
Kathy Coder
Republican | Pennsylvania
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Kathy Coder
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary and Spec. Elec. - Senate Dist 5
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 17
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Geneva College, Beaver Falls,PA, MSOL, 2004
Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA, BA
WORK & MILITARY
Inta-great, President, 18
John Maxwell Company, B2B Facilitator, 5
Elite Communications, Facilitator, 3
CoveyLeadership Center, Facilitator, 4
AFFILIATIONS
Blossom and Flourish, Board Member/Vice Chair, Bonafide Bellevue
Board Member/ Chair/Founder, CONNECT, Former Board/Vice Chair/Chair
Coalition of Christian Outreach, Female Athletes leader/mentor, North Hills Community Outreach
Board Member, New Community Church, Small Group Ministry Consultant
North point Community Church, Leader-Single Ministry, North point Community Church
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Bellevue Council, 10
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Pennsylvania State House of Representatives, 2012
Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor, 2018
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (5)
Firearm Owners Against Crime (2013)
Jim Christiana (2018)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2018)
State Republican Party Organizations (2013)
Valerie Gaydos (2021)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (9)
Brian Ellis (PA) (2013)
Citizens Alliance of Pennsylvania (2012)
Donna Oberlander (2013)
Family PAC (2013)
Firearm Owners Against Crime (2012)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive 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
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Rape or the mother's life is in danger
ECONOMY
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Strongly Disagree
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
flat tax or single rate national sales tax
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
I do not believe in discriminating against people. However, every person and privately funded business should have the freedom to provide services according to their beliefs and values.
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
That government doesn't interfere with religion and will not establish one particular religion over others.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
I am not against vaccines, but people should have the freedom to choose if they want to be vaccinated. In no case should the government mandate vaccines?
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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
B
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
B
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Strongly Disagree
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Border control and vetting.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those who enter through legal immigration.
VALUES
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christ-follower, who upholds the Bible as the truth. I live for the audience of one-My Lord and Savior, and seek to love others, lead with integrity, and be a good steward of the resources and roles I have been given. I am a servant-leader. I will uphold the constitution. I respect all the people I represent and want to make sure they have opportunities to be free to pursue life, love, and the pursuit of happiness
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Reform the election laws, institute voter ID, and that everyone's vote counts and there is election integrity.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
The biggest threat is the division that is being caused by racism. We must unite as Americans.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
A
ABOUT YOU
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
I am a believer in American traditions, limited government, family values, state rights, strong national defense, life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
coderforcongress.com 1427160445
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I am a devoted, tenasious leader, who is running for office to represent and serve the people of the 17th district. We deserve better in Washington. I will self-impose term limits. I will be about the people's business and support all legislation that promotes the well-being of the american people and our great country.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Implement the laws that are in place.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
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