Keith Faber
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Keith Faber
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
Auditor
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Oakland University, Rochester MI, BS, 1988
The Ohio State Univ., Columbus OH, JD, 1991
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Auglaize-Mercer YMCA, Board Member, Celina Rotary
Member, Immaculate Conception, Parishoner
Mercer County Right to Life, Member, National Rifle Association
Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative, 2001-2006; 2017-pres
State Senator, 2007-2017
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Auditor of State, Present
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2017
|100%, 100% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2012
|0%
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
Cincinnati Right to Life PAC-Ohio
Ohio Society of CPAs
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Ohio Republican Party
Ohioans for Concealed Carry
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (11)
Bob Peterson
Chris R. Widener
Dave Greenspan
Dave Yost
John Boehner
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (24)
All Children Matter PAC
Anthony Devitis
Associated Builders and Contractors
Buckeye Firearms
Buckeye Patriot PAC
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (19)
American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations
American Wind Energy Association
David Leland
Democrat, Republican, and Independent Voter Education
International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
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
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
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Agree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Agree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2010 General Election, 2010 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I am pro-life. The only circumstance I believe abortion can be considered in is when medical professionals determine that the LIFE of the mother is at risk.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Man's inclination toward jealousy, ambition, and self-promotion is what led the Founders to craft a system where "ambition counteracts ambition." The Separate branches of government, each with clearly defined powers, helps to protect the people from individuals, who would undermine their liberty for their gain.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a practicing Christian, by that I mean I try each and every day to live the Gospel. I try always to love my neighbor both in my private life and in the public sphere - though I often fall short.
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?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
http://acuratings.conservative.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2016/08/Ohio_2016_web.pdf
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
The best way to bring down unemployment is for government to allow the free market to operate. Central planning has a long history of failure. Reducing burdensome regulations and cutting taxes has a long history of success in putting people to work. Government doesn't create jobs the private sector does.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I think we need to empower individuals to make decisions about their healthcare. My position as Auditor, however, is not a legislative position. I can make recommendations for how government can work better and handle rising healthcare costs in a better way. One area that I think we can take a look at is opening access for health savings accounts for state employees, which will bring down costs. Also by promoting performance audits of agencies like the Department of Medicaid we can reduce costs and icnrease efficiency.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
The government does not need to play a role in boosting the economy outside of reducing barriers to economic growth - including burdensome taxes and regulation. Free markets, not government, make the best solutions.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
As a lawyer, I've handled mostly financial litigation - dealing with cases that are complex and entail forensic accounting issues. As a state legislator, I have worked to hold government accountable, cut burdensome regulations, and make government more transparent. Most recently, I chaired the House subcommittee on State Government and Agency Review, where I was able to look into the budgets of a limited number of boards and agencies to determine whether they were effectively spending tax payer dollars. Through this subcommittee, we uncovered serious issues, with the State's Department of Administrative Services IT contracting system, which has since received further scrutiny for how inefficient it is.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
info@keithfaber.org
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
The Auditor of State is not a partisan position. The Auditor wears the jersey of the referee. He congratulates Democrats who are serving the public well and chastises Republicans who abuse the public trust, and vice versa. I am not running for Auditor to be a super legislator, I am running to make sure government is not wasting your money and government officials are not stealing your money. It would be an honor to have your support.
