

William "Bill" Seitz III
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
William "Bill" Seitz III
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 30
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
university of cincinnati, cincinnati, BA, 1975
university of cincinnati, cincinnati, JD, 1978
WORK & MILITARY
Dinsmore&Shohl, Of Counsel, 4
Taft Stettinius&Hollister, Associate, Partner, Of Counsel, 36
AFFILIATIONS
too many to list
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Ohio SEnate, 9
Ohio House, 9
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Green Twp Trustee, 7
Cincinnati School Board, 4
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2017
100%, 100% (cum.)†
2017-18
100%
2019
75%, 88% (cum.)†
2017
|100%, 100% (cum.)†
2017-18
|100%
2019
|75%, 88% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (3)
Cincinnati Right to Life PAC
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
Ohio Right to Life
LIBERAL (1)
Ohio Education Association
OTHER (4)
Agriculture for Good Government Political Action Committee (AGGPAC)
Hamilton County Republican Party (HC GOP)
Ohio Republican Party
Ohio State Medical Association PAC
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (9)
Dave Yost (2017)
George Lang (2019)
GOP Golf PAC (2009)
Jim Renacci (2018)
Keith Faber (2018)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (2012)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Only when needed to save the life of the mother.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Our Ohio budget is always balanced.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Agree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
It means that we do not have a state-sponsored religion. It does not mean that religion must be expurgated from public life.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
HSA's/FSA's; high risk pools; tort reforms.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
IMMIGRATION
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly Agree
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone, as long as they come here legally, but preference should be given to those with needed skill sets.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a conservative Presbyterian and believe in traditional worship. Our nation was founded on Judeo-Christian values and it should remain that way.
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
*American Legislative Exchange Council Legislator of the Year *U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform Legislator of the Year *Multiple American Conservative Union awards *Ohio Watchdog of the Treasury award, multiple from United Conservatives of Ohio
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Attorney rated in Best Lawyers in America for over 10 years. Have served continuously in local and state elected office for 29 years. Currently serve as Majority Leader of the Ohio House of Representatives.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Did not answer
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The current restrictions, if properly enforced, are sufficient. The background check database leaks like a sieve and disqualifying offenses need to be more timely reported.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Neutral
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
As Majority Leader, I do not introduce legislation but help decide which legislation moves forward.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
While racism still exists in some places, we have a far more inclusive society than does most of the rest of the world.
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