Ron Ferguson

Ron Ferguson was born and lives in Wintersville, Ohio.[1][2] Ferguson graduated from Indiana Creek High School in 2004.[1] He earned a B.A. in communications from Ohio State University in 2008.[1][2] His career experience includes working as a television and radio news reporter, a business manager, and a pastor.[3]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Ron Ferguson grew up in the Ohio Valley where he graduated from Indian Creek High School. Ron is a graduate of The Ohio State University where he majored in Communications. While enrolled at OSU, he was a Politics, Society and Law Scholar and studied abroad in Mexico City. Ron worked five years as a television journalist, most recently at WTOV-TV in Steubenville, Ohio. Ron is currently developing an entertainment center to bring jobs and fun for families of eastern Ohio.

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?

Protect Your RightsCreate Good JobsRestore Local Money

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Individual rights, Energy, Second Amendment, Criminal Justice Reform and Education

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

My parents. They were both born and raised in the Ohio Valley and have invested in the area through thick and thin. They taught me my love for eastern Ohio.

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

A firm understanding of the Declaration of Independence and United States Constitution.

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

Honesty and Integrity

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

Defending the principles of liberty and listening to constituents.

What legacy would you like to leave?

A legacy that I always fought for liberty, no matter the cost.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Holy Bible because it always seems to have answers when I need them.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Ain't Nothing 'Bout You by Brooks & Dunn

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Absolutely. Learning the principles and driving factors for other legislators allows you to find those who you can work with to pass good, clean legislation to break barriers for all Ohioans.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Del. Nick Freitas of Virginia embody what is means to be a liberty Republican, and I plan to bring that same fight for liberty to Ohio.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

My plan is to be in the office where I can best serve my constituents, and I'll always make my decisions based on them.

Ferguson submitted the following statement to [the profile publisher]:[2]

1. Create Jobs

2. Protect the Coal Industry

3. Repeal the Common Core[5]