Amanda Shaffer

Democrat | Pennsylvania

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State Representative, District 64 Pennsylvania General | November 3, 2026

Liberal

BIOGRAPHY

EDUCATION

University of Phoenix- Axia, Phoenix, Psychology

WORK & MILITARY

Polk Center, Residential Service Aide, 2014-2021

Behavioral Health Technician, 2021-2023

Venango County Human Services, SC/ Caseworker, 2023-2025

Direct Support Professional, 2025-2026

AFFILIATIONS

Venango PRIDE, volunteer, -

Venango Democrats, member, -

The Center for Conservation Studies, member, 2020-2021

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

State Representative PA 64, 2026-2026

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

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

Agree

Universal healthcare should be implemented in the United States.

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Abortion should be a decision made between a woman and her healthcare provider.

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Choose not to answer

The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.

Choose not to answer

The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.

Strongly Disagree


ECONOMY

What is your position on the minimum wage?

Minimum wage should be increased on a regular basis to keep up with inflation. Absolutely no one can live on $7.25 an hour. The more people make, the more they spend which also helps the economy.

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Agree

List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.

Closing the Deleware and Water's Edge Loopholes. Increase Revenue in PA by changing laws on medical marijuana and skilled game machines. Restructuring the Gas Tax.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

Churches dont pay taxes and people have the right to practice whatever religion they want. Its a personal choice and should not be used in laws. Morals can exist without a religion and they do.

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

Neutral

In certain professions such as retail, restaurant, catering, and other not health related professions, people should be allowed to turn anyone away that they want and for any reason including religious beliefs. When it comes to healthcare, you take an oath and should follow that oath. IF you are going to have a problem with providing services needed, don't put yourself in that position.


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.

A. Universal healthcare. Health insurance companies and big pharma are based on greed and money instead of people's health and well-being.

The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.

Strongly Disagree


NATIONAL SECURITY

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Neutral

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

It is concerning. United States needs to worry more about what is happening inside the country and less about altercations other countries are having with eachother. It is none of our business and I hate knowing that my tax dollars are going towards unnecessary death and violence.


IMMIGRATION

I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.

Agree

Undocumented persons should be given the chance to become citizens. During that process there is no reason to lock people up in holding cells like animals. Humility is important in order for the human race to thrive.


EDUCATION

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Disagree

Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.

Strongly Agree

Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.

Choose not to answer

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 support the expansion of gambling in my state.

Agree

Revenue for the state.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I do not follow an organized religion. I am spiritual.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Neutral

The people looking voters up to confirm their identity confirm signatures match. IF you are a first time voter at your designated voting place, you are asked for ID.


EQUALITY

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

Neutral

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.

Disagree

Transition is a word that means one thing turns into another. Trans people have no interest in any one else's genitals, they just want to live their life as who they feel they are.


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Agree

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

Solar, wind, and some hydro power will supply the demand. As technology advances these energy sources will get cleaner and more efficient and should be explored.


ABOUT YOU

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?

Liberal

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

No. You can look that up. Its public record.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No. You can look that up too.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?

End the corruption within.

Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.

Agree

Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.

Choose not to answer


2ND AMENDMENT

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

I strongly support 2nd Amendment rights. I do believe that stronger background and mental health checks need done. Fully automatic weapons, machine guns, should not be accessible to citizens.

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