enjoying the outdoors, whether hiking or gardening, she is outside regardless of the weather. Barb lives in Valparaiso with her husband Tim.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-388013-2026-04-04\" id=\"heading-key-message-388013-2026-04-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-388013-2026-04-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-388013-2026-04-04\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-388013-2026-04-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-388013-2026-04-04\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Border Security:\r\n<p>Strengthen border security to stop illegal crossings, drugs, and human trafficking.\r\n</p><p>Support law enforcement and border agents with the tools and policies they need to do their jobs effectively.\r\n</p>\nReform immigration policies to prioritize safety, legal entry, and accountability.</li><li>Smarter Spending:\r\nStrengthen Americans' purchasing power by ending reckless spending and curbing inflation.\r\n\r\nEliminate waste, fraud, and abuse to ensure taxpayer dollars are used responsibly.\r\n\r\nPrioritize American families and businesses over foreign interests while reducing the national debt.</li><li>Safe Cities:\r\nEnforce the law by ensuring criminals are arrested, prosecuted, and held accountable for their actions.\r\n\r\nEnd the cycle of catch-and-release policies that put offenders back on the streets.\r\n\r\nSupport law enforcement with the resources and respect they need to keep our communities safe.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-388013-2026-04-04\" id=\"heading1-388013-2026-04-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-388013-2026-04-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-388013-2026-04-04\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-388013-2026-04-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-388013-2026-04-04\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tTaxes \\n Education \\n National Debt \\n Secure Borders \\n Safe Communities\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-388013-2026-04-04\" id=\"heading2-388013-2026-04-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-388013-2026-04-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-388013-2026-04-04\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-388013-2026-04-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-388013-2026-04-04\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tUS Senator Todd Young (R-IN)<br/>\n<p>US Senator Jim Banks (R-IN)<br/>\r\nCongressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02)<br/>\r\nCongressman Marlin Stutzman (IN-03)<br/>\n</p>\nCongresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09)\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>\n<div><div style=\"margin-bottom:1.5rem\"><h4>Campaign website</h4><p>Regnitz's campaign website stated the following:</p><div style=\"max-height:400px;overflow-y:auto;border:1px solid #ccc;padding:10px;margin:20px\"><blockquote style=\"margin:0px\"><h2><strong style=\"color: rgb(154, 184, 229);\">Make America Safe Again</strong></h2><ul><li>Enforce the law by ensuring criminals are arrested, prosecuted, and held accountable for their actions.</li><li>End the cycle of catch-and-release policies that put offenders back on the streets.</li><li>Support law enforcement with the resources and respect they need to keep our communities safe.</li></ul><h2><strong style=\"color: rgb(154, 184, 229);\">Make America's Borders Secure Again</strong></h2><ul><li>Strengthen border security to stop illegal crossings, drugs, and human trafficking.</li><li>Support law enforcement and border agents with the tools and policies they need to do their jobs effectively.</li><li>Reform immigration policies to prioritize safety, legal entry, and accountability.</li></ul><h2><strong style=\"color: rgb(154, 184, 229);\">Make America Affordable Again</strong></h2><ul><li>Strengthen Americans' purchasing power by ending reckless spending and curbing inflation.</li><li>Eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse to ensure taxpayer dollars are used responsibly.</li><li>Prioritize American families and businesses over foreign interests while reducing the national debt.</li></ul><h2><strong style=\"color: rgb(154, 184, 229);\">Make Americans' Votes Count Again</strong></h2><ul><li>Ensure 100% election integrity through transparency, accountability, and secure voting procedures.</li><li>Support same-day, in-person voting using verifiable, watermarked paper ballots.</li><li>Limit mail-in ballots to rare, verified exceptions to protect against fraud and maintain confidence in election results.</li></ul><h2><strong style=\"color: rgb(154, 184, 229);\">Make Americans Educated Again</strong></h2><ul><li>Refocus schools on teaching students <strong><em>how</em></strong> to think, not <strong><em>what</em></strong> to think.</li><li>Encourage curiosity and critical thinking by inspiring students to reason, question, and explore ideas.</li><li>Protect fairness and safety in schools by keeping girls' sports and facilities reserved for biological females.</li></ul><h2><strong style=\"color: rgb(154, 184, 229);\">Make Americans Healthy Again</strong></h2><ul><li>Address the growing crisis of poor nutrition and harmful additives in our food.</li><li>Support initiatives that prioritize cleaner, more nutritious food for American families.</li><li>Work alongside national efforts, including those led by RFK Jr. and the Trump Administration, to create a healthier, more resilient America.