
Kevin Dellicker
Republican | Pennsylvania
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Kevin Dellicker
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 7
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Penn State University, University Park, BS Environmental Resource Management, 1992
Penn State University, University Park, BA History, 1992
Syracuse University, Syracuse, Master of Public Administration, 1994
Air University, Online, Master of Military Operational Arts and Sciences, 2013
Liberty University, Online, Master of Divinity, 2021
WORK & MILITARY
Pennsylvania Army National Guard, Sergeant, 4
Pennsylvania Air National Guard, Lieutenant Colonel, 24
AFFILIATIONS
Jacobs Church, Deacon, Northwestern Youth Athletics Association
Coach, Northwestern Lehigh Youth Wrestling Association Inc, Coach, Director
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
2022 Candidate for GOP Nomination, Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District, 1
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
SEAL PAC
Bethlehem Fraternal Order of Police Star Lodge #20
OTHER (2)
Le-Hampton Lodge 35 FOP
Lou Barletta
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)
SEAL PAC
Fraternal Order of Police Joseph J. Haggerty Memorial Lodge #40, which represents local Pennsylvania State Troopers
Fraternal Order of Police Queen City Lodge #10, which represents City of Allentown Police Officers
Fraternal Order of Police Star Lodge #20, which represents City of Bethlehem Police Officers
Fraternal Order of Police Le-Hampton Lodge #35, which represents 41 law enforcement agencies in Lehigh and Northampton Counties
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (8)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2022)
WinRed (2022)
Better Courts for PA (2021)
Marty Nothstein (2018)
Joe Scarnati (2013)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Pete Sessions (2023)
WinRed (2022)
Supporting Electing American Leaders (2021)
OTHER INFORMATION
This article outlines key positions and topics from a debate between MacKenzie, Dellicker and Montero, the three candidates for PA CD 7.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
I would vote for a bill to protect unborn children that contains exceptions for rape, incest, and to protect the life of the mother.
Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?
I oppose federal funding for abortions. I support parental consent laws for minor children seeking abortions. I support protecting unborn children who can feel pain or survive outside the womb.
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
Cut federal spending. Reduce the budget deficit. Promote domestic energy production. Reduce rules and regulations.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Strongly Agree
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The Constitution forbids the establishment of religion while protecting the free exercise of religion. Expressing religious values and themes is a perfectly acceptable and necessary part of public life.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
The government should not require people to be vaccinated without their consent.
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
Every American deserves to have access to quality and affordable healthcare. In Congress, I'll work to ensure coverage of pre-existing conditions, expand access to mental health and addiction services, and seek market-based reforms to control healthcare costs. I oppose "Medicare for all" and similar proposals that restrict individuals from choosing their own doctors and healthcare plans.
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
The United States needs to rebuild its military to deter foreign adversaries and retool its capabilities to focus on China. Our approach must be Peace through Strength. With 28 years of military experience as an Army infantryman, Air Force intelligence officer, and military commander, I am uniquely qualified to improve our national security, secure our borders, and keep our communities safe.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes. Israel is our closest ally in the Middle East. They deserve our ongoing support.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
Too many young men and women either don't qualify for military service or don't want to serve.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
We must only admit immigrants in a manner that benefits Americans and with a system that is orderly, just, and fair.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Agree
VALUES
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Neutral
The Bible says that marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. And while no government can change the Biblical meaning, the U.S. government has sanctioned an alternative definition for secular purposes, which is now the law of the land.
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am trained as a Christian minister. I love the Lord and respect the U.S. Constitution.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Disagree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
We should be using various forms of domestic energy, including petroleum and nuclear power, until alternative sources of energy are fully developed.
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The 2nd Amendment guarantees the right to bear arms.
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