
David Burgerhoff
Republican | Pennsylvania
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
David Burgerhoff
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary, Special HD196
Race
State Representative, District 114
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Dallas Senior High School, Dallas, H.s. Diploma, 1991
Univ. of Scranton, Scranton, B.A. Comm, 1997
WORK & MILITARY
Self employed in property preservation, Owner
AFFILIATIONS
Republican party, Committeeman
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Minority Inspector, 2009-2012
Republican Committeeman, 2020-
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Scranton City Council, 2015-
Pa House of Representatives, 2016-
Pa House of Representatives, 2020-
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Scranton Times
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2015)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Rape, incest. Life of mother
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Neutral
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Strongly Agree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
That the govt does not mandate kr favor a specific religion or belief, while also respecting those practices and beliefs as ensured by the first amendment in regard to legislation.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes. They are a proven reliable ally and provide us with Intel and weapon improvements.
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
B
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Neutral
I need a better understanding of this question
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
I disagree with minimum wage requirements and feel the worker should choose the wage they are willing to accept.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
Reduce budgets of all govt agencies by 20 percent. Reduce duplication and fraud. Reduce the legislature, as well as eliminate their pensions, and severely limit per diems Eliminate public pensions and move workers to an ira, 401k benefit of their choice and private funding with their wages. More private equity in public/private ventures.
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?
Justice. The blind application of legal processes. The right to a speedy and fair trial. Unbiased judges and magestraits. Constraints and controls over law enforcement ensuring proper procedures and constitutional protections.
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
This is even more important and easier done by parents
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. I am pro second amendment
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
VALUES
Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.
Strongly Agree
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Agree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Neutral
Marriage is a contract and thus we should follow settled law
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Neutral
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Im am a Christian. I believe in the golden rule and the 10 commandments as an effective and worthy moral compass.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Disagree
I believe pollution is a serious concern and we need to continue our efforts of proven and reasonable methods to ensure a healthy environment and responsible stewardship
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear
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