
Don Manning
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Don Manning
Party
Republican
Election Year
2016
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 59
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Ashford University, Clinton, B.A., 2014
Youngstown State University, Youngstown, M.S. Student, 2015
Diamond Council University, Nashville, Guild Gemoligist, 1990
WORK & MILITARY
Mahoning County Juvenile Justice Center, Group Leader, 2
Retail Jewelry Stores, Store Manager, 20 plus
United States Navy, Aviation Boatswain's Handler, 4
AFFILIATIONS
South Range Little Raiders, Vice President, South Range Little Raiders
Head Football Coach, Mahoning County G.O.P., Executive Committee Board Member
Sandy Hook Promise, Speaker/Say Something Program, Mahoning County Juvenile Justice Center
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Facilitator
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Mahoning County Commissioner, 2010
U.S. House of Represetatives, 2006
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Ohioans for Concealed Carry
OTHER (1)
Ohio Right to Life
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Ohio Right to Life
Ohio Republican Liberty Caucus
NRA A+ Rating
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.
Strongly Agree
Election of judges by the people for a definite term of office is the best way to select judges.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States.
Strongly Agree
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
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.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Strongly Disagree
Marijuana should be legalized and regulated like tobacco and alcohol.
Strongly Disagree
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
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 Agree
Free-market competition for education dollars, rather than a government monopoly, would create a better education for all students.
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 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.
Neutral
Free-market competition for education dollars, rather than a government monopoly, would create a better education for all students.
Strongly Agree
The Ten Commandments should not be displayed in public school buildings.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Neutral
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
The Ten Commandments should not be displayed in public school buildings.
Strongly Disagree
Our state should participate in the nationwide Common Core standards for high-school graduation.
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
Physician-assisted suicide should be legal.
Strongly Disagree
Our state should participate in the nationwide Common Core standards for high-school graduation.
Strongly Disagree
The more people live by Judeo-Christian values, the less government is needed.
Strongly Agree
Physician-assisted suicide should be legal.
Strongly Disagree
Islamic law (Sharia) does not pose a threat to the United States and its Constitution.
Strongly Disagree
The more people live by Judeo-Christian values, the less government is needed.
Strongly Agree
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
Islamic law (Sharia) does not pose a threat to the United States and its Constitution.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
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
Planned Parenthood should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Human nature always dictates that those in power will always want to preserve their power. Throughout history, this has proven to be true. The founding fathers had the foresight to put measures in place to prevent, or at least slow this process down. This is why America has become, and remains the greatest country on earth.
Planned Parenthood should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
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.
-God -Constitution -Supreme Court/Congress (equal authority)
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Only in the cases of incest, rape, or medical issues that would put the mother's health at risk.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Human nature always dictates that those in power will always want to preserve their power. Throughout history, this has proven to be true. The founding fathers had the foresight to put measures in place to prevent, or at least slow this process down. This is why America has become, and remains the greatest country on earth.
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.
-God -Constitution -Supreme Court/Congress (equal authority)
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a christian.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Only in the cases of incest, rape, or medical issues that would put the mother's health at risk.
Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which of these best describes you?
Conservative
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a christian.
Please defend your answer to the previous question by referencing your publicly available track record.
No public track record exists. However, I have always supported ideals and candidates that display a conservative track record.
Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which of these best describes you?
Conservative
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.
demanning2@aol.com
Please defend your answer to the previous question by referencing your publicly available track record.
No public track record exists. However, I have always supported ideals and candidates that display a conservative track record.
Additional comment from candidate:
As a true conservative, I believe in lower taxes, smaller government, and preserving the constitution. I am a staunch supporter of the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution. I believe in supporting businesses that provide jobs for citizens. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Social and Criminal Justice with two minors: Political Science and Sociology. My education and life experiences give me a solid foundation to represent the citizens of Ohio's 59th District.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.
demanning2@aol.com
Additional comment from candidate:
As a true conservative, I believe in lower taxes, smaller government, and preserving the constitution. I am a staunch supporter of the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution. I believe in supporting businesses that provide jobs for citizens. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Social and Criminal Justice with two minors: Political Science and Sociology. My education and life experiences give me a solid foundation to represent the citizens of Ohio's 59th District.
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