Michael Holt
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Michael Holt
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary and U.S. House Dist. 6 Special Primary
Race
State Representative, Dist. 61
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Ohio State University, Columbus, B.S. Chemistry, 1993
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
4H non-profit organization, Advisor, Ohio Fallen Heros
Board Member, Walking Wild Rescue, Volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
none
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
US Senate, 2022
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Rape, incest or a medical risk for the mother to continue with the pregnancy.
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Strongly Agree
Chemical abortion drugs should be treated as any other prescription drug.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
Except in extraordinary circumstances where quality of life is completely gone and has become nearly torture to continue medical treatment,
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Each individual business has the right to set their own minimum wage. Government intervention will reduce available jobs and could lead to business closures. Any business that continues to pay low rates will suffer with employee loss.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
C would most closely match my opinion. When the government gets involved, quality usually decreases and prices go up.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
I would have said in cases like polio or diphtheria where large populations are at a grave risk. However, with the lies and false information around covid, that makes it hard to allow anything beyond individual choice.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes, it is. Israel has always been a strong ally. The United States needs a trusted nation in the middle east. The strong military forces and superb intelligence gathering of Israel makes them a great partner.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
The current administration should be held accountable for their policies that go against established laws and put Americans at an extremely high risk. We are spending tax dollars on illegals and not on our homeless.
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Agree
However, this alone will not fix the failing schools in America. A large percentage of the children that could benefit will never take part in the program. We need to place responsibility where it belongs so parents can trust all schools to work for their children.
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
This needs to be handled with kid gloves. We need to make sure any legislation includes protecting parental rights. Children belong to parents and not the government.
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
We need to be sure that parents are given truthful and accurate information to make those decisions.
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Neutral
We need to stop changing the definitions of many things based on cultural shifts. It should be possible to have similar words that separate different circumstances but have the same overall meaning.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a member of the Catholic church, and my values are in line with that.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Disagree
Large populus cities would be making all of the decisions for our country. Individual States would no longer carry any weight.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No, Racism has become a tool to threaten someone you don't agree with. We are not perfect and if activist would stop the race baiting, things would improve even further. Education has divided our country and children are left feeling forgotten. Let's give everyone the same start and same opportunity.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
C, There are ways to work towards environmental protections without handicapping the United States. Why hasn't it been made clear what the true carbon footprint of the EV industry is? How does it compare to combustion engines, cradle to grave?
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
A blend of Natural gas, Nuclear, Hydro and coal.
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
no
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
no
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To serve and protect the rights of American Citizens. To protect the constitution and NOT try to change the overall meaning.
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Restrictions for anyone that has been convicted of a felony and sacrificed their rights. Mental health issues with a set way of evaluation of the claims of mental health so it's not possible to falsely report. We need a new system in place that assist gun dealers to make the correct decisions when or when not to sell.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
