

George Lang
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
George Lang
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 4
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO, Communications, 1985
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Liberty Heights Church, Sunday School Teacher, Chairman of Personel Comm., Gideons, Boy Scouts of America
Regional Leader, Fundraiser, LIFT Scholarship, Lawhorn Scholarship, Hero's Fund, Board Member
Campus Crusades for Christ, Contributor, Citizens for Community Values
Contributor, Mercy Fairfield Hospital, Board Member & Contributor
Community Blood Bank, Board Member & Contributor, Boys Club & Girls Club
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative, 2017-present
West Chester Township Trustee, 2003-2017
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2017-18
100%
2019
100%, 97% (cum.)†
2017-18
|100%
2019
|100%, 97% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (4)
Buckeye Firearms Association-Ohio
Butler County Republican Party
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
Ohio Right to Life
OTHER (6)
Agriculture for Good Government Political Action Committee (AGGPAC)
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Ohio
Ohio Chamber of Commerce PAC
Ohio Manufacturers' Association (OMA- PAC)
Ohio Republican Party
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)
Ohio Right to Life
Buckeye Firearms Association
NFIB Ohio
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
Ohio Manufacturer's Association
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (22)
Cliff Rosenberger (2017)
Dave Greenspan (2017)
Dave Yost (2013)
John Boehner (2014)
Jon Husted (2017)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (9)
Gregory Jolivette (2018)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2020)
Margaret Conditt (2018)
Matt Huffman (2020)
National Federation of Independent Business (2019)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
American Nurses Association (2018)
Organization for Healthcare Innovation in Ohio (2019)
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?
I am proud to have a 100% Pro-Life voting record, including co-sponsorship of the Heartbeat Bill. As a result, I have been endorsed by Ohio Right to Life.
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?
Ohio is Constitutionally-required to have a balanced budget. However, this has led to out of control spending in our state because if we want to increase spending, all we have to do is raise taxes so the budget is balanced. I would rather tie our budget to a % of Ohio’s GDP, that way, the only way we can grow government is to grow the private sector. Cuts can be made to many State departments. In general, we should only fund our core competencies and get out of everything else.
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.
Agree
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 Constitution states “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof…”. As an elected official, I am guided by the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Ohio, which I swore to uphold.
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?
I believe that healthcare coverage and quality can be enhanced by promoting open competition in a free market.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Agree
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.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
This is a federal issue, not a state one. That being said, I believe that the federal government has a responsibility to ensure that our nation’s borders are secure. I oppose sanctuary cities and believe that states should be required to follow federal immigration laws.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly 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.
My beliefs can be closely aligned with Ben Franklin’s. His creed was: “Here is my creed: I believe in one God, the creator of the universe, that he governs by his providence, that he ought to be worshipped, that the most acceptable service we render to him is doing good to his other children, that the soul of man is immortal, and will be treated with justice in another life respecting its conduct in this.”
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?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
As a current State Representative, I have a voting record which affirms my conservative beliefs. I was one of only two members of the Ohio House who was recognized as having a 100% conservative voting record for 2019 by the American Conservative Union. Furthermore, I have been endorsed by key organizations, including Ohio Right to Life, Buckeye Firearms Association, NFIB Ohio, and the Ohio Chamber of Commerce.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
As a businessman, I know what it takes to rebuild our economy. Additionally, my time in local government as a township trustee and my current service as a State Rep. have prepared me to serve in the Ohio Senate.
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?
I would appreciate your vote on November 3rd so that I can serve the people of Ohio’s 4th Senate District.
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.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I believe that we should seek to address the root causes that compel individuals to commit acts of violence. We should not, however, limit the Constitutionally-protected rights of law-abiding citizens.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Neutral
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?
My goal is to make Ohio the most business-friendly state in America because when businesses thrive, opportunity is created, allowing families and communities to prosper. To achieve this goal, I will focus on tax reform and simplification, reducing burdensome regulations, and workforce development.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
As the grandson of an Hispanic immigrant, I believe that racism should be condemned whenever it occurs. I believe that our society should continue to move towards a place where people have an equal opportunity to succeed regardless of skin color.
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