Sarah Donnelly

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Sarah Donnelly
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November 6, 2018

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Sarah Donnelly (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to represent District 107. She lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.

Donnelly completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2018

See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 107

Incumbent Kurt Masser defeated Sarah Donnelly in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 107 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Kurt Masser
Kurt Masser (R)
 
67.5
 
13,678
Image of Sarah Donnelly
Sarah Donnelly (D) Candidate Connection
 
32.5
 
6,581

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 20,259
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 107

Sarah Donnelly advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 107 on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Sarah Donnelly
Sarah Donnelly Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
2,570

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 2,570
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 107

Incumbent Kurt Masser advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 107 on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Kurt Masser
Kurt Masser
 
100.0
 
4,011

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 4,011
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Campaign themes

2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Sarah Donnelly participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on June 19, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Sarah Donnelly's responses follow below.[1]

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

“ 1. Adequately funding our public schools. 2. Balancing the state budget through new revenue streams ($300 million in severance tax on natural gas extraction, $200 million in tax on legalized recreational marijuana, up to $2 billion in "wealth tax" on dividends, royalties, patents, and capital gains. 3. Energy policies to develop wind and solar alternative energy programs.[2][3] ”

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?

“ Public Schools: Every child has a right to a good public education, this is the very foundation upon which we build our lives. What we make of ourselves is then up to each of us whether we move on to get a higher education or attend a trade school to develop our job skills. It all starts with the bedrock of that pre-k through 12th grade experience. Many of our school districts are failing their students, largely because of the inequality in the funding levels the local tax base can support. Our funding formulas must be revised so that the quality of ones education is not dependent on where you live. Affordable healthcare: Because of the economics of our healthcare system many people do not seek medical treatment for illness until the problem has advanced into a situation that requires very expensive measures. If we had affordable clinics, charging fees based on a sliding scale taking into consideration the economic situation of the patient, people would seek medical attention before a small problem becomes a much more complicated problem. Judicial reform: We spend approximately $36,000/year to incarcerate an individual. I would legalize recreational marijuana, releasing anyone in jail for marijuana related offenses and expunging their records. This results in tremendous savings in our court system, or prison system and our law enforcement system. This clears these people to be able to pass a background check so they can find employment so they do not become life long dependents on the welfare system. Let's regulate marijuana like alcohol, sell it through PLCB venues to people 21 years old and older. Judicial reform: We need to examine our police and judicial systems to ensure that law enforcement is equally applied and not influenced by racial profiling. We need to review our sentencing guidelines to identify alternatives to incarceration such as mandatory drug counseling programs and community service with jobs skills training for youthful offenders.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[3] ”

Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Sarah Donnelly answered the following:

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

“ Honesty. Always remembering that it is your sworn responsility to represent the best interests of those who have elected you, not the special interests of those that might have contributed to your campaign.[3] ”
What qualities do you possess that would make you a successful officeholder?
“ I am tenacious at researching a problem and examining as many solutions as can be found. I try to "think outside the box" to identify new solutions that might not have been considered. I think that getting input from as many sources and perspectives as you can find is the best way to find the optimal solution to our problems.[3] ”
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
“ The job cannot be done without building relationships with other legislators both within your party and with those from other parties. Our system is at its best when we reach compromises across ideologies with the foremost purpose of doing what is right for our constituents.[3] ”
What process do you favor for redistricting?
“ I am an ardent proponent of fair districting through a non-partisan citizens commission. Fair Districts PA has a plan which calls for an 11 person commission, 4 Republicans, 4 Democrats and 3 unaffiliated or "3rd party" members. The Republican and Democratic members can not be elected officials or have close relatives who are elected officials. The final map must have the approval of 6 members with at least one member from each of the groups. I believe this method forces rational compromises to reach a concensus. It is imperative that we remove elected officals from the redistricting process, no one should be able to choose who their voters are.[3] ”
If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
“ Appropriations, Commerce, Environmental Resources & Energy, Finance, Health, Human Services, Judiciary, Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness[3] ”
Are you interested in running for a different political office in the future?
“ The only other office I would consider would be County Commissioner. I think that being a State Representative or a County Commissioner would give me the greatest opportunity to have a positive impact on my local communities.[3] ”

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
  2. ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Sarah Donnelly's responses," June 19, 2018
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.


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