Josh Williams

Republican | Ohio

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Josh Williams


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

State Representative, Dist. 44


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Josh Williams websites Josh Williams emailFacebookXYouTubeInstagram

EDUCATION

The University of Toledo, Toledo, AAS and BS, 2016 and 2017

The University of Toledo College of Law, Toledo, JD, 2020

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

South Toledo Area Recreational Society, Board Secretary, Toledo Athletics

Head Baseball Coach, Bengals Youth Football and Cheerleading Program, Program Director/Head Coach

Federalist Society, University of Toledo College of Law Chapter Board Secretary

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Ohio House Member District 41, 2

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (8)

National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

Buckeye Firearms Association-Ohio

Ohio Value Voters

Right to Life Action Coalition of Ohio

Ohio Republican Party

OTHER (5)

Ohio Chamber of Commerce PAC

Agriculture for Good Government Political Action Committee (AGGPAC)

International Union of Operating Engineers Local 18

IBEW Local 8

Veterans for America First - Veterans for Trump (VFAF)

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (7)

Lucas County Republican Party

Ottawa County Republican Party

Lucas County Young Republicans

Former Toledo Mayor Michael Bell

Former Toledo Mayor Donna Owens

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (8)

Josiah Leinbach (2024)

Sally Culling (2024)

Craig Riedel (2023)

Nick Santucci (2023)

Steve Demetriou III (2023)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (23)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2024)

Matt Huffman (2024)

Wezlynn Davis (2024)

Mikhail Alterman (2023)

Brett Hillyer (2022)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (9)

Building Trades Councils (2024)

International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers (2024)

International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers (2024)

International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers (2024)

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (2024)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE*

*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

To save the life of the mother or prevent severe damage to bodily function or organs.

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

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

They should receive no funding for actual abortions or abortion related services but funding should be permitted for other areas of operation, including but not limited to, family planning, obgyn services, and preventative programs.

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Strongly Disagree


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?

I believe in growing minimum wage to match annual inflation but otherwise the marketable skills of the potential employer dictates the wages employers offer.

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, unless for instance the building itself because a nuisance or health concern such as a building falling apart.

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

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

I believe that vaccine mandates should only be allowed when it is proven through long term studies that the vaccine prevents transmission.


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?

Absolutely. Israel is our closest ally in the Middle East and helps to provide stability to the region. We must support Israel.


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree


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.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Strongly Agree

Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.

Agree

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.

Strongly Agree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Christian. My faith is the foundation of my life and serves as my moral compass on how I approach the world and my role in it.


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.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

Yes, but racism is not as big of an issue as it once was. Racism will always exist.

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

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

All of the above. I believe that all sources of energy need to be supported in their research and development. We cannot put our support behind just one area.


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 provide structure to our society and provide a framework where individuals, through their own hard work and determination, can climb the social economic ladder and reach their God given potential.

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.

Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Violent criminals and individuals who are mentally ill should not be permitted to own a gun, nor should children. Other than that a grown American with no violent criminal convictions nor adjudications as mentally ill, should be permitted to own a gun.

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

So long as the individual school board approves and they have adequate training.

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