
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
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
(Candidate did not provide)
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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