Election 2022: Your guide to the race for the 141st state House district
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Democratic incumbent Tina Davis faces an election challenge from Republican Kelly Bellerby-Allen in the 141st state House district.
Here's where the candidates stand on the issues.
Kelly Bellerby-Allen
Age: 55
Party: Republican
Occupation: Small business owner
Town of residence: Bristol Township
Timestamp Email Address Candidate name (as appears on ballot) Legislative district Age (as of date of election) Party Campaign website Campaign Twitter Campaign Facebook Occupation Primary residence municipality
Q: What steps would you take to reduce polarization?
Kelly Bellerby-Allen did not respond to an invitation to participate in Voters Guide.
How would you handle legislation regarding abortion?
Candidate did not respond.
How can we fund needed road and bridge improvements?
Candidate did not respond.
What, if any, reforms to Pennsylvania's election law would you support?
Candidate did not respond.
Would you seek the adoption of any new gun control measures? If yes, what? If no, why not?
Candidate did not respond.
How would you position Pennsylvania to be a leader on environmental issues?
Candidate did not respond.
What should Pennsylvania’s minimum wage, now set at $7.25 an hour, be?
Candidate did not respond.
What, if any, procedural rules would you suggest or support for the 2023-24 legislative session?
Candidate did not respond.
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Tina Davis
Age: 62
Party: Democratic
Occupation: State representative
Town of residence: Bristol Township
Q: What steps would you take to reduce polarization?
A: I was elected in a time when few Democrats won. I learned early on that building relationships with members on the other side was not only important but it was rewarding. I was able to partner with colleagues to get bills passed and money to the district. If we are able to remove stereotypes and preconceived notions based on how we are registered, but more on policies and how hard we work for the district.
How would you handle legislation regarding abortion?
Restrictions on reproductive freedom has devastating effects especially to women of color and minority populations. Reproductive justice is a human right, it’s about access, it is healthcare. Often marginalized women have difficulty accessing contraception, adequate prenatal and pregnancy care, Intimate partner violence assistance, an adequate wages to support a family.
How can we fund needed road and bridge improvements?
Investments by the federal government in highways, mass transit, and other modes of transportation. Taxing roads such as I80 would help relieve the burden on the people in Southeast Pa.
What, if any, reforms to Pennsylvania's election law would you support?
Currently the rules allow the majority party to control the calendar, what bills are voted on. Legislators across the state should have a meaningful role, Bills with strong bipartisan support should be given at it in committee and deserve a vote on the chamber floor
Would you seek the adoption of any new gun control measures? If yes, what? If no, why not?
Yes, I would support a ban on assault weapons, ban on bump stocks, and limit The size of ammunition clips
How would you position Pennsylvania to be a leader on environmental issues?
Education is important, and an ability for enticements for companies to switch to more environmentally friendly ways to produce their goods.
What should Pennsylvania’s minimum wage, now set at $7.25 an hour, be?
incrementally moving the federal minimum wage to $15/hour would help 22 % of the population rise out of poverty. This directly help women and people of color.
What, if any, procedural rules would you suggest or support for the 2023-24 legislative session?
Currently, the rules allow the majority party to control the calendar, what bills are voted on. Legislators across the state should have a meaningful role, Bills with strong bipartisan support should be given at it in committee and deserve a vote on the chamber floor.
Libertarian candidate Anthony Portillo also did not respond to an invitation to participate in Voters Guide.
This article originally appeared on Bucks County Courier Times: Voters Guide 2022: Race for Pennsylvania's 141st legislative district
