Adam Sedlock
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Adam Sedlock (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District. He lost in the Democratic primary on May 15, 2018.
Sedlock completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2018
General election
General election for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 14
Guy Reschenthaler defeated Bibiana Boerio in the general election for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 14 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Guy Reschenthaler (R) | 57.9 | 151,386 |
 | Bibiana Boerio (D) | 42.1 | 110,051 | |
| Total votes: 261,437 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 14
Bibiana Boerio defeated Adam Sedlock, Bob Solomon, and Tom Prigg in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 14 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bibiana Boerio | 43.2 | 18,308 |
 | Adam Sedlock | 23.9 | 10,119 | |
 | Bob Solomon | 19.0 | 8,068 | |
 | Tom Prigg | 13.9 | 5,888 | |
| Total votes: 42,383 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 14
Guy Reschenthaler defeated Rick Saccone in the Republican primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 14 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Guy Reschenthaler | 55.2 | 23,737 |
 | Rick Saccone | 44.8 | 19,274 | |
| Total votes: 43,011 | |||
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2016
Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Republican. Incumbent Bill Shuster (R) defeated Art Halvorson (D) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Shuster defeated the same Art Halvorson in the Republican primary on April 26, 2016, but Halvorson won the Democratic primary by receiving 1,069 write-in votes, which was more than Adam Sedlock, a Democrat running his own write-in campaign. Halvorson later accepted the Democratic Party's nomination and faced incumbent Bill Shuster again in the general election.[1][2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Bill Shuster Incumbent |
63.3% | 186,580 | |
| Democratic | Art Halvorson | 36.7% | 107,985 | |
| Total Votes | 294,565 | |||
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State | ||||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bill Shuster Incumbent |
50.6% | 49,393 | ||
| Art Halvorson | 49.4% | 48,166 | ||
| Total Votes | 97,559 | |||
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State |
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Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
- See also: Ballotpedia's candidate surveys
Adam Sedlock participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on April 16, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Adam Sedlock's responses follow below.[4]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | Protect Social Security | ” |
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | Healthcare. We have the best health care system in our country. We do not have a health care problem, but we do have a health insurance problem with astronomical deductibles and copays. We need to correct the health insurance business of healthcare.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[6]
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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Adam Sedlock answered the following:
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow and why?
| “ | My grandfather. he was an immigrant who fled to this country to escape the wars and persecution of the times, in Czechoslovakia. He along with my father taught me a hard work ethic and to fight for what is morally and ethically right, to stand up for truth, justice and the American way![6] | ” |
| “ | The US Constitution. It is the framework for our democracy and should be followed and protected against all enemies, both foreign and domestic.[6] | ” |
| “ | High moral character with ethical decision making. A candidate should have a strong faith and deep traditions. A candidate must hold to truth, justice and the American way.[6] | ” |
| “ | As a Psychologist, I have dedicated my life to a passion of guiding others through the complexities of life. I will use the same passion to represent the views of all constituents of the new PA 14th regardless of their age, sexual orientation, race, religion and national origin. I will be their voice in Congress.[6] | ” |
| “ | To represent the ideas, concerns and needs of the constituents of the PA 14th regardless of age, sexual orientation, race, religion, or national origin. To be their voice in Washington. To have an "open door" to all, at any time. To reach across the aisle and do what is best for the country by collaboration, cooperation and practicing "political sanity"![6] | ” |
| “ | One of unity. Uniting all Americans by the pursuit of truth, justice and the American way.[6] | ” |
| “ | Meeting President John Kennedy and shaking his hand at a rally during his campaign. Age 7.[6] | ” |
| “ | Working with antisocial youth at the Pressley Ridge Wilderness school where we lived in a tent. 1 year[6] | ” |
| “ | Christmas. The deep traditions of my Slavic heritage, making the traditional meals, presents, the birth of Christ, and having my children and grandchildren home for the holiday resulting in a full house, along with my wife, make it the most memorable.[6] | ” |
| “ | Foundation Series by Isaac Asimov. The concepts of the psychology of a society and planet.[6] | ” |
| “ | The ability to accurately reflect the will of the constituents.[6] | ” |
| “ | No, the founding fathers envisioned a democracy where the common man, of strong character, moral and ethical upbringing would serve a short term and return to the employment/profession from which he came.[6] | ” |
| “ | To right the wrongs of injustice at home and around the world.[6] | ” |
| “ | I envision a Congress with term limits.[6] | ” |
| “ | Three terms for the House, two terms for the Senate and two terms for the president. Our current system of carrier politicians have create an unbalanced system of power.[6] | ” |
| “ | Citizen panel.[6] | ” |
| “ | A resident has lost their job and will now loose healthcare with the GOP revisions to the ACA. They feel forgotten. They are willing to gain retraining but do not have the resources for travel. We cannot forget the needy, ill, infirmed and elderly in our society, as the success of a society is measured upon how the needy, ill, infirmed and elderly are treated.[6] | ” |
Biographical submission response
Sedlock stated the following about his political philosophy in a biographical submission to Ballotpedia:[7]
| “ | We need a Congress who will stand up and protect the values of our founding fathers and who will place country above party. We need congressmen and women who will fight for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. We need people who will fight for truth, justice and the American way. We need to support decency and morality and practice political sanity.
I believe all should pay their fair share of taxes. I envision a tax system where we all pay equally, individuals and corporations. After the failed economic strategies that propelled us into a recession, we have begun an economic recovery based on innovation and change. I intend to work across the aisle in the spirit of cooperation with all members of congress to improve our country’s credit rating, increase recovery of our economy, and exemplify the needed change of a new representation of the 14th District. Over time our country has suffered from the influence of career politicians funded by private interests. The role of Congress is to serve as a voice of the people who have elected them to their positions. We need representation of the people, by the people, and for the people. I pledge to provide such. I will listen to you, my constituents, and convey your concerns and ideas in my work as your Representative. Our government was designed to work through collaboration, not competition. Cooperation is the keystone to resolving the issues our great nation currently faces, especially those that directly impact Pennsylvania’s 14th District. I hope to receive your support so that we can collectively create positive change across the country and right here at home.[6] |
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2016
Sedlock submitted the following campaign issues to Ballotpedia:
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| —Adam Sedlock, Email submission to Ballotpedia | ||
See also
- United States House of Representatives
- Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District election, 2018
- Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Unofficial Candidate Listing – Pre Ballot Lottery," accessed February 17, 2016
- ↑ The New York Times, "Pennsylvania Primary Results," April 26, 2016
- ↑ The Hill, "Tea Party candidate will run as Democrat in bid to oust GOP chairman," August 2, 2016
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Adam Sedlock's responses," April 16, 2018
- ↑ 6.00 6.01 6.02 6.03 6.04 6.05 6.06 6.07 6.08 6.09 6.10 6.11 6.12 6.13 6.14 6.15 6.16 6.17 6.18 6.19 6.20 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Information submitted on Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form on April 16, 2018
