Eric DiTullio
Republican | Pennsylvania
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Eric DiTullio
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary and Spec. Elec. - Senate Dist 5
Race
State Rep., Dist. 8
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Pennsylvania State University, Monaca, 1990
Point Park College, Pittsburgh, 1991
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Diocese of Pittsburgh, Bishop’s Pastoral Council, Member, St. Gregory’s Finance Council
Member, Seneca Valley School Board, President, Vice President, Director
Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV, Board of Directors, the Butler County Vocational Technical School (Vo-Tech) Joint Operating Committee
Board Member, Public School Employees' Retirement System Board of Directors, Vice Chair of Investment Committee, Vice Chair of Budget/Finance Committee, Vice Chair of Finance & Actuarial
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Mother's life endangered, rape and incest
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
The state tax code needs to be simplified to a true flat income tax and consumption tax system. Local governments including municipalities and school boards need to have the ability to structure their tax systems to meet their community's needs. This could be elimination of property tax, sole dependence on use tax, income tax or combination of any or all.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Reduce the number of state employees. Revise the public benefits rules and not award additional moneys on the basis of having more children when on public assistance
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Governments should only be able to close churches that are no longer operating as churches
HEALTHCARE
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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Proven Vaccination that eliminate diseases and serious illness should be able to be required as long as there is a process to opt out.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
We need to encourage and support those countries that are supportive of the peace process and those that actively and forcefully respond to Islamic terrorism
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Strongly Disagree
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?
Any non criminal who comes to the United States through the proper, legal immigration process
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Neutral
If all education options are held to the same standard is how I would support these options
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Agree
Two same sex people should be able to have the same government benefits of a married couple, but the definition is not "marriage"
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a life-long Catholic and believe in the sacraments of the church. I respect all belief in God. The Catholic Church is the only religion that can be traced back to being created by Jesus.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Full audit of mail in voting, identification to vote
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To provide for the general defense of the nation and protect freedom
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Did not answer
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
Did not answer
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
