Thad Cooperrider
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Thad Cooperrider
Party
Republican
Election Year
2021
Election
Special Congressional Republican Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist.15
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
(Candidate did not provide)
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Perry County Republican Central Committee, Member, Glenford Lions Club
Contributor, Somerset Community Celebration, Contributor
Republican Candidates, Contributor, Toys For Tots
Contributor, Somerset Fire Department, Contributor
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Perry County Commissioner, 2001-2009
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
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?
Never with taxpayer dollars.
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
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
A complete system overhaul I'm more concerned for our recently retired workers who are living at or below poverty level with todays inflationary rates.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Foreign aid and unnecessary government regulatory agency's.
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
I could support an interest forgiveness, but in real life each individual chooses there financial pathway. Student loans are no different than buying a house &/or car you cannot afford. Should we forgive these personal debts also?
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?
The freedom to practice any religion you choose without persecution.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
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?
Obamacare was a start by addressing those who could not afford coverage and medication. We need to force pharmaceutical and insurance companies, to lower costs to compete within the World Market.
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?
Counter Attacks/Sanctions/Intel
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.
Agree
Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Our country should follow the Constitution as written by our country's founders.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
No Answer
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.
Christian born and raised.
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.
Thad is a lifelong resident of the district, residing with his wife Janet and their two children, Dylan and Lindsay, on their family farm Together, the family farms nearly 1,000 acres of crops and raise livestock. They also operate Deer Valley Farm Supply serving area farmers for over 40 years. Thad served two terms as Perry County Commissioner from 2001-2009. A self-proclaimed Constitutional Conservative, Thad is an ardent defender of the 2nd Amendment, believes life on this Earth begins at conception and ends at natural death. “All free minded Americans need to join together and lead our nation in the proper direction,” states Thad Cooperrider. “The time is NOW and we can look no further than ourselves to assure the leadership and policies of our nation is corrected in time for America to survive. It is time for everyday Ohioans, farmers, factory workers, secretaries and small business owners who helped build this country, to step up and defend America and Ohio,” says Thad.
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 self proclaimed constitutional conservative, I am 100% Pro-Life/And believe in less government control and regulation on our private lives and in our small businesses.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None, Whenever we give up our second amendment rights, it takes away our ability to defend the rest of the constitution.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.
Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Agree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Election Integrity/Voter Fraud has gone on for too long and need a resolution for infrastructure/Our roads & bridges are falling apart.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes/Racism is a huge threat, what started years ago as peaceful protests, now have turned instantly into riots and looting. We instantly need to refund our police/reeducate our citizens and stop this nonsense.
