Mary Stormer
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Mary Stormer
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary and U.S. House Dist. 6 Special Primary
Race
State Representative, Dist. 32
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
DeVilbiss High School, Toledo
Northwestern OH Practical Nurse Training Center, Toledo
University of Akron, Akron
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
St Pauls' Episcopal Church, Vestry, Choir Volunteer, Youth Group, Mission Comm, Madrigal Dinner Chair, Ohio School Board Association
Trustee- 7 years Northeast Region Exedctive Committee -8 years. President 1 yr,, PTA, Member and Various Board positions 27 years
Nat'l School Board Assoc Federal Relations, Delegate 1 year, City of New Franklin Charter Review Comm
2021, city of New Franklin, Planning & Zoning Board
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Akron School Board, 1998-2005
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Summit County Clerk of Courts, 2008
Akron City Council At Large, 2005
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Jim Laria- Akron Municipal Clerk of Courts, retired
Drew Alexander-Summit County Sheriff, retired
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
In Ohio, this question has been asked and answered by the voters.
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).
Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
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 sounds great. However, the reality is that is drives up costs for everyone, consumers and businesses alike. while minimum wage increases put more money in consumer's pockets, across the board is drives up the cost of goods and services.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
They should not close churches-ever.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
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.
I choose 'C'. Although the question I always have is, 'How much does it cost?" Insurance companies get discounts on services while uninsured and private pay do not. Affording private healthcare is burden on most families. My husband, a small business owner, pays $2000./ month for himself alone. Its crazy.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Under no circumstance until the vaccinations have been tested for safety. About 40 vaccines are recommended for children now. As long as pharmaceutical companies are not held liable for their products, they shouldn't be mandatory.
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?
It is important. In 1948, after WWII Israel was created to return Jewish people to their homeland. The US was part of the decision and needs to stand by it.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
We are spending so much money for other countries to secure their borders and ours is wide open. Having an open border compromises national security.
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.
Agree
Public schools need to provide and safe environment free from political indoctrination. The public schools have failed at both of these. The 'no child left behind' has only served to promote students who haven't mastered the curriculum. A child's attendance needs to be part of the evaluation criteria. Parents have to support their students' 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
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 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.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a practicing Christian who believes there's room at God's table for everyone.
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?
It's a threat when special treatment is given to one race over another. The laws need to be enforced equally for everyone. Period.
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.
C
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Fossil fuels.
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. Never charged with a felony either.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To provide services that support the greater good.
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
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?
Parents need to held responsible for minors handling guns. People with felony convictions should get mandatory jail time if they are in possession of a firearm.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
Only with specific training and certification.
