Steven Kraus
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Steven Kraus
Party
Republican
Election Year
2016
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 9
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Troy State University, Troy, Alabama, Electronic Engineering Technology, 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 Association of Realtors
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Ohio State Representative, 7 months
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Erie County Commissioner, 2012
U.S. House of Representatives, 2012
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
State Representative Andy Thompson
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
Strongly Agree
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
The U.S. military should wait for militant Islamic groups to directly threaten our national security on our shores, rather than eradicate them now wherever they may be worldwide.
Strongly Disagree
The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.
Strongly Agree
I support legislation such as the First Amendment Defense Act (FADA) that would prohibit discrimination against individuals, organizations and small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
The federal government should establish Common Core as a nationwide academic standard for high school graduation.
Strongly Disagree
I oppose the resettlement of Syrian refugees into the U.S. without proper vetting.
Strongly Agree
Current regulations on domestic oil exploration and drilling are more restrictive than are necessary.
Strongly Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
More restrictive gun control laws are needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
The founders established pure democracy in the Constitution because they believed that it is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self-interest into the most productive economic system there is.
Strongly Agree
Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions until they are economically feasible.
Strongly Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States.
Strongly Agree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with public funds.
Strongly Agree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
Strongly Agree
Planned Parenthood should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Marijuana should be legalized and regulated like tobacco and alcohol.
Strongly Disagree
Islamic law (Sharia) does not pose a threat to the United States and its Constitution.
Strongly Disagree
Based on the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, please arrange the following entities, starting with the highest source of authority, and continue the list in descending order of authority, skipping any that do not apply: Academia, Congress, Constitution, God, Industry, Media, Professional Sports, Supreme Court, Voters.
God, Voters, Constitution, Congress, Supreme Court
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Possibly, in the rare case when the pregnancy threatens the life of the mother. However, with the advance medical practices of cesarean birth which can be used especially in emergencies or for the safety of the mother and/or the baby, abortions should not be allowed.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
A fondness for power is implanted in most men, and it is natural to abuse it when acquired. This maxim, drawn from the experience of all ages, makes it the height of folly to entrust any set of men with power which is not under every possible control.” - Alexander Hamilton "The Farmer Refuted," February 23, 1775
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe we are saved by grace, thru faith, and this not of yourselves, it is a gift from God. That if you shalt confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in your heart that God has raised him from the dead, you shalt be saved. I am a born again Christian who has accepted Jesus Christ as my personal Lord and Savior. Jesus was the perfect sacrifice that died on the cross for the sin's of the world. He died so that we could have redemption. He is the way, the truth and the life. I believe in the Holy Trinity, one God in three person, the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. I believe the Bible to be the inspired word of God. I believe the Body of Christ is the bride of Christ, and as believers we need to daily put on the full armor of God. I believe in the resurrection and life everlasting.
Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which of these best describes you?
Very Conservative
Please defend your answer to the previous question by referencing your publicly available track record.
Past Chairman of the Christian Collation for Okaloosa County, Florida Trustee/Session Board Member of First Presbyterian Church, Sandusky, Ohio Choir Member First Presbyterian Church, Sandusky, Ohio Current Member Sandusky Choral Society Past Praise and Worship Leader, Worship Alive Church, Bellevue, Ohio Co Sponsor the Heart Beat Bill, the Photo Voter Bill, House Concurrent Resolution 9 - Energy by Thorium (instrumental in the passage of HCR 9) Working on Legislation America Laws for American Courts Working on Legislation Compact for America Working on Legislation to move nuclear under renewables Working on Legislation to create an Ohio Nuclear Consortium Friend of Congressman Jim Jordan. I pledge loyalty to the Freedom Caucus.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.
kraus4congress@bex.net
Additional comment from candidate:
People ask why am I running now, and not waiting until my name gets cleared? Well, with all do respect, that’s the "safe" argument. I am an INNOCENT MAN appealing my wrongful conviction. I am the only candidate who has won high office against impossible odds, and the only candidate with the name recognition that can beat Marcy Kaptur. ARE YOU... Sick and tired of the POLITICAL CORRECTNESS BS? Wanting our borders SECURED with a WALL? Wanting the REFUGEE INVASION HALTED & ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS DEPORTED? Wanting the TAXPAYER funded GIVEAWAY STOPPED? Wanting the REPUBLICAN PARTY to grow a spine and STOP supporting the DEMOCRAT PARTY? IF YES, then I'm your man! We beat the ESTABLISHMENT POLITICIAN before DEFEATING the INCUMBENT & CHAIRMAN of the OHIO DEMOCRAT PARTY in 2014. I promise to DEFEND & REPRESENT YOU, and do everything in my power to RETURN TO YOU a LIMITED FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, grounded in THE CONSTITUTION. I will always try to DO THE RIGHT THING, so help me GOD!
