2024 Pennsylvania General Election

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Marty has worked as a truck driver and construction worker. 

Marty Selker's campaign for US senator is his first run for public office. 

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Supports tougher penalties for human trafficking, increased support for law enforcement, and comprehensive measures to combat human trafficking.

Seeks tougher penalties and prevention efforts against human trafficking, as well as increased support for law enforcement.

- Seeks tougher penalties and prevention efforts against human trafficking, as well as increased support for law enforcement.

Public Safety

Wants to prevent "undue influence" from pharmaceutical companies on healthcare policies.

- Wants to prevent "undue influence" from pharmaceutical companies on healthcare policies.

Healthcare

Plans to reduce government spending and taxes.

- Plans to reduce government spending and taxes.

Economy

As of September 30, 2024, Bernard "Marty" Selker’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Education

Wants the US to be "energy independent" so that it does not have to rely on other countries to fuel American military equipment.

- Wants the US to be "energy independent" so that it does not have to rely on other countries to fuel American military equipment.

Energy & the Environment

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Supports reducing undocumented immigration.

Opposes intervention in international conflicts and prioritizes domestic policy, while also maintaining a strong military for defense as needed.

- Supports reducing undocumented immigration.
- Opposes intervention in international conflicts and prioritizes domestic policy, while also maintaining a strong military for defense as needed.

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Opposes federal involvement in state elections.

Supports stricter election regulations, such as voter ID laws, to prevent voter fraud.

- Opposes federal involvement in state elections.
- Supports stricter election regulations, such as voter ID laws, to prevent voter fraud.

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Bernard "Marty" Selker

Marty Selker's campaign for US senator in Pennsylvania is his first run for public office. 

- Wants the US to be energy "independent" so that it does not have to rely on other countries to fuel American military equipment.

As of October 3, 2024, Bernard Selker’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Marty Selker has worked in business and the natural gas industry. He has experience as a construction worker and is currently a truck driver for the natural gas sector.

Bernard Selker

Believes in securing borders to prevent illegal entry, human trafficking, and terrorism.

Believes in a "limited role of protecting Individual Rights."

Supports upholding constitutional alliances and treaties.

Believes in upholding the Bill of Rights, and supports empowering individuals to exercise their freedoms.

Opposes "attempts to infringe upon our constitutional rights, whether through censorship, surveillance, or..."

Opposes the influence of pharmaceutical corporations and globalist agendas on healthcare policies.

Believes in "healthcare freedom from undue influences and abuses."

Supports fair trade practices that benefit American workers and small businesses.

Believes the economy is causing "strain on American families."

Believes in "integrity, progress, and a brighter future for all" and supports grassroots campaigns to make a "real difference."

Believes in ending "the cycle of reckless spending" to ensure economic stability for all Americans.

Believes in creating an economy where people can thrive without being burdened by inflation and excessive taxes.

Believes in supporting American industries, drawing on his family's four-generation history as truck drivers.

The candidate's website says, "we are unable to accept any corporate funds."

Believes parents should have control over their children's education.

Opposes government overreach in parental rights.

Opposes government intervention in how families are structured or how children are raised, unless there are clear cases of abuse or neglect.

Believes parents have "the inherent right and responsibility to raise their children without unwarranted government intervention."

Opposes "any efforts to undermine parental authority."

Believes in utilizing Pennsylvania's significant natural gas reserves, which are the second largest in the world.

Believes that achieving energy independence and ensuring military equipment is not reliant on other countries is crucial for maintaining a strong national defense.

Supports strong international alliances, fair trade, and robust defense.

Supports a foreign policy that prioritizes diplomacy and peaceful conflict resolution.

Believes in resolving international conflicts through diplomacy, while also maintaining a robust military for national defense.

Believes in prioritizing "international engagements to ensure they serve the best interests of America and its citizens."

Plans to prevent "unnecessary military interventions" and prioritize diplomacy in foreign policy.

Believes a "strong national defense" is crucial for maintaining peace and preventing war.

