Eugene DePasquale

Party: Democrat

Office: PA Attorney General

Eugene DePasquale was born and raised in Pittsburgh. DePasquale attended the College of Wooster, the University of Pittsburgh, and Widener University Commonwealth Law School. He is a former three-term state legislator and two-term auditor. He is currently an adjunct professor at the University of Pittsburgh.

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What are your positions on economic policies (ex: inflation, taxes, regulations, etc.)?
When it comes to the economy, my guiding principle is fairness. Workers deserve a fair shot to make a living, support their families and be safe on the job. Billionaires should pay their fair share. I think workers should be safe from harassment and...
What is your position on addressing the cost of housing?
The cost of housing has skyrocketed, there's no denying that. As Attorney General, I'd go after any policy or regulation that seeks to discriminate some folks from renting or owning a home, and I agree with Kamala Harris' proposal to drastically...
What is your position on healthcare access?
This one is personal for me. Growing up, my brother had muscular dystrophy which meant that we couldn't ever get health insurance and even routine care was often prohibitively expensive. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, families like mine can't be...
What is your position on immigration policy?
We need a humane, orderly immigration process. We have to reform the legal immigration process so that there are fewer illegal crossings, and I believe if you try to jump the line by coming here illegally, you should go to the back of the line of that...
What is your position on abortion policy?
I will never prosecute a woman or her doctor for having an abortion in this state. I don't care what regressive policy the state legislature sneaks through; I will never use the Attorney General's office to lock up a woman for receiving care...
What is your position on gun ownership policy?
Gun violence is tearing communities apart, and so much of it is heartbreakingly preventable. I support emergency risk protection orders or Red Flag Laws, and universal background checks. Without stepping on 2nd Amendment rights, we have to do more to...
What is your position on environmental policy? (ex: addressing climate change, clean water, clean air, etc.)
The constitution of this great state clearly says that you have the right to clean air and water. As Attorney General, if some out of state mega trillionaire corporation comes here and thinks they can violate that right, I'm going to stand up for you.
What is your position on LGBTQ rights? (ex: marriage, adoption, gender-affirming care, sports participation, etc.)
No matter who you are or who you love, we deserve the same rights in this Commonwealth and I have no interest in engaging in culture wars that are simply intended to bully our young LGTBQ+ friends and neighbors.
What is your position on addressing lowering the cost of higher education in Pennsylvania?
The cost of higher education is extraordinary. Having helped my two children pay for college, I've seen this firsthand recently. It's important that education remain accessible, whether that's a 2 year degree, a 4 year degree, or job training, and cost...
Is there anything else you'd like to add?
I'm ready for the job of Attorney General. I've led a complicated statewide agency before and I'm ready to hit the ground running on my very first day. I led an investigation that found thousands of untested rape kits and fought to end the backlog and...

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