Jon Cross

Republican | Ohio

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Jon Cross


Party

Republican


Election Year

2018


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 83


Incumbent

No


Links

Jon Cross websites FacebookX

EDUCATION

Kenton High School, Kenton, GA, 1998

Ohio State University, Columbus, BA, 2002

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

St. Michael the Archangel Parish of Findlay, Member, Elks Lodge #157

Member, Kenton Moose Lodge #428, Member

NRA, Lifetime Member, Buckeye Firearms Association

Member, Rotary International - Kenton Chapter, Member

Ohio Farm Bureau, Member, Ohio State Alumni Association

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

(Candidate did not provide)

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

Previous Races

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (3)

Buckeye Firearms Association-Ohio

Ohioans for Concealed Carry

Right to Life Action Coalition

OTHER (1)

Ohio Chamber of Commerce PAC

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)

Hardin County Sheriff Keith Everhart

Hancock County Sheriff Michael Heldman

Logan County Sheriff Randall Dodds

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)

Cliff Hite

Dave Yost

Mike Rasor

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)

Buckeye Firearms

Jay Edwards

Larry Householder

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)

International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers

International Union of Operating Engineers

Laborers International Union of North America

United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry

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.

Strongly Agree

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 Agree

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.

Strongly Disagree

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Strongly Agree

Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.

Strongly Disagree

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.

Strongly Agree

Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.

Disagree

The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.

Agree

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."

Disagree

I support sanctuary cities.

Strongly Disagree

I support the death penalty.

Strongly Agree

Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Strongly Agree

Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.

Strongly Agree

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

Strongly 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 should never be allowed.

What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?

To have a free democracy in government and avoid a tyranny/monarchy.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

My wife Christina and I are proudly raising our two boys of the catholic faith, and my conservative values are based upon my faith, family and hard work.

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.

My platform as a candidate for the 83rd Ohio House district, as outlined on my website www.votejoncross.com.

What is the best way to bring down unemployment?

Government does not create jobs, but it creates the environment that allows small business owners and entrepreneurs the opportunity to create jobs and invest in workforce.

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

Privatize our healthcare and encourage an open free market for consumers to benefit for affordable, adequate, and assessable coverage.

What role should government play in boosting the economy?

To create a business friendly environment that would reduce overburdensome regulations, cutting taxes and allowing the free-market to invest back into our local communities.

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

Small Business Consulting Real Estate Development (Commercial & Industrial) Economic & Community Development Chamber of Commerce State Government & Legislative Affairs

E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:

jon@votejoncross.com / 567-674-7076

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

I am a proud husband and father, passionate business leader and principled conservative candidate running for State Representative of the 83rd Ohio House district. As a candidate with business experience, conservative principles and common sense leadership, I will tirelessly fight for, and champion the people and communities of Hancock, Hardin and Logan counties, and to make Northwest Ohio safer, stronger and open for business! I will protect family values, am a strong pro-life candidate and supporter of the 2nd Amendment Rights. As a proactive economic development professional, I will work to make Ohio one of America’s top business friendly states, which results in fighting to end Ohio’s drug epidemic, championing small business growth, strengthening local communities, supporting agriculture and future farmers, advancing workforce solutions and improving our quality of life to make the 83rd district a great place to live, work and prosper!

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