Joe Helle

Democrat | Ohio

Candidate Profile

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BIOGRAPHY

Name

Joe Helle


Party

Democrat


Election Year

2018


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 89


Incumbent

No


Links

Joe Helle websites FacebookX

EDUCATION

Owens State Community College, Perrysburg, OH, A.A.S., 2013

WORK & MILITARY

US Army, Sergeant, 2004-2011

AFFILIATIONS

Veterans of Foreign Affairs, Life Member, Team Rubicon

Regional Manager

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Mayor, 2016-2018

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

ENDORSEMENTS

LIBERAL (3)

Free Thought Equality Fund

NARAL Pro-Choice America

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)

Ohio Federation of Teachers

UAW Region 2-B

VoteVets

Naral-Ohio; Planned Parenthood of Ohio

National Association of Social Workers OH Chapter

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Disagree

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.

Disagree

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 Disagree

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.

Agree

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.

Strongly Agree

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.

Neutral

More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.

Agree

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

Agree

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

Disagree

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

Agree

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Agree

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

No Answer

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.

No Answer

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."

Agree

I support sanctuary cities.

Neutral

I support the death penalty.

Disagree

Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.

Agree

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

Disagree

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

Agree

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

Neutral

I voted in these primaries and general elections:

2014 General Election, 2016 General Election, 2016 Democratic Primary

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Under the circumstances given under Roe v. Wade, which has survived numerous challenges to precedent. A women's right to manage her own body and healthcare is protected in the Constitution.

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

No answer.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

No answer.

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?

Moderate

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

No answer.

What is the best way to bring down unemployment?

Elect Democrats who believe that people and the working class are they priority, not failed trickle down economics from big business and millionaires.

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

By supporting a single payer system that places the priority of patients over the profits of insurance companies.

What role should government play in boosting the economy?

In Ohio, by returning Local Government Funds back to local communities in order to generate local business growth, employment opportunities, and ability to grow.

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

Combat leadership experience in the Army Past elected Mayor

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

joe@joehelle.us

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

I believe in serving people, not special interests, lobbyists, or the rich and wealthy. As I did in the Army, I will continue to serve by placing Country over party, and People over politics. Always.

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