Shawn Stevens

Republican | Ohio

Candidate Profile*

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

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Shawn Stevens


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Republican Legislative Primary


Race

State Representative, Dist. 61


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Shawn Stevens websites
Facebook

EDUCATION

The Ohio State University, Columbus, MBA, 2003

Miami University, Oxford, BA, Economics, 2000

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

NRA, Life Member, Delaware County Republican Party

Executive Committee Chairman, Ohio Association of Elections Officials, President

Buckeye Firearms, Member, Ohio Farm Bureau

Member, Ohio Cattlemens Association, Member

American Hereford Association, Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Representative, 2022

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (3)

Buckeye Firearms Association-Ohio

*Ohio Advocates for Freedom and Liberty PAC

Ohio Right to Life PAC

OTHER (2)

Delaware County Republican Party

*National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Ohio

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)

Andrew Brenner (2012)

Dave Yost (2017)

Kris Jordan (2015)

Mike DeWine (2013)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

I oppose abortion in all circumstances.

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


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?

Under no circumstances.


NATIONAL SECURITY

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

Better coordination of our intelligence agencies.

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


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.

Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary

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

Under no circumstance should these entities be allowed to require COVID vaccinations.


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

I favor either a flat tax at a lower rate, or elimination of the state income tax.

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

Ohio has a balanced budget. When balancing the next budget, all budget items would be on the table.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree


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?

Our current immigration laws are sufficient. We must enforce the laws already on the books.


EDUCATION

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

Strongly Agree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Strongly 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?

Limit felons, underage, and mentally ill

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To protect its citizens, to provide a limited social safety net, and to provide basic infrastructure.

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

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

Did not answer

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?

Did not answer


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

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

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Christian. I believe that our rights are God-given, not government-given.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Mandatory ID, Limit vote by mail, decrease early voting days.


EQUALITY

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

No. Racism exists, but not nearly as badly as some claim.

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.

Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Strongly Agree

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