

Tom Brinkman
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile
Verified Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Tom Brinkman
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 27
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
George Washington Univ, Washington, DC, BA, 1979
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
COAST, Board member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative, 12
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (4)
Cincinnati Right to Life PAC-Ohio
National Association for Gun Rights
Ohio Citizens PAC
Right to Life Action Coalition
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
COAST
Cincinnati Right to Life
Ohio Right to Life
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (6)
Bill Dean
Family First PAC
John Kasich
Josh Mandel
Kristina Roegner
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (16)
All Children Matter PAC
Associated Builders and Contractors
Bob Barr Leadership Fund
Family First PAC
Gun Owners of America
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)
International Association of Firefighters
League Of Conservation Voters
Marijuana Policy Project
Ohio Association for Justice
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
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
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.
Strongly Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Agree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Agree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Disagree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2010 General Election, 2010 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
NEVER
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
no answer
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
no answer
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.
My voting record in the Ohio House.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Educated and trained workforce
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
eliminate government interference that drives up the costs.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Lower taxes and limit government
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Served for 12 years in the Ohio House.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
tom@gobrinkman.com or 513-321-6591
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I have kept every promise I ever made to the voters.
If you are not already receiving our emails, stay up to date with important election alerts, educational articles, and encouraging reminders.