

Melanie Miller
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Melanie Miller
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Representative, Dist. 67
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Bachelor of Arts, 2008
WORK & MILITARY
Ashland Pregnancy Care Center, Executive Director, 7
The Salvation Army, Director of Youth Activities, 5
Church of the Saviour, Director of Youth Ministry, 4
AFFILIATIONS
Ashland Pregnancy Care Center, Executive Director, Ashland County Ministerial Association
Secretary, Ashland County Republican Women, Member
The Salvation Army, Advisory Board Member, Developmental Disabilities Board of Ashland County
Volunteer, Ashland County Veterans Appreciation, Volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (5)
Ohio Right to Life PAC
Ohio Value Voters
Right to Life Action Coalition of Ohio
Cleveland Right to Life
*Ohio Farm Bureau
LIBERAL (1)
Ohio Education Association
OTHER (1)
Americans For Prosperity - Ohio
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (10)
Ashland County Sheriff - E. Wayne Risner
Ashland City Council At Large - Dan Lawson
Ashland City Council President, Ward 1 - Steve Workman
Ashland City Council, Ward 2 - Jason Chio
Ashland City Council, Ward 3 - Dennis Miller
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I believe in the sanctity of every human life - from the time of conception until natural death. I do not believe that there is an exception for abortion, including sexual assault.
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?
I believe our tax code needs to be simplified, so that all taxpayers can easily understand it.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
By law, the State of Ohio budget must be balanced--and it is balanced.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Agree
If I understand this question correctly, you are asking if K-12 should be funded by taxpayer dollars...If that is the case, then I fully agree.
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?
Churches are protected under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Therefore, I do not believe the government has the right to close a church.
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
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
I believe in medical freedom and therefore each individual should have the right to decline or receive a vaccination if they so desire.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
We should continue to secure our Nation's borders and oppose ISIS wherever it is organizing around the world.
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
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
We need to secure our southern borders by building a wall.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
America is made up of immigrants - people of many different backgrounds and heritages. However, individuals wishing to immigrate need to do so LEGALLY. They need to come here documented and go through the proper protocols to become an American citizen, or at least be here with permission from the U.S. government.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
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 believe the Bible is the infallible Word of God, and I believe Jesus Christ is LORD of all the earth.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Photo IDs should be required to vote.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism of any kind should not be tolerated in the United States. And violence in the name of racism (whether that be violent protests and/or riots) has posed a domestic security threat in the United States.
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 support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The most fundamental and primary purpose of government at every level is to keep our people safe from both domestic and foreign threats.
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Any examination of my professional background and other activities will confirm that on the political spectrum I am clearly a CONSERVATIVE.
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 will support and defend the teachings of the Bible and the Constitution of the United States of America. These two books/documents will be my guide as I make decisions in the Ohio Statehouse. Faith, Family, and Freedom will be my priorities.
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?
I support and will defend the Second Amendment. It is clear that gun control laws do not prevent crimes, they simply take guns out of the hands of law abiding citizens, while criminals will still find away to get a gun to commit their crime. In general, I do not believe restrictions on gun ownership protects public safety.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
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