
Joe Dills
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Joe Dills
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 65
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
(Candidate did not provide)
WORK & MILITARY
United State Air Force, E5, 8
AFFILIATIONS
One Way Church, Head Usher, One Way Church
Youth Staff, Milford High DECA, Board Member
Clermont County Chamber, Member, NFIB
Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Clermont County Republican Party
OTHER (1)
Ohio Republican Party--Withdrawn
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Clermont County Republican Party
FOP Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 112
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?
I believe abortion should no be allowed and every life beginning at conception has God given rights.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I believe abortion should no be allowed and every life beginning at conception has God given rights.
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?
Waste, fraud and abuse. I believe the government wastefully spends tax money without logically thinking. I also believe people should try hard to be self sufficient. The government in some cases has become an enabler with programs such as food stamps etc.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Waste, fraud and abuse. I believe the government wastefully spends tax money without logically thinking. I also believe people should try hard to be self sufficient. The government in some cases has become an enabler with programs such as food stamps etc.
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?
I believe that faith is critical to our government, but to me this means that organized religion and government should be separate. Government should allow people to practice their religion without any interference and should not dictate what religious institutions can and cannot do, as long as there is no violation of the Constitution.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
I believe that faith is critical to our government, but to me this means that organized religion and government should be separate. Government should allow people to practice their religion without any interference and should not dictate what religious institutions can and cannot do, as long as there is no violation of the Constitution.
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?
I believe in a free market and allowing insurance companies to compete especially across state lines. When there's competition and companies are battling for customers, this will drive costs down.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I believe in a free market and allowing insurance companies to compete especially across state lines. When there's competition and companies are battling for customers, this will drive costs down.
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.
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 who is vetted and will be a productive citizen.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone who is vetted and will be a productive citizen.
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.
Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
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.
I am a Christian Conservative. I believe in Jesus Christ and that he died for our sins. I will not push my beliefs on others, however, my faith is apart of my everyday life and decision making.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian Conservative. I believe in Jesus Christ and that he died for our sins. I will not push my beliefs on others, however, my faith is apart of my everyday life and decision making.
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.
Please visit my website JoeDills.com or my facebook page Joe Dills for State Representative.
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Please visit my website JoeDills.com or my facebook page Joe Dills for State Representative.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I am a family man, Christian Conservative, Air Force Veteran, and small business owner.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I am a family man, Christian Conservative, Air Force Veteran, and small business owner.
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?
I am married and a proud father of three children. I am a Christian Conservative and raise my family accordingly. I am an Air Force Veteran and small business owner. I believe we need more outside thinking and not the same career politicians.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I am married and a proud father of three children. I am a Christian Conservative and raise my family accordingly. I am an Air Force Veteran and small business owner. I believe we need more outside thinking and not the same career politicians.
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.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly 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?
We should not punish good law abiding citizens. I believe our founding fathers got this right. "the people have the right to keep and bear arms, and those rights shall not be infringed."
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
We should not punish good law abiding citizens. I believe our founding fathers got this right. "the people have the right to keep and bear arms, and those rights shall not be infringed."
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Neutral
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Neutral
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?
Jobs and economic development Infrastructure More liberty
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Jobs and economic development Infrastructure More liberty
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. I believe people are good by nature. No sane person wants to inflict harm to others regardless of race. I will say racism does exist and people need to be educated on their differences.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. I believe people are good by nature. No sane person wants to inflict harm to others regardless of race. I will say racism does exist and people need to be educated on their differences.
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