
Jeremy Shaffer
Republican | Pennsylvania
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jeremy Shaffer
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
State Senate, Dist. 38
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, B.A., 1999
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, MBA, 2016
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, MA, Ph.D., 2006
WORK & MILITARY
InspecTech, President / Co-Founder
Vice President
AFFILIATIONS
Deacon and Elder, Northland Library Foundation
Board Member, Pittsburgh Assoc. for Bridge Construction & Design, Board Member
Walk/Bike Ross Township, Founder, Friends of the Riverfront
Member, W. PA Association of Township Commissioners, Board Member
Ross Township Republican Committee, Committee Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Ross Township Commissioner, 4
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (4)
Citizens Alliance of Pennsylvania PAC
Firearms Owners Against Crime
National Federation Of Independent Business Pennsylvania PAC
PA Chamber of Business and Industry
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
LifePAC
PA Pro Life Federation
Pine Township Republican Committee
Ross Township / West View Republican Committee
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Keith Rothfus
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations
State Republican Party Organizations
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Did not answer
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
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Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
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It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Did not answer
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
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Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
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People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Did not answer
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Did not answer
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
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The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Did not answer
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2010 General Election, 2010 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
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What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
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Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
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What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
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How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
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What role should government play in boosting the economy?
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What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
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E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
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Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
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