We surveyed Republican Matt Kruth and Democrat Emily Kinkead, the candidates for Pennsylvania's 20th State House District, on top issues for the 2022 election.
About the WESA Candidate Survey: WESA sent surveys to all candidates running in competitive races for federal and state offices in our listening area, including Allegheny, Armstrong, Cambria, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Lawrence, Washington, and Westmoreland counties. Our candidate survey was based upon input we solicited from voters.
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In the wake of the Dobbs decision, some state lawmakers believe Pennsylvania should ban abortion after six weeks, with no exceptions. Would you support such a proposal — yes/no?
Kinkead: No. People in Pennsylvania should be confident in their right to choose if, when, and how they have children. Given that maternal health outcomes in Pennsylvania are some of the worst in the nation -— particularly for poor and Black women — banning abortion could be a literal death sentence. Accordingly, I have co-sponsored legislation that would enshrine the protections guaranteed by Roe into law in Pennsylvania. I am also working with a group of legislators to introduce a package of bills that would protect those seeking abortion care in Pennsylvania and expand the number...
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