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


Links

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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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