Brian Walton
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Brian Walton
Party
Republican
Election Year
2016
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 10
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of Dayton School of Law, Dayton, J.D. (May 2016), 2016
Wright State University, Dayton, M.A., International Relations & Comparative Politi, 2004
Ferrum College, Ferrum, VA, B.A., Chemistry & Pre-Med, 2000
WORK & MILITARY
USAF (Active & Reserve), Captain, 6
AFFILIATIONS
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Huber Heights City Council, 2009-2010
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
N/A
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Citizens for Community Values
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
Strongly Agree
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
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
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
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.
Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States.
Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States.
Agree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
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
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
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.
Agree
Marijuana should be legalized and regulated like tobacco and alcohol.
Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
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.
Neutral
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.
Neutral
Free-market competition for education dollars, rather than a government monopoly, would create a better education for all students.
Agree
Free-market competition for education dollars, rather than a government monopoly, would create a better education for all students.
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
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.
Disagree
The Ten Commandments should not be displayed in public school buildings.
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
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
Our state should participate in the nationwide Common Core standards for high-school graduation.
Strongly Disagree
Physician-assisted suicide should be legal.
Disagree
Physician-assisted suicide should be legal.
Disagree
The more people live by Judeo-Christian values, the less government is needed.
Agree
The more people live by Judeo-Christian values, the less government is needed.
Agree
Islamic law (Sharia) does not pose a threat to the United States and its Constitution.
Strongly Disagree
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.
No Answer
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with public funds.
No Answer
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
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
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?
The Founders recognized that man is inherently fallible and if given too much power, prone to abuse that power. Therefore, they separated our government into three branches as a means for checks and balances.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
The Founders recognized that man is inherently fallible and if given too much power, prone to abuse that power. Therefore, they separated our government into three branches as a means for checks and balances.
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.
1. God 2. Voters 3. Constitution 4. Congress 5. Supreme Court
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.
1. God 2. Voters 3. Constitution 4. Congress 5. Supreme Court
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
If the life of the mother is in danger. But all efforts should be made to protect the life of both mother and child.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
If the life of the mother is in danger. But all efforts should be made to protect the life of both mother and child.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in God. I believe he sent his only son, Jesus Christ, to die for our sins.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in God. I believe he sent his only son, Jesus Christ, to die for our sins.
Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which of these best describes you?
Very Conservative
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 have not previously held a public office outside of serving on city council. I have served my country as active/reserve military, civil service with the FBI, and as a contractor with a special operations unit in Iraq and Afghanistan. There are no other issues that I take more seriously than my God, Family, and Country.
Please defend your answer to the previous question by referencing your publicly available track record.
I have not previously held a public office outside of serving on city council. I have served my country as active/reserve military, civil service with the FBI, and as a contractor with a special operations unit in Iraq and Afghanistan. There are no other issues that I take more seriously than my God, Family, and Country.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.
brian.walton@waltonforohio.com
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.
brian.walton@waltonforohio.com
Additional comment from candidate:
I have not previously held a public office outside of serving on city council. I have served my country as active/reserve military, civil service with the FBI, and as a contractor with a special operations unit in Iraq and Afghanistan. There are no other issues that I take more seriously than my God, Family, and Country.
Additional comment from candidate:
I have not previously held a public office outside of serving on city council. I have served my country as active/reserve military, civil service with the FBI, and as a contractor with a special operations unit in Iraq and Afghanistan. There are no other issues that I take more seriously than my God, Family, and Country.
