
Scott Timko
Republican | Pennsylvania
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Scott Timko
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary, Special HD196
Race
State Representative, District 12
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Miami University, Oxford, OH, B.S, 1988
WORK & MILITARY
USAF, Captain, 12
AFFILIATIONS
St Kilians Parish, Member, 1983-2026
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State Representative, 2026-2026
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Rob Mercuri (2021)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
The government should never subsidize the murder of innocent children.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Only in the specific instance when a pregnancy will permanently harm or kill the mother
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Strongly Agree
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Strongly Agree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
We are a Christian settled nation - but we do not have a national state religion. We are free to worship as we see fit without government influence or mandates.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Incredibly so. The Unites States must support Israel not only from a moral stance to preserve their freedom to live and worship, but as the lone democracy in the region it is in our interests to maintain strong support.
HEALTHCARE
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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
I favor option D - but I don’t think that is a realistic achievement. I can live with option C
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
I am opposed to the minimum wage and any subsequent increases.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
Eliminate as many unnecessary social programs as possible. Return 100% of turnpike tolls go solely to the Turnpike. Reduce the size of the legislature as well as sponsor term limits.
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?
To deter crime through tangible and substantive penalties that are enforced without bias.
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Agree
The first line of defense are parents who are engaged in educating and protecting their children.
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Strongly Agree
This is a Christian nation. The United States through our laws and moral code is not compatible with Islam.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I oppose any intrusions or weakening of the 2nd Amendment. I enjoy a 100% rating from the Gun Owners of America.
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?
Very Conservative
Proudly, deeply conservative.
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
VALUES
Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.
Strongly Agree
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly Agree
Moreover, any Doctor who believes a man can become a woman, or a woman can become a man and who would sterilize children - should have their license revoked.
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Lifelong Catholic. I was an alter boy in my youth. My children attended Catholic School. The values I learned through my youth guide me today.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Disagree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Coal and nuclear for the foreseeable future, possibly solar in years to come if that technology becomes more efficient and cost effective.
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