Drew Murray

Republican | Pennsylvania

Candidate Profile

Moderate

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Drew Murray


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 182


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA, BA, 1994

Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, MBA, 2002

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Logan Square Neighborhood Association, President

Friends of Coxe Park, President

Center City District, Board Member

Phiadelphia Crosstown Coalition, Vice Chair

Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul, Finance Committee Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

(Candidate did not provide)

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Philadelphia City Council At-Large, 2019

ENDORSEMENTS

OTHER (1)

Philly GOP

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2020)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2019); Pennsylvanians for Tomorrow (2020)


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?

Abortion should only be allowed in the case of rape or if the mother's life is at risk.


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.

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.

Strongly Disagree

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?

I believe is separation of church and state and we must protect freedom of religion.


NATIONAL SECURITY

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Agree


HEALTHCARE

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.

Agree

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

I believe that quality healthcare should be available to all, regardless of one's economic situation. The Affordable Healthcare Act was a step in the right direction, but it is flawed and needs to be improved.


ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.

Neutral

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?

Government spending should be reduced across all areas of government through improved efficiency. I cannot say there is one specific area where I would reduce more than others.


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.

Neutral

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.

Disagree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

All individuals who do not have a history of violent crimes or numerous offenses should have the opportunity to immigrate to the United States. Diversity is what makes our nation great.


EDUCATION

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Disagree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

No

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

I believe in the 2nd Amendment, but we need better common sense legislation to prevent illegal gun activity. For example, I believe we need stronger legislation and penalties for straw purchases.


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Agree

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Strongly Agree

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?

Education. Job Creation. Safe Communities.

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

Yes. Racism is one of the greatest threats and must be combated by our elected officials.


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.

Strongly Disagree


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?

Moderate

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

I was a Democrat most of my life, but switched to Republican two years ago. Consequently, I consider myself a moderate.

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree (Major in Economics) from Dickinson College and a Masters of Business Administration from Temple University. I have spent the majority of my adult life heavily involved in my local community (Board Member and past President of the Logan Square Neighborhood Association, President of the Friends of Coxe Park, Board Member of Center City District, Finance Committee Member at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul). I want to take my experience as a community leader to Harrisburg as a State Representative.

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 a husband and father of two daughters. I am a lifelong Catholic who believes in the Jesuit ideal of living your life as a man (or woman) for others.


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Disagree

I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Strongly Agree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a practicing and lifelong Catholic.

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