

Ron Highland
Republican | Kansas
Candidate Profile*
Verified Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Ron Highland
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 51
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
KSU, Manhattan, KS, Ph.D., 1985
KSU, Manhattan, KS, D.V.M., 1975
KSU, Manhattan, KS, B.S., 1973
WORK & MILITARY
Bayer US, Manager Clinical Dev., 20
US Army, Vet Corps, Capt., 3.5
US Army, Infantry, 1st LT., 3
AFFILIATIONS
Mt. Calvary MSLC, Elder, retired, Lutherans for LIfe
member and contributor, AVMA, member
Wabaunsee Co. Rep. Party, Former chair and member, Kansas Republican Party
member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Chair, Wab. Co. Rep. Party, 6
KS House of Representatives, 7.5
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2019-20
A+
2018
100%
2020
94%
2019
91%, 84% (cum.)â€
2018
70% (cum.)â€
2019-20
|A+
2019
|91%, 84% (cum.)â€
2018
|70% (cum.)â€
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2018
29%
2019
0%
2019
0%, 0% (cum.)â€
2018
|29%
2019
|0%, 0% (cum.)â€
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (2)
Kansans for Life PAC
*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
OTHER (3)
*Kansas Chamber PAC
*Kansas Farm Bureau
*Kansas Livestock Association PAC
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
State Republican Party Organizations (2019)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
Strongly Agree
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
None
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
None
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Review all government activities and remove redundency, reduce regulations, and stop subsidies over time.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Review all government activities and remove redundency, reduce regulations, and stop subsidies over time.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
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 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 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 Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The government will not create a state church. Individual free to choose how and where they worship.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The government will not create a state church. Individual free to choose how and where they worship.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
The first thing to do is to allow health insurance to cross state lines. After that is instituted, then look at other methods for helping the truly needy with health care.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
The first thing to do is to allow health insurance to cross state lines. After that is instituted, then look at other methods for helping the truly needy with health care.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Agree
IMMIGRATION
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.
Strongly Agree
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.
Strongly Agree
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Agree
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those who wish to become citizens and assimilate.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those who wish to become citizens and assimilate.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Jesus Christ is my Savior. The Holy Bible is truth and guides my life.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Jesus Christ is my Savior. The Holy Bible is truth and guides my life.
ABOUT YOU
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?
Conservative
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I believe in personal freedom, less government, and the free enterprise system.
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I believe in personal freedom, less government, and the free enterprise system.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Serving my eighth year as Representative, seeking reelection.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Serving my eighth year as Representative, seeking reelection.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Did not answer
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Did not answer
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Enforce existing laws.
iVoterGuide Notes:
Candidate received an A rating from the NRA Political Victory Fund KS in 2020. https://www.nrapvf.org/grades/kansas/
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Enforce existing laws.
iVoterGuide Notes:
Candidate received an A rating from the NRA Political Victory Fund KS in 2020. https://www.nrapvf.org/grades/kansas/
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
1. Remove all Legislators from public retirement system. 2. Reduce bureaucracy by reorganizing and eliminating agency overlap. 3. Create a self directed retirement fund program that is portable and voluntary. Choice between this and current public retirement plan.
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
1. Remove all Legislators from public retirement system. 2. Reduce bureaucracy by reorganizing and eliminating agency overlap. 3. Create a self directed retirement fund program that is portable and voluntary. Choice between this and current public retirement plan.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Most likely. Real or not, perception is reality.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Most likely. Real or not, perception is reality.
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