
David Karmol
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
David Karmol
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 43
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Ohio State College of Law, Columbus, OH, Juris Doctor, 1975-1978
Miami University (of Ohio), Oxford, OH, BA, 1971-1975
St. John's Jesuit, Toledo, OH, College Prep, 1968-1971
WORK & MILITARY
Franklin County Prosecutors Office, Assistant Prosecutor, 1978-1979
Ohio General Assembly, Member, District 44, 1979-1982
U.S. House of Reps, Judiciary Committee, Associate Counsel, 1983-1985
Can Manufacturers Institute, General Counsel, 1985-1990
United States Mint, U.S. Dept of Treasury, Press Secretary & Asst to Director, 1990-1992
National Spa & Pool Institute, Gen. Counsel & Dir. Govt Relations, 1992-2001
American National Standards Inst (ANSI), Director, Federal Affairs, 2001-2006
U.S. Department of Commerce, Standards Advisor, U.S. Embassy Baghdad, 2006-2007
International Code Council, Vice President, Federal Affairs, 2008-2014
AFFILIATIONS
Christ the King Catholic Churc, Member, Usher, 2014-2026
Glass City Dog Park, Board Member, 2016-2022
The Toledo Club, Board Member, TOPICS editor, 2023-2026
Lucas County Board of Elections, Member, Chairman, 2017-2023
Toledo-Lucas County Board of Health, Member, 2021-2026
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Ohio State Representative, District 44, 1979-1982
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Ohio State Senate, 1982-
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (13)
Josh Williams (2025)
Haraz Ghanbari (2024)
Matt Dolan (2024)
Nikki Haley (2024)
Republican National Committee (2024)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Did not answer
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Did not answer
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Did not answer
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Did not answer
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
It means that the state shall not establish an official religion, nor interfere in individuals' rights to participate and practice their beliefs.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
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?
Did not answer
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. It is important that spending in Medicare and Medicaid be carefully administered and audited to root out fraud and abuse.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Disagree
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
I support current minimum wage laws in Ohio. Minimum wage should not be set so high as to discourage hiring of young or low-skilled workers.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
Zero-based budgeting, regular review and audits of state agencies, strong legislative oversight of agency operations.
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Disagree
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Agree
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Neutral
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?
To protect citizens from crime, fraud and physical harm, and to punish and deter those who would commit crimes against others.
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Agree
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Current laws, consistent with the 2nd Amendment, are sufficient. if properly enforced. In particular, laws that prohibit felons and addicted persons from gun ownership should be strictly enforced.
ABOUT YOU
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
I consider myself a free-market, Reagan Republican, with a strong belief in individual rights and responsibilities. I also have respect for essential governmental functions, and want those services to be provided in an efficient and competent manner.
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
VALUES
Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.
Agree
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Agree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Choose not to answer
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a practicing Catholic with a strong belief in God. I respect others who hold and practice other beliefs and worship traditions.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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.
Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Choose not to answer
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Natural Gas, Nuclear, Hydroelectic, and coal are proven and reliable sources. Wind, Solar and battery storage are emerging sources, and will become more reliable as unit prices and technology develop. I believe in using "all of the above."
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