
Pam Gerard
Democrat | Pennsylvania
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Pam Gerard
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
State Senate, Dist. 32
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of Houston, Houston, B.S. in Education, 1977
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Altar Rosary, Member at St Anne Catholic Church, KISD
Member of teacher organization, ST Vincent De Paul Store and food pantry, Volunteer
Enchanted Oaks neighborhood organ, Secretary, PA Federation of Democratic Women
Member, Somerset County Democrat women, Member
Fayette county Democrat women, Member, Fayette County Democrat party
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Secretary of the St Theresa School Board, 92- 94
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (2)
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO
United Mine Workers of America
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
United Mine Workers of America
The Teamsters local 491
PSEA
AFL-CIO
Plumbers and Pipefitters local 354
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Tim Mahoney
United Mine Workers of America
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Neutral
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 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.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Did not answer
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
No Answer
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.
Strongly Agree
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Agree
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.
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.
Neutral
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Neutral
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Neutral
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Agree
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Disagree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Disagree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2010 General Election, 2010 Democratic Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Democratic Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Democratic Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Democratic Primary
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Rape, incest, medical health of mother for myself. I do not have the right to have control over another womens or mans body.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
It is to be for the people by the people. It was also not suppose to be a life job. You took office then went back to a regular job.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I was raised Catholic. I believe Jesus Christ is my Father and I am his child and daughter. That is who I call God. Others have a different word or definition of God. As long as you believe in a power greater than yourself than what does it matter. We should all be treated with respect and treat others like we want to be treated.
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?
Moderate
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Did not answer
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Did not answer
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Did not answer
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Did not answer
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Did not answer
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
Did not answer
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Did not answer
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