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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Tom Corbett on Crime
Republican Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tom Corbett on other issues.
  • Justice Reinvestment: eligible offenders out of system. (Feb 2013)
  • 290 new state troopers plus 90 new civilian dispatchers. (Feb 2013)
  • Cancel unneeded expensive prison project in Fayette County. (Mar 2011)
Mark Critz on Crime
Democratic Lt.Gov. Challenger: Click here for Mark Critz on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Fetterman on Crime
Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania Lt. Gov.: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for John Fetterman on other issues.
  • Overhauled clemency process, recommended more commutations. (Jan 2021)
  • Must expand redemption, forgiveness side of criminal justice. (Jan 2021)
  • Break the cycle of violence to decreases murders. (Sep 2015)
Ken Krawchuk on Crime
Libertarian candidate for governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ken Krawchuk on other issues.
  • Eliminate parole for violent criminals. (May 2018)
Michael Nutter on Crime
Mayor of Philadelphia: Click here for Michael Nutter on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Allyson Schwartz on Crime
Democratic Representative (PA-13): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Allyson Schwartz on other issues.
  • End the Pennsylvania death penalty. (May 2014)
  • Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
  • Rated 69% by the NAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues. (Dec 2014)
Scott Wagner on Crime
Republican: Click here for Scott Wagner on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tom Wolf on Crime
Democratic Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tom Wolf on other issues.
  • Make it easier for ex-cons to get jobs. (Feb 2019)
  • Moratorium on death penalty; reprieves to death-row inmates. (May 2018)
  • Moratorium on the death penalty. (May 2014)

Senate:

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Lou Barletta on Crime
Republican Challenger for PA Senator: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Lou Barletta on other issues.
  • Supports capital punishment for certain crimes. (Aug 2010)
  • Death penalty for killing police officers. (Nov 2015)
  • Rated 85% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
Bob Casey on Crime
Democratic Sr Senator (PA): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Bob Casey on other issues.
  • Death penalty is appropriate for heinous crimes. (Jul 2005)
  • Keep the death penalty. (Nov 2004)
  • Voted YES on reinstating $1.15 billion funding for the COPS Program. (Mar 2007)
  • Establish a domestic violence volunteer attorney network. (May 2007)
  • Increase funding for "COPS ON THE BEAT" program. (Jan 2007)
  • Reduce recidivism by giving offenders a Second Chance. (Mar 2007)
  • Supports the death penalty. (Oct 2012)
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
  • Rated 7% by the NAPO, indicating a police-the-police stance. (Dec 2014)
Jim Christiana on Crime
Republican candidate for Pennsylvania U. S. Senator: Click here for Jim Christiana on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Katie McGinty on Crime
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Katie McGinty on other issues.
  • Moratorium on the death penalty. (May 2014)
Rick Saccone on Crime
Republican Senate challenger (withdrew): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rick Saccone on other issues.
  • Arguments against death penalty are false. (Oct 2017)
  • Prosecute sexual deviants who email child images. (Oct 2014)

House:

Lou Barletta on Crime
Republican (District 11): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Lou Barletta on other issues.
  • Supports capital punishment for certain crimes. (Aug 2010)
  • Death penalty for killing police officers. (Nov 2015)
  • Rated 85% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
Brendan Boyle on Crime
Democratic House Member (District 13): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Brendan Boyle on other issues.
  • Revitalize urban neighborhoods to keep them safe. (Oct 2014)
  • More prisons; less parole. (Nov 2004)
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
Robert Brady on Crime
Democratic Representative (PA-1): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Robert Brady on other issues.
  • Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated 80% by CURE, indicating pro-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
  • More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
  • Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
  • Increase funding for "COPS ON THE BEAT" program. (Jan 2007)
  • Reduce recidivism by giving offenders a Second Chance. (Mar 2007)
  • Sponsored evidence-based & proven prevention for street gangs. (Mar 2013)
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
Matt Cartwright on Crime
Democrat (District 17): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Matt Cartwright on other issues.
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
  • Rated 92% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
Ryan Costello on Crime
Republican House Member (District 6): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ryan Costello on other issues.
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
Madeleine Dean on Crime
Democrat (District 4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Madeleine Dean on other issues.
  • Prosecute sexual deviants who email child images. (Oct 2014)
  • Asked Biden Administration to abolish federal death penalty. (Dec 2020)
Charles Dent on Crime
Republican: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Charles Dent on other issues.
  • Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
  • Death penalty for killing police officers. (Feb 2016)
  • Rated 85% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
Mike Doyle on Crime
Democratic Representative (PA-14): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Mike Doyle on other issues.
  • Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
  • Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
  • Rated 40% by CURE, indicating mixed votes on rehabilitation. (Dec 2000)
  • More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
  • Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
  • Increase funding for "COPS ON THE BEAT" program. (Jan 2007)
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
  • Rated 77% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
Dwight Evans on Crime
Democrat (District 2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Dwight Evans on other issues.
  • End over-militarized approach to urban policing. (Nov 2016)
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
  • Asked Biden Administration to abolish federal death penalty. (Dec 2020)
Chaka Fattah on Crime
Democratic Representative (PA-2): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Chaka Fattah on other issues.
  • Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
  • Voted YES on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted NO on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
  • Rated 80% by CURE, indicating pro-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
  • Moratorium on death penalty; more DNA testing. (Mar 2001)
  • More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
  • Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 92% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
Brian Fitzpatrick on Crime
Republican (District 8): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Brian Fitzpatrick on other issues.
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
Chrissy Houlahan on Crime
Democrat (District 6): Click here for Chrissy Houlahan on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Joyce on Crime
Republican (District 13): Click here for John Joyce on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Fred Keller on Crime
Republican (District 12): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Fred Keller on other issues.
Mike Kelly on Crime
Republican (District 3): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mike Kelly on other issues.
  • Supports capital punishment for certain crimes. (Aug 2010)
  • Harsher sentencing for "pill mill" operators. (Mar 2011)
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
  • Rated 62% by the NAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues. (Dec 2014)
Conor Lamb on Crime
Democrat (District 17): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Conor Lamb on other issues.
  • Pursue and prosecute the criminals; aid the victims. (Mar 2018)
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinsky on Crime
Democratic Challenger (District 13): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinsky on other issues.
  • Supports truth-in-sentencing and death penalty. (Nov 1994)
  • Life imprisonment for repeat sexual predators. (Mar 1994)
Tom Marino on Crime
Republican (District 10): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Tom Marino on other issues.
  • Supports capital punishment for certain crimes. (Aug 2010)
  • Supports the death penalty. (Nov 2010)
  • Death penalty for killing police officers. (Nov 2015)
  • Blue Lives Matter: prosecute hate crimes against police. (Mar 2016)
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
  • Rated 62% by the NAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues. (Dec 2014)
Patrick Meehan on Crime
Republican (District 7): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Patrick Meehan on other issues.
  • Formed the Route 222 Corridor Anti-Gang Initiative. (Nov 2010)
  • Rated 85% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
Dan Meuser on Crime
Republican (District 9): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dan Meuser on other issues.
  • Supports the death penalty. (Sep 2018)
Tim Murphy on Crime
Republican Representative (PA-18): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tim Murphy on other issues.
  • Voted NO on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
  • Rated 54% by the NAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues. (Dec 2014)
Scott Perry on Crime
Republican (District 4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Scott Perry on other issues.
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
  • Rated 54% by the NAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues. (Dec 2014)
Joseph Pitts on Crime
Republican Representative (PA-16): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Joseph Pitts on other issues.
  • Voted NO on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated 30% by CURE, indicating anti-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
  • Reduce recidivism by giving offenders a Second Chance. (Mar 2007)
  • Rated 46% by the NAPO, indicating a police-the-police stance. (Dec 2014)
Guy Reschenthaler on Crime
Republican (District 14): Click here for Guy Reschenthaler on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Keith Rothfus on Crime
Republican (District 12): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Keith Rothfus on other issues.
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
  • Rated 62% by the NAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues. (Dec 2014)
Mary Gay Scanlon on Crime
Democrat (District 5): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mary Gay Scanlon on other issues.
  • Focus should be on rehabilitation not punishment. (Nov 2018)
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
  • Asked Biden Administration to abolish federal death penalty. (Jul 2020)
Allyson Schwartz on Crime
Democratic Representative (PA-13): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Allyson Schwartz on other issues.
  • End the Pennsylvania death penalty. (May 2014)
  • Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
  • Rated 69% by the NAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues. (Dec 2014)
Bill Shuster on Crime
Republican Representative (PA-9): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Bill Shuster on other issues.
  • Voted NO on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
  • Harsher sentencing for "pill mill" operators. (Mar 2011)
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
  • Rated 38% by the NAPO, indicating a police-the-police stance. (Dec 2014)
Lloyd Smucker on Crime
Republican (District 11): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Lloyd Smucker on other issues.
