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


Links

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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Ohio Republican Party--Withdrawn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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