Candidate Survey Responses — Northwest PA


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Under each candidate’s name, we shared their answer to the question:

 

“Would you support legislation that establishes a program for paid family and medical leave so that families and employees can take time off when needed?”

 

PA House Candidates

  • Patrick Harkins (D)
    Yes - Cosponsor of the Family Care Act (HB 1200)

    Michael Thomas (L)
    Did Not Respond

  • Robert Merski (D)
    Yes — Cosponsor of the Family Care Act (HB 1200)

  • Ryan Bizzarro (D)
    Did Not Respond

    Joe Kujawa (R)
    Did Not Respond

  • Chelsea Oliver (D)
    Yes.

    Jake Banta (R)
    Did Not Respond

  • Nerissa Galt (D)
    Yes.

    Bradley Roae (R)
    Did Not Respond

  • Timothy McGonigle (D)
    Did Not Respond

    Parke Wentling (R)
    Did Not Respond

  • Chris Sainato (D)
    Did Not Respond

    Marla Gallo Brown (R)
    Did Not Respond

  • Tim Bonner (R)
    Did Not Respond

  • Donna Oberlander (R)
    Did Not Respond

  • R. Lee James (R)
    Did Not Respond

  • Kathy Rapp (R)
    Did Not Respond

  • Brian Smith (R)
    Did Not Respond

PA Senate Candidates

  • Rianna Czech (D)
    Yes.

    Michele Brooks (R)
    Did Not Respond

 

US Congressional Candidates
(House of Representatives)

  • Mike Kelly (R)
    Did Not Respond

    Dan Pastore (D)
    Did Not Respond

 

Statewide Ballot Candidates

  • Josh Shapiro (D)
    Did Not Respond

    Doug Mastriano (R)
    Yes.
    “Family values are an important part of my policy platform. Individuals should not have to sacrifice a career to start a family.”

    Matt Hackenburg (L)
    Did Not Respond

    Joe Soloski (K)
    Did Not Respond

  • Timothy McMaster (L)
    No.
    ”I would oppose any new program that increases the tax burden to the voters of PA.”

  • John Fetterman (D)
    Did Not Respond

    Mehmet Oz (R)
    Did Not Respond