

Gail Pavliga
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile*
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Gail Pavliga
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Representative, Dist. 72
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
University of Akron, Akron, OH, PhD, 2008
Kent State University, Kent. Ohio, MA, 1998
Kent State University, Kent, OH, BA, 1991
WORK & MILITARY
Malone University, Professor, 10
University of Akron, Professor, 8
Pastoral Counselor/Minister, Pastoral Counselor, 12
AFFILIATIONS
Portage County Central Committee, Precinct Representative, Portage County Republican Women
Former VP, First Friends Church, Sunday School Teacher
Alliance Pregnancy Center, Former Board Member, Alliance are Ulster Project
Host Family for International Students
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Precinct Representative, 1
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2022
A
2021-2022
89%
2021
79%, 79% (cum.)†
2021-2022
|89%
2021
|79%, 79% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2022
|D+
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (4)
*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
Buckeye Firearms Association-Ohio
Ohio Value Voters
*Ohio Farm Bureau
LIBERAL (1)
ACT Ohio (Affiliated Construction Trades)
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
ACTOhio
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Jane Timken (2021)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Derek Merrin (2022)
Jim Lutz (2020)
National Federation of Independent Business (2020)
Nick Skeriotis (2022)
Republican Women's Organizations (2020)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Building Trades Councils (2021)
Ohio Education Association (2021)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
In Ohio, current laws say before a fetal heartbeat is detected. In addition, an ectopic pregnancy or condition that would put the mother in grave risk.
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
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Lower income taxes
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
All frivolous spending.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
Only through 12th grade and not including college education.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None
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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
Both B and C
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
This is tough. The only circumstances that I support may include hospital personnel working with patients that are very compromised.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Better immigration laws and enhanced security. Control our borders.
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
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those who are willing to abide by and follow the laws of this country and want to pursue the American dream.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Neutral
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Agree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Pro-life.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Photo identification for all.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
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
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To be minimal and serve the needs of the people.
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?
Lean Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Did not answer
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?
Lower taxes, mental health and addiction services, safer communities, supporting economic development and affordable housing.
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.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Did not answer
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Disagree
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