Mark Fraizer

Republican | Ohio

Candidate Profile

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BIOGRAPHY

Name

Mark Fraizer


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 71


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Mark Fraizer websites
Mark Fraizer phones
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EDUCATION

Newark High School, Newark, Diploma, 2006

Otterbein College, Westerville, B.A., 2010

WORK & MILITARY

Huntington Bank, Project Manager, 5

Park National Bank, Project Manager and Retail Banker, 4

AFFILIATIONS

Invest Hope, Board Member, HIstoric Hudson Community Association

Vice President and Secretary

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Newark City Council, 2016-2019

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

Previous Races

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (4)

Buckeye Firearms Association-Ohio

National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

Ohio Right to Life

Ohio Value Voters

OTHER (5)

Agriculture for Good Government Political Action Committee (AGGPAC)

International Union of Operating Engineers Local 18

Ohio Chamber of Commerce PAC

Ohio Republican Party

Ohio State Medical Association PAC

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)

Ohio Republican Party

Ohio Right to Life

Buckeye Firearms

Ohio Value Voters

Ohio Chamber of Commerce

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2019)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)

State Republican Party Organizations (2020)

Strategic Public Partners Group (2020)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)

American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (2020)

North America's Building Trade Unions (2020)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (8)

American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (2020)

International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers (2020)

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (2020)

International Union of Operating Engineers (2020)

International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (2020)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

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.

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.

Agree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Abortion should be used as a last resort for the protection and survival of the mother


ECONOMY

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

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

In Ohio we have had a very successful economy, but I would reduce administrative and department level expenditures to assist in balancing the budget of required.


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.

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.

Neutral

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Agree

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?

It is a term derived from a letter to Thomas Jefferson in which brought about the establishment clause and meant to ensure individuals have the ability to practice their religion freely without interference from the government.


HEALTHCARE

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 largest issue with insurance coverage is cost of care and treatment for patients, it is essential that we work with the insurance providers, healthcare providers, and pharmaceutical companies to reduce the cost of coverage and improve the insurance coverage by reducing risk, arbitration/ overhead, and improve transparency for companies and consumers.


NATIONAL SECURITY

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Strongly 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.

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.

Neutral

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

Legal Immigration from all nations with appropriate protections


EDUCATION

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.

Neutral

I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Protestant Christian


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

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

Voting record located at ohiohouse.gov

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

Incumbency in the current position and previous experience as a City Council Member and in the private sector in the financial industry.

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?

I will continue to work for my constituents and the people of Ohio in order to improve the well-being of all citizens.


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

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


2ND AMENDMENT

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

No Answer

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

Restrictions are already in place for gun owners.


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Neutral

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. Elder Care and Elder Abuse Prevention with protections and punishments 2. Government Efficiency Measures to reduce excess property and obligation 3. Economic Development improvements to increase local government opportunities

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

Ignorance has always been identified by our founding fathers as a threat to our democracy and it is important for people to be informed and educated to perpetuate our democracy and our beliefs. Racism and bigotry is as large of threat as it is prevail at in our society, as long as it is not tolerated or encouraged than it is not a threat, where racism and inequality under the law exists it is incumbent for elected officials to correct.

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