Debra Turici

Democrat | Pennsylvania

Candidate Profile*

Liberal

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

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Debra Turici


Party

Democrat


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 44


Incumbent

No


Links

Debra Turici websites
Debra Turici phones
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EDUCATION

Edinboro University, Pittsburgh, BFA/BA, 1976

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

West Hills Democratic Women's Organization, Chair

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

Race

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
LIBERAL (4)

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO

*Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania Advocates PAC

Represent PA

*Communication Workers of America (CWA) Political Action Fund

OTHER (1)

Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals (PASNAP)

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

PA AFL-CIO, Represent PA, PSEA, Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers, PA Nurses, Char Valley Democratis,

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)

Conor Lamb (2022)

National Education Association (national, state & local affiliates) (2022)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

From PA Choice Tracker: “I am the pro-choice, pro-union, pro-public education candidate fighting for your fairness, equality & safety”

QUESTIONNAIRE*

*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Under all and every circumstance the woman chooses.

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

Strongly Disagree

Planned Parenthood is often the only care a woman receives during a pregnancy.

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

Choose not to answer


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

Our wealthy need to be paying a fairer share of taxes. We can not simply rely on sin taxes to fund state projects.

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

The budget is balanced. That's the law.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Agree


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

Agree

We should never tolerate discrimination.

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

When they are more concerned with providing political preaching that spiritual services.


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.

B

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

When the risk of spreading infectious disease becomes a major health concern for all.


NATIONAL SECURITY

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

I am a candidate for the Pennsylvania State House so this is not something that will ever come up on the PA House floor. However, as a former educator I will always advocate for education reforms in countries that support terrorism. Unlike the former guy, I do not trust that the poorly educated make the right choices.

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.

Choose not to answer


IMMIGRATION

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

Disagree

We need to work more closely with our border allies.

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Anyone seeking to enter the US legally should be welcomed.


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Disagree


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Choose not to answer

I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

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 Disagree

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Neutral

Your phrasing of this question is both moronic and heavy handed.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Did not answer


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Did not answer

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Did not answer


EQUALITY

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

Did not answer

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Did not answer


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.

Did not answer

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Did not answer


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Did not answer

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?

Did not answer

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.

Did not answer

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.

Did not answer

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Did not answer


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Did not answer

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Did not answer

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