Patty Hamilton
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Patty Hamilton
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary and U.S. House Dist. 6 Special Primary
Race
State Representative, Dist. 12
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Walden University, Minneapolis, Master's in Education: Reading & Literacy, 2005
University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, Bachelor's in Criminal Justice, 1992
WORK & MILITARY
US ARMY RESERVE, Lieutenant Colonel, 1987-2017
AFFILIATIONS
InTouch Ministries, contributor, Joyce Meyers Ministries
contributor, RNC, contributor
Soldier's Monumental Association, Vice Chair, Farm Bureau
Member, Veteran's of Foreign Wars, Life Member
National Rifle Association, Member, Pickaway Co Republican Central Committee
Member, Republican Women's Club / Ohio Federation of Republican Women, Member
USO, contributor
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (1)
*Right to Life Action Coalition of Ohio
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Ellery Elick, Pickaway County Ohio Treasurer
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (5)
Bernie Moreno (2023)
America First Now (2022)
Pat DeWine (2022)
Republican National Committee (2020)
WinRed (2000)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
I don't believe anyone should abort a child. I don't believe emergency surgery to save the life of either the mom or the child is an elective abortion, but that has happened in my family because the mother still had 6 other children that needed her.
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?
Under NO circumstances should the government be able to close a house of worship.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly 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, the United States relationship with Israel is important because they are a Christian, parliamentary democracy, and are the Holy Land. We as a nation need to maintain strong allies with Israel as partners in world peace.
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. These programs should only be available to US Citizens, not illegals. Medicaid should be limited use for people that may need it for a short period of time. The Providers that take Medicaid are few and in some cases not the best option for people.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
As a truly free society NO vaccine should be required, rather it should be a decision for the person or the parent if the person is a child.
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?
Minimum wage may have historically been a way to ensure fair wages, but now it appears that it has become a tool to dictate business financial policy. I believe employers would do the right thing if government stayed out of the way.
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
We also need to deport all illegals.
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?
No restrictions on gun ownership for law abiding citizens. Criminals, drug dealers and gang members should NEVER have access to guns, but I know that will never happen unfortunately.
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?
The purpose of government is to organize and govern a community to ensure the success of the community.
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?
Very 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.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Agree
The taxpayer should not fund gender transition in the military either.
iVoterGuide Notes:
The candidate notified iVoterGuide.com that her answer should have been "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
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in God the Father, the Holy Spirit, and the Son of God, Jesus Christ. I value and respect other religious beliefs as long that there isn't pressure to try to change my religious beliefs. I believe God wants us to work hard, stay true to him, raise our children to be strong of mind and body, and worship him as a family. God expects us to treat us with respect and kindness, but not get run over by evil. God wants us to stand for his will and defend freedom.
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?
Yes, racism can be a domestic security threat if the rhetoric that continues can cause many issues. Since there are groups of people that are coming to the USA that are not becoming part of the "melting pot," they could become a domestic security threat. An example is the Shiite muslims that believe in Sharia law and do not want to follow the laws in the USA.
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.
A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine US energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Natural Gas and Nuclear are the 2 most reliable energy sources in OHIO.
