MEET THE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES FOR DISTRICT 12 STATE SENATOR
THERE IS NO DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE
John Adams
■ Age: 56 ■ Hometown: Sidney ■ Occupation: Businessman ■ Married to Tara and they are parents to seven children ■ Honorably discharged Navy SEAL ■ Previous political experience: Served eight years in the 85th District of the Ohio House of Representatives, six as whip. ■ Where he stands on issues: • committed to protecting Ohio jobs by cutting taxes and making Ohio more competitive • believes state government spends too much and wants to streamline state operations to save $1 billion a year • pro life from conception to natural death • vows to protect the Second Amendment rights to keep and bear arms • opposed to Common Core and fought against it in 2014 ■ Endorsements: Janet Porter, founder of Faith2Action Heidi Huber, founder of Ohioan Against Common Core — Source: www.adamsforohio.com |
Matt Huffman
■ Age: 55 ■ Hometown: Lima ■ Occupation: Lawyer ■ Married to Sheryl and they are parents to four children ■ Previous political experience: Served on Lima City Council from 1992 to 2006, final seven as council president Four terms in the 84th District of the Ohio House of Representatives Sponsor of resolution calling for a convention of states to propose a balance budget amendment ■ Where he stands on issues: • has championed bills to reform the medical delivery system • protect life at all stages • opposes Common Core • strong commitment to the preservation of gun rights • has record of supporting tax cuts ■ Endorsements: Fourth District Congressman Jim Jordan 84th District Ohio House of Representatives Jim Buchy Ohio Right to Life PAC — Source: www.matthuffman.org
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