Anthony Savage
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile*
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Anthony Savage
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary and U.S. House Dist. 6 Special Primary
Race
State Representative, Dist. 54
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Le Cordon Bleu, Pittsburgh, Associates in Specialized Technology/Hospitality, 2011
Western Governors University, Online, Bachelors in Business, In Progress
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
Lorain County Farm Bureau, Board Trustee, Kipton Community Church
Youth Pastor, Kipton Community Church, Trustee and Board Member
Main Street Wellington, Past President, Past Vice President, Past Secretary, Friends of Findley State Park
committee member, Lorain County Young Republicans, Chairman
Salvation Army, Volunteer, Harvest Network
Pastor Member, Ohio Buckeye Firearms, Member
NRA, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (1)
*Right to Life Action Coalition of Ohio
OTHER (1)
Phil Lyman
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (7)
AZ Senator Anthony Kern
South Amherst, OH Mayor Scott Jones
Grafton, OH Mayor Charlie Duke
Henrietta Township Trustee and Proud Farmer Howard "Butch" Born
Clarksfield Township Trustee Lee Merill
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
I personally do not believe there are any circumstances where an elective abortion should be allowed. I am a strong proponent of personhood from conception. The growing baby has their own unique human DNA and I believe that should be protected for all persons, regardless of stage of development.
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
I personally do not believe that medical doctors should be prescribing these medications. They have high risks and if being used according to their label they always result in the ending of human life. I stand for the unborn and for families.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
The government should never use taxpayer dollars to help an industry that directly causes the death of the unborn.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
We cannot allow the United States to become like Canada. Human life is sacred and we have all been endowed by our creator with the right to life!
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Obviously! Other systems do not work. Everytime other systems have been tried they have failed.
What is your position on the minimum wage?
I believe that people own their labor and it is between the employer and employee to determine what a fair rate of compensation is for any given job.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
The United States got along just fine before ESG ratings and will get along just fine without them!
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
NONE!!! NEVER!!! During the 2020 Pandemic when the government closed churches it was an egregious abuse of government power and an assault on the constitutional rights of everyday Ohioans, especially those in the 54th District.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
No one should be forced to bake a cake that they don't want to bake! No one should be forced to violate their moral or religious beliefs under any circumstances, but definitely not in regards to an act of commerce.
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.
Option C!
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
There are no circumstances where any medical procedure or medicine/vaccination should be mandated. Every American has the right to Medical Freedom.
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 relationship between the United States and Israel is important. Israel is America's strongest and most free ally in the Middle East.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
BUILD THE WALL!!!
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
I am a huge proponent of school choice! I believe that parents should be in the driver's seat of their children's education.
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
There is no such thing as a trans child and what is being coined as "gender affirming care" is child abuse and should be outlawed. I stand with HB68 which aims to protect underage children and safeguard women's sports.
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Parents should be in the driver's seat when it comes to decisions made for their children, however parents should never be enabled to abuse their children.
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
No elective surgeries should be funded by taxpayer dollars, just as I wouldn't have the taxpayer pay for someone's cosmetic surgery.
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
As a pastor and man of faith, I believe in the biblical definition of marriage which is defined as a union between one man and one woman.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a follower of Jesus Christ and believe that He is the one and only Son of God. I believe that the Bible is the divine word of God and our source of ultimate truth. I believe that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior and that He died for the sins of all mankind and rose again and that if you accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior that you are given the free gift of salvation and eternal life in Heaven. I believe that all mankind is inherently sinful and in need of redemption through Jesus' sacrifice on the cross and that through Jesus we can turn away from our sinful tendencies. I believe in biblical principles on moral issues, like protecting life, and family values. I believe it is important to spend time in prayer and in bible study.
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 not a threat, however anti-semitism is a rising threat, especially in the wake of the Hamas Terrorist attacks.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Critical Race Theory is an illegitimate pseudo-science that's primary goal is to upheave American Society and usher in an era of cultural Marxism.
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
I support HB68 which provides protection for girls who participate in women's sports.
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.
Option A, Option C.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear Power and Fossil Fuels are the most reliable energy sources!
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No, never!
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No, never!
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The general purpose of government is to protect and preserve our God given rights!
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
I support limited government of the people, by the people and for the people! The kind of conservative that I am is a marriage of three principles - Faith, Freedom and Prosperity.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I will always back the blue!
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I am a strong defender of our 2nd Amendment rights and believe that "Shall Not Be Infringed" is not just a slogan, it's the law of the land! I will always support and defend our constitutional right to keep and bear arms.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
The way we prevent gun violence at school is by removing gun free zones and empowering teachers with the ability to defend themselves, our children and others.
