Mark Hufford

Hufford's campaign website states he will advocate for "Lower Taxes — keeping more money in the pockets of hardworking Hoosier families, farmers, and small business owners" and "Terminating 'Personal Property Tax'" — specifically pledging to vote for no property tax on individual homes (Source 1). He also states he is against "Lifetime, Career Politicians Who Prosper Off the System" and advocates for "Removing Regulation and Government 'Red Tape'" as an undue burden on Hoosiers (Source 1).

Hufford explicitly advocates for "Smaller Government — reducing bureaucracy so decisions are made closer to home" and states "Hoosiers need less government overreach in their lives" (Source 1). He is opposed to special interest groups receiving "special" treatment and frames his candidacy as combating government overreach (Source 1).

Hufford's campaign website mentions "protecting our freedoms" and "defending life and liberty" in general terms but does not contain a specific, named statement on the Second Amendment or firearms policy (Source 1). No public position found on the Second Amendment.

Hufford's website states he will advocate for "Common Sense Policies — protecting our freedoms, supporting our families, defending life and liberty" and specifically opposes "Legalizing Recreational Marijuana and Other Harmful Drugs" (Source 1). More directly, his platform states he is a pastor whose faith drives his public service and lists "defending life" as a core advocacy commitment. He is against the legalization of recreational marijuana, while supporting medical marijuana dispensed through pharmacies (Source 1). No specific abortion vote exists as he is a challenger; however, his direct statement supporting "defending life" qualifies under Rule 7(a).

Hufford explicitly advocates for "Stronger Parental Rights — parents know what is best for their children, not the government" and "A Strong Family Unit and Values — the family is the backbone of any great civilization" (Source 1). He also supports protecting farmland from foreign influence and is against recreational marijuana legalization, citing negative consequences for families and communities (Source 1).