Rick Taylor (Ohio)

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Rick Taylor

Democratic Party

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Euclid, Ohio

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Catholic

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Rick Taylor (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Ohio. He did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on May 3, 2022.

Taylor completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Rick Taylor was born in Euclid, Ohio.

Elections

2022

See also: United States Senate election in Ohio, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Ohio

The following candidates ran in the general election for U.S. Senate Ohio on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		J.D. Vance (R)	53.0	2,192,114
		Tim Ryan (D)	46.9	1,939,489
		John Cheng (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	702
		Shane Hoffman (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	403
		LaShondra Tinsley (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	362
	Submit photo	Stephen Faris (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	194
	Submit photo	Matthew Esh (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	78

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,133,342
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Shawn Mousourakis (Independent)
• Chad Taylor (Independent)
• Eric Meiring (Independent)
• Samuel Ronan (Independent)
• Dominic LaCavera (Independent)
• Shannon Taylor (Independent)
• Kelli Prather (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Ohio

Tim Ryan defeated Morgan Harper and Traci Johnson in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Ohio on May 3, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tim Ryan	69.6	359,941
		Morgan Harper	17.8	92,347
		Traci Johnson	12.6	65,209

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 517,497
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Tamie Wilson (D)
• LaShondra Tinsley (D)
• Rick Taylor (D)
• Demar Sheffey (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate Ohio

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

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		J.D. Vance	32.2	344,736
		Josh Mandel	23.9	255,854
		Matt Dolan	23.3	249,239
		Mike Gibbons	11.7	124,653
		Jane Timken	5.9	62,779
	Submit photo	Mark Pukita	2.1	22,692
		Neil Patel	0.9	9,873

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,069,826
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Zachary Musick (R)
• Mackenzie Thompson (R)
• Michael Leipold (R)
• Bernie Moreno (R)
• John Berman (R)
• John Reed (R)
• Bill Graham (R)

Campaign themes

2022

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Ballotpedia survey responses

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Rick Taylor completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Taylor's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I’m Rick Taylor. I’m a Democrat running to represent Ohio in the U.S. Senate.

I am not a professional politician. I am a working-class citizen.

But this campaign is not about me. It’s not about my opponents, partisan politics, or personal allegiances. This campaign is about YOU – regular, working-class Ohioans.

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?

• ECONOMY/JOBS
• INCOME INEQUALITY
• RESTABLISHING THE COALITION OF THE WORKING CLASS

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

We must address the income inequality that has hobbled middle-class growth and stolen the American dream from so many. Income inequality and a middle-class disintegration that is directly parallel to massive tax cuts for the rich. We must undo the last 50 years of income redistribution the same way they undid the redistribution we obtained with the new deal under FDR.

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

The Sickness is the System

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

Empathy, knowledge of our own history and learning the lessons of the past

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

To uphold their oath to protect and defend our Constitution

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

I’ve worked a gamut of various jobs, from fast food to retail, from welder to factory worker, from business manager to small business owner. Through it all, I’ve witnessed the disintegration of the working class. Jobs were lost, wages were cut, benefits were eliminated. Our debt increased and our communities crumbled… all while our political leaders looked the other way.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Transforming our economy by actually creating jobs for the working people instead of promises and political rhetoric by rehabilitating the coalition of the working class.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

There must be term limits established for all elected offices, especially in the House and Senate. Isn't it ironic that the only reason the Presidency has term limits is because FDR won election 4 times making him the most popular President in history BECAUSE he taxed the wealthy ?

What qualities does the U.S. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution?

n/a

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for senators to have previous experience in government or politics?

No

What do you think of the filibuster?

We have to enact exemptions to the filibuster, As much as we hear about ending the filibuster, if we do, it will be weaponized and used against us in the future. Have we not learned our lessons ?

What criteria would you apply when deciding whether to confirm presidential appointees?

Whether their commitments are to the American working class...the MAJORITY...and not to special interest and political donors

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

Judicial, Ethics, Ways and Means, Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, Joint Committee on Taxation

How would you evaluate a judicial nominee?

by their previous rulings, and their commitment to the Rule of Law and whether or not they are committed to representing the American Citizens as opposed to Capital interest.

What kind of relationships would you build with other senators?

That depends on where their allegiance lies.

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

not always

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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)