
Martha Yoder
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Martha Yoder
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 64
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
Lakeland Community College, Mentor, OH
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Trumbull County Republican Party, Former Secretary, Warren Republican Women's Club
Member-former board member, Women's Relief Corp Hall Corp#104, Former Patriotic Instructor
West Farmington Cemetery Assocation, Former Treasurer, Friends of Warren Heritage
Member/Volunteer, Troy Township Homecoming Committee, Historian/Volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Farmington Township Trustee, 2014-2018
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State Representative 64th District, 2016
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (3)
Buckeye Firearms Association-Ohio
Ohio Right to Life
Ohio Value Voters
OTHER (1)
Ohio Republican Party
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (5)
Dave Yost (2012)
Jon Husted (2017)
Michael A. Rulli (2020)
Randy Law (2014)
Sarah LaTourette (2018)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Casey Kozlowski (2018)
David Joyce (2019)
Defending American Values Everywhere PAC (Dave's PAC) (2016)
Republican Women's Organizations (2018)
Sarah LaTourette (2015)
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?
Only in very narrow instances to save the life of the mother.
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.
No Answer
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 US Constitution does not use those words. The first amendment protects our freedom of religion. It is to protect us from the intrusion of the government not to protect the government from religion.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
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?
This is not necessarily a state issue at this time, but I think that getting businesses out of the business of providing health care would be helpful. Transparency in pricing would also make things better. I currently am in a sharing ministry and pay for my day to day and non major needs out of pocket. My major needs are shared with the ministry, but because I am uninsured I am private pay. I have found that this reduces the overall cost. I cannot help but wonder if we went to major medical coverage only and utilized health savings accounts how much more affordable. As a state legislator I would certainly promote these ideas as much as possible on that level.
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?
Medicaid expansion.
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?
Those who are willing to follow our laws.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
No Answer
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Those who have been convicted of violent crimes should be restricted.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Disagree
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?
Guardianship Reform Foster care reform Legislation to make it easier for victims of Human Trafficking to start their lives over.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
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.
I wrote a column for the Warren Tribune Chronicle which reflects that. Also my blog http://yoderdame.blogspot.com/ contains many of my more in depth reflections of my views. My campaign Facebook and Twitter that are already listed reflect that. My personal Facebook https://www.facebook.com/martha.yoder.509 also does that as well.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have served as a Township Trustee and am a business owner. I have been active in community and church. My diversity of experience has prepared me well for this office.
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?
Did not answer
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.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I have been a born again Christian since I was a teenager.
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