John Broughton

Republican | Ohio

Candidate Profile

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BIOGRAPHY

Name

John Broughton


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 73


Incumbent

No


Links

John Broughton emailFacebook

EDUCATION

Ohio Real Estate School, yes

Business and Marking

Cosmetology License, yes

WORK & MILITARY

Retired Combat Marine

Nuclear Biological Chemical Warfare School

Peritoneal Dialysis Certified

Human Trafficking Prevention

AFFILIATIONS

Public Defender Office, Chairman over 13 years, Co founded Beavercreek F.O.P.A.

Vice President, Founded Toys for Tots Greene County

City Post Office Committee, Chairman, Beavercreek Veteran's Memorial

Master of Ceremony, Regional Planning

County Parks Board, Guest Teacher at High School

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Beavercreek city Council, 2

Republican Central Committee, 30+

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

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.

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?

Non-viable fetus.


ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.

Strongly 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?

any wast


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 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

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 Supreme Court has ruled on that.


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?

Did not answer


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.

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.

Strongly Agree

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

anyone that does it legally .


EDUCATION

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree


VALUES

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

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

As a combat Marine we all have spiritual beliefs and values but we keep them to our self and that's how I intend to keep mine.


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?

Very Conservative

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

All my votes on Beavercreek city Council and my over 13 years as Chairman of the Public Defenders office of Greene County

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

I have served my entire adult life. My Country, my Community, and the Republican Party.

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


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.

Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

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

We need to look at those with Mental Illness


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?

watch over our returning Vets and make sure they are taken care of. Help those with Disabilities with training and finding gainful employment.

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

Did not answer

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