Aaron Heilers
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Aaron Heilers
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 84
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Bachelor's, 2006
WORK & MILITARY
Blanchard River Demonstration Farms, Project Manager, 3
Auglaize SWCD, Nutrient Management Technician, 3
Miami SWCD, Drainage Technician, 5
AFFILIATIONS
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Parish Council member, Shelby County Farm Bureau
President, Shelby County Fair Board, Director
Shelby County Republican Party, Treasurer, Shelby County Right to Life
Lifetime member, Elizabeth's New Life Center, contributor
Shelby County Veterans to D.C., volunteer, Ohio Farm Bureau Young Ag Professionals Advisory
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Ohio Value Voters
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)
John Bergman- Auglaize County Commissioner
Matt Aultman-Darke County Commissioner
Greg Homan-Mercer County Commissioner
Bob Guillozet-Shelby County Commissioner
Tony Bornhorst-Shelby County Commissioner
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Matt Huffman
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
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
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 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
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 a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
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.
Strongly Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Strongly Disagree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Disagree
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Disagree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly 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."
Strongly Disagree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Agree
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Agree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
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
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.
Disagree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Disagree
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
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?
Life begins at conception and all life should be protected. Therefore there should not be exceptions to allowing abortion.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Life begins at conception and all life should be protected. Therefore there should not be exceptions to allowing abortion.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
I believe our system of government was crafted brilliantly by our Founders. Man is inherently flawed with sin and will try to gather power and infringe upon the rights of others. Our system that limits the power of any one branch or person helps to ensure that we, as citizens, do not become subjects. Unfortunately, we are losing that knowledge of how important our system is. We need more elected officials and citizens to realize how brilliant our constitutional republic is.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
I believe our system of government was crafted brilliantly by our Founders. Man is inherently flawed with sin and will try to gather power and infringe upon the rights of others. Our system that limits the power of any one branch or person helps to ensure that we, as citizens, do not become subjects. Unfortunately, we are losing that knowledge of how important our system is. We need more elected officials and citizens to realize how brilliant our constitutional republic is.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I have been Roman Catholic my entire life and continue to practice that faith today and raise my children in that faith. My wife and I are actively involved in our church because we believe in the importance of having a strong faith life. While I am not outwardly religious, my faith is the foundation of who I am and what I believe. It influences my decision making processes and how I interact with fellow citizens.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I have been Roman Catholic my entire life and continue to practice that faith today and raise my children in that faith. My wife and I are actively involved in our church because we believe in the importance of having a strong faith life. While I am not outwardly religious, my faith is the foundation of who I am and what I believe. It influences my decision making processes and how I interact with fellow citizens.
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.
I have not held public office before, and therefore would not have a voting record of which to evaluate where I stand on certain issues. However, as a matter of principle, I consider myself to be conservative. I belief in personal responsibility, economic freedom and religious liberties. I believe that decisions are best made at home by parents or at the most local level possible. My proof for this is how I live my life everyday as a parent, small business owner, and invested community member.
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.
I have not held public office before, and therefore would not have a voting record of which to evaluate where I stand on certain issues. However, as a matter of principle, I consider myself to be conservative. I belief in personal responsibility, economic freedom and religious liberties. I believe that decisions are best made at home by parents or at the most local level possible. My proof for this is how I live my life everyday as a parent, small business owner, and invested community member.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
In our area of Ohio, unemployment is very low. Employers are struggling to find workers. The potential workers that are out there cannot pass a drug test or do not want to give up their government benefits to take a job. This needs to be curtailed. We have made it too easy for people to stay on the sidelines and not take jobs. Unfortunately, this has gone on for multiple generations and this mentality of government assistance has become an expectation. We need to remove the incentives for people to stay unemployed.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
People already have access to healthcare. If needed, they can walk into an emergency room and receive treatment. The problem is that our discussion isn't focused on healthcare anymore. It's focused on health insurance and we use those terms interchangeably. The large health insurers and now health care networks/hospitals have such a stranglehold on the health system that patients do not have many choices. Our public policies have made it advantageous for these mergers to happen. This is a negative consequence of government getting involved in something it probably shouldn't. When you walk into a doctor's office, you have no idea how much their services are and even when you receive a bill it is very complicated. People have lost touch with the responsibility of their health. We should be promoting allowing more competition into the healthcare industry that would allow people to go to their local doctor who hopefully will have more flexibility to be affordable and accessible.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
In our area of Ohio, unemployment is very low. Employers are struggling to find workers. The potential workers that are out there cannot pass a drug test or do not want to give up their government benefits to take a job. This needs to be curtailed. We have made it too easy for people to stay on the sidelines and not take jobs. Unfortunately, this has gone on for multiple generations and this mentality of government assistance has become an expectation. We need to remove the incentives for people to stay unemployed.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Government's main role in boosting the economy is to reduce regulations as much as possible. We need to make it easier for people to start businesses, not more cumbersome. When people innovate and start new businesses or expand their businesses, they hire people, buy products and the economy grows.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
People already have access to healthcare. If needed, they can walk into an emergency room and receive treatment. The problem is that our discussion isn't focused on healthcare anymore. It's focused on health insurance and we use those terms interchangeably. The large health insurers and now health care networks/hospitals have such a stranglehold on the health system that patients do not have many choices. Our public policies have made it advantageous for these mergers to happen. This is a negative consequence of government getting involved in something it probably shouldn't. When you walk into a doctor's office, you have no idea how much their services are and even when you receive a bill it is very complicated. People have lost touch with the responsibility of their health. We should be promoting allowing more competition into the healthcare industry that would allow people to go to their local doctor who hopefully will have more flexibility to be affordable and accessible.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
My experience as a husband and father, as a farmer and small business owner, and as an invested leader within my community makes me the most qualified candidate seeking this office. I am passionate about the opportunity to represent my neighbors who share the same values as I do: values based in their faith, family and work ethic.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Government's main role in boosting the economy is to reduce regulations as much as possible. We need to make it easier for people to start businesses, not more cumbersome. When people innovate and start new businesses or expand their businesses, they hire people, buy products and the economy grows.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
electheilers@gmail.com 937-726-7506
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
My experience as a husband and father, as a farmer and small business owner, and as an invested leader within my community makes me the most qualified candidate seeking this office. I am passionate about the opportunity to represent my neighbors who share the same values as I do: values based in their faith, family and work ethic.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
electheilers@gmail.com 937-726-7506
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I am heavily involved and have a deep understanding of our main industry in this district:agriculture. As a farmer and conservation professional I know we live in an area of Ohio that faces many challenges to agriculture and I believe a strong, thriving agricultural sector makes our communities better. Agriculture is our heritage and is the main reason why, along with our faith, that we are successful in the 84th District. Agriculture is the common thread that holds our communities together and if we allow individuals to represent us who do not understand this, then in 25-50 years our communities no longer look the same.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I am heavily involved and have a deep understanding of our main industry in this district:agriculture. As a farmer and conservation professional I know we live in an area of Ohio that faces many challenges to agriculture and I believe a strong, thriving agricultural sector makes our communities better. Agriculture is our heritage and is the main reason why, along with our faith, that we are successful in the 84th District. Agriculture is the common thread that holds our communities together and if we allow individuals to represent us who do not understand this, then in 25-50 years our communities no longer look the same.