Opposes prioritizing foreign interests over state interests.

Supports voting rights and fair elections.

Believes in federal election laws regulating PAC contributions and reporting donor information for contributions over $200 per election cycle.

Endorses Marty Selker for senator of Pennsylvania.

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Wikipedia, David McCormick

David is from Washington, Pennsylvania. He earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from West Point University and a doctorate degree in international studies from Princeton. David resides in Pittsburgh with his wife, Dina.

David is the former CEO of Bridgewater Associates and former CEO of FreeMarkets. He served in the US Army for 5 years in the 82nd Airborne Division.

David H. McCormick ran for U.S. senator of Pennsylvania in 2022, but did not win. He served as Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security from 2005to 2006, United States Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economic Affairs from 2006 to 2007, and Under Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs from 2007 to 2009 during the George W. Bush administration.

Supports banning "illicit Chinese fentanyl ingredients and drug money from the Western Hemisphere."

Believes in getting "tough on crime" by ensuring law enforcement have the necessary tools, funding, and legal protections.

Opposed the January 6th attack and said, "I think [Trump] has some responsibility, a lot of responsibility for [the attack], and I think that this last dark chapter at the Capitol...history will look very unfavorably on that and all the people that were involved in that."

Supports Second Amendment rights, advocates for increased school security, mental health program expansion, strict enforcement of existing gun laws, and providing resources to law enforcement while ensuring rigorous background checks to keep guns from criminals.

Opposes "defunding the police" and believes declining respect for law enforcement is reducing community safety.

- Supports banning "illicit Chinese fentanyl ingredients and drug money from the Western Hemisphere."
- Believes in getting "tough on crime" by ensuring law enforcement have the necessary tools, funding, and legal protections.
- Opposed the January 6th attack and said, "I think [Trump] has some responsibility, a lot of responsibility for [the attack], and I think that this last dark chapter at the Capitol...history will look very unfavorably on that and all the people that were involved in that."
- Supports Second Amendment rights, advocates for increased school security, mental health program expansion, strict enforcement of existing gun laws, and providing resources to law enforcement while ensuring rigorous background checks to keep guns from criminals.
- Opposes "defunding the police" and believes declining respect for law enforcement is reducing community safety.

Supports in vitro fertilization (IVF) and wants to "[p]rovide families with a $15,000 tax credit for fertility services like IVF."

Supports expanding mental health programs and reducing the stigma associated with seeking treatment.

Opposes a national abortion ban and supports exceptions for rape, incest, and to save the mother's life.

Believes in regulating abortion, but opposes a national abortion ban and supports exceptions for rape, incest, and to save the mother's life.

- Supports in vitro fertilization (IVF) and wants to "[p]rovide families with a $15,000 tax credit for fertility services like IVF."
- Supports expanding mental health programs and reducing the stigma associated with seeking treatment.
- Believes in regulating abortion, but opposes a national abortion ban and supports exceptions for rape, incest, and to save the mother's life.

Supports making the Paid Family and Medical Leave Employer Tax Credit permanent.

Supports the Ships Act, which would invest in American shipbuilding, technology, and workers.

Supports banning "strategic purchases of American land by the CCP."

Supports banning "strategic purchases of American land by the CCP." which is the Chinese Communist Party.

Supports selling any federal building in Washington, D.C. that does not have a full-time workforce.

Supports creating a tax-free savings account for families to cover up to $10,000 per year in childcare costs.

Believes blockchain and cryptocurrency are "an economic engine."

Believes blockchain and cryptocurrency are "an economic engine" and the US must invest in these areas.

Supports reducing government spending, opposing tax increases, and exercising fiscal responsibility.

Supports reducing the cost of living by extending the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, eliminating taxes on tips, and maintaining the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction cap.

