See which Pa. attorney general candidate is right for you

Pennsylvania’s Nov. 5 election is fast approaching, and Pennsylvanians will soon have to decide which attorney general candidate to support.

The attorney general represents the interests of the state and the public, and defends Pennsylvania’s laws in court. The job has also served as a stepping stone for running for higher office in the commonwealth, including the governorship.

The major party candidates on the ballot this November are Democrat Eugene DePasquale and Republican Dave Sunday.

To help highlight the differences between the candidates, and show you which candidate you best align with, Spotlight PA has created this quick quiz.

Here’s how your answers aligned with each candidate.

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How the Candidates Stack Up

Here is how each question and answer in the quiz aligns with each candidate.

Eugene DePasquale
Democrat
Yes
David Sunday
Republican
No

David Sunday
Republican
Yes
Eugene DePasquale
Democrat
No

Eugene DePasquale
Democrat
Yes
David Sunday
Republican
No

Eugene DePasquale
Democrat
Pennsylvania State Education Association
David Sunday
Republican
Pennsylvania State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police

Eugene DePasquale
Democrat
Yes
David Sunday
Republican
No

David Sunday
Republican
Yes
Eugene DePasquale
Democrat
No

Eugene DePasquale
Democrat
Does not support
David Sunday
Republican
The decision belongs to the legislature

Eugene DePasquale
Democrat
Support
David Sunday
Republican
The decision belongs to the legislature and executive branch

Eugene DePasquale
Democrat
Yes
David Sunday
Republican
No public position

Eugene DePasquale
Democrat
Protecting democracy, protecting seniors and consumers, and defending a “woman’s right to choose”
David Sunday
Republican
Addressing the deadly fentanyl epidemic, addressing internet crimes, and protecting seniors from fraud

Eugene DePasquale
Democrat
Yes
David Sunday
Republican
Would enforce state law but believes Pennsylvania would never institute such a ban

David Sunday
Republican
“Legal immigration is a critical, foundational part of our society,” but there must be security at the southern border to stop the flow of fentanyl into the U.S.
Eugene DePasquale
Democrat
“We need common sense border security, and we also need to reform our immigration system so the people that are following the rules are able to go to the front of the line, and anyone that tries to cross over illegally is stopped.”

David Sunday
Republican
Collaborating with the community, ensuring all agencies work together, and using a philosophy of accountability and redemption
Eugene DePasquale
Democrat
Building relationships with district attorneys, law enforcement, drug treatment programs, and job training programs

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Here’s how your answers aligned with each candidate.

How the Candidates Stack Up

Q: You prefer a candidate who has served in the state legislature: − +

Eugene DePasquale

David Sunday

Q: You prefer a candidate who is or was a prosecutor: − +

David Sunday

Eugene DePasquale

Q: You prefer a candidate who believes the Pennsylvania Constitution guarantees a right to abortion access: − +

Eugene DePasquale

David Sunday

Q: You prefer a candidate endorsed by: − +

Eugene DePasquale

David Sunday

Q: You prefer a candidate who has previously held statewide elected office: − +

Eugene DePasquale

David Sunday

Q: You prefer a candidate who has served in the military: − +

David Sunday

Eugene DePasquale

Q: You prefer a candidate who says the following about expanded voter ID requirements: − +

Eugene DePasquale

David Sunday

Q: You prefer a candidate who says the following about giving voters the chance to fix flawed mail ballots: − +

Eugene DePasquale

David Sunday

Q: You prefer a candidate who supports allowing law enforcement to temporarily confiscate firearms from people deemed at risk of harming themselves or others: − +

Eugene DePasquale

David Sunday

Q: You prefer a candidate who says their top priorities are: − +

Eugene DePasquale

David Sunday

Q: You prefer a candidate who says he would not prosecute people who seek abortions or doctors who perform them, even if the state instituted a ban: − +

Eugene DePasquale

David Sunday

Q: You prefer a candidate who says the following when asked, “How does immigration impact Pennsylvania?” − +

David Sunday

Eugene DePasquale

Q: You prefer a candidate who says they would address crime by: − +

David Sunday

Eugene DePasquale

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