Steven Austria

Steve Austria has been a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the 7th district of the State of Ohio, since 2009.

Economy
To stimulate the economy, Austria said he will work to provide permanent tax relief to families and reduce regulations that hamper growth on businesses. To lower gas prices, Austria said he will vote to allow drilling for oil and natural gas domestically, and support alternative energy resources like nuclear power, clean coal and hydrogen.

National Security
Austria said he will ensure that the troops have the proper tools to do their jobs.

Immigration
Austria supports strengthening borders to prevent illegal immigration. He does not support amnesty for illegal immigrants.

Spending
Austria said he will work to eliminate wasteful spending and ensure that the government does not spend above its budget constraints.

Second Amendment
Austria believes that citizens have the right to own and carry guns provided, and says he will protect Second Amendment rights.

Abortion
Austria said he will "defend the unborn at all levels".

Bio
Austria was born October 12, 1958, in Cincinnati. He graduated from Marquette University, and he has worked as a financial advisor. He was elected to the Ohio House of Representatives and served there from 1999-2000. In 2000, he was elected to Ohio Senate, where he served until 2008. From 2005 to 2008, he was the majority whip. He and his wife, Eileen, have three sons.

2008 elections
Austria won the Republican nomination and defeated Democratic candidate Sharen Swartz Neuhardt for retiring incumbent Rep. David Hobson's (R-Ohio) vacant seat.

Money in politics
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Campaign Contact Information
Steve Austria for Congress 2537 Obetz Drive Beavercreek, OH	45434 Brad Mascho (937) 322-0045 [mailto:steve@steveaustriaforcongress.com steve@steveaustriaforcongress.com]

External resources

 * 2008 Race Tracker page on Ohio’s 7th Congressional District
 * Official Austria for Congress website