Steve Salander

Republican | Ohio

Candidate Profile

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BIOGRAPHY

Name

Steve Salander


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 46


Incumbent

No


Links

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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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