

Heidi Workman
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Heidi Workman
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Representative, Dist. 72
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Bowling Green State Univ, Bowling Green, BS, 2004
Kent State Univ, Kent, BS, 2011
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (10)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
Ohio Citizens PAC
Buckeye Firearms Association-Ohio
Ohio Value Voters
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Ohio
OTHER (2)
Ammo.com
Ohio Nurses Association
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Ohio Republican Party
Portage County Tea Party
Sheet Metal Workers Local 33
Ohio State Medical Association
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (8)
Derek Merrin (2024)
Gary Click (2024)
Jeffrey & Janine Yass (2024)
Jennifer Gross (2024)
Jerry Cirino (2024)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Sheet Metal Workers International Association (2024)
OTHER INFORMATION
OH Christian Alliance's 2024 Voter Guide
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
I am pro-life. Like President Ronald Reagan, I believe there should be three exceptions: rape, incest and to protect 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
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Free markets and private property rights are foundational principles to American exceptionalism.
What is your position on the minimum wage?
In a thriving free-market economy, a robust job market combined with a low unemployment rate naturally forces private employers to pay higher wages. I am against sate-imposed minimum wage mandates but support wage competitiveness.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
ESG, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) and CRT (Critical Race Theory) should all be clearly defined for what they are: Marxist ideologies.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None.
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.
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?
Never. I support bodily autonomy and the adult's right to make their own medical decisions. In the case of youth vaccination, parents and legal guardians should have decision-making authority.
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. Israel is the only democracy in the region and the United States’ staunchest ally in the Middle East. In an incredibly unstable and chaotic region, the success of Israel is vital to the national security of the United States.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
President Biden’s purposeful refusal to secure the southern border is a violation of his oath of office.
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
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.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a devout Christian but believe that every individual has a right to pursue and practice their own faith, so long as that practice does not promote harassment, prejudice and violence.
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
The Founding Fathers got the Electoral College right. It should be sacrosanct.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is repugnant. It should be stamped out wherever it manifests its ugliness. Thankfully, much progress has been made to bring about understanding and cooperation between our wonderfully diverse citizens. Because of this progress, I reject the notion that the United States is a structurally racist society or that racism is a threat to domestic security.
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. Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. 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?
Energy independence is crucial to economic stability. I support all energy development to meet the growing electrical demands in Ohio.
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?
Defend national sovereignty, protect our borders, preserve the citizen's right to life, liberty and prosperity.
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?
None. The Second Amendment right to bear arms "shall not be infringed."
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
No
I do not believe teachers should bear the burden of school security. They are there to teach. However, I do believe that schools should be guarded by armed security staff to protect students and teachers alike.
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