Robert Leadbeter

Republican | Pennsylvania

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Robert Leadbeter


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 109


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Robert Leadbeter websites
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EDUCATION

Capella University, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

Capella University, Master of Business Administration

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

New Covenant Church, Security Team Member, New Covenant Chruch

Mens Group Leadership Support, Orangeville Sportsman Club, Member

Catawissa Police Department, Charitable Donor, Orangeville Police Department

Charitable Donor, WGRC Radio, Charitable Donor

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Representative in the General Assembly, Elected 2022

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (10)

*National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) Federal PAC

*Pennsylvania Pro-life Federation PAC

PA Chamber of Business and Industry

*Pennsylvania Family Council

Gun Owners of America Pennsylvania

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (9)

Congressman Dan Meuser (R-9 th Congressional District), State Senator Lynda Culver (R-27 th Senate District), Columbia County Commissioner Randy Karschner (R), Berwick Mayor Tim Burke (R), Former State Senator John Gordner (R), Former State Representative Dave Millard (R), Former Columbia County Commissioner Rich Ridgway (R), Former Columbia County Commissioner Chris Young (R),

Farmer (the political committee of the PA Farm Bureau)

National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB)

PA Chamber of Business and Industry

PA Freedom Caucus

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)

Lynda Schlegel-Culver (2023)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2022)

State Republican Party Organizations (2022)

WinRed (2022)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (15)

Rob Kauffman (2023)

Bryan Cutler (2022)

Commonwealth Children's Choice Fund (2022)

Dan Meuser (2022)

David Millard (2022)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

PA Jobs PAC (2022)

OTHER INFORMATION

Key votes from VoteSmart

Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) Freedom Voter Guide Survey. 

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Unborn children should be protected throughout pregnancy, with the only exception being to prevent the death of the mother.

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

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

Strongly Agree

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Strongly Disagree


ECONOMY

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

Strongly Agree

What is your position on the minimum wage?

I support economic growth and job creation by reducing regulations, offering tax relief for small businesses, and promoting innovation. Minimum wage should reflect market dynamics, not government interference.

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

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

Under no circumstances should government be able or allowed to close churches.

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree


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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

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?

Imposed government mandatory vaccine policy is unconstitutional because, among other things, it stifles religious freedom.


NATIONAL SECURITY

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. The US relationship with Israel is important. As a close ally, the US should stand with Israel.


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree


EDUCATION

The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Strongly Agree

Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.

Strongly Agree

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

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.

Strongly Agree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am Christian.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

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

America remains the most free nation in the world, affording life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness to all in the commitment of equality in opportunity. As a constitutional republic, the United States of America continues to make strides against the forms of prejudice and discrimination that serve as the foundation of racism.

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

Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.

C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources.

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

As a proud Pennsylvanian, I strongly support our energy sources found here at home. Nuclear power delivers clean, reliable energy. LNG drives economic growth, lessening reliance on foreign oil. Coal sustains jobs, securing our energy independence.


ABOUT YOU

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

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

The purpose of government is to protect the rights and liberties of the people.

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?

Very Conservative


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 Second Amendment ensures the right to bear arms, and shall not be infringed. Responsible gun ownership enhances public safety.

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

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