Jay Ting Walker

Green | Pennsylvania

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Jay Ting Walker — State Rep., Dist. 23 (Pennsylvania General | November 8, 2022) Jay Ting Walker — State Rep., Dist. 23 (Pennsylvania General | November 3, 2020)
State Rep., Dist. 23 Pennsylvania General | November 6, 2018
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BIOGRAPHY

EDUCATION

Renssealaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, Biology and Economics

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Allegheny County Transit Council, Vice President, Pittsburgh Ultimate

Board Member, Pittsburgh DSA, Member

Pittsburghers for Public Transit, Member, Healthcare 4 All PA

Member, Green Party of Allegheny County, Member

SWPA Neighbors for Clean Air, Leader

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Inspector of Election, 1

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

ENDORSEMENTS

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Our Revolution

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Strongly Disagree

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 Disagree

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 Disagree

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.

Strongly Disagree

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.

Strongly Agree

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.

Strongly Agree

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.

Strongly Disagree

More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.

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.

Disagree

Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.

Strongly Agree

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.

Strongly Disagree

Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.

Disagree

The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.

Strongly Disagree

Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.

Disagree

People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."

Strongly Agree

I support sanctuary cities.

Strongly Agree

I support the death penalty.

Disagree

Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Agree

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Strongly Disagree

Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.

Neutral

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

Disagree

I voted in these primaries and general elections:

2012 General Election, 2014 General Election, 2016 General Election

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

All circumstances.

What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?

A desire for progress and organization.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

None

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?

Very Liberal

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

Member of the Green Party of Allegheny County and a Pittsburgh DSA member.

What is the best way to bring down unemployment?

Public investment in infrastructure and shifting to alternative energy.

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

I support State Representative Pam Delissio's HB1688 PA Healthcare Plan.

What role should government play in boosting the economy?

The government should be investing in small businesses.

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

I studied four years of biology and economics at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. I also am a graduate of the Civic Leadership Academy, an environmental and transit advocate and an avid newspaper reader.

E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:

jaytingwalker@gmail.com 412-532-9194

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

Please contact me with any questions. A major goal of mine is to increase the accessibility and transparency of government.

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