
Debra Turici
Democrat | Pennsylvania
Candidate Profile*
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Debra Turici
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 44
Incumbent
No
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*
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*
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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