Gail Newman
Republican | Pennsylvania
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Gail Newman
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary and Spec. Elec. - Senate Dist 5
Race
State Rep., Dist. 167
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
U of PA, Phila pa, Dental Hygiene Associate Degree
Temple U Fox School of Business, Phila PA, BBA Economics
Temple U Fix School of Business, Phila., PA, MBA Strategic Management
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Malvern Borough Parks and Recreation Comittee, Member, Malvern Borough Communications Committer
Member, Chester County Republican Committeeperson, Member
Chestnut Hill Business Association, Member, Chestnut Hill Community Organization
Member, Mensa Delaware Valley, President
West Chester Food Cupboard, Volunteer, CRC Stream Clean Up Malvern
Volunteer, Republican Women of Chester County, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Chester Co Malvern Committeeperson, 4
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Chester Co Republican Committeeperson
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Republican Committee of Chester County
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Eric Mark Roe (2019)
Len Iacono Leonard J. Iacono (2020)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2019)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Only when life of mother impacted physically or as a risk of suicide ie as with the life of a pregnant rape and incest 12 year old child.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive 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
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Prefer flat tax
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Across the board prefer a balanced budget while taking care of disabled.
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.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None
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
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Immigration enforcement cloud Meccan border to illegal entry
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?
Legal individuals
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
Amount deducted to allow private schools to pay their portion of programs for special needs that public schools must provide.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly 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
Strongly Agree
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.
Christian
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Provide for absentee ballots excuse needed
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
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 serve the citizens
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
Common sense
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Gail Newman for PA State Representative on Facebook
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?
Common sense conservative who seeks common ground with all citizens
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?
Present regs only
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
