
Bob Carr
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Bob Carr
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 2
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Loma Linda University, Riverside, CA, BA Communications BA Political Science, 1970
WORK & MILITARY
Draft Lottery, #283 Not drafted
AFFILIATIONS
Benton Harbor Soup Kitchen, Co-founded, 1980-
CA66 Airstrip & Youth Flight School, FAA Designated Manager, 2018-
AG History Project, Historic Preservationist, 2021-
Round Island Lighhouse Restoration, Co-leader
Young Republicans, College President
Experimental Aircraft Association, Member & Photo Art Show, 1983-
Vintage Train Carrs, Equipment Preservation
Monterey Bay Academy, Class President, 1964-
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
President of Young Republicans
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
MI US Senator, 2020-2026
US Congress, 1976-
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Just filed.
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry (2017)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
i was BORN in a detox hospital. Allowed to be born.
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
None
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Strongly Agree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Having our faith yet working within governmental entaties.
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
B
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?
Founded in 1948. we have been allies always.
Islamic terrorism is a threat to the United States' national security.
Strongly Agree
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.
B
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
People who can afford to pay more taxes should do so in order to provide relief for working families.
Neutral
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Agree
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
Transparent spending reporting. Competitive bidding. Open to media.
IMMIGRATION
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
For those in need for safety. Unfortunately, some countries are not demoncracies and have violent dictators.
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Neutral
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Neutral
My wife Karen is a teacher. One year we took an RV and she taught in 54 schools. Department of Ed is a way. States also could run educatiom BUT not all states are not in governmental quality.
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. Exceptions: convicted gun misusers which a found through their history on file when committing illegal acts, theirs with a weapon. Gun use education is a real asset
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
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?
Lean Conservative
VALUES
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly Agree
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 co-founded the Benton Harbor Soup Kitchen. Its still in daily operation. operated by 30 plus churches. My favorite chapter of the Bible is Romans 12. I read it at my wedding. I grew up in 22 foster homes and was exposed to many beliefs in their Christianity. Broad experiences.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
EQUALITY
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
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Gas, coal, nuclear, water, wind
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