Kevin Ritter

Republican | Ohio

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

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

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Kevin Ritter


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

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


Race

State Representative, Dist. 94


Incumbent

No


Links

Kevin Ritter websites Facebook

EDUCATION

Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, B.A., 1990

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, M.A., 1992

WORK & MILITARY

Coast to Coast Athletics, President & Owner, 2000-2018

AFFILIATIONS

St. Mary's Basilica Parish Council, Member, Marietta 9-12 Project

Co-Founder, Washington County Republican Executive Committee, Member

Veritas Classical Academy, Co-Founder, Campus Martius Museum

President, County Commissioners Association of Ohio, State Board Member

Western Michigan University, Graduate Teaching Assistant, Washington State College

Adjunct Faculty, Marietta College, Adjunct Faculty

Ohio Valley University, Adjunct Faculty

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Washington County Commissioner, 2018-present

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 (3)

*Ohio Right to Life PAC

*Right to Life Action Coalition of Ohio

Associated Builders & Contractors of Ohio

OTHER (2)

Ohio Chamber of Commerce PAC

Americans For Prosperity - Ohio

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Currently completing questionnaires and surveys

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)

Protect Women Ohio (2023)

Andrew 'Andy' Thompson (2014)

Yolan Dennis (2014)

William L. "Bill" Johnson (2010)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

None.

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.

Choose not to answer

I do not condone the use of chemical abortion drugs.

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

What is your position on the minimum wage?

Minimum wage provides a bar to entry for young and unskilled workers.

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?

Where there has been evidence of criminal activity.

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

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

In cases of pre-2020, long established, proven, life-threatening, highly communicable diseases.


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 vitally important. Israel is our most important ally in the Middle East and the only western-style democracy in the region. We also share a common bond in our Judeo-Christian heritage that must be preserved.


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


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 conservative Roman Catholic.


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, radical organizations like BLM, La Raza, and certain fringe White extremists (for example) seek to create disorder and chaos.

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?

Coal/hydro


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 those rights given to us directly by God, provide for the common defense, and maintain domestic order.

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

Modifiers such as "very" or "lean" Conservative are not necessary. You are either a Conservative or you're not.


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?

Background checks for past criminal activity and severe mental illness.

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

Yes, they should be permitted to carry provided they receive regular training and practice opportunities.

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