

Kyle Koehler
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Kyle Koehler
Party
Republican
Election Year
2016
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 79
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Wright State University, Dayton, BS, 1984
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
First Christian Church, Member/Contributor/Volunteer, North Hampton Lions Club
Member, Springfield Kiwanis, Member
Pregnancy Resource Center, Contributor, Young Life Springfield
Contributor, Family Youth Initiative, Contributor
Clark County Republican Party, Former Treasurer, Clark County Republican Men's Club
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative, 2
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Clark County Commissioner, 2012
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
Citizens for Community Values
Ohioans for Concealed Carry
OTHER (3)
Ohio Restaurant Association
Ohio Right to Life
Ohio State Medical Association PAC
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
Ohio Manufacturer's Assocation
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)
Ohio Farm Bureau
Ohio State Medical Association
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Jon Husted
Josh Mandel
Robert D. Hackett
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (11)
Associated Builders and Contractors
Citizens for Community Values
James Butler
Jim Jordan
Kristina Roegner
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
Strongly Agree
Election of judges by the people for a definite term of office is the best way to select judges.
Agree
More restrictive gun control laws are needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry into the country.
Strongly Agree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States.
Strongly Agree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self-interest into the most productive economic system there is.
Strongly Agree
There should be a strict constitutional spending limit for state and local governments that would tie the rate of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Agree
Marijuana should be legalized and regulated like tobacco and alcohol.
Strongly Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
The founders established pure democracy in the Constitution because they believed that it is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.
Strongly Disagree
Free-market competition for education dollars, rather than a government monopoly, would create a better education for all students.
Strongly Agree
Where minor children are involved, divorce laws should be reformed to include mutual consent of both parents and an increased waiting period, unless there is fault or abuse.
Agree
The Ten Commandments should not be displayed in public school buildings.
Strongly Disagree
Business owners should be required by law to bake cakes, provide flower arrangements, etc., for same-sex weddings, even when these activities would infringe on their sincerely-held religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Our state should participate in the nationwide Common Core standards for high-school graduation.
Strongly Disagree
Physician-assisted suicide should be legal.
Strongly Disagree
The more people live by Judeo-Christian values, the less government is needed.
Strongly Agree
Islamic law (Sharia) does not pose a threat to the United States and its Constitution.
Strongly Disagree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with public funds.
Strongly Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Planned Parenthood should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Mankind is sinful and is driven by selfish desire. By separating the powers of government they created a system of checks and balances that were intended to prevent man's selfish desires from over-riding the founders desire for a government founding in self-rule.
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.
Based on the founding documents: God, Voters, Constitution, Supreme Court, Congress. (although because Supreme Court (Judicial Branch) and Congress (Legis. Branch) are part of the three branches with check and balances I am not sure you can rank them
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Only when the life of the mother is in danger (as in the case of something like a tubal pregnancy). But in general, every attempt should be made to save the life of the unborn. In those few particular cases I would not consider a failed attempt to save the life of the baby... an abortion.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe man is sinful and separated from God and needs the atoning sacrifice of his Son, Jesus Christ. Christ died for the sins of mankind and we can receive salvation by accepting what he did on the cross to pay for our sins. Each person must personally make a decision to repent and receive this free gift of salvation from a just and holy God that does not wish anyone to perish. In response to that, we should then live under His Lordship as well as His Redemption. I believe that happened for me on June 22nd, 1981.
Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which of these best describes you?
Very Conservative
Please defend your answer to the previous question by referencing your publicly available track record.
I co-sponsored legislation in Ohio to shift public funding from Planned Parenthood to other clinics and non-profits that provide health care for women without providing abortions. I authored legislation in Ohio to prevent Abortion Clinics from dumping aborted babies in public landfills. I co-sponsored legislation in Ohio that restricts abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected. My wife and I believe being pro-life also includes supporting both women and their children when they choose life. Because of that we support our local Crisis Pregnancy Clinic with both our time and money.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.
kyle@votekoehler.com
Additional comment from candidate:
In question #12 you reference a "pure democracy". I put "strongly disagree" because I believe our form of government is a "Republic" not a "pure democracy".
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