2022 Primary Candidates
Here is a select list of candidates seeking your votes! Please note that the details provided about the following candidates are from their websites. Additionally, we encourage you to note that the details provided are not everything the candidates have done or stands for, but rather a simplified overview of their accomplishments and beliefs. Finally, the candidates provided below are only a select few of the many candidates running. For more info about other candidates follow the link below:
https://ballotpedia.org/Pennsylvania_elections,_2022
Gubernatorial Candidates:
The gubernatorial race elects a governor for Pennsylvania for 4 years. The term can be renewed once consecutively depending on election results. As of February 2022, here are SOME of the GOP Candidates:
*Please note: only a sample of each candidates’ key issues are provided, the rest can be found on their websites; only a sample of each candidates’ professions and careers are provided, the rest can be found on their websites
Lou Barletta
U.S. Representative from PA-11 (2011–2019)
https://www.loubarletta.com/issues
Recommendation: Recommended
Key Issues: In favor of utilizing Pennsylvania’s natural gas, oil, and coal; supports law enforcement; seeks to restore election integrity; pro school choice; pro life; pro second amendment; etc.
Jake Corman
President pro tempore of the Pennsylvania Senate (2020–present)
State senator from SD-34 (1999–present)
Recommendation: Highly Recommended
Key Issues: Against strong state executive power; increase educational funding; parents choice; etc
Melissa Hart
U.S. Representative from PA-04 (2001–2007)
Website not found
Recommendation: Not Provided
Key issues: List of key issues not directly provided by website at this time
Doug Mastriano
State senator from SD-33 (2019–present)
Office Website: https://senatormastriano.com/
Recommendation: Highly Recommended
Key issues: List of key issues not directly provided by website at this time
William McSwain
U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (2018–2021)
Recommendation: Highly Recommended
Key issues: Bring back law and order and put criminals in jail: creating jobs; lower taxes; In favor of utilizing Pennsylvania’s natural gas, oil, and coal; combat opioid crisis; decrease spending; restore election integrity; pro-life; pro-second amendment; etc.
Jason Richey
Attorney for K&L Gates
Recommendation: Recommended
Key issues: Election integrity; fund law enforcement; eliminate turnpike commission; high speed rail for PA; create more jobs; pro-life; reduce healthcare cost; etc.
Senatorial Candidates:
The senatorial race of 2022 will elect a Senator for Pennsylvania for 6 years. The term can be renewed without term limits depending on election results. As of February 2022, here are SOME of the GOP Candidates:
*Please note: only a sample of each candidates’ key issues are provided, the rest can be found on their websites; only a sample of each candidates’ professions and careers are provided, the rest can be found on their websites
Kathy Barnette
Served in US Army
Former adjunct professor of corporate finance
Sat on the board of a pregnancy crisis center for five years
https://barnetteforsenate.com/
Recommendation: Highly Recommended
Key issues: Protect our Freedoms by upholding the Constitution; Banning Critical Race Theory; Pro Life; Support School Choice; Support for the 2nd Amendment; Support Mental Health; opposes increasing taxes
Dave McCormick
Army’s All-American 82nd Airborne Division
Led Bridgewater Associates
https://www.davemccormickpa.com/
Recommendation: Recommended (as of 2/19/2022, candidate will not be attending the next scheduled debate which raises questions with regards to
recommendation)
Key issues: List of key issues not directly provided by website at this time
Dr. Mehmet Oz
Cardiothoracic surgeon
TV show host
https://doctoroz.com/why-running/
Recommendation: Recommended (as of 2/19/2022, candidate will not be attending the next scheduled debate which raises questions with regards to recommendation)
Key Issues: Energy independence; stop illegal immigration; fix healthcare; pro-life; pro second amendment; tough on China; pro law enforcement
Carla Sands
President Trump’s Economic Advisory Council
United States as the Ambassador to Denmark
Recommendation: Highly Recommended
Key issues: List of key issues not directly provided by website at this time
For a printable list, click the following link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lzyzNNqVZScB_UeT7FeIopCMqQd232rg4vSJm3U6zuI/edit?usp=sharing