- Supports making the Paid Family and Medical Leave Employer Tax Credit permanent.
- Supports the Ships Act, which would invest in American shipbuilding, technology, and workers.
- Supports banning "strategic purchases of American land by the CCP." which is the Chinese Communist Party.
- Supports selling any federal building in Washington, D.C. that does not have a full-time workforce.
- Supports doubling the Child Tax Credit.
- Supports creating a tax-free savings account for families to cover up to $10,000 per year in childcare costs.
- Believes blockchain and cryptocurrency are "an economic engine" and the US must invest in these areas.
- Supports reducing government spending, opposing tax increases, and exercising fiscal responsibility.
- Supports reducing the cost of living by extending the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, eliminating taxes on tips, and maintaining the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction cap.

Supports empowering parents and expanding school choice by advocating for a federal tax credit for contributions to scholarship funds.

Supports expanding eligibility for the Child Care and Development Block Grant to 1.5 times the state median income and increasing funding, allowing a Pennsylvania family of four making $150,000 to receive a childcare voucher.

Supports banning children under 16 from using social media.

- Supports empowering parents and expanding school choice by advocating for a federal tax credit for contributions to scholarship funds.
- Supports expanding eligibility for the Child Care and Development Block Grant to 1.5 times the state median income and increasing funding, allowing a Pennsylvania family of four making $150,000 to receive a childcare voucher.
- Supports banning children under 16 from using social media.

Supports increasing domestic oil and gas production.

Believes in boosting American energy production and innovation to create jobs and reduce foreign dependence, while also protecting the environment.

Supports an "all-of-the-above" energy approach, providing market-driven support for clean energy alternatives, including nuclear energy.

Believes the Biden-Harris Administration’s investment in green technology like electric vehicles and solar panels increases U.S. dependence on China.

Believes climate change is occurring and human activity contributes to it.

Believes dependence on China for advanced energy technologies, such as lithium batteries and solar panels, "repeats the same mistake we made with semiconductors and pharmaceuticals."

- Supports increasing domestic oil and gas production.
- Believes in boosting American energy production and innovation to create jobs and reduce foreign dependence, while also protecting the environment.
- Supports an "all-of-the-above" energy approach, providing market-driven support for clean energy alternatives, including nuclear energy.
- Believes the Biden-Harris Administration’s investment in green technology like electric vehicles and solar panels increases U.S. dependence on China.
- Believes climate change is occurring and human activity contributes to it.
- Believes dependence on China for advanced energy technologies, such as lithium batteries and solar panels, "repeats the same mistake we made with semiconductors and pharmaceuticals."

Supports restricting U.S. investment in Chinese technologies and companies linked to the military to prevent funding potential adversaries.

Believes China "cheated, stole, and took advantage of weak American leaders" after being invited to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and supports revoking China’s permanent normal trade relations status and advocating for China’s removal from the WTO.

Supports making "generational investments in defense infrastructure," such as reconstituting the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard.

Supports "securing the border by finishing the wall" and increasing border patrol.

Supports securing the border by finishing the wall and increasing border patrol along the US southern border.

- Supports restricting U.S. investment in Chinese technologies and companies linked to the military to prevent funding potential adversaries.
- Believes China "cheated, stole, and took advantage of weak American leaders" after being invited to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and supports revoking China’s permanent normal trade relations status and advocating for China’s removal from the WTO.
- Supports making "generational investments in defense infrastructure," such as reconstituting the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard.
- Supports securing the border by finishing the wall and increasing border patrol along the US southern border.

Supports imposing term limits on Congress.

Believes in excluding noncitizens from the Census and supports passing a constitutional amendment to ensure only U.S. citizens vote in American elections.

Supports banning stock and derivative trading, lobbying, and funding nonprofits that employ family members for members of Congress and their families.

- Supports imposing term limits on Congress.
- Believes in excluding noncitizens from the Census and supports passing a constitutional amendment to ensure only U.S. citizens vote in American elections.
- Supports banning stock and derivative trading, lobbying, and funding nonprofits that employ family members for members of Congress and their families.

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David H McCormick

David H McCormick ran for U.S. Senate Pennsylvania in 2022, but did not win. He served as Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security from 2005-2006, United States Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economic Affairs from 2006-2007, and Under Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs from 2007-2009 during the George W. Bush administration.

