

Shane Wilkin
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Shane Wilkin
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 91
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Lynchburg-Clay, Lynchburg, HS, 1988
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Highland County Society for Children and Adults, contributor, Hillsboro Rotary Club
member, Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission, Chairman
Highland County Community Improvement Corporation, Chairman, Highland County Land Reutilization (Landbank)
Chairman, Highland County Senior Citizens Board, member
Highland District Hospital Foundation Board, member, County Commissioners Association of Ohio (CCAO)
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
County Commissioner, 10
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State Representative, 2018
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Highland County Republican Central Committee
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Bob Peterson
Cliff Rosenberger
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Larry Householder
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Laborers International Union of North America
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.
Strongly 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.
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.
Strongly 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."
Strongly 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?
100% Pro Life unless life of the mother is at risk.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
To ensure checks and balances and to prevent absolute power of one branch to avoid, as much as possible, corruption.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in God and his son Jesus. Through his sacrifice on the cross he offers eternal life to those who believe, repent and are baptized.
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?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Actions taken since 2009 as a Highland County Commissioner. Most meetings covered in 2 local papers.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
The ease of access to public benefits perpetuates long term and generational unemployment. Educating and removing the stigma of vocational education would also go a long way to help those with the interest and skill for a specific trade avoid overwhelming college debt while providing the opportunity for good stable employment.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Open the free market to provide healthcare coverage. Forced healthcare only perpetuates higher prices.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Government does not create jobs, the private sector creates jobs. Government should be limited and not intrude or be overbearing in regulations that restrict and promote growth.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Proven record with 10 years as President of the Highland County Board of Commissioners.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
info@wilkinforohio.com 937.402.7650
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Small business owner and a strong record of economic development progress in Highland County. Pro life and a strong supporter of the 2nd amendment. Proud of my record of 10 years as a county commissioner.
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