Steve Pakradooni Jr.
Republican | New Jersey
Candidate Profile*
Conservative (Conditional)
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Steve Pakradooni Jr.
Party
Republican
Election Year
2021
Election
General
Race
Senate Dist. 4
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Lincoln Technical Institute, Philadelphia, Associate Degree Automotive Technician, 1985
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Washington Twp Republican Club, President January 2020 to current, The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia
Contributor, Bishop Eustace Preparatory School, Football Program/Volunteer/Game Announcer
Malvern Retreat House, Sons of Italy Group Retreat Volunteer/ Contributor
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State Assembly New Jersey LD4, 2019
Race
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (6)
Donald Trump (2019)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2021)
National Republican Congressional Committee (2020)
Republican National Committee (2019)
State Republican Party Organizations (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE*
*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
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?
Very rare circumstances of rape, incest or severe threat to mothers life.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Very rare circumstances of rape, incest or severe threat to mothers life.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
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
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Unnecessary Social programs .
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Unnecessary Social programs .
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 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.
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.
Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly 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?
Government never gets in the way of our right to worship as we please.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Government never gets in the way of our right to worship as we please.
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?
Less Government involvement in Healthcare insurance. Open markets nationwide to promote competition and increase numbers of providers. Allow for catastrophic plans to make health insurance more affordable for younger and healthier people. ONLY American Citizens and legal residents have access to any Government subsidized health insurance.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Less Government involvement in Healthcare insurance. Open markets nationwide to promote competition and increase numbers of providers. Allow for catastrophic plans to make health insurance more affordable for younger and healthier people. ONLY American Citizens and legal residents have access to any Government subsidized health insurance.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
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
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
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?
Anyone who wants to do so LEGALLY by following ALL of our Country’s immigration policies and laws.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone who wants to do so LEGALLY by following ALL of our Country’s immigration policies and laws.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that 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.
Strongly Disagree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Christian beliefs and values
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Christian beliefs and values
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
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.
Many public statements , videos and social media posts validate my conservative views.
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Many public statements , videos and social media posts validate my conservative views.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Small business owner for over 30 years. I’ve studied the New Jersey Constitution and educated myself on the duties of a New Jersey State Senator. My ability to understands facts , my common sense and the complete understanding that emotions should not dictate policies.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Small business owner for over 30 years. I’ve studied the New Jersey Constitution and educated myself on the duties of a New Jersey State Senator. My ability to understands facts , my common sense and the complete understanding that emotions should not dictate policies.
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 fully understand if elected to the New Jersey State Senate it’s my job to represent the residents of my district and put their needs first not a political agenda.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I fully understand if elected to the New Jersey State Senate it’s my job to represent the residents of my district and put their needs first not a political agenda.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None for law abiding citizens.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None for law abiding citizens.
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?
Limit the size and power of Government especially the Governor’s use of Executive Orders. Expand Right to life legislation in New Jersey. Sponsor common sense Election Laws to secure free and fair Elections in New Jersey.
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Limit the size and power of Government especially the Governor’s use of Executive Orders. Expand Right to life legislation in New Jersey. Sponsor common sense Election Laws to secure free and fair Elections in New Jersey.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No because we are not a racist country.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No because we are not a racist country.