As of October 3, 2024, David H McCormick’s website did not contain information on this issue.

David H. McCormick is a former CEO of Bridgewater Associates, one of the largest investment firms in the world. He also served as CEO of FreeMarkets, a technology software company in Pittsburgh.

David H. McCormick ran for U.S. senator of Pennsylvania in 2022, but did not win. He served as Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security from 2005 to 2006, United States Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economic Affairs from 2006 to 2007, and Under Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs from 2007 to 2009 during the George W. Bush administration.

Supports strong military and veteran affairs.

Was nominated to the United States Military Academy by a Pennsylvania Senator, and became the first kid from Bloomsburg to attend West Point in decades.

Supports public safety measures to ensure community security.

Believes the budget is "filled with bailouts and pork."

Believes dietary fats were unjustly labeled as the "ultimate sin" for health outcomes.

Believes mental health is a crucial priority and plans to expand access by eliminating restrictive Medicaid rules, increasing reimbursement rates for serious mental illness care, and expanding services at the Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities.

Believes the aversion to dairy fat was misguided, saying "nutritional science has evolved and dozens of studies have proven the aversion to dairy fat was completely misguided."

Supports in vitro fertilization (IVF) and believes Republicans should oppose Alabama’s ruling that frozen embryos are children.

Promises to address economic issues in Pennsylvania.

Promises to advocate for the families of 9/11 victims.

Believes in supporting local economies and engaging with community members to understand their needs and concerns.

Believes in addressing economic pressures, including high car loan payments and essential utility bills.

Believes businesses, schools, and other institutions should refocus on their core missions.

Believes in the importance of hard work and resilience in education, drawing from her own experience of working through college and her parents' example.

Supports education policies that benefit students and families.

Supports access to in vitro fertilization (IVF).

Supports school choice, believing it benefits families and society.

Supports the growth of Pennsylvania's energy sector.

Supports reviving patriotism through national service.

Believes in ending "China’s free rein" to strengthen U.S. foreign policy.

Plans to outline his "Keystone Agenda to Reclaim America" during the campaign, focusing on key challenges for Pennsylvania and the nation.

Supports strengthening American military and economic power to counter China.

Supports blacklisting companies that sell oil to Iran.

Believes the Biden-Harris administration has worsened voting rights issues.

Believes "radical ideological agendas" are undermining national purpose and creating a "culture of weakness."

Supports the Keystone Agenda, which includes voting rights and election integrity measures.

Believes courts should not give "deference" to agency interpretations of laws passed by Congress.

As of October 1, 2024, Erik Thomas Messina did not have a website or any information online.

As of September 30, 2024, Erik Thomas Messina did not have a website or any information online.

Erik Thomas Messina

Ballotpedia, John Thomas

John is originally from Meyersdale, Pennsylvania. He earned his bachelor's degree from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He lives with his wife, Sara, in Kittanning. He has 2 children and is a grandfather. He is an elder at his local church.  

John currently works as a coordinator of teacher professional development at Agora Cyber Charter School. He has worked as an educator teaching economics, history, geography, and government. 

John C Thomas Jr's campaign for US senator from Pennsylvania is his first run for public office.

As of September 30, 2024, John C Thomas Jr did not have a website or any information online.

Ballotpedia: John Thomas

Supports congressional impeachment inquiries into how government officials handled the COVID pandemic.

Opposes puberty blockers for children and believes "the capacity for children to provide informed consent is limited, because their brains are not fully developed."

- Supports congressional impeachment inquiries into how government officials handled the COVID pandemic.
- Wants to privatize regulatory agencies.
- Opposes puberty blockers for children and believes "the capacity for children to provide informed consent is limited, because their brains are not fully developed."

Wants to have national dialogue about whether there should be a federal income tax.

Supports dismantling the Federal Reserve.

Believes printing money is causing inflation.

Said, "We need to shrink the size of government and replace their power with the power of the market, where the people's choice reigns supreme."

