Rob Mercuri

Republican | Pennsylvania

Candidate Profile*

Conservative (Conditional)

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

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Rob Mercuri


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 28


Incumbent

No


Links

Rob Mercuri websites
Rob Mercuri emailFacebookXLinkedIn

EDUCATION

United States Military Academy, West Point, NY, Bachelor of Science, 2004

University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, MBA, 2009

WORK & MILITARY

US Army, Captain, 2004-2009

AFFILIATIONS

YMCA, Board Member

American Corporate Partners, PNC Chair

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

(Candidate did not provide)

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (2)

Keith Rothfus; *National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

OTHER (2)

Mike Turzai; Republican State Leadership Committee

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Speaker Mike Turzai

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)

Keith Rothfus (2018); Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2019)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)


QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Agree

I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

I consider human life to begin at conception, so exceptions to abortion limits should be exceedingly rare and consider the life of the mother and her well being as primary considerations.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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.

Strongly Agree

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.

Neutral

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Strongly Agree

I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.

Yes

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

Complete freedom of religious expression without restriction or restraint by the state.


NATIONAL SECURITY

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Strongly Agree


HEALTHCARE

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.

Disagree

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

The private sector has prepared our nation, state and region with the most innovative and life-saving health care in the world. As a people, we must decide how to create a more accessible system so that each American can access this world-class health care appropriately and care for themselves and their families.


ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.

Disagree

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

Strongly Agree

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

Government should be as efficient as possible in spending taxpayer money and agencies should be held accountable for innovating ways to cut spending for their areas of responsibility to ensure the budget is balanced. Families and businesses know inherently how to balance their budgets and so should our government agencies.


IMMIGRATION

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.

Strongly Agree

State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.

Strongly Agree

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

We are a nation of immigrants with a long history of assimilation. Legal immigration should always be a part of how America continues to grow.


EDUCATION

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

No Answer

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

As a supporter of our 2nd Amendment right to keep and bear arms, we should ensure personal freedoms are protected while also balancing public safety through responsible measures.


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Strongly Disagree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Disagree

In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?

Infrastructure expansion, economic incentives for new business, innovative educational partnerships.

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

As a Christian I believe we should treat each other with the highest degree of respect without regard to race or creed.


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.

Strongly Disagree


ABOUT YOU

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?

Conservative

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

I am a Ronald Reagan Republican, prioritizing low taxes, less government, strong defense, fiscal responsibility, free markets, and conservative social values.

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

I am a West Point trained leader with an MBA and private sector experience in financial services that has prepared me for a role in the public sector. My wife and I own a small business in the pack and ship sector of our local economy.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

No

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

Thank you for taking the time to review my vision and values and for participating in our great democratic process by voting!


VALUES

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

Strongly Agree

I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Neutral

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a life-long Christian, saved by grace through faith and striving each day to honor the Biblical example of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

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