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


Links

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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


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

2019-2020

25%


2018

F


2018

F

2019-2020

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25%


2018

|

F


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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