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


Links

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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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