Ron Brough
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Ron Brough
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Representative, Dist. 19
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
ITT Technical Institute, Houston, Associate of Applied Science, 1992
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
The Republican Party of Cuyahoga County, Central Committee Member, NRA
Member, USCCA, Member
National Association for Gun Rights, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Central Committee Member, 6
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
The Republican Party of Cuyahoga County
Ohio Value Voters
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)
Donald Trump (2020)
Matt Lynch (2013)
Michael Lamb (2022)
WinRed (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
There are only one or two exceptions to a doctor making that decision and is rare. Today we have so many why to bring a baby into this world and protect the mother's life.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive 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.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
In Ohio, we need to end Regional Income Tax Agency and look more to the states that people are moving to for a winning idea to bring business and people back to Ohio. If we can't end the state income tax, we go to a flat tax. We have to be different than the states around us.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
This is one thing that will need to be looked at in each department.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
It is time we look at how the government is funding colleges already and adjust what that money goes to or cut the funding.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None. The first amendment gives people the right to worship God, so does the Ohio Constitution.
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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
C. Right now, we have a government contract with the American people for Medicare and Medicaid that goes back generations. What we need to do is go case by case to make sure everyone on these programs should be on them. If they should not be on them, then they are removed.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
When we have good data on the vaccine, and it is not a knee-jerk reaction to a problem then we should give the people the facts and still let them choice.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Stop sending money to countries that will not tap down terrorism. We should let missionaries go to those countries and help the citizens know the truth about a different way.
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Strongly Disagree
Isreal is about the size of New Jersey and has an open form of government most of the nations around them don't have an open type of government or society. Those nations would also destroy Isreal if they showed any kind of weakness.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
We need to finish the wall and send the illegals home. Starting with the ones in jail.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone that wants to come here that follows the law at the start. Those who will lose their life because they have found God and it goes against the nation's religion and is set to die or be put in prison for their newfound belief.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
Many parents can't just move to a better school district because of money or local job laws. They might also not earn enough money to send their children to a private school. That is why they should be able to move their kids to a better school system. The tax money should also follow the kid and not stay in the school district on the left.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Our founding fathers said as much and for years had the Bible was used as a textbook in our schools. We need to return to them and self-reliance.
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
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
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
CRT is the problem in this nation. We need to stand together, or we will all die in different clans fighting for the top group status. Teaching kids to hate someone based on their color or how much they have or don't have does not make us stronger as a nation.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe God is the creator of all and his Son is the bridge back to him. God also gives you the freedom to choose to follow him or not. It is up to you to figure out what path you will take. You might not believe in God, but he does believe in you and forcing your will on other people, is not right. Just like forcing people to follow your idea of God.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
We need an ID for many everyday things today and voting is no different. 113 other counties have voter ID laws and don't have a problem with them.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Early voting does not need to be 3 months long. I would also like to see the Tuesday after the first Monday in November national holiday.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Any racism that puts one group over another or makes people burn down buildings, cars, loot, and destroys property, is a problem and a threat to domestic security and economic freedom.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
A. I'm for planting more trees, cleaning up our forest, and protecting our farmland. Forcing people to buy EVs or move to "green" energy, is wrong. It goes against the free market system.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
It should be limited and do mainly 3 things. 1. Protect the citizens of America. IE... Police, Fire, Military 2. Settle disputes 3. Be a voice of the people.
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
A limited government is the best way to grow induvial freedom and wealth. It also makes us as citizens to work together to better our communities.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Nyh1XYxtFE
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I'm looking to be a Statesman, not a politician.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
As long as you are not a felon. I would highly promote education in firearm trainning and that people use common sense.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
We don't let a person sue any other company that someone used their product in a violent crime.
