Ronald B. Ellis

Republican | Kansas

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Ronald B. Ellis


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 47


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Ronald B. Ellis websites Facebook

EDUCATION

Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas, BS & MS, 1975 & 1985

WORK & MILITARY

USD 341, Junior High HIstory teacher, 37 years

AFFILIATIONS

Meriden Community Church, Church member, board member, Sunday School teacher, Alpha Christian Children's Home

Supporter, Friends of 4-H, Supporter

FW Huston Medical Center, Board member, chair of annual golf tournament, Jefferson County Republican Central Committee

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

House of Representatives, District 47, 8 years

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

Race

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (2)

National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

Kansans for Life PAC

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Farm Bureau, Kansas Livestock Association, Kansans for Life

SELECTED FINANCIAL SOURCE DOCUMENTS

Contributions and Expenditures from 2024 cycle.

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Life of the mother, rape or incest.

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

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?

I would like to see an increase in minimum wage in Kansas.

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?

None other than illegal activities being committed under the guise of "church".

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.

C

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

All entities should follow vaccinations required by the Secretary of Health and Environment allowing for medial or religious exemptions.


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?

Yes. Israel is our greatest ally and only democracy in the Middle East.


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.

Agree

State funding should only follow a child into a state-accredited entity that shows results at least twice yearly.


VALUES

Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.

Agree

I agree unless the child is in danger with a life-threatening situation.

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 Bible-believing Christian.

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Strongly Agree


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?

The military is one of the best examples of non-discriminatory systems in the US.

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?

Gas and coal


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 the people

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


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Background checks and no ownership under the age of 18 years.

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Strongly Disagree

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