Steven W. Kraus

Republican | Ohio

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Steven W. Kraus


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

Republican Primary and U.S. House Dist. 6 Special Primary


Race

State Representative, Dist. 89


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

Troy State University, Troy, Alabama, BS - Electronic Eng. Tech., 1993

Ohio Business College, Sandusky, Oh, Coursework, 2008

Community College of the Air Force, USAF, Associates Degree in Avionic Technology, 1988

WORK & MILITARY

United States Air Force, Ssgt/Staff Sergeant, 1977-1988

International Referral Network, member, 2012-2014

National Federation of Independent Business, member, 2008-2013

AFFILIATIONS

First Presbyterian Church, Elder, Trustee, Easter Seals

Volunteer/Auctioneer, Care and Share, Sponser/Contributor

Sandusky Community Breakfast, Sponser/Volunteer, Sandusky State Theater

Volunteer/Auctioneer, Erie County Republican Party, Executive Central Committee Member

American Leagion, Member, National Rifle Association

Member, Chapel on the Lake, Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Ohio State Representative, 7 months

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Erie County Commissioner/US House of Rep., 2012

U.S. House of Representatives, 2016

Us House of Representatives, 2018

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (2)

Ohio Citizens PAC

*Right to Life Action Coalition of Ohio

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (8)

Christina Hagan (2020)

Ohio Tea Party PAC (2020)

Mike DeWine (2018)

Sarah Fowler (2017)

State Republican Party Organizations (2017)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

None

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 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


ECONOMY

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

I would introduce and support legislation to remove propert tax.

What is your position on the minimum wage?

Minimum wages should be decided by the employer and employee, not the State or Frderal government.

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?

Never

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Disagree


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

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

None


NATIONAL SECURITY

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?

Yes it’s important! “I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you.”


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree


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


VALUES

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

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly Disagree

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.

Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior. As a born again Christian, I strongly believe in the atonement of sins through Christs blood and the finished work of the Cross. “If thou shall confess with thy mouth Lord Jesus, and believe in thy heart, thou shall be saved” “All who the Father send me shall come to me, and all who come to me I will in no wise cast out.” “Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life.” Abortion is murder, Transgender is sin and our Constitution will only work for a “moral and religious (virtuous) people.”


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

No, the danger comes from the left accusing everyone who disagrees with their narrative as a ‘racist’.

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


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.

A and C

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Nuclear


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

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To create an atmosphere where life, Liberty and the ownership of property is not infringed.

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


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

None The right to keep and bear arms should NOT be infringed.

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

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