Landry M. Simmons Jr.

Republican | Ohio

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Landry M. Simmons Jr.


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

Republican Primary and U.S. House Dist. 6 Special Primary


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 11


Incumbent

No


Links

Landry M. Simmons Jr. websites
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EDUCATION

Capital University, Columbus, Bachelor, 2004

WORK & MILITARY

US Naval, enlisted, 1989-1992

AFFILIATIONS

PHFM 52#, 32nd Degree, Cuyahoga County Republican Party

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

11B Committeeman, 2017-2021. 2021-present

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)

Jolene Austin (2022)

Ohio Black Republicans Association (2018)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

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

Strongly Agree

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

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

If the fetus is dying!

Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?

Federal Government should use all legal matters when pertaining to limiting abortion.


ECONOMY

What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?

Stop unnecessary spending on foreign wars we are not involved in, stop financing (welfare, housing) undocumented foreign nationals ,start using our own crude oil reserves which is at 44.4 billion

Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.

Agree

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

Yes


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion.

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Neutral


HEALTHCARE

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

None!

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.

D) 37 million illegals in the United States and the taxpayer is paying the medical bills.


NATIONAL SECURITY

With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.

C) The United States paid out 60.4 billion in 2023

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?

Its good to have an important relationship with many countries.

What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?

American society is turning progressive and liberal. These standards of living give young adults the idealism of entitlement.


IMMIGRATION

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

Strongly Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Individual(s) who has been vetted, and processed through USCIS


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree

The public school system has became a tool of indoctrination of Marxist, progressive learning.

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Strongly Agree

Long over due


VALUES

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

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

Strongly Agree

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I love God and always will.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Disagree


EQUALITY

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

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Disagree

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

fossil fuel


ABOUT YOU

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?

Very Conservative

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

limited government spending, capitalism, tax cuts,

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!


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.

Disagree


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?

None! We have an second amendment

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