David Thomas

Republican | Ohio

Candidate Profile*

Leans Conservative

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

BIOGRAPHY

Name

David Thomas


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

Republican Primary and U.S. House Dist. 6 Special Primary


Race

State Representative, Dist. 65


Incumbent

No


Links

David Thomas websites FacebookXInstagramLinkedIn

EDUCATION

Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA, Undergraduate, 2015

Baldwin Wallace University, Berea, OH, MBA, 2018

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Geneva Rotary Club, President, Conneaut Lions Club

President, After School Discovery, Vice President

ACCESS, Treasurer, Ashtabula County Young Republicans

President, Ohio Young Republicans, Board Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Ashtabula County Auditor, 2019-present

Austinburg Township Fiscal Officer, 2016-2019

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 (2)

Ohio Citizens PAC

*Ohio Right to Life PAC

OTHER (2)

Ohio Chamber of Commerce PAC

Americans For Prosperity - Ohio

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Sheet Metal Workers

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (6)

Judith French (2020)

Keith Faber (2020)

Martha Yoder (2018)

Jon Husted (2017)

Sarah Fowler (2017)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Very rare cases such as the life of the mother

Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.

Strongly Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer 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

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

If the church is performing illegal activities, such as drug smuggling, human trafficking, etc.

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Disagree


NATIONAL SECURITY

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Yes, historical, geo-political, and religious connections.


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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

C) 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?

I think long time tested and generally acceptable vaccinations, especially for kids, are a reasonable requirement for schools. Otherwise, let the employer dictate what is necessary and not the government.


ECONOMY

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

What is your position on the minimum wage?

I believe it is counter productive to promoting economic growth. If one is in place, it should be tied to inflation or other metrics.

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

No


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree


EDUCATION

The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.

Strongly Agree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Very few. I believe we should error on the side of the 2nd Amendment.

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes


ABOUT YOU

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

No

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To protect the rights and freedoms of its residents.

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


VALUES

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Strongly Agree

Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.

Agree

However this right is not exclusive, things such as gender reassignment surgery, marrying, other life long impact actions should be allowed to a minor.


iVoterGuide Notes:

Candidate notified iVoterGuide that the intended answer to this question should have been,
"Agree.   However this right is not exclusive, things such as gender reassignment surgery, marrying, other life long impact actions should not be allowed to a minor."

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

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 Disagree

I believe marriage is a God blessed and religious strength, however I do not believe the government's role in these should be as extensive as it is.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a born again Christian, have been a life long attender of the Nazarene Denomination of Protestant faith.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

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

No, racism is bad and does exist, but to classify it as a domestic security threat is too far.

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Strongly Agree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.

I believe there is a middle ground where we can protect the environment but not at the cost of economic freedom and growth.

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

natural gas and nuclear

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