
Joe Helle
Democrat | Ohio
Candidate Profile
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Joe Helle
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 89
Incumbent
No
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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