John Kostyo
Democrat | Ohio
Candidate Profile
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
John Kostyo
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2012
Election
General
Race
State Representative, Dist. 83
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
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WORK & MILITARY
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Race
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (5)
International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America
Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations
National Association Of Social Workers
State Democratic Party Organizations
United Steelworkers
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
1. Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self interest into the fairest and most productive economic system there is, and is the key to national prosperity.
Agree
2. Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry of persons into the country.
Agree
3. Because evolution is widely accepted, students should not be taught about intelligent design.
Strongly Agree
4. Free market competition for education dollars, rather than a government monopoly, would create a better education for all students.
Strongly Disagree
5. It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
6. States should require voters to show photo identification and prove citizenship in order to register to vote or to cast a vote.
Strongly Disagree
7. Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
No Answer
8. Marriage is a union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Disagree
9. Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Disagree
10. Pure democracy is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.
Strongly Disagree
11. Who has the primary responsibility to be sure children are properly educated?
Parents
12. Should abortion be allowed under extenuating circumstances? If so, what circumstances?
Yes in cases of rape, incest, risk to mother and .
13. Based on the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, please arrange the following entities, starting with the highest source of authority, and continue the list in descending order of authority, skipping any that do not apply: Academia, Congress, Constitution, God, Industry, Media, Professional Sports, Supreme Court, Voters.
Dec of Independence announced sovereign independence of English rule. U.S. Constitution begins with "We the People" establishing source of rule of law in the U.S. All Constitutional authority is determined under the U.S. Constitution.
14. What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers within the Constitution?
The Founders sought to limit the powers of government in acknowledgment that powers not granted are reserved to individuals.
15. Please list the six (6) most important endorsements (groups or individuals) of your current candidacy.
The Ohio Federation of Teachers The Ohio Education Association The AFL-CIO and associated Unions The Fraternal Order of Police The Ohio Association of Professional Fire Fighters The NW Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters
16. Please list your educational, military and vocational history, and any church and civic leadership positions held, and political positions held or sought.
BA, John Carroll University, magna cum laude JD, Case Western Reserve University School of Law member St. Michael Parish, Findlay, Ohio Board & Executive Committee Member, Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Legal Services of Western Ohio President & Member of Board, Black Heritage Library & Multicultural Center, Findlay, Ohio
17. What charitable, educational, religious, or political organizations have you been affiliated with as a member, contributor, or volunteer.
None of your business.
