Kelly McDonough

Democrat | Pennsylvania

Candidate Profile

Liberal (Conditional)

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Kelly McDonough


Party

Democrat


Election Year

2020


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 129


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

Villanova University, Villanova PA, Masters, 2016

Kutztown University, Kutztown PA, Teaching Certificate, 2011

Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, BA, 2009

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Wilson High School Mini-THON, Teacher Advisor, Penn State Dance Marathon

Captain, Wilson Education Association, member

PSEA, Member, Berks County Democratic Committee

member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

(Candidate did not provide)

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

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Race

ENDORSEMENTS

LIBERAL (3)

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO

Run for Something

United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1776KS

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

AFL-CIO

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)

ActBlue (2020)

Kennedy Democrats (2019)

Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations (2020)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (6)

Chrissy Houlahan (2020)

Democratic Women's Groups (2020)

Greater Reading PAC (2020)

Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations (2020)

The PA Blue Victory Fund (2019)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Disagree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.

Disagree

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.

Disagree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Abortion should be a decision between a woman and her healthcare provider and should be protected in accordance with the Roe v. Wade precedent.


ECONOMY

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

Strongly Agree

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Agree

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

I would advocate for our state to find new revenue sources such as severance taxes and taxes on recreational marijuana.I would also advocate for fair taxes in order to reduce the burden on our taxpayers and ensure that corporations pay their fair share.


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 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.

Disagree

I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.

No Answer

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

Separation of church and state means that the government should avoid becoming intertwined with matters of religion. In that respect, the government should not sponsor or promote one religion over another, including in public educational or governmental settings. Additionally, citizens cannot cite religious exemption for breaking laws.


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?

Provide an affordable, accessible and quality healthcare option to all citizens. Those who cannot afford healthcare should be able to rely on the government for assistance. Ensure those with preexisting conditions are not denied healthcare.


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

Disagree


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.

Disagree

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?

Did not answer


EDUCATION

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Agree


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 was raised Catholic and married in the Catholic Church.


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?

Liberal

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 have two Bachelor's Degrees, on in Political Science and one in History. I have a Master's Degree in Constitutional History. I also teach high school Government and Politics.

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 mother and a teacher and I am running for office to serve this community that I love. I will be a voice for all in the 129th because I am not tied to special interests or blind partisanship.


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

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.

Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

No

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

Restrictions on assault or assault style weapons. Waiting periods and thorough background checks. Required Gun safety training for all gun owners. Red flag laws to temporarily remove weapons from potentially dangerous or unstable people/households.


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Agree

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Agree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Agree

In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?

Minimum Wage,Education funding and spending, and environmental protection.

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

Yes racism is a threat to domestic security. As we have seen, systemic racism is apparent in our judicial system from profiling to sentencing and has resulted in innocent lives ruined.

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