No. to be elected: 15 | Salary: $174 | Term: 2 yearsTo represent the people of Ohio, their district, and the US in dealing with matters of national and international importance. The general welfare should be a prime concern.
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Voting should be readily available to every eligible voter. Any U.S. citizen who is of legal voting age should be able to participate in elections without unnecessary barriers. Accessible polling locations and clear processes help ensure people can exercise that right.
Having personally worked at the polls, I have confidence in the systems used for in person voting and the safeguards that exist to verify voters and protect the integrity of the process. At the same time, I believe mail in voting should be carefully monitored and continually improved to ensure ballots remain secure and reach the intended voter. Maintaining both accessibility and public confidence in elections is essential to a healthy democracy.
The rising cost of living is hitting working families hard, and one issue that deserves serious attention is the growing control large corporations have over many industries. When only a handful of companies dominate a market, competition disappears and prices tend to rise.
We already have antitrust laws that were designed to prevent monopolies, but over time those protections have been weakened or bypassed. We should take a serious look at how that happened, close the loopholes, and enforce the laws meant to protect fair competition. Strong competition keeps prices in check and helps ensure the economy works for everyday people, not just the largest corporations.
Reducing hyperpartisanship begins with focusing on areas where people across the political spectrum already agree. When leaders start with issues that have broad support, it creates an opportunity to work together and build trust. Finding common ground allows people from different perspectives to collaborate on real solutions rather than treating every issue as a political battle.
When people work together successfully on shared concerns, it helps build relationships and mutual respect. Those partnerships can then make it easier to address more difficult or divisive issues. Civility grows when leaders focus on solving problems rather than winning political arguments.
The United States should prioritize protecting its own citizens and national interests rather than acting as the world’s police force. Long term military involvement and attempts to influence the internal affairs of other nations have often created prolonged conflicts without clear benefits for the American people.
Our foreign policy should emphasize diplomacy, stability, and restraint. When possible, American troops should be brought home and military action should be reserved for situations that directly affect U.S. security.
When serious international threats arise, the United States should work with allies and organizations such as the United Nations and NATO so that global security challenges are addressed cooperatively rather than by the United States acting alone.
The United States is a nation built by immigrants, and that history is part of what makes our country strong. The words at the base of the Statue of Liberty still resonate today: “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” That message reflects the opportunity America has represented for generations.
At the same time, immigration should take place through a lawful and orderly process that protects both opportunity and public safety. The current system can be slow, confusing, and outdated. We should review and modernize the legal immigration and citizenship process so it is clear, fair, and workable for the people trying to follow it.
