Ronald "Ron" Bilodeau
Democrat | Nevada
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Ronald "Ron" Bilodeau
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 18
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
UNLV, Las Vegas, BA, 2006
Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, MBA, 2019
WORK & MILITARY
United States Marine Cors, E4, 4
AFFILIATIONS
YMCA, Board Member, Southern Nevada Officials Association
Official, Canyon Ridge Church, Volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
I have not previously held office
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
none at this time
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (1)
Women's Democratic Club of Clark County
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
I am endorsed by the community members who will elect me.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
I believe we should endeavor to reduce the incident of abortion by various methods including, abstinence, education and adoption
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.
Neutral
All pharmaceutical medicines should meet scientifically authenticated safety standards.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Neutral
I believe that funding that is intended to assist those Americans in need should be granted to an agency which can help those citizens requiring support within the scope of the law.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
I believe medical decisions are between a Dr and their patient
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 wages should be commensurate with the requirements of the work being performed and the skill sets required for the work.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
Choose not to answer
The government responsibility is to determine the most efficient method to perform the functions it is responsible to execute, the environment and the well-being of the nations citizens should not be overlooked in this endeavor
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
If any organization actively engages in insurrection, against a lawfully elected government they should not be allowed to continue those activities.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Neutral
A business should be allowed to operate as the owner sees fit and accept the consequences of their actions in regard to sales, revenue and profit
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.
Somewhere in the middle. A heathy America is beneficial for all of us. Medical costs seem to be artificially high due to the current health care/insurance programs. I believe if as a society we focused on healthy living, education, diet and exercise much of our health care costs would be reduced
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Schools required vaccinations for decades. Vaccines have eliminated diseases that plagued society. People are free to choose their healthcare and organizations should be able to create measures to prevent the spread of disease at their locations.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Neutral
Global markets and international relationships are complex. Any party is only as threatening as the people who support it.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
America should choose its allies wisely and stand by them when doing so
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Neutral
I would have to see what these physical measures entail before I answer this question. American should have appropriate security on the southern and northern border as well as the Pacific and Atlantic coasts.
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.
Neutral
I believe our public education system has for generations served the nation well. Parents who can afford to or want their children to experience a different form of education should not detract from the success of our public education system.
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.
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 believe in God. I believe we should be honest, truthful, caring and love our neighbor
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
There may be exceptions, such as lost identification etc
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Choose not to answer
I don't know enough about this to comment
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I live in the United States I am not a racist. I do not associate with known racists. I do not feel threatened by racism.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Neutral
I do not know enough about this subject however I do believe that the institutions of the United States such as the Constitution and the laws that govern our nation are fundamentally non-racist.
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.
I believe that people just need to be given an opportunity to do the right thing. Education on the environmental and economic impacts of transitioning to a green economy and letting the free market determine the proper approach to affect the transition is better than over regulating.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
I have a graduate certificate in Renewable Energy and worked for an electric provider for almost twenty years. A mixed portfolio of natural gas, solar, wind, geothermal and battery storage will suffice for now.
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
Of course not
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To establish Justice, insure domestic tranquility and provide for the common defense of the nation
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?
Moderate
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Neutral
If the police budgets are realistic there should be no funds left to reallocate.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
People should be of age unless supervised by an adult, know how to properly and safely operate a weapon, be mentally fit and understand the impact of firing a weapon.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Choose not to answer
Guns should not be allowed in school
