

Ron Ferguson
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Ron Ferguson
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 96
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Indian Creek High School, Wintersville, OH, Diploma, 2004
Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, B.A. Communications, 2008
WORK & MILITARY
WTOV-TV, Reporter, 2010-2012
Americans for Prosperity Foundation, Senior Staff Trainer, 2015-2020
AFFILIATIONS
Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, Ambassador, Member, Jefferson County Relay for Life
Organizer, Volunteer, Fundraiser, United Way, Fundraiser/Organizer
Non-Denominational Pastor, Ordained Minister, Jefferson County Republican Party
Board Member, Jefferson County Young Republicans, Member
College Republicans at OSU, Member, Politics Society and Law Scholars at OSU
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State Representative, 2014
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
Buckeye Firearms Association-Ohio
Ohio Right to Life
OTHER (2)
Ohio Chamber of Commerce PAC
Ohio Republican Party
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Andrew 'Andy' Thompson (2014)
Frank Hoagland (2019)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (14)
Andrew 'Andy' Thompson (2014)
Jim Butler (2014)
Kristina Roegner (2014)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2014)
Margaret Conditt (2014)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Adam Miller (2020)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Life begins at conception and abortions should not be allowed if the fetus is a baby.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Every part of government spending that doesn't secure and defend the rights of Americans.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
No Answer
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The government should make no laws infringing on religion and always protect religious liberty.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Increase competition and reduce onerous regulations
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Neutral
IMMIGRATION
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Agree
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Any person who follows the legal process.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Christian
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Five years of working for Americans for Prosperity Foundation
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Five years of working for Americans for Prosperity Foundation, running multiple campaigns and living in the area I'm running for my entire adult life.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
We should always put people above politics.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Neutral
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
No Answer
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
1. Expansion of the energy sector 2. Protection of natural rights 3. Reduction of many occupational licensures
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, racism is a threat, but it is an issue that is continuing to improve every day through a strong, moral society.
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