David Burke

Republican | Ohio

Candidate Profile

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BIOGRAPHY

Name

David Burke


Party

Republican


Election Year

2012


Election

General


Race

State Senator, Dist. 26


Incumbent

Yes


Links

David Burke websites Facebook

EDUCATION

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WORK & MILITARY

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AFFILIATIONS

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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

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Race

Previous Races

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

OTHER (2)

Ohio Right to Life PAC

Buckeye Firearms Association

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)

Dave Yost

John Kasich

Robert Cupp

Robert D. Hackett

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Dorothy Pelanda

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

1. Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self interest into the fairest and most productive economic system there is, and is the key to national prosperity.

Strongly Agree

2. Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry of persons into the country.

Strongly Agree

3. Because evolution is widely accepted, students should not be taught about intelligent design.

Strongly Disagree

4. Free market competition for education dollars, rather than a government monopoly, would create a better education for all students.

Agree

5. It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.

Strongly Disagree

6. States should require voters to show photo identification and prove citizenship in order to register to vote or to cast a vote.

Strongly Agree

7. Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Strongly Agree

8. Marriage is a union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Strongly Agree

9. Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

10. Pure democracy is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.

Strongly Agree

11. Who has the primary responsibility to be sure children are properly educated?

Parents.

12. Should abortion be allowed under extenuating circumstances? If so, what circumstances?

Only if the life of the mother is at risk.

13. Based on the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, please arrange the following entities, starting with the highest source of authority, and continue the list in descending order of authority, skipping any that do not apply: Academia, Congress, Constitution, God, Industry, Media, Professional Sports, Supreme Court, Voters.

God, Voters, Constitution, Congress.

14. What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers within the Constitution?

The balance of power and faith in the ability of the individual(s) to self govern. Without this, one individual or branch could become overly strong. This also includes the rights of each state.

15. Please list the six (6) most important endorsements (groups or individuals) of your current candidacy.

Please visit my website www.burkeforohio.com as we seek these endorsements. Certainly, those who represent human life, limited goverment, individual freedom and the ability for all to use their God-given talents rate at the top of our list. Right to Life, Buckeye Firearms and NFIB to start.

16. Please list your educational, military and vocational history, and any church and civic leadership positions held, and political positions held or sought.

St.Marys/Marion Catholic High School Ohio Northern Univ. (B.S. Pharmacy) Capital Univ. (MBA) Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Marysville City Council (Vice-President) State Representative (HD-83) State Senator (SD-26)(currently serving) Knights of Columbus - Marysville (former secretary)(current 4th degree member) Owner of Dave's Pharmacy (current)

17. What charitable, educational, religious, or political organizations have you been affiliated with as a member, contributor, or volunteer.

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Marysville Pregnancy Care Center Lions Elks Knights of Columbus Trinity Luthern School Marion Catholic High School Ohio Northern Univ. Republican Party National Rifle Assoc. (life member) Ohio Farm Bureau Ohio Pharmacist Assoc. Union County Chamber of Commerce

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