Doug Mastriano

Republican | Pennsylvania

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Doug Mastriano


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

State Senate, Dist. 33


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Doug Mastriano websites
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EDUCATION

University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, Canada, PhD, 2013

U.S. Army War College, Carlisle, PA, MA, 2010

Eastern University, St. Davids, PA, BA, 1986

Air University, Maxwell AFB, MA, 2002

WORK & MILITARY

U.S. Army, Colonel, 32

AFFILIATIONS

Franconia Christian Missionary Alliance Church-VA, Elder, Teen Sunday School Teacher, Mark Twain Village Chapel, Heidelberg, Germany

Chapel Council President, Mark Twain Village Chapel, Heidelberg, Germany, Men's Outreach, choir

Pond Bank Community Church, Pennsylvania, Sunday School Teacher, Maxwell Air Force Base Chapel, AL

Chapel Council and Leadership Course, Darby Kaserne, Furth, Germany, Youth Leader

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Senator, 2019-present

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Pennsylvania Governor, 2022

13th Congressional District, 2018

Race

Previous Races

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (6)

National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry PAC

National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Pennsylvania

*Gun Owners of America Pennsylvania

Restore Liberty

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (9)

Lisha L Rowe (2024)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2024)

Scott D Barger (2024)

Torch of Freedom Foundation (2024)

Megan Martin (2023)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (79)

Judy Ward (2024)

Allegheny Freedom Works (2022)

Allen Arthur Anderson (2022)

Barbara Gleim (2022)

Bill Galvano (2022)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Laborers International Union of North America (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2023)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)

Pennsylvania State Corrections Officers Association (2021)

Political Labor Action Now (2020)

OTHER INFORMATION

Douglas Mastriano's grade from pro-marijuana group, National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML)

Prime sponsor of a bill to ban abortion when the heartbeat of a baby can be detected.

Key votes from VoteSmart

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Both the mother and child must be protected

Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.

Strongly Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Strongly Disagree


ECONOMY

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

What is your position on the minimum wage?

Market driven

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

No


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

There are NO constitutional reasons for a government to meddle in the affairs of churches

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree


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.

C

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

No forced vaccinations


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?

Israel is the most democratic nation in the region and our most reliable ally there


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

We must have a secure border - period


EDUCATION

The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.

Strongly Agree

School choice is a must


VALUES

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Strongly Agree

Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.

Strongly Agree

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly Disagree

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Strongly Agree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Christianity


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

It can be if radical elements in society push it

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

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

Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.

A

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Natural Gas


ABOUT YOU

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

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity

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


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

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