
Ryan McClain
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Ryan McClain
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary and U.S. House Dist. 6 Special Primary
Race
State Representative, Dist. 15
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania, Mansfield Pennsylvania, Psychology, 2022
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
Boy Scouts of America, 2nd Class
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Rape and Medical emergency only
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.
Choose not to answer
They should not be allowed to exist.
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?
Abolish the minimum wage and let businesses negotiate with their employees without government interference.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Absolutely ZERO.
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.
D
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None. I oppose the Medical Police State.
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?
It is important, and Isreal holds the right to defend itself. That said, we need to stop acting as the world police and stay out of foreign conflicts. We cannot afford anymore wars when our nation is over $30 trillion in reckless debt.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
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
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
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 Disagree
I have my own personal stance on marriage as a catholic, but this is not the job of the state to enforce. The 1st Amendment states "congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion; nor prohibiting the free exercise thereof." This means that although churches cannot be forced to marry a gay couple, the government cannot legislate religious morality. A government which would regulate interpersonal relationships between consenting adults is too big and too intrusive.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am catholic. I believe in the father, son, and holy spirit, and I especially believe in the saving grace of Jesus Christ. I was once in an abusive relationship. I felt that everyone had abandoned me until I decided to return to prayer.... I realized he never abandoned me, and Jesus was always there by my side.
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?
Yes, but not in the way the left says it is. You can blame too much government. The racism that does exist in this country is mostly the fault of government. The left insists on "growing the state to make government work for the people." Big government doesn't work for us now, and it won't work for us tomorrow. You want to end government racism? Reduce government down to it's constitutional intent, and get the state out of individuals private lives
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.
A
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear.
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?
Uphold and defend the constitutional guarantees to Life, Liberty. and the Pursuit of Happiness. The government's first and only job is to ensure those rights under the guidelines spelled out in the Constitution. Our founding fathers intended a government so small you can't even see it.
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
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Absolutely none. I want gay and married couples to be able to protect their Marijuana farms with fully-automatic weapons.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
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