Jim Renacci
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jim Renacci
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
U.S. Senator
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Catholic Church, Usher
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2017-18
100%
2017-18
100%
2015-16
100%
2017
100%
2017-19
100%
2012
92%
2017-18
91%, 82% (cum.)†
2016
B-
2017
81%, 73% (cum.)†
2016
75%, 72% (cum.)†
2015-16
66%
2018
73%, 65% (cum.)†
2018
64% (cum.)†
2016
65%, 62% (cum.)†
2017-18
72%, 61% (cum.)†
2017-18
|100%
2017-18
|100%
2015-16
|100%
2017
|100%
2017-19
|100%
2012
|92%
2017-18
|91%, 82% (cum.)†
2016
|B-
2017
|81%, 73% (cum.)†
2016
|75%, 72% (cum.)†
2015-16
|66%
2018
|73%, 65% (cum.)†
2018
|64% (cum.)†
2016
|65%, 62% (cum.)†
2017-18
|72%, 61% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2015-16
32%
2017
29%, 20% (cum.)†
2018
7%
2017
0%, 3% (cum.)†
2015
0%, 2% (cum.)†
2016
0%
2017
0%
2015-16
|32%
2017
|29%, 20% (cum.)†
2018
|7%
2017
|0%, 3% (cum.)†
2015
|0%, 2% (cum.)†
2016
|0%
2017
|0%
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (6)
Buckeye Firearms Association-Ohio
Donald Trump
Rep. Jim Jordan
National Federation Of Independent Businesses
National Rifle Association
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Ohio CPA's
Buckeye Firearms
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (7)
Bob Gibbs
David Hall
Larry Obhof
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations
Mike Dovilla
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Bob Gibbs
Bruce Eberle
Jeff Denham
National Rifle Association
Phil Gramm
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
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.
Strongly Agree
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.
Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Additional regulations are needed to prevent climate change.
Strongly Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
It is OK for Congress to exempt itself from compliance with laws applicable to all citizens.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Disagree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
The United States should protect its sovereignty from the United Nations.
Strongly Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2010 General Election, 2010 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Abortion should only be allowed if the mother’s life is at risk.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
For years while the threat of radical Islamic terrorism spread throughout the region, the Obama Administration never called it by its true name. I am proud that we now have a President who is taking the necessary steps to stop radical Islamic terrorism from growing, which includes extreme vetting for those who wish to enter our country. We must prohibit people who intend to spread anti-American sentiments and endanger our citizens from coming into the U.S.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Our Founding Fathers, having just fled from Europe, understood that a democracy made up of checks and balances was the way of the future. They therefore created a system to hold people accountable of their actions.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a faithful Catholic who attends church weekly and ushers at mass.
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.
You can find this information by visiting my website at jimrenacci.com. Additionally, here are some of my latest endorsements: Ohio CPA’s Ohio Right to Life National Right to Life National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Last year, more than 183,000 Ohio families had to pay a fine to the government because they could not afford insurance. And of those, more than nearly 85% were families earning less than $50,000 per year. I wish we had replaced Obamacare with something better. But we didn’t have the votes to change the whole law. However, I am proud that as part of the tax cut, we eliminated the Obamacare mandate tax. And that’s an issue that my opponent and I disagree on. I will only support a replacement if it’s good for Ohio and covers our uninsured. The bill I supported would have given Ohio a lot more flexibility to spend our healthcare dollars in a way that makes sense for us, not for Washington, D.C.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Advancing a pro-growth, common sense conservative agenda to foster further economic growth and boost manufacturing will be a top priority of mine.
What changes should be made to the tax code?
It’s important that we streamline the filing process to make tax season easier for all Americans, which is why I introduced several bills which passed the House earlier this year that would make that possible. H.R. 5377 - Creating an online platform for instant 1099 submissions - would create an online portal for businesses to electronically submit Form 1099s. The “Creating an Online Platform for Instant 1099 Submissions Act,” was designed with two goals in mind: make it easier for businesses to file 1099 forms and getting tax administrators the data they need in real time. This spring, I introduced legislation, which passed out of the House, to limit re-disclosures and unauthorized uses of tax return information. The bill is known as the “Protecting Taxpayer Confidentiality through Safeguards Act,” or H.R. 5376. Also, my legislation establishing a single point of contact at the IRS, H.R. 5439, passed out of the House this year as well.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
We’ve come a long way in the past few years. One reason things are going much better is the tax cut we passed. This year, most Ohioans will get a tax cut of nearly $2,000. And Ohio businesses are hiring and expanding. Businesses like Smuckers in Orrville, Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati, Nationwide in Columbus, and Tri-State Trailer Sales have all given bonuses or increased pay specifically because of this tax cut. I’m working hard with the President to make these tax cuts permanent.
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
First, we need to keep our promises to those receiving benefits and those who are close to retirement. I will not support any changes to benefits for anyone who is 55 or older. Second, we can’t keep kicking the can down the road. We need to act now, because it will not get any easier the longer we wait. Finally, we need to put all options on the table. I am open to proposals that means test Social Security, so we don’t treat millionaires the same way we treat working Seniors. I am willing to support tough choices – but only if we keep our promises to seniors today.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
My breadth of experience in both public service and the private sector, in which I created over 1,500 jobs and employed over 3,000 people across Ohio, has rendered me uniquely qualified to effectively serve our state in the United States Senate and to advance the values of hardworking Ohioans—not Washington special interests and career politicians.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
info@jimrenacci.com
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
n/a
