Ron Crews (R), US Congress, MA 3rd District (Challenger)
Campaign & Candidate Information
Name of Candidate: Ron Crews
Name of Campaign Committee: Crews for Congress Committee
Mailing Address: P O Box 535, Ashland, MA 01721
Phone Contact Information: 508-226-7576
Campaign E-mail and website: www.crewsforcongress.com
State and District: MA 3rd
Political Party: Republican
Is the candidate (Incumbent, Challenger, Open Seat): Challenger
Campaign Funds Raised (as of most recent reporting cycle): $110,000
This form completed by: Ron Crews
Candidate Background Information
Prior political or campaign experience:
Served three terms as a state legislator, GA 78th District
Top Campaign Issues:
National Security
Lower Taxes
Support President’s Faith Based Initiatives
Education, Awards & Honors:
Doctor of Ministry, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Master of Divinity, Columbia Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts, Stetson University
U S Army Chaplain Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, General Staff School, Civil Affairs Basic, Parachute Training.
Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Commendation (3 awards), Army Achievement Medal
State Legislator of the Year, Christian Coalition, 1996
Eagle Forum Award, 1997
District Information
Please give a brief description of your district: MA 3rd runs form the Worcester, MA area to Fall River, MA. It is primarily blue collar, with 24 relatively small towns and 4 cities. There is a growing Brazilian and Hispanic population.
Percentage of Democrat, Republican, and Unaffiliated Voters: Dem – 33%; Rep – 15%; Unenrolled – 52%.
Issue Information
(Please describe your feelings on the following with a number 1-10 or with the response “Undecided� (1=�Strongly Disagree�, 2-4=Disagree, 5=Neutral, 6-9 Agree, 10=Strongly Agree)
Reducing illegal immigration should be a top priority for America? (1-10) 8
Reducing illegal immigration is important to the voters of my district? (1-10) 7
Illegal Immigrants should be deported when detected in the interior of the US? (1-10) 10
Illegal Immigration is a threat to our national security? (1-10) 10
Illegal Immigration is unfair to those that obey the law and legally immigrate? (1-10) 10
Illegal Immigrants should be allowed to receive driver licenses? (1-10) 1
Illegal Immigrants should be allowed to attend state sponsored universities at in state tuition rates? (1-10) 1
Illegal Immigrants currently in the US Should be granted amnesty or enrolled in a “Guest worker program�? (1-10) 3
Federal and state tax dollars should be spent to provide translators and bilingual information in government agencies? (1-10) 4
Penalties provided under current laws should not be enforced on illegal immigrants? (1-10) 1
State and local law enforcement officers should be allowed to assist in immigration law enforcement? (1-10) 10
Illegal aliens that return to their home countries should be allowed to receive social security benefits? (1-10) 1
Short Answer
Has your campaign addressed the topic of illegal immigration in speeches, commercials, ads, or campaign materials? What are those messages? (Please provide sources or examples)
I have spoken of the need to reinforce our border with Mexico to include using National Guard forces to supplement our Border Patrol.
What do you feel your opponent’s stance on illegal immigration or immigration reform is or would be?
MR. McGovern, the incumbent, strongly supports removing trade barriers with Cuba, reducing our funds for drug interdiction in Columbia.
Have you been endorsed by or received contributions from any other immigration reform or illegal immigration reduction groups at this time? No
Would you openly accept an endorsement and or contribution from ALIPAC? Yes
Ron Crews (R), US Congress, MA 3rd District (Challenger)
Campaign & Candidate Information
Name of Candidate: Ron Crews
Name of Campaign Committee: Crews for Congress Committee
Mailing Address: P O Box 535, Ashland, MA 01721
Phone Contact Information: 508-226-7576
Campaign E-mail and website: www.crewsforcongress.com
State and District: MA 3rd
Political Party: Republican
Is the candidate (Incumbent, Challenger, Open Seat): Challenger
Campaign Funds Raised (as of most recent reporting cycle): $110,000
This form completed by: Ron Crews
Candidate Background Information
Prior political or campaign experience:
Served three terms as a state legislator, GA 78th District
Top Campaign Issues:
National Security
Lower Taxes
Support President’s Faith Based Initiatives
Education, Awards & Honors:
Doctor of Ministry, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Master of Divinity, Columbia Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts, Stetson University
U S Army Chaplain Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, General Staff School, Civil Affairs Basic, Parachute Training.
Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Commendation (3 awards), Army Achievement Medal
State Legislator of the Year, Christian Coalition, 1996
Eagle Forum Award, 1997
District Information
Please give a brief description of your district: MA 3rd runs form the Worcester, MA area to Fall River, MA. It is primarily blue collar, with 24 relatively small towns and 4 cities. There is a growing Brazilian and Hispanic population.
Percentage of Democrat, Republican, and Unaffiliated Voters: Dem – 33%; Rep – 15%; Unenrolled – 52%.
Issue Information
(Please describe your feelings on the following with a number 1-10 or with the response “Undecided� (1=�Strongly Disagree�, 2-4=Disagree, 5=Neutral, 6-9 Agree, 10=Strongly Agree)
Reducing illegal immigration should be a top priority for America? (1-10) 8
Reducing illegal immigration is important to the voters of my district? (1-10) 7
Illegal Immigrants should be deported when detected in the interior of the US? (1-10) 10
Illegal Immigration is a threat to our national security? (1-10) 10
Illegal Immigration is unfair to those that obey the law and legally immigrate? (1-10) 10
Illegal Immigrants should be allowed to receive driver licenses? (1-10) 1
Illegal Immigrants should be allowed to attend state sponsored universities at in state tuition rates? (1-10) 1
Illegal Immigrants currently in the US Should be granted amnesty or enrolled in a “Guest worker program�? (1-10) 3
Federal and state tax dollars should be spent to provide translators and bilingual information in government agencies? (1-10) 4
Penalties provided under current laws should not be enforced on illegal immigrants? (1-10) 1
State and local law enforcement officers should be allowed to assist in immigration law enforcement? (1-10) 10
Illegal aliens that return to their home countries should be allowed to receive social security benefits? (1-10) 1
Short Answer
Has your campaign addressed the topic of illegal immigration in speeches, commercials, ads, or campaign materials? What are those messages? (Please provide sources or examples)
I have spoken of the need to reinforce our border with Mexico to include using National Guard forces to supplement our Border Patrol.
What do you feel your opponent’s stance on illegal immigration or immigration reform is or would be?
MR. McGovern, the incumbent, strongly supports removing trade barriers with Cuba, reducing our funds for drug interdiction in Columbia.
Have you been endorsed by or received contributions from any other immigration reform or illegal immigration reduction groups at this time? No
Would you openly accept an endorsement and or contribution from ALIPAC? Yes
