
Steve Salander
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Steve Salander
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 46
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
The University of Toledo, Toledo, BS, 2000
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Cedar Creek, Member, Kingdom Run Biker Church and Outreach
Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
City Council Oregon Ohio, 2019
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Buckeye Firearms Association-Ohio
OTHER (1)
Ohio Republican Party
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.
Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Incest and Rape and safety of mother's life
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?
I'd like to keep a strong military but look at ways we could reduce our footprint in the world. We need to protect the Homeland and our citizens first before we start policing the world.
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 Disagree
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?
We can't have a government sponsored religion. But absolutely nothing wrong with having religious morals guide how we govern
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Agree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I believe we need to overhaul our insurance practices by allowing competition across state lines. We need to look more at our health care costs and how insurance works to be more competitive. Find common ground between ideas rather than a my way or the highway approach
NATIONAL SECURITY
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
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.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
We have an immigration set of laws. We need to uphold those laws. But I feel we can do better at the border in the treatment of those detained.
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.
Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a follower of Christ. I believe Christ is the only way to achieve Salvation. However I do believe in freedom of religion. Jesus never forced anyone to follow. He lived by example and I believe we are called to do the same.
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.
I believe in personal responsibility and individual liberty. We have the right to do as we please as long as it doesn't infringe on anyone else's freedom to do the same
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Business degree for business knowledge as well as banking experience for budgets and living within our means. I also have experience building a bi-partisan coalition in regards to consolidation of 911 services. I can bridge that gap and bring people together under one mission
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 a strong believer in the Constitution. Protect our republic and the freedoms of the people. Bring us back to being a government of the people, by the people, for the people. Give a voice to ALL citizens. Morning is coming.
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?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Shall not be infringed. I will protect the 2A
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Agree
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?
2A sanctuary Emergency services Mental health
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, there is too much division in the media and politics through race. We need to get back to the ideals of MLK.
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