
David Bachman
Republican | Pennsylvania
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
David Bachman
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 44
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Moon High School, Moon, 1975
Colgate U., Hamilton NY, Economics, 1979
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Builders Association of Metro Pittsburgh, President, Urban Impact Foundation
Coach, Allegheny Center Alliance Church, Trustee
Woman's Choice Network, volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Supervisor, 3
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
PA House 44th, 2018
Race
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Tom Corbett
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly Agree
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly Agree
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Neutral
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Neutral
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Disagree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Agree
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Disagree
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Agree
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Agree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly Agree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Strongly Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Strongly Agree
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2010 General Election, 2010 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Life of the mother only
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2010 General Election, 2010 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Our drive for greed of power and money
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Life of the mother only
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am an evangelical Christian believing all people need a spiritual change based on Christ's sacrifice for their sin.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Our drive for greed of power and money
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am an evangelical Christian believing all people need a spiritual change based on Christ's sacrifice for their sin.
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I have always supported conservative candidates with my votes, campaign contributions, and time. I crossed party lines to vote for Bob Casey Sr. over Barbara Hafer because of her Pro Abortion stand and his Pro Life stand.
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Growth in the private economy. That is best achieved by creating a lower tax, less regulated business climate. Less welfare and and graduated path to financial independance for people on welfare. A much better educated under class. The schools are failing our less affluent kids.
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I have always supported conservative candidates with my votes, campaign contributions, and time. I crossed party lines to vote for Bob Casey Sr. over Barbara Hafer because of her Pro Abortion stand and his Pro Life stand.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
A free and more competative insurance network. Tort reform to cut costs of malpractice insurance. I do believe in the individual mandate because people who are uninsured who get in a wreck or otherwise go to the emergency room will be treated and it costs more that way.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Growth in the private economy. That is best achieved by creating a lower tax, less regulated business climate. Less welfare and and graduated path to financial independance for people on welfare. A much better educated under class. The schools are failing our less affluent kids.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Create a better business arena with less taxes, less regulation and better government.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
A free and more competative insurance network. Tort reform to cut costs of malpractice insurance. I do believe in the individual mandate because people who are uninsured who get in a wreck or otherwise go to the emergency room will be treated and it costs more that way.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
A degree in economics, experience in controlling budgets of Moon Twp, my business, the builders associatioin, and churches. As a small businessman, I know all to well how burdensome regulations hurt business.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Create a better business arena with less taxes, less regulation and better government.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
davidbachman@bachmanbuilders.com
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
A degree in economics, experience in controlling budgets of Moon Twp, my business, the builders associatioin, and churches. As a small businessman, I know all to well how burdensome regulations hurt business.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I am very hardworking, loyal and trustworthy.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
davidbachman@bachmanbuilders.com
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I am very hardworking, loyal and trustworthy.
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