
Ron Hood
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
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
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*
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*
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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