Jay A Conrad
Write-In | Ohio
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jay A Conrad
Party
Write-In
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 72
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Southern New Hampshire University, Hookset, NH, BA, 2022
WORK & MILITARY
United State Marine Corps, LCpl, 2
AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
ENDORSEMENTS
OTHER (1)
Mark Fraizer
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
State Representative Mark Fraizer
Licking County Prosecutor Bill Hayes
Retired State Inspector General Tom Charles
State Senator Andrew Brenner
Newark Advocate Editorial Board
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?
I am Pro-Life and I do believe in educating people on abortion and the detrimental effects on families, I support making Birth Control free to prevent any more abortions, and I believe any physician should have the right to refuse to preform any procedure, including abortion!
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?
We need to stop spending taxpayer dollars bailing out corporations who do not budget correctly or spend frivolously. We can reallocate the new gas tax to fund programs that I believe will help Ohioans.
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.
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.
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?
I believe the government and any state entity shouldn't force anyone to practice any particular religion and at the same time, provide anyone practicing any religion the ability and freedom to do so.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I believe healthcare should be affordable for all. I believe if we reduce regulations and interstate insurance laws, the insurance industry would become more competitive.
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?
I believe anyone should be allowed to immigrate legally into the United States with a high priority on immigrants with valuable skills.
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.
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 Non-Denominational Christian. I was saved August 12, 2012 in Lancaster, OH.
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 have spoken at events and made my beliefs known as well as posted many things validating this online.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
My military and life experience puts me in a great position to help the lower and middle classes. I know what I need and what the rest of the people in my District who are just like me need. I have been in positions in the private sector that require mediation and communication within all levels of the company. I am currently attending SNHU in a Political Science Degree Program as well. I am always furthering my knowledge of the political process and how to help people. I am a lifetime learner and I am proud to say that I will always be open to learn from my peers.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
Never.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I am just a regular guy who is tired of career politicians and the same old run around every election. I believe if you want change, you have to go out and make that change. I have an 8 month old son and I am going to fight for him as well as the District to ensure he, and all children have the same opportunities in rural Ohio as they do in the larger Districts. I believe politics can be better and I am going to make the effort to ensure politics are better! Being a United States Marine, I love serving the citizens of this country and Ohio. I am not afraid to stand up to the establishment and give you a voice in the People's House! I am working 7 days a week to ensure that we stamp out corruption and the corporate interests that have bled into our political system and stolen our representatives attention from what really matters, The People!
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.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I believe people can protect themselves better and faster than relying on law enforcement. Training citizens on firearms handling and gun ownership and encouraging citizens to carry, will reduce crime and increase police availability for proactive and community policing.
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?
Increased Internet Access for the rural communities, Increased funding and training for Police and Fire Departments to protect us from the opioid epidemic, Veterans Affairs programs.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I believe racism is a problem in the United States but, I believe that it is being politicized and made to seem far worse than it actually is. I believe Americans love Americans and we all want the same thing, a Safe, Strong, and Prosperous America!
