Tim Twardzik
Republican | Pennsylvania
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Tim Twardzik
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 123
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame IN, BA, 81
Shenandoah Valley High School, Shenandoah PA, 77
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
Lehigh Valley Health Schuylkill, Secretary, Legatus Lehigh Valley Chapter
President, SEDCO, Chairman
Schuylkill Industrial Development Authority, Chairman, Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce
President, Shenandoah Chamber of Commerce, President
MMI Preparatory School, Board of Directors / Campaign Chairman, Central PA Food Bank
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
Previous Races
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Jerry Knowles (2015)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2018)
Rick Santorum (2006)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
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?
In the case of rape, incest, or life of the mother.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
In the case of rape, incest, or life of the mother.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
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?
Review current spending and cut out fraud and waste.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Review current spending and cut out fraud and waste.
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.
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.
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.
Neutral
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.
Neutral
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
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 Government must not interfere with a citizen's right to worship. The Government can not establish or promote a preference of a religion.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The Government must not interfere with a citizen's right to worship. The Government can not establish or promote a preference of a religion.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Educate and incentivize the public to take a more active role in their healthcare and utilize the least expensive provider for their situation. The Emergency Room should not be the primary care provider.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Educate and incentivize the public to take a more active role in their healthcare and utilize the least expensive provider for their situation. The Emergency Room should not be the primary care provider.
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.
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.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
People who can contribute to the continued growth and success fo the USA.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
People who can contribute to the continued growth and success fo the USA.
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.
Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Raised in the Catholic Church and I believe in God. Respect others, help when I can, and lead by a positive example.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Raised in the Catholic Church and I believe in God. Respect others, help when I can, and lead by a positive example.
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?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Freedom is a key to American success. Big government cannot solve all things for all people.
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?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Freedom is a key to American success. Big government cannot solve all things for all people.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
My college degree in business with a marketing concentration taught me how to learn. My experience in growing our family business taught me how to serve both customers, employees and community. My volunteer experience taught me how to assist my neighbors and feel happiness in giving to others.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
My college degree in business with a marketing concentration taught me how to learn. My experience in growing our family business taught me how to serve both customers, employees and community. My volunteer experience taught me how to assist my neighbors and feel happiness in giving to others.
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 hope to make a difference for my neighbors by bringing a fresh look at the business of government. Im not a carer politician and wish to see results - not just government inaction.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I hope to make a difference for my neighbors by bringing a fresh look at the business of government. Im not a carer politician and wish to see results - not just government inaction.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Disagree
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
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?
No Answer
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
No Answer
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Current background checks to keep guns from convicted felons and the mentally unstable are reasonable.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Current background checks to keep guns from convicted felons and the mentally unstable are reasonable.
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.
Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
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?
Elimination the School property tax and replace with fair and equitable system to properly fund education. Support Career and Technical Training Fight Blight & revitalize our community
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Elimination the School property tax and replace with fair and equitable system to properly fund education. Support Career and Technical Training Fight Blight & revitalize our community
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No
