Joshua Malovasic
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Joshua Malovasic
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Representative, Dist. 21
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Grove City College, Grove City PA, Biblical and Religious Studies, 2024
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Willo Hill Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, Cornerstone Christian Academy, Intern, teacher, chaplain
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Ohio Republican Party
OTHER (1)
Republican Party of Cuyahoga County
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Republican Party of Euclid
OTHER INFORMATION
OH Christian Alliance's 2024 Voter Guide
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Under no circumstances should abortion be allowed. The 'life of mother' situation would be the closest to an exception, however the premise of such circumstance is false.
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
All abortions should be illegal. The abortion drugs are never safe and therefore cannot meet 'essential safety standards'.
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?
I believe that any government mandated minimum wage cripples the economy to some degree. Business owners should have the right to buy labor at any price they want driven by the market.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
Yes
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
The government can close a church when the church has violated a law outlined in Scripture. In no way can the government overstep its God-given jurisdiction or infringe on the rights of churches, however the government has a mandate to exercise justice given a church has violated an actual law.
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.
D.) Government healthcare programs should be currently phased out and eventually abolished
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
The government should not require vaccines including through the public school system or require business owners to require them. Employers can privately do as they wish
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
It's relationships with Israel is important in that Israel is another global player. However, the United States must put itself first and foremost, making sure its citizens are taken care of before focusing on anyone else.
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.
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 Christian and believe that the Bible is the ultimate authority by which everyone submits, including the government and civil magistrates. God tells us through his Word what right and wrong is, what the purpose of government is, and how we must be saved, among many other things.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
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?
Racism is real because human beings are sinful and naturally hate each other. However I reject the idea that the United States has a racist foundation in its current form and must elevate minorities to a protected class.
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?
Probably nuclear
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?
I believe the purpose of the government is given by God and cannot be changed. That is to execute justice by promoting good and punishing evil.
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'm very conservative, however I don't really align with any label as there are a diverse range of opinions even among conservatives.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I am relatively undecided and have an open mind about some things. I am firmly second amendment, but there should probably be restrictions keeping mental patients and felons from having weapons.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
Yes and they should be trained and ready to go, as should the rest of the staff and most of the population.
