Candice Keller
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Candice Keller
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary and U.S. House Dist. 6 Special Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 4
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Miami University, Oxford, OH, English, 1995
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Community Pregnancy Center, CEO - 2008 - present, Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Sis - 2010 - 2015, Hospice of Middletown, Volunteer 2010 - 2015
Middletown City Schools Curriculum Comm., Member 2011, Middletown Health Coalition
Member 2011, Joann Davidson Leadership Inst., Member 2013
Middletown City Planning Commission, Member 2011, 2010 Janet Clemmons Award
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Butler County Regional Chair, 2008-2015
Butler County Central Committee, 2008 - present
State Representative Ohio 53rd House District, 2016-2020
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Ohio Senate 4th District, 2020
Lt. Gov alongside State Rep. Ron Hood, 2022
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (1)
*Right to Life Action Coalition of Ohio
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (14)
Ohio Citizens PAC (2023)
Bill Dean (2022)
John Adams (OH) (2021)
Ron Hood (2021)
Jennifer Gross (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (9)
Bill Dean (2020)
Daniel Kroger (2020)
Ron Hood (2020)
James Burgess (2019)
Janet Folger Porter (2019)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Taft Stettinius & Hollister (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Taft Stettinius & Hollister (2018)
Police & Fire Retirees of Ohio (2016)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Never
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Never
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Strongly Disagree
Chemical abortion drugs are dangerous to the mother as she would experience this trauma at home and outside a medical setting with a licensed professional in access. It is also the taking of the life of the innocent unborn. There are two victims.
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Strongly Disagree
Chemical abortion drugs are dangerous to the mother as she would experience this trauma at home and outside a medical setting with a licensed professional in access. It is also the taking of the life of the innocent unborn. There are two victims.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Small businesses are the engine that run our country and free enterprise is the key tool in causing any society to prosper.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Small businesses are the engine that run our country and free enterprise is the key tool in causing any society to prosper.
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Wages should be set by the employer alone with no governmental interference. A set minimum wage hurts small businesses and is the over-reaching of big government into private business matters.
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Wages should be set by the employer alone with no governmental interference. A set minimum wage hurts small businesses and is the over-reaching of big government into private business matters.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
No circumstances whatsoever. Congress shall make no law.. The freedom of religion extends to persons and organizations. The Free Exercise Clause protects not just persons, but persons collectively exercising their religion through churches or other religious denominations, religious organizations, schools, private associations, and even businesses.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
No circumstances whatsoever. Congress shall make no law.. The freedom of religion extends to persons and organizations. The Free Exercise Clause protects not just persons, but persons collectively exercising their religion through churches or other religious denominations, religious organizations, schools, private associations, and even businesses.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
That would be a violation of freedom of speech, freedom of religion and the right to privacy.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
That would be a violation of freedom of speech, freedom of religion and the right to privacy.
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
D. Government-funded healthcare is nowhere listed in our Constitution and could never compete with the excellence of free-market health care options.
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
D. Government-funded healthcare is nowhere listed in our Constitution and could never compete with the excellence of free-market health care options.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Under no circumstances. It is a violation of HIPAA; a violation of Civil Rights Title II; and is a violation of the 4th Amendment, right to "privacy of papers."
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Under no circumstances. It is a violation of HIPAA; a violation of Civil Rights Title II; and is a violation of the 4th Amendment, right to "privacy of papers."
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
It is of supreme importance. It is our obligation to protect the sovereignty of Israel as an extended nation with strong interests in our economy and culture.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
It is of supreme importance. It is our obligation to protect the sovereignty of Israel as an extended nation with strong interests in our economy and culture.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
The Constitution is clear: Section IV Article 4 says the federal government “shall protect each of [the states] against Invasion..."
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
The Constitution is clear: Section IV Article 4 says the federal government “shall protect each of [the states] against Invasion..."
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Strongly Agree
Government schools are listed nowhere in our founding documents. Parents should make the decision on when and where children are to be educated. Children belong to the parents, not the state.
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Strongly Agree
Government schools are listed nowhere in our founding documents. Parents should make the decision on when and where children are to be educated. Children belong to the parents, not the state.
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
This is a violation of safety standards we set forth as parents for our children and is an invasion of privacy. Our constitution says not a single word about the American family or how it is to be run.
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
This is a violation of safety standards we set forth as parents for our children and is an invasion of privacy. Our constitution says not a single word about the American family or how it is to be run.
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I'm a Christian who stands for life, our Constitution, the traditional family and home and less government in our lives.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I'm a Christian who stands for life, our Constitution, the traditional family and home and less government in our lives.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
If we have to use a photo ID to pay our electric bill in person, we should do the same when voting.
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
The electoral college is the most brilliant instrument set in place by our founders to give all states true equal rights.
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
If we have to use a photo ID to pay our electric bill in person, we should do the same when voting.
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
The electoral college is the most brilliant instrument set in place by our founders to give all states true equal rights.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is a tool utilized to cause division and dissension in the free-est nation on earth. It has been exploited during a time when true unity was possible but instead racism was used to earn votes rather than improving race relations. The Democrat party thrives on promoting racism in order to achieve their own ends of Socialism and Authoritarianism.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is a tool utilized to cause division and dissension in the free-est nation on earth. It has been exploited during a time when true unity was possible but instead racism was used to earn votes rather than improving race relations. The Democrat party thrives on promoting racism in order to achieve their own ends of Socialism and Authoritarianism.
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
This is a vile practice used to abuse and harm women and children. It is vile and goes against nature's plan to keep the privacy matters private, morality clear and stop the exploitation of those who are younger, weaker and vulnerable.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
This is a vile practice used to abuse and harm women and children. It is vile and goes against nature's plan to keep the privacy matters private, morality clear and stop the exploitation of those who are younger, weaker and vulnerable.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
C.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Clean coal and nuclear power.
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
C.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Clean coal and nuclear power.
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
NO
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To protect and secure our rights.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
NO
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To protect and secure our rights.
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
Community needs should be met through private donors, individual giving and the Church.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
Community needs should be met through private donors, individual giving and the Church.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
As indicated by my support of this legislation in the Ohio House.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
As indicated by my support of this legislation in the Ohio House.