  • Prosecute sexual deviants who email child images. (Oct 2014)
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
Glenn Thompson on Crime
Republican (District 5): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Glenn Thompson on other issues.
  • Voted NO on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • Death penalty for killing police officers. (Jul 2015)
Susan Wild on Crime
Democrat (District 7): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Susan Wild on other issues.
  • Sponsored bill to abolish federal death penalty. (Dec 2020)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Lou Barletta on Crime
Former Republican candidate for Pennsylvania Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Lou Barletta on other issues.
  • Supports capital punishment for certain crimes. (Aug 2010)
  • Death penalty for killing police officers. (Nov 2015)
  • Rated 85% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
Ed Rendell on Crime
Democratic PA Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ed Rendell on other issues.
  • Fund education well, and we can cut incarceration costs. (Feb 2010)
  • Supports the death penalty. (Nov 2006)
  • End parole for repeat violent offenders. (Nov 2006)
Joe Sestak on Crime
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Joe Sestak on other issues.
  • Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
  • Increase funding for "COPS ON THE BEAT" program. (Jan 2007)
  • Supports more severe penalties for Hate Crimes. (Aug 2010)
Jim Gerlach on Crime
Republican Representative (PA-6): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jim Gerlach on other issues.
  • Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
  • Reduce recidivism by giving offenders a Second Chance. (Mar 2007)
  • Rated 77% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
Pat Toomey on Crime
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (PA-15): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Pat Toomey on other issues.
  • Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated 30% by CURE, indicating anti-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
  • Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
  • Supports capital punishment for certain crimes. (Aug 2010)
  • Opposes more severe penalties for Hate Crimes. (Aug 2010)
  • Sponsored death penalty for killing police officers. (Sep 2015)
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
  • Rated 64% by the NAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues. (Dec 2014)
Tom Ridge on Crime
Former Republican Governor (1995-2001); DHS Cabinet Sec'y: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Tom Ridge on other issues.
  • Supports victim’s rights & death penalty. (Jan 2000)
  • More prisons; more death penalty. (Jul 1998)
  • Stricter penalties; less parole. (Jul 1998)
  • Supports flexible federal block grants for crime programs. (Sep 2001)
Mark Schweiker on Crime
Former Republican Governor (2001-2002): Click here for Mark Schweiker on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Fitzpatrick on Crime
Republican (retiring 2016) (District 8): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mike Fitzpatrick on other issues.
  • Death penalty for killing police officers. (Jan 2016)
  • Rated 85% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
Bill Clinger on Crime
Republican Former (1994-) (District 5): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bill Clinger on other issues.
  • Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
  • More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
John Featherman on Crime
2000 Libertarian Challenger for Senate (PA): Click here for John Featherman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jon Fox on Crime
Republican Former (1994-) (District 13): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jon Fox on other issues.
  • Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
  • More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
  • Megan's Law: public list of sexually violent offenders. (Jul 1995)
Jim Greenwood on Crime
Republican (Until 2004) (District 8): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Jim Greenwood on other issues.
  • Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
  • Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
  • Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
  • Rated 50% by CURE, indicating mixed votes on rehabilitation. (Dec 2000)
  • No TV, R-rated movies, or coffeepots in prison cells. (Mar 2001)
  • More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
  • Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
  • More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
Joseph Hoeffel on Crime
2004 former Democratic challenger; US Representative: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Joseph Hoeffel on other issues.
  • Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated 50% by CURE, indicating mixed votes on rehabilitation. (Dec 2000)
  • Moratorium on death penalty; more DNA testing. (Mar 2001)
  • More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
  • Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
Joseph Hoeffel on Crime
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 13): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Joseph Hoeffel on other issues.
  • Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated 50% by CURE, indicating mixed votes on rehabilitation. (Dec 2000)
  • Moratorium on death penalty; more DNA testing. (Mar 2001)
  • More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
  • Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
Tom Martin on Crime
Former Democratic Senate Candidate (2006): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tom Martin on other issues.
  • Mandatory sentencing takes jail space from real criminals. (Oct 2006)
  • Supports the death penalty. (Oct 2000)
  • Oppose mandatory Three Strikes sentencing laws. (Oct 2000)
Joe McDade on Crime
Republican Former (1994-) (District 10): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Joe McDade on other issues.
  • Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
  • Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
  • More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
Chuck Pennacchio on Crime
Former Democratic challenger (2006): Click here for Chuck Pennacchio on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Joe Sestak on Crime
Democrat (until 2010) (District 7): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Joe Sestak on other issues.
  • Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
  • Increase funding for "COPS ON THE BEAT" program. (Jan 2007)
  • Supports more severe penalties for Hate Crimes. (Aug 2010)
Bud Shuster on Crime
Former Rep.(resigned 3/3/2001) (District 9): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Bud Shuster on other issues.
  • Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
  • Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
  • Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
  • More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
  • Prevent luxurious conditions in prisons. (Jan 1995)
Betsy Summers on Crime
2004 former Libertarian Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Betsy Summers on other issues.
  • Emphasize prevention. (Oct 2004)
  • End the death penalty unless next-of-kin request it. (Oct 2004)
  • More rehabilitation; reduced sentences. (Oct 2004)
Robert Walker on Crime
Republican Former (1994-) (District 16): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Robert Walker on other issues.
  • Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
  • Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
  • More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
Jason Altmire on Crime
Democrat: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jason Altmire on other issues.
  • Supports the death penalty. (Nov 2006)
  • Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
  • Increase funding for "COPS ON THE BEAT" program. (Jan 2007)
Robert Borski on Crime
Democrat (District 3): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Robert Borski on other issues.
  • Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
  • Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
  • Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
  • More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
Chris Carney on Crime
Democrat: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Chris Carney on other issues.
  • Supports death penalty for treason. (Nov 2006)
  • Supports alternative sentencing & rehabilitation. (Nov 2006)
  • Voted NO on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
  • Increase funding for "COPS ON THE BEAT" program. (Jan 2007)
William Coyne on Crime
Democrat (District 14): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for William Coyne on other issues.
  • Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
  • Voted YES on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted NO on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
  • Voted YES on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
  • Moratorium on death penalty; more DNA testing. (Mar 2001)
  • More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
  • Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
Kathy Dahlkemper on Crime
Democrat (until 2010) (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kathy Dahlkemper on other issues.
  • Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
Phil English on Crime
Republican Representative (PA-3): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Phil English on other issues.
  • Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
  • Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
  • Rated 40% by CURE, indicating mixed votes on rehabilitation. (Dec 2000)
  • Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
  • Reduce recidivism by giving offenders a Second Chance. (Mar 2007)
  • More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
  • Megan's Law: public list of sexually violent offenders. (Jul 1995)
George Gekas on Crime
Republican (District 17): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for George Gekas on other issues.
  • Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
  • Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
  • Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
  • More prison cells; more truth in sentencing. (Nov 1993)
  • More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
Bill Goodling on Crime
Republican (District 19): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Bill Goodling on other issues.
  • Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
  • Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
  • Voted YES on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
  • More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
Melissa Hart on Crime
Republican (District 4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Melissa Hart on other issues.
  • No TV, R-rated movies, or coffeepots in prison cells. (Mar 2001)
  • Moratorium on death penalty; more DNA testing. (Mar 2001)
  • Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
Tim Holden on Crime
Democratic Representative (PA-17): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Tim Holden on other issues.
  • Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
  • Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
  • Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
  • Rated 38% by CURE, indicating mixed votes on rehabilitation. (Dec 2000)
  • Increase funding for "COPS ON THE BEAT" program. (Jan 2007)
  • Facilitate recovering crime victim restitution fees. (Apr 2011)
  • More prison cells; more truth in sentencing. (Nov 1993)
  • Life imprisonment for repeat sexual predators. (Mar 1994)
  • Prevent luxurious conditions in prisons. (Jan 1995)
Paul Kanjorski on Crime
Democratic Representative (PA-11): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Paul Kanjorski on other issues.
  • Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
  • Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
  • Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
  • Rated 44% by CURE, indicating mixed votes on rehabilitation. (Dec 2000)
  • Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
Ron Klink on Crime
Democrat (District 4): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Ron Klink on other issues.
  • Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
  • Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
  • Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
Tom Martin on Crime
Democrat (District 5): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tom Martin on other issues.
  • Mandatory sentencing takes jail space from real criminals. (Oct 2006)
  • Supports the death penalty. (Oct 2000)
  • Oppose mandatory Three Strikes sentencing laws. (Oct 2000)
Frank Mascara on Crime
Democrat (District 20): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Frank Mascara on other issues.
  • Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
  • Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
  • More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
Paul McHale on Crime
Democrat (retired 1998 (District 25): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Paul McHale on other issues.
  • Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
  • Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
  • More prison cells; more truth in sentencing. (Nov 1993)
  • Prevent luxurious conditions in prisons. (Jan 1995)
Patrick Joseph Murphy on Crime
Democrat (until 2010) (District 8): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Patrick Joseph Murphy on other issues.
  • Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
  • Increase funding for "COPS ON THE BEAT" program. (Jan 2007)
John Murtha on Crime
Democratic Representative (PA-12): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for John Murtha on other issues.
  • Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
  • Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
  • Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
  • Rated 22% by CURE, indicating anti-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
  • Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
  • Increase funding for "COPS ON THE BEAT" program. (Jan 2007)
John Peterson on Crime
Republican Representative (PA-5): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for John Peterson on other issues.
  • Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated 43% by CURE, indicating mixed votes on rehabilitation. (Dec 2000)
Todd Platts on Crime
Republican Representative (PA-19): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Todd Platts on other issues.
  • Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
  • Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
  • Reduce recidivism by giving offenders a Second Chance. (Mar 2007)
  • Facilitate recovering crime victim restitution fees. (Apr 2011)
Sam Rohrer on Crime
Former Republican Challenger (2012): Click here for Sam Rohrer on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Carl Romanelli on Crime
Green Challenger: Click here for Carl Romanelli on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Alan Sandals on Crime
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for Alan Sandals on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rick Santorum on Crime
Republican Jr Senator (PA); 2012 presidential frontrunner: Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Rick Santorum on other issues.
  • Three-strike laws put too many people in jail. (Apr 2014)
  • Broken homes increase delinquency, crime, and jail. (Apr 2006)
  • Allow felons to vote again after 5 years crime-free. (Apr 2006)
  • Support Prison Fellowship InnerChange Freedom Initiative. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on $1.15 billion per year to continue the COPS program. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on limiting death penalty appeals. (Apr 1996)
  • Voted YES on limiting product liability punitive damage awards. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted YES on restricting class-action lawsuits. (Dec 1995)
  • Voted YES on repealing federal speed limits. (Jun 1995)
  • Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
  • Rated 25% by CURE, indicating anti-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
Marc Scaringi on Crime
Former Republican Challenger (2012): Click here for Marc Scaringi on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Don Sherwood on Crime
Republican (District 10): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Don Sherwood on other issues.
  • Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated 30% by CURE, indicating anti-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
Arlen Specter on Crime
Republican Sr Senator (PA): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Arlen Specter on other issues.
  • Toughen sentences for career criminals. (May 2010)
  • Voted YES on reinstating $1.15 billion funding for the COPS Program. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on $1.15 billion per year to continue the COPS program. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on limiting death penalty appeals. (Apr 1996)
  • Voted NO on limiting product liability punitive damage awards. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted NO on restricting class-action lawsuits. (Dec 1995)
  • Voted YES on repealing federal speed limits. (Jun 1995)
  • Voted NO on mandatory prison terms for crimes involving firearms. (May 1994)
  • Voted YES on rejecting racial statistics in death penalty appeals. (May 1994)
  • Rated 63% by CURE, indicating mixed votes on rehabilitation. (Dec 2000)
  • More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
  • Establish a domestic violence volunteer attorney network. (May 2007)
  • Increase funding for "COPS ON THE BEAT" program. (Jan 2007)
  • Reduce recidivism by giving offenders a Second Chance. (Mar 2007)
Steve Welch on Crime
Former Republican Challenger (2012): Click here for Steve Welch on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Curt Weldon on Crime
Republican (District 7): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Curt Weldon on other issues.
  • Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
  • Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
  • Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
  • Rated 30% by CURE, indicating anti-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
  • Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
  • More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
Mark Critz on Crime
Republican (District 12): Click here for Mark Critz on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Fetterman on Crime
Democratic Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for John Fetterman on other issues.
  • Overhauled clemency process, recommended more commutations. (Jan 2021)
  • Must expand redemption, forgiveness side of criminal justice. (Jan 2021)
  • Break the cycle of violence to decreases murders. (Sep 2015)
Tom Smith on Crime
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tom Smith on other issues.
  • Supports the death penalty. (Oct 2012)
Arlen Specter-2001 on Crime
Republican Sr Senator: Click here for Arlen Specter-2001 on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Everett Stern on Crime
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Everett Stern on other issues.
  • Focus on rehabilitation and prevention. (Nov 2015)
  • Blue Lives Matter: Police officers aren't 2nd class citizens. (Oct 2015)
Pat Toomey on Crime
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (PA-15): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Pat Toomey on other issues.
  • Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated 30% by CURE, indicating anti-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
  • Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
  • Supports capital punishment for certain crimes. (Aug 2010)
  • Opposes more severe penalties for Hate Crimes. (Aug 2010)
  • Sponsored death penalty for killing police officers. (Sep 2015)
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
  • Rated 64% by the NAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues. (Dec 2014)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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