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John Biller
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Elections and appointments
Last election

November 8, 2022

Personal
Birthplace
Columbus, Ohio
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John Biller (independent) ran for election to the Ohio House of Representatives to represent District 36. He lost as a write-in in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Biller completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

John Biller was born in Columbus, Ohio.[1]

Elections

2022

See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Ohio House of Representatives District 36

Incumbent Andrea White defeated Addison Caruso and John Biller in the general election for Ohio House of Representatives District 36 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Andrea White
Andrea White (R)
 
50.5
 
20,905
Image of Addison Caruso
Addison Caruso (D) Candidate Connection
 
49.4
 
20,443
Image of John Biller
John Biller (Independent) (Write-in) Candidate Connection
 
0.1
 
53

Total votes: 41,401
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 36

Addison Caruso advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 36 on August 2, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Addison Caruso
Addison Caruso Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
2,366

Total votes: 2,366
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 36

Incumbent Andrea White advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 36 on August 2, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Andrea White
Andrea White
 
100.0
 
1,512

Total votes: 1,512
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

John Biller completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Biller's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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John Biller was born in Columbus, Ohio, the sixth child to a working-class family. John graduated from Brookhaven High School.

At age 20, John moved to Pickerington, Ohio to purchase his first home, and began his career as a draftsman and store planner. John’s pursuit to achieve the American dream quickly was dashed by the predatory lending practices which led to the great recession.

Over the next seven years John’s housing situation led to financial instability. While his career was taking-off— due to developing a reputation in the architectural millwork and manufacturing industry–John was fighting off foreclosure. An experience which would occur twice before being able to successfully sell his home. John's work would lead him to California and to his eventual return home to the Buckeye State. Quickly settling into his new home in Kettering, Ohio, John and his wife, Mary Elizabeth Biller, started their family. John’s first hand experience dealing with the challenges arising from an insurance industry and a corporate ethos which protects and promotes profits over people. Bringing people together for the greater good, not corporate greed, is why John is running.

John Biller is running for Ohio Representative House District 36 as a write-in candidate.

Addressing generational poverty,

Criminal Justice reform,
Electoral Reform,
Health insurance reform and transparency,
Modernizing education for the 21st century, and

Women's rights.
I would say no I'm not a typical politician, my political philosophy and ideology comes from a unique combination of perspective; from growing up poor and escaping poverty and living in various parts of our country it truly is a melting pot of political theory.
I am determined resilient and resourceful the moment I see a problem I can't stop going after until I've come up with a solution. I truly believe that I am a selfless leader, and my only objective is to help others.
To serve as a delegate and trustee for the residents of Ohio House District 36.


The delegate and trustee responsibilities are achieved by:
i. meeting and listening to district residents, civic, religious, and business member concerns,
ii. building support for legislative proposals aimed at creating, changing, or eliminating state law—centered around

       identified concerns and needs,

iii. ensuring government department functioning and oversight, and

iv. furthering the mission of government being an agency for good and for the equal benefit of all Ohioans.
The legacy that I am trying to build is founded on empowering and uniting people from all walks of life. Showing that all of humanity shares the same basic goals. Empowering them to achieve their greatest potential. And together what we achieve that is the legacy I want to leave behind.
I really dislike narrowing these questions down to a singular answer.

If I were to choose only one book, I would have to go with—The Buddha And His Teachings By Narada.

The book continues to have a great impact and serve as a guiding force to my life.

Narada's book is responsible for directing my thinking and understanding as to the meaning and need for forgiveness and is also responsible for a heartwarming experience in my life—which I hold near and dear.
Tony Stark as portrayed by Robert Downey Jr or
James Kirk as portrayed by Chris Pines
Catchy song by Dillion Francis.

I can say I actually am pretty happy this song is stuck in my head, as it provides a bit of relief in rough times.
Escaping poverty has been the hardest thing that I've ever done. That is why my mission is to help lift others up.
The idea relationship between the governor and state legislature is one of equal respect and authority.

As a state legislator representing the interest and advocating for constituent needs can be achieved in multiple manners:

i. ensuring government oversight as to government departments,
ii. requesting or promoting program or policy evaluations or audits,
iii. serving on or creating thematic study committees,
iv. building business, organizational, or interest-based coalitions, or
v. introducing legislation which seeks to resolve a problem, challenge, or threat to constituent challenges, needs, or interest.

While in Ohio a House of Representatives member is 1 of 99 individuals, the Governor is 1 individual. The Governor mandate—as determined by their campaign promises—is achieved by working with legislators to achieve mutual wins. Accordingly, the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature is communication and promotion of the governor's legislative agenda and identifying and helping legislators to achieve policy successes geared towards servicing their constituents.
Addressing poverty politics, income inequality, social upheaval, and generational wealth gap.
Beneficial for understanding how political institutions work, sure.

What's required is passion, mission, a willingness to listen to constituents. And the ability to find and identify themes across problem areas within the district.

Dedication to the service of others and to the mission of improving the lot of humanity are first and foremost for a legislator in government or politics.
Absolutely building relationships is a necessary requirement for any role. But lets make sure we stay focused on the solutions and build legislative coalitions to identify issues spanning across geographical boundaries, achieve policy goals, and to successfully influence the Governor's legislative program.
A process which is led by an independent or non-partisan redistricting commission (i.e., comprised of individuals who are not elected officials).

In addition to an independent or non-partisan redistricting commission, changes to the redistricting process need to include creating safeguard against Ohio redistricting processes continued failure to include independent and minor party voters in the redistricting process.

Finally, I favor a redistricting process which fosters creation and cohesion of communities, broadly defined; promotes minority community cohesion—both racial and political minorities; and ceases locking up power in elected officials' hands, as opposed to returning the power to people and communities—existing, emerging, and future.
i. Technology & Innovation

ii. Government & Oversight
iii. Infrastructure & Rural Development
iv. Economic Development & Workforce

v. Energy & Natural Resources
There is and it happened on the very first day I went knocking on doors in 2022 asking how I could help represent my community. I was told by an environmental researcher of an issue that is poisoning the ground water and rivers that my kids play in.
The receptionist at the dentist have not quite grasped why I break out in laughter when I request to schedule my appointment at tooth:hurty on the next available date.
I believe that in an emergency action has to be taken immediately in order to save others from imminent harm. So No, to granting the use of Emergency powers. But certainly, we need to make sure there are checks and balances in place. Oversight is absolutely required, and the legislative body should have the ability to revoke Emergency powers when necessary.
Compromise is both necessary and desirable for policymaking. However, we need to make sure that everyone is fairly represented in those compromises and that party politics don't inhibit the legislative body from functioning.

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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 31, 2022


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