- Wants to have national dialogue about whether there should be a federal income tax.
- Supports federal spending cuts.
- Supports dismantling the Federal Reserve.
- Believes printing money is causing inflation.
- Said, "We need to shrink the size of government and replace their power with the power of the market, where the people's choice reigns supreme."

Believes "gender theory" is a religion and should not be taught in public schools.

Wants to examine public schools and "whether we allow families to choose whether or not they want to send kids to institutions that will brainwash children, rather than educate them."

- Believes "gender theory" is a religion and should not be taught in public schools.
- Wants to examine public schools and "whether we allow families to choose whether or not they want to send kids to institutions that will brainwash children, rather than educate them."

Believes that the United States spends too much on foreign wars.

Said, "I am grateful that for now, America offers that place of refuge. I pray we can keep America as a place those seeking economic freedom can escape to."

- Believes that the United States spends too much on foreign wars.
- Said, "I am grateful that for now, America offers that place of refuge. I pray we can keep America as a place those seeking economic freedom can escape to."

John C Thomas Jr

John lives with his wife, Sara, in Kittanning. He is a father to 2 and a grandfather. He is an elder at his local church.  

John currently works as a coordinator of teacher professional development for Agora Cyber Charter School. He has worked as an educator for most of his career, teaching economics, history, geography, and government. 

John C Thomas's campaign for US senator from Pennsylvania is his first run for public office.

- Supports Congressional impeachment inquiries into how government officials handled the COVID pandemic.

- Supports national dialogue about whether there should be any federal income tax.
- Supports cuts to federal spending.
- Supports dismantling the Federal Reserve.

- Believes that the United States spends too much on foreign wars.

Ballotpedia, Laila Hazou

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Leila earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Colorado, and a master's degree in business administration from Loyola University Maryland. She lives in Dingman's Ferry, Pennsylvania with her husband and their pets.

Leila is a small business owner in Milford, Pennsylvania, where she runs a soap and candle shop. She previously worked as a realtor, and was formerly a vice president at Deutsche Bank in New York City.

Leila Hazou's campaign for U.S. Senator is her first run for public office.

As of September 30, 2024, Leila L Hazou’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes healthcare is a right and said, "no one should worry about losing their home due to illness or aging."

- Supports abortion access.
- Believes healthcare is a right and said, "no one should worry about losing their home due to illness or aging."

Believes in "ensuring the wealthy pay their share in taxes."

Supports raising taxes on the wealthy to ensure they "pay their share."

- Supports raising taxes on the wealthy to ensure they "pay their share."
- Supports fair wages and workers' rights.

Supports environmental conservation and responsible planet stewardship.

Supports environmental conservation and responsible stewardship.

- Supports environmental conservation and responsible stewardship.

Believes in supporting third-party candidates over established politicians.

Believes in removing the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and corporate lobbying from politics.

Believes in removing corporate lobbying from politics, particularly the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).

- Believes in supporting third-party candidates over established politicians.
- Believes in removing corporate lobbying from politics, particularly the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).

Leila L Hazou

Leila holds a bachelors degree in psychology from the University of Colorado, and a masters of business administration from Loyola University Maryland. She lives in Dingman's Ferry, Pennsylvania with her husband and their pets.

Leila Hazou is a small business owner in Milford, Pennsylvania, where she runs a soap and candle shop. She previously worked as a realtor, and was formerly a vice president at Deutsche Bank in New York City.

- US senators can propose and draft bills, vote to approve treaties with other countries, vote to declare war, and have oversight of the federal budget.
- US senators are members of senate committees, which are made up of a group of senators that oversee a specific policy area. This is where introduced bills are brought for review.  
- A US senator votes for approving or rejecting an official appointed by the president and considers evidence in an impeachment trial and votes to impeach an official  
- Senators are elected for six-year terms and are paid $174,000 per year. Each state has two US senators.

One of two federal lawmakers representing Pennsylvania in the US Senate.

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