Ruth Edmonds
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Ruth Edmonds
Party
Republican
Election Year
2021
Election
Special Congressional Republican Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist.15
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Denison University, Granville, OH, Communications, 1986
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Columbus Christian Center, Ministry Leadership Team, Center for Christian Virtue
Church Relations Director, Trump for President, Volunteer (2016 & 2020)
Franklin County Republican Party, Executive Committee Member, Franklin County Republican Party
Central Committee Member, Columbus NAACP, President
J.Jireh Community Development Corporation, Board Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (4)
*Dr. James Dobson
Family Research Council Action PAC
Ken Blackwell
Right Women PAC
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Ambassador Ken Blackwell
Family Research Council Action PAC
Right Women PAC
OTHER INFORMATION
Read full endorsement statement from FRC Action PAC Executive Vice President Lt. Gen. (Ret.) William G. Boykin:
Americans For Tax Reform press release: Ruth Edmonds First to Sign “No New Taxes” Pledge in OH-15 Special Election
Served as the Church Relations Director for the Church Ambassador Network of Citizens for Community Values.
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 oppose all abortions. My stand for life in this race is unmatched. That's why I've been endorsed by Family Research Council Action PAC and Right Women PAC.
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
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?
When our founders spoke about separation of church and state, they were referring to a state-sponsored church. They realized how important faith is to our Republic and its citizens. My faith is at the bedrock of who I am and I will be bringing my beliefs with me as I serve in Congress.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
Continue to rebuild our military like we did under President Trump. Stand with Israel. And don't make terrible deals like Obama did with Iran.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
I support the elimination of private healthcare insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I will be promoting Capitalism and giving patients more opportunities to make the best health care decisions for their families. We can do this through more choice and freer markets not through Socialized medicine.
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
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
Did not answer
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
We need a full audit of our government to eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse. It's time to start enforcing the 9th and 10th Amendments and return power back to the states and get the Federal government out of areas it doesn't need to be in. And focus on the priorities of safety and security of our nation.
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
Those eligible under the requirements of the G.I. Bill
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
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
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
Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
Disagree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
We had very clear immigration laws under the Trump administration. We need to have clear immigration rules, make it easy to follow the rules, and hard to cheat. The best way to ensure we have a working immigration system is by completing the wall. Building the wall and having clear immigration laws that are actually enforced are compassionate and have the system work for all of us.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Did not answer
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The Constitution is clear that our 2nd Amendment Right shall not be infringed. In Congress, I will defend the Constitution and the rights of law-abiding citizens.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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?
Shifting the narrative in Washington that all Caucasians are villains and all brown-skinned people are victims back to Dr. Martin Luther King's vision that we judge people be the content of their character and not be the color of their skin. As the ONLY African-American Female Republican in the race, I am the ONLY candidate who can deliver on that. I would also Secure our Borders. Broken borders are putting our families and communities at risk. Finally, I would lead on the issue of job creation by supporting lower taxes and less regulations. I'm the ONLY candidate in this campaign to have signed the No New Taxes pledge.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
As an African-American who grew up in inner-city Baltimore, I realize racism exists in America. With that said, the real threats to our domestic security are Biden's Broken Borders and people who seek to divide along the lines of race. We need to change this narrative that everything begins and ends with race. As my grandma Pearl used to say "own their stuff". It's time to stop trying to blame external forces.
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?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I am pro-life, pro-family, pro-religious liberty, pro-police, pro-military, pro-job creation, pro-lower taxes, and pro-Constitution. In Congress, I'll fight to end Critical Race Theory that declares victims and villains and moves us further away from Dr. Martin Luther King's vision that we judge people by the content of their character not the color of their skin. Because of these beliefs and my lifetime of work furthering these values, I have been endorsed by Ambassador Ken Blackwell, Family Research Council Action PAC, and Right Women PAC.
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'm a proud Christian Conservative Republican who is pro-life, pro-jobs, pro-faith, pro-family, pro-police, pro-liberty, and pro-military. I humbly ask for your vote in the August 3rd Special Election Republican Primary.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
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 born-again Christian, follower of Jesus and his teachings. I have a Biblical World View. I am a licensed and ordained minister and on the Ministry Leadership Team at Columbus Christian Center.
