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Derek Merrin's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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State House (OH) - District 42, Republican

On The Ballot: Running, Republican for U.S. House (OH) - District 9

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Issue Positions

For Presidential and Congressional candidates who refuse to provide voters with their positions, Vote Smart has researched their public records to determine their likely responses. These issue positions are from 2024.

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Abortion and Reproductive Health: Do you support the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade?

Yes

Rated 0% by NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio (justfacts.votesmart.org)
Voted in favor of HB 258: "Prohibits Abortion After a Fetal Heartbeat is Detected" (votesmart.org)

Unknown Position

Budget, Spending, and Taxes: Do you support expanding federal funding to support social safety net programs such as Social Security and Medicare?

Unknown Position

Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

Yes

Budget, Spending, and Taxes: Do you support a decrease in income taxes in order to balance the budget?

Yes

"Iâm adamantly opposed to raising taxes. Thatâs why I have signed the @taxreformer pledge. Our federal government cannot manage the funds they have now. Taking more money out of the pockets of working Americans wonât solve any problems." (x.com)
"Low Taxes = More Prosperity. More Freedom" (x.com)

Budget, Spending, and Taxes: Do you support a wealth tax in order to pay for public programs?

"Iâm adamantly opposed to raising taxes. Thatâs why I have signed the @taxreformer pledge. Our federal government cannot manage the funds they have now. Taking more money out of the pockets of working Americans wonât solve any problems." (x.com)
"Low Taxes = More Prosperity. More Freedom" (x.com)

Unknown Position

Campaign Finance: Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations, unions, and individuals?

Unknown Position

Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

Unknown Position

Crime & Public Safety: Do you support protecting government officials, including law enforcement officers, from personal liability in civil lawsuits concerning alleged misconduct?

Unknown Position

Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

Unknown Position

Defense: Do you support increasing defense spending?

Unknown Position

Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

Unknown Position

Economy: Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth (e.g. grants, tax incentives)?

Unknown Position

Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

Unknown Position

Economy: Do you support the federal government increasing funding for affordable housing programs?

Unknown Position

"Huge win for homebuilders & housing affordability included in state budget - blocking property tax increases for subdividing property until home is built or lot sold. Victorious after 5 year legislative battle!" (x.com)
"After a five-year push, Merrin pushed through the Affordable Homebuilding & Housing Act, which blocks property tax increases on subdivided lots until the home is built or lot is sold." (www.derekmerrin.com)

Unknown Position

Economy: Do you support the federal government taking action, beyond those of the Federal Reserve, to alleviate inflation?

Unknown Position

Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

Unknown Position

Education: Do you support the forgiveness of federal student loan debt?

Unknown Position

Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

Unknown Position

Elections: Do you support requiring a government-issued identification in order to vote at the polls?

Unknown Position

Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

Unknown Position

Energy & Environment: Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)?

Unknown Position

Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

Unknown Position

Energy & Environment: Do you support the federal government allowing permits for drilling on public lands?

Unknown Position

Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

Guns: Do you generally support gun-control legislation (e.g. red flag laws, boyfriend loopholes)?

Rated 92% by National Rifle Association (justfacts.votesmart.org)
Rated 92% by Buckeye Firearms Asscoiation (justfacts.votesmart.org)

Unknown Position

Health Care: Do you support a government-run (e.g. single-payer) healthcare program, such as Medicare-for-All?

Unknown Position

"The prescription for high health care costs is putting patients first, with less mandates, and more price transparency." (x.com)

Unknown Position

Health Care: Do you support expanding paid family AND/OR medical leave benefits (e.g. maternity leave)?

Unknown Position

Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

Unknown Position

Health Care: Should the government be able to regulate the cost of prescription drugs?

Unknown Position

"The prescription for high health care costs is putting patients first, with less mandates, and more price transparency." (x.com)

Unknown Position

Immigration: Do you support increasing security along the southern US border?

Unknown Position

Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

Unknown Position

Immigration: Do you support requiring immigrants to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship, regardless of their immigration status?

Unknown Position

Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

Unknown Position

National Security: Do you support economic intervention as a means of resolving international conflicts?

Unknown Position

Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

Unknown Position

National Security: Do you support the US providing increased offensive military aid to Ukraine?

Unknown Position

Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

Unknown Position

Technology and Communication: Do you generally support increased regulations on social media companies (e.g. Tik Tok, Facebook, etc.)?

Unknown Position

Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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Derek Merrin's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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