Sara P. Carruthers
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
Sara P. Carruthers
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Representative, Dist. 47
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
Miami University, Oxford, 1984
WORK & MILITARY
, WKRQ, 55KRC, National Sales manager, 2
WKRC Television, assistant, sales, National sales, 6
55KRC, WKRQ, Traffic Department, 3
TvHamilton, Host PR, 8
AFFILIATIONS
Boys and Girls Club of Hamilton, board member, Fort Hamilton Hospital
board member, Hamilton Community Foundation, past board member
PEO- BR Chapter, member, Trouveres
member, Hamilton Garden Club, member
Christ Church Glendale, member since birth, Fairfield Womens Club
Member, Great American Songbook Foundation, Founding Board Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2022
A
2021-2022
100%
2021
79%, 79% (cum.)†
2021-2022
|100%
2021
|79%, 79% (cum.)†
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 (7)
*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
Ohio Right to Life PAC
Cincinnati Right to Life PAC
Buckeye Firearms Association-Ohio
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Ohio
LIBERAL (1)
ACT Ohio (Affiliated Construction Trades)
OTHER (1)
Ohio State Medical Association PAC
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Sheriff Richard Jones
Ohio Right To Life
Cincinnati Right To Life
Realtors Assoc.
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (27)
Adam Holmes (2020)
Alessandro “Al” Cutrona (2020)
America First Action (2019)
Andrea White (2020)
Bob Young (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (9)
Brian Lorenz (2019)
George Lang (2022)
Karen Wright (2020)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2022)
Margaret Conditt (2018)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (11)
American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (2020)
American Nurses Association (2022)
Building Trades Councils (2022)
International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers (2020)
International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2022)
OTHER INFORMATION
Cincinnati Right to Life survey: https://cincinnatirighttolife.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Carruthers-Sara_Redacted.pdf
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
My initial answer is never but if the mother is going to die, I think it should be allowed. It’s a really hard question. It if is a life threatening situation, one or the other… maybe.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
My initial answer is never but if the mother is going to die, I think it should be allowed. It’s a really hard question. It if is a life threatening situation, one or the other… maybe.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive 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
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Cutting taxes. We are losing our middle class.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Cutting taxes. We are losing our middle class.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
We need to revisit so many of our current agencies and cut.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
We need to revisit so many of our current agencies and cut.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
However, the money needs to follow the student. Right now our education system is broken and we are working to fix it. I want to finish what we started.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
However, the money needs to follow the student. Right now our education system is broken and we are working to fix it. I want to finish what we started.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
At no time.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
At no time.
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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
C and D. Medicaid needs to be heavily scrutinized and cut in many areas.
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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
C and D. Medicaid needs to be heavily scrutinized and cut in many areas.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
In my mind, none but, I am not anti vaccine. I feel that if a disease has been abolished years ago such as Small pox, let’s keep it that way.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
In my mind, none but, I am not anti vaccine. I feel that if a disease has been abolished years ago such as Small pox, let’s keep it that way.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Secure and Watch the borders and the flights. We are wide open right now and it’s terrifying
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Secure and Watch the borders and the flights. We are wide open right now and it’s terrifying
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Disagree
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Disagree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Build the damn wall and get it secure
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Build the damn wall and get it secure
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those that go through a background check and want a better life for themselves and their family. But we need them to be healthy, and good citizens.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those that go through a background check and want a better life for themselves and their family. But we need them to be healthy, and good citizens.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
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
Neutral
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Neutral
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I was raised Episcopalian and am very spiritual. I don’t feel it’s anyone else’s business.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I was raised Episcopalian and am very spiritual. I don’t feel it’s anyone else’s business.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
NO
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Show ID. Match signatures which we do in Butler County
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
NO
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Show ID. Match signatures which we do in Butler County
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
It could be. I wouldn’t know. I’m not racist.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
It could be. I wouldn’t know. I’m not racist.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
A. But I think we do have to care about our future. USA is doing a good job. Other countries are not
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
A. But I think we do have to care about our future. USA is doing a good job. Other countries are not
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
I believe our Forefathers wanted us to be able to be strong and unified. To keep laws that help people and guide. Basis guidelines
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
I believe our Forefathers wanted us to be able to be strong and unified. To keep laws that help people and guide. Basis guidelines
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
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
You can check my voting records
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
You can check my voting records
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I am a mother, a strong woman, a faithful and loyal woman who always try’s to lead by example and with compassion but also with brains. I have cared for two elderly parents, twin children and have done it all on my own. I’m not afraid to fight for what I believe.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I am a mother, a strong woman, a faithful and loyal woman who always try’s to lead by example and with compassion but also with brains. I have cared for two elderly parents, twin children and have done it all on my own. I’m not afraid to fight for what I believe.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I don’t think we redirect fund from the Police but we do need desperately to get people mental health programs. It’s a huge problem right now and I believe it will just get worse.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I don’t think we redirect fund from the Police but we do need desperately to get people mental health programs. It’s a huge problem right now and I believe it will just get worse.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Unless you have been in prison you should be allowed to have a gun. Also I think children obviously should have an age limit.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Unless you have been in prison you should be allowed to have a gun. Also I think children obviously should have an age limit.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
