Scott Pullins
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile*
Leans Conservative
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Scott Pullins
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Republican Legislative Primary
Race
State Representative, Dist. 98
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
The Ohio State University, Columbus, BA Political Science, 1997
Capital University Law School, Columbus, Juris Doctorate, 2003
Ohio University, Athens
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Ohio Taxpayers Association, Founder, Knox County Republican Central Committee
Member, Former Chairman and Vice Chairman, Franklin County Republican Central Committee, Former Member
Athens County Republican Central and Executive Committees, Former Member, Republican National Lawyers Association
Member, Knox County Bar Association, Member
Ohio State Bar Association, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Chairman - Ohio College Republican Federation, 1989-1991
President - Ohio University College Republican Club, 1988-1989
Chairman & Vice Chairman - Knox County Republican Central Committee
President - Knox County Young Republican Club
Vice Chairman - Ohio League of Young Republican Clubs
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Howard Township Trustee
Race
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (1)
*Ohio Advocates for Freedom and Liberty PAC
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Former Knox County Treasurer Sandra Mizer
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (6)
Alice Nicks (2020)
Andrew Brenner (2018)
Jon Husted (2017)
Kris Jordan (2015)
Larry Householder (2019)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Radojka Joyce Skocic (2014)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Only in a true medical emergency to save the life of the mother.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive 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
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
We should abolish the state income tax over a ten year period.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I would privatize more prisons and sell off state property. I would limit Medicaid to the truly ill and aged.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None
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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
C
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Fight back against terrorism when possible
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Strongly Disagree
Israel is our best friend in the world
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
We should have a pause on all immigration until our current population stablilizes.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Agree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a converted Roman Catholic and believe many of their doctrines, however, the current Pope is much too liberal.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Abolish dropboxes, require picture id's, require mandatory post election audits.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. Race relations have improved greatly in the US.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
The Civil War was reparation enough.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
A
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To do for the people what people are unable to do for themselves.
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://www.dispatch.com/story/opinion/columns/guest/2021/12/01/what-can-democrats-do-representation-ohio/8808432002/ https://www.morrowcountysentinel.com/news/41172/pullins-forms-exploratory-committee-for-ohio-house https://theohiostar.com/2022/01/29/attorney-running-for-ohio-house-suing-state-gop-for-corruption/ https://theohiostar.com/2018/10/27/bigtime-hollywood-leftist-joss-whedon-is-bankrolling-ohio-house-democrats/ https://theohiostar.com/2018/09/12/ohio-democrat-auditor-candidate-zack-space-racks-up-big-dollars-from-billionaire-impeachment-advocate-tom-steyer/
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I believe in true medical freedom. That means no vaccine mandates, no mask mandates, and no vaccine passports. My opponent, Darrell Kick, is opposed to medical freedom legislation.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Felons and documented mentally ill should not own firearms.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
