Ron Hood

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

Ron Hood


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

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


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 2


Incumbent

No


Links

Ron Hood websitesRon Hood phones Ron Hood emailFacebook

EDUCATION

The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, BSBA, 1991

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

National Rifle Association, Life Member, Ohio Farm Bureau

Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Representative, 1995-2000

State Representative, 2013-2020

State Representative, 2005-2006

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

State Senate, 2006

U.S. Congress, 2008, 2010, 2021

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 (1)

*Right to Life Action Coalition of Ohio

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Ohio Value Voters, RIght To Life Action of Ohio

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (14)

Janet Folger Porter (2022)

Josh Mandel (2021)

Beth Lear (2020)

Bill Dean (2020)

Candice Keller (2020)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (27)

Bill Dean (2022)

National Association for Gun Rights (2022)

America's Liberty PAC (2021)

Candice Keller (2021)

Charles Tassell (2021)


QUESTIONNAIRE*

*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
RIGHT TO LIFE

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

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

They are very dangerous and should be outlawed.

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Never

Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?

Life at Conception Act Heartbeat Bill


ECONOMY

What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?

Get taxes and spending under control. Public policies that grow the economy.

Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.

Strongly Agree

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

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

It is not a phrase from any American founding document. It was in a letter from Thomas Jefferson to the Danbury Baptist Church where Jefferson states there needs to be a wall of separation to protect the church from the state, NOT vice-versa.

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

Strongly Disagree


HEALTHCARE

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

Under NO circumstances should vaccinations be forced on any individual

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.

Healthcare should be moved towards a free market system that drives quality up and drives cost down. Those currently relying on their current form care should NOT lose their current care as we transition toward a better system.


NATIONAL SECURITY

With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.

The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty, however, we must be ready to fight tyranny in situations where our National Security is threatened.

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?

They are one of our strongest allies with enemies that want to wipe them out of existence. They have a right to defend themselves.

What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?

There is a growing mistrust by those in the military and those that can be that our government is not acting in our best interest. Only strong leadership from the top can fix this problem


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?

Only those that immigrate through legal channels that want to give value to America and not just take for themselves. This is a war on America and it needs to be treated as such.


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

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

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Strongly Agree

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a devout Christian that believes Jesus is the center of the Universe as well as the center of our lives. In him we move and breathe and have our being


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

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

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Strongly Disagree

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

Fossil fuels


ABOUT YOU

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 Liberty

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


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.

Strongly Disagree


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 - All restrictions on gun ownership protect criminals and actually harm law abiding citizens

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