Joseph Martin
Republican | Pennsylvania
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Joseph Martin
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary and Spec. Elec. - Senate Dist 5
Race
State Rep., Dist. 109
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Penn State University, Hazleton and State College, BA, 1993
WORK & MILITARY
US Army Reserves, Specialist E-4, 1990-1995
AFFILIATIONS
Almedia Bible Church, Deacon, youth group leader
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
As a true medical procedure, which would include if a woman has been raped or her life is on danger
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
As a true medical procedure, which would include if a woman has been raped or her life is on danger
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
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.
Disagree
Again, this is only as a true medical procedure when death and suffering are imminent
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
Again, this is only as a true medical procedure when death and suffering are imminent
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
The PA corporate tax needs to be reduced and property taxes to fund schools needs to be replaced with a consumption based tax
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
The PA corporate tax needs to be reduced and property taxes to fund schools needs to be replaced with a consumption based tax
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Everything possible, especially spending based on bureaucrats in Harrisburg
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Everything possible, especially spending based on bureaucrats in Harrisburg
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Agree
At least two years of college should be offered, and colleges need to cut their spending to make it more affordable
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Agree
At least two years of college should be offered, and colleges need to cut their spending to make it more affordable
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
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, unless those churches are clearly breaking laws that can harm others
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None, unless those churches are clearly breaking laws that can harm others
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.
Healthcare needs to be re-evaluated completely.
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.
Healthcare needs to be re-evaluated completely.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Only proven vaccinations, which Covid is not
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Only proven vaccinations, which Covid is not
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
A strong national defense and intelligence gathering
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
A strong national defense and intelligence gathering
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
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
It needs to be closed to illegal immigration
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
It needs to be closed to illegal immigration
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Legal immigrants and refugees according to laws set by congress
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Legal immigrants and refugees according to laws set by congress
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
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
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
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
CRT is no different than teaching white supremacy
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
CRT is no different than teaching white supremacy
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian who believes God is in truly in charge over everything
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian who believes God is in truly in charge over everything
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Agree
We should have bar codes attached to a voter card that verifies who we are at the polls
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Agree
We should have bar codes attached to a voter card that verifies who we are at the polls
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Every legal voter gets a bar code assigned to them, allowing them then to vote in whatever manner. A bar code is attached to a mail in or absentee ballot if they request one. I would end motor voter enrollment
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Every legal voter gets a bar code assigned to them, allowing them then to vote in whatever manner. A bar code is attached to a mail in or absentee ballot if they request one. I would end motor voter enrollment
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, and racism is being constantly perpetrated by those who now push CRT
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, and racism is being constantly perpetrated by those who now push CRT
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
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.
We can have both jobs and sensible environmental laws
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.
We can have both jobs and sensible environmental laws
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
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 abide by and protect the constitution
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To abide by and protect the constitution
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?
Lean Conservative
It is not a matter of what I am, the Constitution is what we are all bound by, and it is not open to personal interpretation
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?
Lean Conservative
It is not a matter of what I am, the Constitution is what we are all bound by, and it is not open to personal interpretation
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
I have submitted numerous editorials to the Press Enterprise of Bloomsburg over many years
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
I have submitted numerous editorials to the Press Enterprise of Bloomsburg over many years
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
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?
Eliminating school based property taxes, outlawing any so called "rain taxes", and pleasuring the Geisinger Health system to provide the best health care plans possible to the local police forces in our region
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
Eliminating school based property taxes, outlawing any so called "rain taxes", and pleasuring the Geisinger Health system to provide the best health care plans possible to the local police forces in our region
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
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
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?
Keep guns out of the hands of criminals
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Keep guns out of the hands of criminals
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
