Gary Click

Republican | Ohio

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Gary Click


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

State Representative, Dist. 88


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Gary Click websites
Gary Click phones
Gary Click email
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EDUCATION

Midwestern Baptist Colloge, Pontiac, MI, BRE, 1990

Hillcrest Christian School, Richmond, IN, HS, 1984

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Fremont Baptist Temple, Pastor, Ohio Republican Party

Central Committeeman, Governor Mike DeWine, Chairman: Governor's Evangelical Advisory Co

Josh Mandel for Senate, Faith Coalition, Sandusky County Republican Party

At Large member, ProMedica Hospice, Chaplain

Faith Wins, Consultant

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Republican State Central Committee, 3

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Sandusky County Commissioner

Race

Previous Races

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

2022

F

2022

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F

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (5)

*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

Ohio Right to Life PAC

Buckeye Firearms Association-Ohio

Ohio Value Voters

*Ohio Farm Bureau

LIBERAL (1)

*ACT Ohio (Affiliated Construction Trades)

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

William Reineke Jr. (2014)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (11)

Brian Baldridge (2020)

Derek Merrin (2020)

Holli Sullivan (2020)

Holly Rehder (2019)

Jason Stephens (2020)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (5)

Building Trades Councils (2021)

International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers (2021)

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (2020)

International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (2020)

Ohio Education Association (2021)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Save the life of the mother.

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive 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

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

I support lower taxes.

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

The budget is balanced. However, we should always eliminate all spending on Planned Parenthood and likeminded endeavors.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Disagree

There are some ways that residual funds from Ed Savings Accounts (The Backpack Bill) could be utilized for post-secondary education.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

Religious liberty is fundamental to our national identity.

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

None.


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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.

C

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

None. I am the sponsor of HB 489 - The Inalienable Rights of Conscience Act and HB 411 - The Individual Privacy and Anti-Discrimination Act.


NATIONAL SECURITY

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

I believe in peace through strength. Maintain a strong military. Don't make idle threats. Do what you say you will do.

I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.

Strongly Disagree


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

No border: No nation.

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Those who legitimately need sanctuary. Those who will contribute to the betterment of our society, will be loyal to America and value our principles and history.


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree

I prefer the Ed Savings route over vouchers for religious-based schools. Unfortunately, those vouchers may threaten the religious liberties of church-based schools.


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

Strongly Disagree

While Gender Dysphoria is a legitimate diagnosis, there is no evidence that individuals possess a gender different from their sex. I am the sponsor of HB 454 - The SAFE Act which is designed to protect children from radical medicalized gender conversion therapy.

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

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

While our history reveals the sinful nature of man, our founding fathers placed the seeds of liberty in our Declaration of Independence and our Constitution so that future generations could accomplish what they could not do in their time.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I received Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior at the age of twelve. I am grateful to have my sins forgiven and new life in Christ. I have served in the gospel ministry for over thirty years and currently pastor the Fremont Baptist Temple.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

I support any legislation that accomplishes this purpose.


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

While racism is real, our nation continues to make progress. The greatest threat comes from those who stoke the flames of racism for political and financial reasons.

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree

1. The children are not responsible for the sins of the fathers. 2. Many people of color have immigrated since the days of slavery and have no legitimate history of slavery. Some may have a history of participating in the slave trade. 3. We have a healthy and growing number of multi-racial families. The administration of reparations to those whose DNA includes both oppressors and oppressed is untenable. 4. Many have ancestors who already gave their lives in the cause of ending slavery.


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.

A

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Agree


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

"To secure these rights governments are formed among men." - The Declaration of Independence

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

According to the New Yorker, I am "one of Ohio's most extreme legislators." I consider that a compliment from such a liberal institution. However, I do not consider conservatism extreme.

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/08/15/state-legislatures-are-torching-democracy https://fox8.com/news/ohio-bill-would-define-personhood-at-the-moment-of-conception/ https://www.thenews-messenger.com/story/opinion/2022/05/07/gary-click-life-begins-creation/9657194002/ https://www.thenews-messenger.com/story/opinion/2021/09/11/gary-click-act-would-protect-individual-privacy-passed/5768072001/

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

No

What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

I will continue to be a champion for Common-sense, Constitutionally conservative values.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Strongly Agree

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

None that do not already exist.

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree

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