

Jennifer Gross
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jennifer Gross
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Representative, Dist. 45
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
University of Missouri, Columbia, BSN, 1986
University of Cincinnati - Honors Graduate, Cincinnati, MSN, 2004
University of Cincinnati - PhD Studies, Cincinnati
WORK & MILITARY
United States Air Force, Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.), 1987 - 2008
Registered Nurse, 1986 to present
Nurse Practitioner, 2004 to present
Health Coach, Small Business Owner, 2018 to present
AFFILIATIONS
Life Church West Chester, Member, Contributor, Volunteer, Community Pregnancy Center
Contributor, CCV (Citizens for Community Values), Contributor
VFW - Veteran's of Foreign Wars, Life Member, American Legion
Member, Ohio Gun Owners, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Butler County Central Committee, 2018 - 2021
State Representative, Ohio House District 45, 2023 to present
State Representative, Ohio House District 52, 2021 to 2023
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (6)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
Buckeye Firearms Association-Ohio
Ohio Value Voters
Right to Life Action Coalition of Ohio
Restore Liberty
OTHER (1)
Ohio Advocates for Medical Freedom
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)
Right to Life Action Coalition
Veterans for Trump
Butler County Republican Party
Ohio Republican Party
Butler County Farm Bureau
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (14)
Beth Lear (2024)
Derek Merrin (2024)
Diane Mullins (2024)
Heidi Workman (2024)
Jodi Salvo (2024)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (13)
Derek Merrin (2024)
Jim Renacci (2024)
Kellie Deeter (2023)
Republican Women's Organizations (2022)
Kathy Grossmann (2021)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
American Nurses Association (2019)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (5)
Building Trades Councils (2022)
International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers (2022)
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers (2022)
Taft Stettinius & Hollister (2022)
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry (2022)
OTHER INFORMATION
OH Christian Alliance's 2024 Voter Guide
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Never. I believe we should always attempt to save the lives of both the mother and the baby
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
I also believe every woman should be given the pill reversal number which is 1-877-558-0333 when she is given these drugs.
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?
Minimum wage falsely sets the value of a certain job or position. Minimum wage should be left up to the business to set. Capitalism works.
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?
Never.
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.
Medicaid and Medicare should only be available for those who are unable to work and the disabled. The federal government should not require anyone to use Medicare. Additionally, dollars from these programs should not be used for abortion as these programs are funded with taxpayer dollars.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Never
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?
Israel is our ally and as such we should remain steadfast in our support and continue to strengthen our ties and support of this nation.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Because of the open Texas border, cities in Ohio, such as Springfield, are being taxed beyond their resources. This is unacceptable. Ohioans should not bear the burden of those who violate our national sovereignty and invade our cities and disobey our laws to enter our country. I support current federal law which prevents anyone who has been deported from ever becoming a US citizen.
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
However, parents do not have the right to sterilize the child or remove healthy body parts. Watchful waiting until the child is an adult is prudent.
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 am a Christian. I believe Jesus died on the cross for my sins. Anyone may choose to follow Christ and that choice must be made freely without coercion. I believe true liberty and freedom are afforded to us only through a God who loves us and delights in the gifts He has given us. God has given us inalienable rights that no man can remove. I believe in religious liberty as mentioned and protected in the US Constitution.
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?
Racism and racists of any kind are bad, but I do not believe it is a threat to our national security.
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, C
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear energy. Ohio also has an abundance of natural gas. I believe we need them both.
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?
To protect natural rights, which are the God given rights of men/mankind, with the consent of the governed.
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?
I believe in the 2nd amendment of the US constitution which states the 2nd amendment, which is the freedom to bear arms, shall not be infringed.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
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