Ohio State Senate District 9 candidate surveys, 2022

Elections in Ohio, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Ohio State Senate District 9 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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General election

General election for Ohio State Senate District 9

Catherine Ingram defeated Orlando Sonza in the general election for Ohio State Senate District 9 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Catherine Ingram (D)	72.8	78,639
		Orlando Sonza (R)	27.2	29,418

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 108,057
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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?

Orlando Sonza (R)

Pro-Education

Pro-Safety

Pro-Economic Growth

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Orlando Sonza (R)

I believe that Ohioans deserve to live in a district that they can proudly call home—a community that is safe, welcoming, and values people.

I believe that our children are our future. They too are valuable members of our community. Adequately educating them is all about understanding what they need to succeed both today and tomorrow.

I believe that economic success is vital to ensuring the overall success of the community. Lowering taxes, reducing government spending, and fostering a climate for economic growth is essential to ensuring our community thrives.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Orlando Sonza (R)

While in office, I will practice servant leadership--the idea that what we should expect from our elected leaders is not just the will and foresight to achieve what is best for the community but the commitment to ultimately serve people and serve them well.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Orlando Sonza (R)

The core responsibility for someone elected to office is to serve people and serve them well. I believe the best way to do that is to practice servant leadership.

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

Orlando Sonza (R)

My first job was with the United States Army as a commissioned Officer. I served on Active Duty for approx. 3 years and 7 months.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Orlando Sonza (R)

As the chief executive of the state, the governor is responsible for overseeing the operation of the state executive branch as well as implementing state laws. The state legislature is responsible for drafting and passing state laws; representing and helping their constituency; and providing oversight of the executive branch.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Orlando Sonza (R)

Senate Finance Committee

Senate Primary and Secondary Education Committee Small Business and Economic Opportunity Committee Veterans and Public Safety Committee Senate Ways and Means Committee

Tell us your favorite joke.

Orlando Sonza (R)

"Knock, knock."

"Who's there?"

"Nobody."

"Nobody, who?"

"...."

(Gets me every time :D)

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Orlando Sonza (R)

Reaching "common ground" should be desired for policymaking without compromising moral values and principles.

See also

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