
Eric Watson
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Eric Watson
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 88
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Wright State University, Dayton, BA, 2001-2007
Sinclair College, Dayton, Associates, 2006-2008
WORK & MILITARY
Watson's Hat Shop, Owner, 2012-2026
AFFILIATIONS
Daughters of the American Revolution, Member, 2022-2026
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Member, 2022-2026
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Ohio House District 88, 2025-2026
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
CCVO- Coalition of Concerned Voters of Ohio
End Abortion Ohio
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
End Abortion Ohio
Sheriff Jerry Sheridan
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).
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
During a medical emergency, such as an ectopic pregnancy.
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Strongly Agree
All human life needs to be protected.
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Strongly Agree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The founders intended the Separation of Church and State, so that the churches would be protected from the government infringing on the rights of the church.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
This is a perfect example of how hospitals were mandating employees to get vaccinated, so that they would be able to stay employed. Although, many healthcare workers that did not want to get vaccinated decided that they would have to resign. Also, there were health professionals that were refusing to vaccinate patients, because of their religious beliefs during the pandemic period. Those individuals were fired because they did not comply.
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?
Yes, our relationship with Israel helps prevent the middle east from destabilization with bordering countries that harbor terrorist cells. It is crucial to try to support good relations with Israel to prevent evil from getting a foothold anymore than it has already in middle eastern countries that have radical Muslim beliefs towards Christians and Jews.
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. Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Minimum wage is a starting point for an employee to start within the job market and work their way up the ladder to be able to make a higher income.
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.
Hold fraud accountable, Tax Revenue Transparency Legislation, Create an adequate spending budget, and stop mismanagement of taxpayers dollars.
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?
To uphold the rule of law while protecting individual rights and freedoms, and provide societal order. Adhering to the US Constitution under the 5th Amendment (Protects against self-incrimination and ensures due process and 6th Amendment ( Guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial, an impartial jury, and legal counsel.
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Neutral
The parents have the responsibility to raise their children and protect them, but there is a problem that some parents don't know how to do that as well. However, in this day and age their needs to be safeguards put in place where those committing the sexual exploitation will be held accountable. The government doesn't have the responsibility, but instead the people could vote on legislation that would put safeguards in place to stop the exploitation.
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Individuals should not be allowed to purchase a firearm if thy are violent convicted felons or domestic abusers.
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?
Very Conservative
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.
Strongly Agree
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Agree
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I answer to one God alone, and believe in the eternal redemption through Jesus Christ our Lord. To be a Godly leader is to humble yourself and lead by example, but to be strong in the Lord when doing so. Use scripture to guide you through life and remember to pray in all things you do, and remember to give thanks to God, for He is good all the time.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Disagree
Global elites pushing a climate change agenda is what needs to stop, and these entities that are creating crimes against humanity, should be held accountable.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear, is the most efficient way to produce large amounts of energy.
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