Meet the Candidate

Joseph Aguglia

Running For:

REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

District:

20

Political Affiliation:

REP

Age:

47

Occupation:

Legal Compliance

Education: (click to expand)

Biographical Info: (click to expand)

Why are you running for office? (click to expand)

Survey

Response Legend

YYes
NNo
UUndecided
−Declined to Respond / Position Unknown / Unclear
*Comment
†Declined to respond, Position based on citation

Question	Response	Comments/Notes
1. Should all voters be required to show identification before voting?	Y*	In the bulk majority of public and private agencies, you must present identification to verify you are the person you say you are. This also should translate to the fundamental right to vote. The right to vote should not be corrupted by fraud, therefore we must ensure election integrity.
2. Should the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act be amended to include "sexual orientation" and "gender identity," which could require public schools and other public facilities to open up restrooms and locker rooms to members of the opposite sex?	Y
3. Should marijuana be legalized and sold commercially for recreational use?	N*	Marijuana is available for those that need it due to a medicial condition.
4. Should increases in state government spending be limited to the rate of inflation plus population growth?	Y*	Given existing budget deficits, we need to balance the budget and reduce spending.
5. Should Pennsylvania make cuts to the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) student scholarship program?	N*	The House Democrats, including my opponent, want to put a multitude of roadblocks in place so that monies that are earmarked for private school be diverted to public schools
6. Planned Parenthood Endorsement - abortion advocacy organization	−
7. Sierra Club Endorsement - environmental advocacy organization	−
8. Gun Owners of America Endorsement - gun rights advocacy organization	−