

Gail Pavliga
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Gail Pavliga
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 75
Incumbent
No
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
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (6)
Buckeye Firearms Association-Ohio
Cleveland Right to Life
Ohio Citizens PAC
Ohio Right to Life
Ohio Value Voters
OTHER (1)
Ohio Republican Party
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)
Ohio Right to Life
Buckeye Firearms
Ohio Republican Party
Ohio Value Voters
Portage County Republican Party
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
National Federation of Independent Business (2020)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
Strongly Agree
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I am completely Pro-Life. Only surgery for a Ectopic Pregnancy that threatens the mothers life and has no viability for the fetus should be considered.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I am completely Pro-Life. Only surgery for a Ectopic Pregnancy that threatens the mothers life and has no viability for the fetus should be considered.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I would need more information on what money was being spent in different areas to render an informed decision
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I would need more information on what money was being spent in different areas to render an informed decision
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
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 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 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 Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The people, not the government chooses the religious principles of the citizens.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The people, not the government chooses the religious principles of the citizens.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Keep our economy strong so employers can offer healthcare coverage to their workers. I am strongly opposed to the expansion of Medicare and single payer healthcare.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Keep our economy strong so employers can offer healthcare coverage to their workers. I am strongly opposed to the expansion of Medicare and single payer healthcare.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Agree
IMMIGRATION
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 Agree
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 Agree
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Very tough subject. The US needs to move towards strong policy that allows only legal immigration and proper vetting. We also need to support strong border protection.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Very tough subject. The US needs to move towards strong policy that allows only legal immigration and proper vetting. We also need to support strong border protection.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a believer that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior and that His Word and that of the Bible is the way to peace and harmony in this life and the path to eternal life.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a believer that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior and that His Word and that of the Bible is the way to peace and harmony in this life and the path to eternal life.
ABOUT YOU
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Free enterprise, Limited government and individual freedoms are to be protected.
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Free enterprise, Limited government and individual freedoms are to be protected.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
An educator and counselor, I have a educational background to offer informed opinions on many issues facing our District.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
An educator and counselor, I have a educational background to offer informed opinions on many issues facing our District.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I AM NOT A CAREER POLITICIAN. I chose to run to more fully accurately represent the values of the greatest portion of my District which are conservative.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I AM NOT A CAREER POLITICIAN. I chose to run to more fully accurately represent the values of the greatest portion of my District which are conservative.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I am Pro-2A.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I am Pro-2A.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Jobs Creation and Economic Recovery for my District and State School Funding Legislation aimed at addressing the Opioids Epidemic
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, but only when radical groups threaten the well being of citizens through acts of domestic terrorism and non-peaceful demonstration.
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Jobs Creation and Economic Recovery for my District and State School Funding Legislation aimed at addressing the Opioids Epidemic
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, but only when radical groups threaten the well being of citizens through acts of domestic terrorism and non-peaceful demonstration.
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