Janet Folger Porter

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Janet Folger Porter

Republican Party

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Last election

May 3, 2022

Personal

Profession

Founder and President of Faith2Action

Contact

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Janet Folger Porter (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Ohio's 13th Congressional District. Porter lost in the Republican primary on May 3, 2022.

Folger Porter was a 2016 Republican candidate for District 22 of the Ohio State Senate.

Biography

Porter received bachelor’s and master’s degrees in communications from Cleveland State University. Her professional experience included acting as the founder and president of Faith2Action, working as the national director of the Center for Reclaiming America, and as the legislative director for Ohio Right to Life.

Elections

2022

See also: Ohio's 13th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Ohio District 13

Emilia Sykes defeated Madison Gesiotto Gilbert in the general election for U.S. House Ohio District 13 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Emilia Sykes (D)	52.7	149,816
		Madison Gesiotto Gilbert (R)	47.3	134,593

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 284,409
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 13

Emilia Sykes advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 13 on May 3, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Emilia Sykes	100.0	36,251

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 36,251
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• John Impellizzeri (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 13

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 13 on May 3, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Madison Gesiotto Gilbert	28.6	16,211
		Gregory Wheeler	23.4	13,284
		Janet Folger Porter	16.6	9,402
		Shay Hawkins	11.4	6,468
		Ryan Saylor	9.3	5,261
		Dante Sabatucci	8.4	4,740
		Santana F. King	2.4	1,338

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 56,704
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2016

See also: Ohio State Senate elections, 2016

Elections for the Ohio State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was December 16, 2015.

Incumbent Larry Obhof defeated Christopher King in the Ohio State Senate District 22 general election.

Ohio State Senate, District 22 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Larry Obhof Incumbent	69.78%	113,666
	Democratic	Christopher King	30.22%	49,218
Total Votes				162,884
Source: Ohio Secretary of State

Christopher King ran unopposed in the Ohio State Senate District 22 Democratic primary.

Ohio State Senate District 22, Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Christopher King  (unopposed)	100.00%	18,385
Total Votes				18,385

Incumbent Larry Obhof defeated Janet Folger Porter in the Ohio State Senate District 22 Republican primary.

Ohio State Senate District 22, Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Larry Obhof Incumbent	65.10%	42,361
	Republican	Janet Folger Porter	34.90%	22,713
Total Votes				65,074

Campaign themes

2022

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Campaign website

Porter's campaign website stated the following:

“	Life No one in this race has done more to save lives than Janet Folger Porter. There’s only one way to tell the difference between the “real” and the RINO’s—ACTIONS. You see, actions are what you believe, everything else is empty slogans and worthless words. Unlike the others, Janet Folger Porter has actions and results – not mere words or empty slogans. JANET’S ACTIONS & RESULTS Architect of the pro-life Heartbeat Bill introduced in 30 states; Janet worked for a decade to pass it in Ohio and 13 other states to legally protect every child whose heartbeat can be detected. Recruited the sponsor of the Texas Heartbeat Law currently enforced in Texas, legally protecting more than 40,000 children each year—THE MOST SIGNIFICANT PRO-LIFE VICTORY IN FIFTY YEARS. Spearheaded Introduction of the Federal Heartbeat Bill in Congress, securing 174 co-sponsors, more than any other pro-life bill Secured passage of: The Nation’s First ban on Partial Birth Abortion Ohio’s Parental Consent Law Woman’s Right to Know Law Ohio Fetal Homicide Law Abortion clinic regulations Removed state funding of abortion Safeguarded patient rights by working to successfully amend Ohio’s Living Will law to ensure that food and water cannot be removed from a patient without their informed consent. When suicide “doctor” Jack Kevorkian announced he was coming to Ohio, Janet interviewed him on her radio program and exposed his assault on the disabled in the public and the Ohio legislature, leading the successful effort to keep him out of the state. Drafted the “Drink of Water” bill in Tallahassee, Florida in an effort to save the life of Terri Schiavo, and served as a spokesperson to defend her life. Served on the Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities. Received many pro-life awards including the “Defender of Life Award” from the Justice Foundation and the “National Pro-Life Recognition Award” from Priests for Life in January 2022. INTRODUCED HEARTBEAT BILLS: 30 STATES PASSED HEARTBEAT BILLS: 14 FEDERAL CO-SPONSORS: 174 BABIES SAVED BY ELECTION DAY: 40,640 WHAT DRIVES JANET FOLGER PORTER My Mission Our nation is in peril. We don’t have time for on the job training or to find out if people will actually do what they say. I’m running for Congress to fight for your liberty as hard as I fought for life. Liberty & Freedom of Speech Janet has a proven track record of fighting for your First Amendment Rights. JANET’S ACTIONS & RESULTS Janet initiated and will introduce a “Nuremberg Amendment” to remove funding from states that violate the Nuremberg Code with forced vaccinations as a condition for employment, education, travel, medical treatment, or the purchase of goods and services. Helped draft legislation to protect religious freedom of Ohio business owners. Exposed the liberal assault on Military chaplain’s right to pray in Jesus’ Name and orchestrated the effort to reverse the policy in Congress. Author of The Criminalization of Christianity & Produced a documentary film on how to overcome the assault on our faith and freedoms. Devoted a chapter of her book, A Heartbeat Away, to expose internet censorship and promoted passage of Sen. Josh Hawley’s “Ending Support for Internet Censorship Act.” in the effort to fight it. Awarded “National Hero of the Faith” by Vision America and “Eagle Award” from MorningStar Ministries in 2021 Voter Integrity Janet Folger Porter as been fighting for voter integrity for more than twenty years JANET’S ACTIONS & RESULTS Exposed the 2020 voter fraud including videos exposing the Dominion voting machine “glitches,” forwarded by General Flynn with more than a million views across multiple platforms. A national leader who exposed voter fraud in multiple elections on CNN, MSNBC, FOX News and throughout the nation. Member of the 2000 Presidential Election Recount Team in Florida: also served as a national spokesman. Gun Rights “No politician who supports gun control should get armed protection paid for by those they are trying to disarm.” ~ Janet Folger Porter JANET’S ACTIONS & RESULTS Daughter of an Army Sergeant, Janet is a strong voice for veterans and against the effort to restrict and remove guns from law-abiding citizens, Janet received her concealed carry permit in 2008. She stands by what she wrote in her latest book, “No politician who supports gun control should get armed protection paid for by those they are trying to disarm.” School Choice “School choice will break the government school monopoly.” ~ Janet Folger Porter JANET’S ACTIONS & RESULTS In her latest book, Janet’s wrote about “breaking the government school monopoly” —promoting an “Education Emancipation Act,” to allow parents to keep their own money and decide how and where to best educate their children. Originated and drafted the Child Protection and Parental Rights Bill to give parents civil remedy against schools who violate state obscenity and grooming laws or teach that any race is superior to another, including “Critical Race Theory.” Balanced Budget “America First begins with a balanced budget.” ~ Janet Folger Porter. JANET’S ACTIONS & RESULTS In 2009 Janet led the campaign against government spending, delivering 10 million “pink slips” to Congress threatening to fire those who voted to increase government spending. In the wake of run-a-way inflation and trillion-dollar “bailouts,” Janet has called for a return to a balanced budget, beginning with cutting funding to the enemies of America and Israel, our greatest ally in the Middle East. Israel Janet has been a national leader standing with Israel for decades. JANET’S ACTIONS & RESULTS As a founding board member of the National Association of Christian Lawmakers, Janet helped pass a 2021 NACL resolution supporting Israel. Janet has led many national pro-Israel television and full-page ad campaigns, coordinated with like-minded groups and leaders. Janet has been an outspoken leader against Anti-Semitism in the nation and will be a strong voice against it in Congress. Through her radio program, Janet sent 30,000 yellow friendship roses to Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu and wounded Israeli soldiers, standing for Israel’s right to build on their own land, contrary to Obama’s attempt to stop them. Janet met with Israeli and Knesset leaders to discuss the introduction of a Heartbeat Bill in Israel. Secure Our Borders Securing our border closes the door on illegal drugs, human trafficking, and violent criminals that flood Ohio and America.” JANET’S ACTIONS & RESULTS Janet will introduce a bill to remove federal funding from “Sanctuary Cities” that violate the law. She will be a voice and a vote to finish the wall and secure our borders. Janet initiated and hosted the Values Voter Presidential Debate in 2007 overseeing the candidate questions about securing our borders and standing with border agents who do their jobs. Energy Independence “We must return to the Trump policy of American Energy Independence.” ~ Janet Folger Porter JANET’S ACTIONS & RESULTS Janet has been an outspoken voice to open the Keystone pipeline and regain energy independence through her daily radio commentaries which aired in more than 300 markets for nearly 20 years. In 2009 Janet led a successful campaign which helped defeat “Cap and Trade” (government control of energy), delivering 10 million “pink slips” to Congress threatening to fire those who voted to restrict and penalize our energy use. Fighting RINOs If you want to know who WILL fight RINOs – look to the one who HAS. RINO – Republican in name only. JANET’S ACTIONS & RESULTS Recruited challengers against Ohio Senate RINOs in three election cycles of those who refused to bring the Ohio Heartbeat Bill to a vote. Janet even ran against the Senate President when he obstructed the Ohio Heartbeat Bill. Ran print, radio and television ads, mailings and rallies to expose the RINO obstructionists until they finally passed the Ohio Heartbeat Bill nine years after its introduction. Fighting for the Family Janet has defended the family and family values for more than 40 years. JANET’S ACTIONS & RESULTS Janet initiated legislation to restrain judicial activists’ assault on marriage and the family. Someone once said, you are known by your enemies. Janet has debated some of the most notorious anti-family leaders in America, including Jack Kevorkian, Planned Parenthood president, Gloria Feldt, National Organization of Women (NOW) president, Kim Gandy, former NOW president, Patricia Ireland, Elizabeth Birch, former President of The Human Rights Campaign, as well as spokespeople from the ACLU, NARAL, GLSEN, and various atheist organizations. Janet has advocated for issues important to your family through her books, speeches, legislation, her syndicated radio program, daily commentaries, columns, and along with countless media appearances including: CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360, Fox News Martha MacCallum’s The Story, CNN’s Erin Burnett Outfront, NBC’s Today Show, ABC’s Evening News, 20/20, Nightline, CBS This Morning, FOX News, Fox and Friends, Huckabee, The O’Reilly Factor, Greta Van Susteren, Hardball with Chris Matthews, CNN’s Inside Politics and CNN Headline News, as well as syndicated programs such as Hard Copy and Extra. Janet has been profiled in The New York Times, People magazine, the Los Angeles Times, the Miami Herald, the Cleveland Plain Dealer, and named one of the 10 most fascinating faces in Miami Metro Magazine.	”
—Janet Folger Porter

