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


Links

Facebook

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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