John Heptig
John Heptig was a 2014 Democratic candidate for District 111 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Campaign themes
2014
Heptig's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[1]
Animal Rights
- Excerpt: "There are endless examples of cruel torture that helpless factory farm animals suffer every day. Until we as a society bring this issue into the political forefront and demand that it stops, it will only continue and it will probably get worse."
Energy and the Environment
- Excerpt: "Building an energy system based on solar, wind, high-speed rail, and vehicles powered by renewable energy is the first step in working towards a future where the planet is livable for future generations. Additionally, putting people to work to achieve this goal is not only good for the environment but it is good for the economy."
Healthcare
- Excerpt: "It is for that reason that I believe that healthcare should be considered a right for all. Additionally, it should not be for profit. To achieve this goal, Pennsylvania needs to follow in the footsteps of the State of Vermont by working towards a single payer health care system."
Justice System
- Excerpt: "Regardless of our abhorrence towards criminals, every American has the right to be protected from cruel and unusual punishment. If we want to advance as a society and boast of our freedoms, we must lead by example and show compassion towards those who are least among us."
The Poor
- Excerpt: "The first step towards solving poverty is by providing the opportunity to earn a living wage. This goal can be easily achieved by increasing the minimum wage."
Elections
2014
Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 11, 2014. Incumbent Sandra Major was unopposed in the Republican primary, while John Heptig was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Major defeated Heptig in the general election.[2][3][4]
Recent news
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See also
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Pennsylvania State Legislature
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2014
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 111
External links
- Official campaign website
- John Heptig on Facebook
- John Heptig on Twitter
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Pennsylvania Department of State- Official candidate list
Footnotes
- ↑ John Heptig's website, "Issues," accessed September 8, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official primary results for May 20, 2014," accessed July 9, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2014 Official Candidate Listing," accessed March 21, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2014 General Election," accessed December 5, 2014