Lisha L Rowe

Republican | Pennsylvania

Candidate Profile

Conservative (Conditional)

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Lisha L Rowe


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

State Senate, Dist. 11


Incumbent

No


Links

Lisha L Rowe websites
FacebookX

EDUCATION

UNC, Charlotte, B.S. Biology/ Ecology, 2005

RACC, Reading, A.A.S. Med Lab Tech, 1988

Cornell University, Ithaca, Certificate- Medicinal Plants, 2022

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Pennsylvania State Republican Committee, Committeewoman, Berks County Republican Committee

Committeewoman, B.A.R.N. Berks Agriculture Resources Network, Member

Reading Area Transportation Study, Board member, PSU Master Watershed Steward

Master Watershed Steward, PSU- Master Gardener, Master Gardener

St. Stephen's Polish National Catholic Church, Member, American Medical Association

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Township Commissioner, 2021- current

PA GOP State Committee, 2022- current

Berks County Republican Committee, 2019- Current

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Delegate, 2020

Race

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (2)

Firearms Owners Against Crime

Berks County Republican Committee GOP

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)

Berks County Republican Committee

Pennsylvania Gun Rights - PAGR

Firearms Owners Against Crime - FOAC

Daniel Meuser. US Congress PA - 09

Douglas Mastriano, State Senate PA - 33

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (5)

State Republican Party Organizations (2023)

Douglas Mastriano (2022)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2022)

Annette Baker (2020)

WinRed (2020)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Douglas Mastriano (2024)


OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

I am pro-life. I believe that an elective abortion should be permitted if a woman's life is at risk. Currently in Pennsylvania, abortions are permitted up to 24 weeks of pregnancy which is six months. The Heartbeat Bill that would limit abortions up to 15 weeks of pregnancy would be more humane.

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

I am not in agreement with Chemical abortions but if they are available, there should be consultations and reports.

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

Strongly Agree

Tax payers should not be made to fund abortions.

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

I support business and small business. Inflation, government overreach, and high taxes are choking businesses. They are leaving PA for more business friendly states or shutting down completely.

What is your position on the minimum wage?

I believe that the current minimum wage is a bit too low.

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?

I support religious freedom. No government interference.

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

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

I support medical freedom. Vaccines should be a decision solely between a patient and doctor.


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?

I am in favor of supporting Israel and I believe the United States has many reasons for supporting Israel. For decades, Israel has been an Allie to U.S. intelligence and security efforts. It is the sole Middle Eastern democracy. There exists an abundance of personal connections to Jewish people since their population in the U.S. is almost equivalent to that of Israel. The preservation of a Jewish homeland is a humanitarian ideal in which my Christian faith provides support in Genesis 12:1-3


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

I agree that parents should have the right to raise their children and make good sound decisions regarding their future and daily lives. I do not agree with altering the gender of minors.

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 hold Bible based Christian beliefs. I am an active member of Saint Stephen's Polish National Catholic Church.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

I am a strong believer in election integrity. I support measures that help to eliminate or reduce voter fraud.

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 is not a racist country, however, the weaponization of racism can negatively impact domestic security. Racism is not among the top threats listed by Homeland Security.

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.

A, C

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

According to the Office of Nuclear energy, nuclear energy is the most reliable source of energy. Coal is the most used source worldwide. Fossil fuels in general are the top sources of fuel used to generate reliable electric.


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 fundamental purpose of government is to insure the integrity and vitality of our free society, which is founded upon the dignity and worth of the individual.

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?

I support the 2nd Amendment as written.

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

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