Ohio State Senate District 27 candidate surveys, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Ohio State Senate District 27 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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General election

General election for Ohio State Senate District 27

Incumbent Kristina Daley Roegner defeated Patricia Goetz in the general election for Ohio State Senate District 27 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kristina Daley Roegner (R)	51.1	73,801
		Patricia Goetz (D)	48.9	70,609

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 144,410
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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Patricia Goetz (D)

I vehemently oppose government interference between a woman and her doctor. I vigorously support a woman’s right to make her own healthcare choices.

I will fight for responsible gun safety laws that have the support of the vast majority of Ohio citizens. I oppose guns in our schools – period. I've spoken with teachers across the district and they agree.

Access to quality education should not be dependent on a child’s zip code. I support “The Fair Funding Plan” to reform public education resources so that our state funding program is no longer unconstitutional.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Patricia Goetz (D)

As a Child Psychiatrist, the mental and physical well being of my constituents is imperative. Due to Ohio's current six- week abortion ban, physicians cannot follow their oath of "First Do No Harm."

Adolescence is challenging for most girls and trans teens. Forcing them to undergo genital exams when their gender is in question will undoubtedly traumatize vulnerable students. We are better than this and our youth deserve to feel safe and supported at home and at school.

As a healthcare professional for over three decades, I will collaborate with frontline workers and health experts to bolster resources for mental wellness, expand access to quality healthcare, and reduce the high cost of prescription drugs.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

Patricia Goetz (D)

This office is crucial, because they pass legislation that impacts Ohioans everyday lives. From funding for our schools and roads, to laws that regulate everything from businesses to reproductive choice, there is not one aspect of our lives that the Senate does not touch.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Patricia Goetz (D)

I have looked up to Ruth Bader Ginsberg for a very long time. She had always fought for women’s rights and served in a way that made peoples’ lives better. Helping to carry on that legacy is important now more than ever, as women’s rights are under attack yet again.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Patricia Goetz (D)

Barack Obama’s “Dreams From My Father”. It really spoke to me from the standpoint of needing to impact my community in a positive way if I have the capacity to do so.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Patricia Goetz (D)

Honesty and integrity are paramount. Being a critical thinker and great listener is also very important. An elected official also needs to understand that their job is to SERVE others above all else.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Patricia Goetz (D)

All my life I have tried to act with empathy and compassion in all that I have done, and continue to do. I want be remembered as a person who acted selflessly and always helped others, especially those who could not help themselves.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Patricia Goetz (D)

I was 15 years old when JFK was assassinated. I just remember how overwhelmingly sad and devastating it was.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Patricia Goetz (D)

I was a waitress for my father’s restaurant for about three years, starting at age 14.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Patricia Goetz (D)

I have endured many losses in my life. My daughter died at the age of 21. My husband passed away at age 59 after grueling battle with ALS. When I was six years old, my mother died unexpectedly which led me to having to live in an orphanage for a year. Although all of these things were extraordinarily difficult, it also made me very tough and resilient.

What responsibilities of this office do you personally consider the most important?

Patricia Goetz (D)

It’s important that I faithfully represent all of the people in my district using all the facts and data to make the best decisions when it comes to making laws and creating policies so that they affect lives in a positive way.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Patricia Goetz (D)

The most important skills are listening and having empathy. Both are critical when one is put in a position of trust and power by the public. Without those, how is one to TRULY understand and solve problems people face every day?

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