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Ohio's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Jon Husted (R)

Bernie Moreno (R)

Representatives

District 1

Greg Landsman (D)

District 2

David Taylor (R)

District 3

Joyce Beatty (D)

District 4

Jim Jordan (R)

District 5

Bob Latta (R)

District 6

Michael Rulli (R)

District 7

Max Miller (R)

District 8

Warren Davidson (R)

District 9

Marcy Kaptur (D)

District 10

Michael Turner (R)

District 11

Shontel Brown (D)

District 12

Troy Balderson (R)

District 13

Emilia Sykes (D)

District 14

David Joyce (R)

District 15

Mike Carey (R)

Republican Party (12)

Democratic Party (5)

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Current members of the Ohio State Senate

Leadership

Senate President:Robert McColley

Minority Leader:Nickie Antonio

Senators

District 1

Robert McColley (R)

District 2

Theresa Gavarone (R)

District 3

Michele Reynolds (R)

District 4

George Lang (R)

District 5

Stephen Huffman (R)

District 6

Willis Blackshear (D)

District 7

Steve Wilson (R)

District 8

Louis Blessing (R)

District 9

Catherine Ingram (D)

District 10

Kyle Koehler (R)

District 11

Paula Hicks-Hudson (D)

District 12

Susan Manchester (R)

District 13

Nathan Manning (R)

District 14

Terry Johnson (R)

District 15

Hearcel Craig (D)

District 16

Beth Liston (D)

District 17

Shane Wilkin (R)

District 18

Jerry Cirino (R)

District 19

Andrew Brenner (R)

District 20

Tim Schaffer (R)

District 21

Kent Smith (D)

District 22

Mark Romanchuk (R)

District 23

Nickie Antonio (D)

District 24

Thomas Patton (R)

District 25

William DeMora (D)

District 26

Bill Reineke (R)

District 27

Kristina Roegner (R)

District 28

Casey Weinstein (D)

District 29

Jane Timken (R)

District 30

Brian Chavez (R)

District 31

Al Landis (R)

District 32

Sandra O'Brien (R)

District 33

Alessandro Cutrona (R)

Republican Party (24)

Democratic Party (9)