</li></ul><h2><strong style=\"color: rgb(154, 184, 229);\">Make America Financially Free Again</strong></h2><ul><li>Protect people's right to control their own money.</li><li>Support innovation without overregulation.</li><li>Make sure America stays ahead, not behind.</li></ul></blockquote><div style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 0.9em; color: #555; margin-top: 0.5em;\"><p style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#555\">— Barb Regnitz's <a href=\"https://barbregnitzforcongress.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">campaign website</a> (April 15, 2026)</p></div></div></div><div style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0.5em;\"><i>Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.</i></div></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nBarb Regnitz completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Regnitz's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Before entering public service, Barb worked as a computer programmer and business analyst for Woolworth Company and as a software engineer and project manager for United Airlines. She later became a Financial Advisor and Certified Financial Planner® with A.G. Edwards and Raymond James. In 2022 Barb was elected Porter County Commissioner. Barb personally knocked on more than 11,000 doors to meet voters. She also serves on the boards of the Valparaiso Rotary Club, Valparaiso Rotary Foundation, and the LaSalle Council of Scouting America. She is the Treasurer for both the Rotary Foundation and SCORE, a volunteer business mentoring organization. Barb is a committed conservative, she focuses on public safety, infrastructure, and responsible maintenance of county facilities while prioritizing transparency and honesty in government. In her free time you can find Barb enjoying the outdoors, whether hiking or gardening, she is outside regardless of the weather. Barb lives in Valparaiso with her husband Tim. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? Border Security: Strengthen border security to stop illegal crossings, drugs, and human trafficking. Support law enforcement and border agents with the tools and policies they need to do their jobs effectively. Reform immigration policies to prioritize safety, legal entry, and accountability. Smarter Spending:\r\nStrengthen Americans' purchasing power by ending reckless spending and curbing inflation.\r\n\r\nEliminate waste, fraud, and abuse to ensure taxpayer dollars are used responsibly.\r\n\r\nPrioritize American families and businesses over foreign interests while reducing the national debt. Safe Cities:\r\nEnforce the law by ensuring criminals are arrested, prosecuted, and held accountable for their actions.\r\n\r\nEnd the cycle of catch-and-release policies that put offenders back on the streets.\r\n\r\nSupport law enforcement with the resources and respect they need to keep our communities safe. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Taxes \\n Education \\n National Debt \\n Secure Borders \\n Safe Communities What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign? US Senator Todd Young (R-IN) US Senator Jim Banks (R-IN) Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) Congressman Marlin Stutzman (IN-03) Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09)\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.\nCampaign website Regnitz's campaign website stated the following: Make America Safe Again Enforce the law by ensuring criminals are arrested, prosecuted, and held accountable for their actions. End the cycle of catch-and-release policies that put offenders back on the streets. Support law enforcement with the resources and respect they need to keep our communities safe. Make America's Borders Secure Again Strengthen border security to stop illegal crossings, drugs, and human trafficking. Support law enforcement and border agents with the tools and policies they need to do their jobs effectively. Reform immigration policies to prioritize safety, legal entry, and accountability. Make America Affordable Again Strengthen Americans' purchasing power by ending reckless spending and curbing inflation. Eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse to ensure taxpayer dollars are used responsibly. Prioritize American families and businesses over foreign interests while reducing the national debt. Make Americans' Votes Count Again Ensure 100% election integrity through transparency, accountability, and secure voting procedures. Support same-day, in-person voting using verifiable, watermarked paper ballots. Limit mail-in ballots to rare, verified exceptions to protect against fraud and maintain confidence in election results. Make Americans Educated Again Refocus schools on teaching students how to think, not what to think. Encourage curiosity and critical thinking by inspiring students to reason, question, and explore ideas. Protect fairness and safety in schools by keeping girls' sports and facilities reserved for biological females. Make Americans Healthy Again Address the growing crisis of poor nutrition and harmful additives in our food. Support initiatives that prioritize cleaner, more nutritious food for American families. Work alongside national efforts, including those led by RFK Jr. and the Trump Administration, to create a healthier, more resilient America. Make America Financially Free Again Protect people's right to control their own money. Support innovation without overregulation. Make sure America stays ahead, not behind. — Barb Regnitz's campaign website (April 15, 2026) Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source."}]