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


Links

George Lang websites FacebookXYouTube

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


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

2018

D


2019-2020

10%


2018

F

2018

|

D


2019-2020

|

10%


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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