Gregory P. Dunham
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Gregory P. Dunham
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 11
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Ohio Northern University, Ada, Ohio, Bs- Bus., 1973
The Univ. Of Akron, Akron, Ohio, MBA, 1986
WORK & MILITARY
FirstEnergy Corp, Project Management, 31 years
AFFILIATIONS
Bath Church, UCC, past treasurer, Fairlawn Hgts. Neighborhood Assoc.
treasurer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
none
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
none
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
none
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Donald Trump
Republican National Committee
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
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.
Neutral
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Agree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Neutral
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Additional regulations are needed to prevent climate change.
Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Disagree
The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Agree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Agree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
It is OK for Congress to exempt itself from compliance with laws applicable to all citizens.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Agree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
The United States should protect its sovereignty from the United Nations.
Strongly Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Agree
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2010 General Election, 2010 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Abortion allowed only in case of rape, incest, or mother's life is in danger.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
Eliminate the strongholds of Islamic leaders where known; educate Islamic citizens to prevent from being radicalized.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
After being suppressed by the powers of the Crown, America's founders wanted a 'do-over' and attempted to write the Constitution to get away from the suppression powers of the monarch and give as much power as possible to the citizens.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian and have been all my life, baptized in the Christian faith. Attending church all my life (even through my 'college radical' years). Very active in my Christian faith because I get so much reward from it. I believe in the Holy Trinity. I am not a 'literalist' when it comes to the Bible, but I believe it is a Holy book. My values are pretty simple and based on the Golden Rule. If we all did unto others as we would like them to treat us, the world would be a much better place.
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
If I would have to describe myself, I would say my fiscal views are conservative, and my social beliefs are moderate.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Healthcare debate has raged for years. I would replace or modify the ACA with patient centered solutions such as portable insurance from state to state and job to job; promotion of Health Savings accounts; tort reform; and allow children to remain on policy thru age 26.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Less government regulation. Get the government out of the daily lives of our citizens. Listen to the small businesses and try to ease their problems. That is where the job growth will come from.
What changes should be made to the tax code?
Promote and sell the Tax act of 2017
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Encourage job growth in small businesses.
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
Quit borrowing from the SSI fund, and tweak as needed. Increase maximum allowable tax paid in from workers wages and companies portion. The wealthy need to pay more of their share. Others will need this insurance more vitally in retirement than the wealthy, i.e. corporate officers, etc. (provided the wealthy are smart and have made good investments).
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Degrees in Business and accounting. Have worked with statistics and budgets all my life and know the difference between profit and loss and a growing debt (which is bad). I have had to analyze cost overruns, and try to hold projects within budget. Congress needs more people to ask the hard fiscal questions- Where is the money coming from to pay for this? And are their other sources of revenue that are not being tapped. Is there waste in government? Every dollar of waste saved can be put to better use on a poverty program, infrastructure program, or the many programs that citizens call for.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
dunhamx@yahoo.com
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
This is my first run at elected office. I filed my petitions because I believe that voters need a choice at the polling booth. Plus, I wanted to do my civic duty and feel that I can ask the hard fiscal questions and hold people to their promises.
