

Tracy Pennycuick
Republican | Pennsylvania
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Tracy Pennycuick
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 147
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Post University, Waterbury, CT, MPA, 2015
Command & General Staff College, Ft Leavenworth KC, 2008
University of Missouri, Columbia MO, BSBA, 1987
WORK & MILITARY
US Army, Lieutenant Colonel, 26
AFFILIATIONS
Friends of Montco VTC & BHC, board member, Puppies Behind Bars
Volunteer, Vets for Vets, board member
From War to Home: Through a Veterans Lens, Advisory board member, ACS-Hillingdon
Volunteer Track & Field Coach, ACS-Hillingdon, Volunteer Cross Country Coach
St John's Church, Volunteer Track & Field Coach, Montco Veterans Treatment Court
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (5)
Marcy Toepel
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Pennsylvania
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
PA Chamber of Business and Industry
Pennsylvania Pro-life Federation PAC
OTHER (1)
Bob Mensch
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)
State Rep Marcy Toepel
Sen. Bob Mench
PA Pro-Life Federation
NRA
FOP Lodge 37
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Bob Mensch (2020)
Marcy Toepel (2020)
Pennsylvania Future Fund (2020)
Robert Godshall (2020)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry (2020)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
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
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?
only in the case of rape or incest, or threat to the mother's life
ECONOMY
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
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Did not answer
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 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
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?
Did not answer
HEALTHCARE
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?
Did not answer
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly 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
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?
Immigrants who go through the legal steps necessary are the only individuals who should be allowed to immigrate to the US. A merit based point system should be implemented so that those who immigrate here have the skills or education necessary to contribute to our society rather than those that will drain public resources such as food stamps, housing assistance, medicaid.
EDUCATION
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
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Neutral
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Christian
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.
Did not answer
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I'm a combat veteran, small business owner, and wife and mother of four grown children. My husband is also a combat veteran and three of my children serve in the military. I hold a bachelor’s Degree in Business from University of Missouri and a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Post University. I'm an US Army Command & General Staff College Graduate and certified Department of Defense Lean Six Sigma black belt (efficiency expert).
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?
Did not answer
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
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.
Neutral
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Did not answer
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Neutral
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?
HB 76--the abolishment of real estate tax as a funding source for public schools Balanced budget bill requiring the government to limit debt to 10% of its annual budget
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Did not answer
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