
Gina Collinsworth
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Gina Collinsworth
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary and U.S. House Dist. 6 Special Primary
Race
State Representative, Dist. 90
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, MA, 2010
Shawnee State University, Portsmouth, BA, 2007
Portsmouth West High School, West Portsmouth, HS diploma, 1984
WORK & MILITARY
Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission, Public Information Coordinator, 2019 -
Compass Community Health/The Counseling Center, Director Community Relations and Development, 2012 - 2017
Shawnee State University, Adjunct Professor, 2011-2012, 2016
WNXT Hometown Radio Community Corner, Public Affairs Radio Host, 2018-2019
AFFILIATIONS
PALS Portsmouth Area Ladies Inc., Member (non profit group awards community grants and scholarships), Public Relations Society of America
Chapter secretary, Operation Thank You Scioto Veterans, Co-chair (food drive for food insecure veterans and their families)
Summer Outreach Club Youth Prevention Program, Fundraising leader, Southern Ohio Senior Games
Board member, Southern Ohio Medical Center Hospice Capital Campaign, committee member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State Representative District 90, 2018
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Brown County Ohio Republicans
LIBERAL (1)
Sheet Metal Workers, Local 33
OTHER (2)
Ohio Chamber of Commerce PAC
Americans For Prosperity - Ohio
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Americans for Prosperity Ohio
SMART Sheet Metal Workers Local #24
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Terry Johnson (2023)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Ohio House Republican Campaign Committee (2018)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Laborers International Union of North America (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2018)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
none
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer 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
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
I believe we should leave it as it is. Market forces are operating as they should and have contributed to rising wages. Government mandates are not necessary.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
No. Once again, the less government interference in people lives and businesses the better. There are already guidance rules on federal investments in projects, like Buy America procurement policies and others that are in place.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Under no circumstances may the government close churches.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
C
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Vaccines should not be required. Citizens and employees should have the ability to refuse vaccines and keep their jobs or be eligible for unemployment benefits.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
The U.S. relationship with Israel is important. They are a security ally in the Middle East region and Americans and Israelis are united by a shared commitment to democracy and economic prosperity.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
It is our most pressing national security issue and vulnerability.
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Children are the future.
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Agree
Yes, parental rights are very important. However, no parent should have the ability to mutilate their child in the name of sex reassignment.
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in God and His guidance in my life. I am a Christians. I value life and follow principles that govern my actions and decisions. I listen to daily Bible teachings and would never trade any earthly gain for redemption and eternal life. I pray that God will use my life for good and know He has a plan.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No, it is not a domestic threat.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
C
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
A combination of sources that include natural gas. Natural gas is the biggest opportunity for America's energy independence. Ohio has a bountiful supply, especially in the Appalachian region, and it is the best low-cost option.
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
no
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
no
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The answer to this is simple. The general purpose of the government is to SERVE THE PEOPLE and not special interests.
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
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I support increasing funding for the police and sheriff departments and other first responders. They are risking their lives to keep communities and people safe, and we should take better care of them and their families.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
none
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
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