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Marty has worked as a truck driver and construction worker. 

Marty Selker's campaign for US senator is his first run for public office. 

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Supports tougher penalties for human trafficking, increased support for law enforcement, and comprehensive measures to combat human trafficking.

Seeks tougher penalties and prevention efforts against human trafficking, as well as increased support for law enforcement.

- Seeks tougher penalties and prevention efforts against human trafficking, as well as increased support for law enforcement.

Public Safety

Wants to prevent "undue influence" from pharmaceutical companies on healthcare policies.

- Wants to prevent "undue influence" from pharmaceutical companies on healthcare policies.

Healthcare

Plans to reduce government spending and taxes.

- Plans to reduce government spending and taxes.

Economy

As of September 30, 2024, Bernard "Marty" Selker’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Education

Wants the US to be "energy independent" so that it does not have to rely on other countries to fuel American military equipment.

- Wants the US to be "energy independent" so that it does not have to rely on other countries to fuel American military equipment.

Energy & the Environment

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Supports reducing undocumented immigration.

Opposes intervention in international conflicts and prioritizes domestic policy, while also maintaining a strong military for defense as needed.

- Supports reducing undocumented immigration.
- Opposes intervention in international conflicts and prioritizes domestic policy, while also maintaining a strong military for defense as needed.

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Opposes federal involvement in state elections.

Supports stricter election regulations, such as voter ID laws, to prevent voter fraud.

- Opposes federal involvement in state elections.
- Supports stricter election regulations, such as voter ID laws, to prevent voter fraud.

Voting & Elections

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Bernard "Marty" Selker

Marty Selker's campaign for US senator in Pennsylvania is his first run for public office. 

Believes in securing borders to prevent illegal entry, human trafficking, and terrorism.

Believes in a "limited role of protecting Individual Rights."

Supports upholding constitutional alliances and treaties.

Believes in upholding the Bill of Rights, and supports empowering individuals to exercise their freedoms.

Opposes "attempts to infringe upon our constitutional rights, whether through censorship, surveillance, or..."

Opposes the influence of pharmaceutical corporations and globalist agendas on healthcare policies.

Believes in "healthcare freedom from undue influences and abuses."

Supports fair trade practices that benefit American workers and small businesses.

Believes the economy is causing "strain on American families."

Believes in "integrity, progress, and a brighter future for all" and supports grassroots campaigns to make a "real difference."

Believes in ending "the cycle of reckless spending" to ensure economic stability for all Americans.

Believes in creating an economy where people can thrive without being burdened by inflation and excessive taxes.

Believes in supporting American industries, drawing on his family's four-generation history as truck drivers.

The candidate's website says, "we are unable to accept any corporate funds."

Believes parents should have control over their children's education.

Opposes government overreach in parental rights.

Opposes government intervention in how families are structured or how children are raised, unless there are clear cases of abuse or neglect.

Believes parents have "the inherent right and responsibility to raise their children without unwarranted government intervention."

Opposes "any efforts to undermine parental authority."

Believes in utilizing Pennsylvania's significant natural gas reserves, which are the second largest in the world.

Believes that achieving energy independence and ensuring military equipment is not reliant on other countries is crucial for maintaining a strong national defense.

Wants the US to be energy "independent" so that it does not have to rely on other countries to fuel American military equipment.

- Wants the US to be energy "independent" so that it does not have to rely on other countries to fuel American military equipment.

Supports strong international alliances, fair trade, and robust defense.

Supports a foreign policy that prioritizes diplomacy and peaceful conflict resolution.

Believes in resolving international conflicts through diplomacy, while also maintaining a robust military for national defense.

Believes in prioritizing "international engagements to ensure they serve the best interests of America and its citizens."

Plans to prevent "unnecessary military interventions" and prioritize diplomacy in foreign policy.

Believes a "strong national defense" is crucial for maintaining peace and preventing war.

Opposes prioritizing foreign interests over state interests.

Supports voting rights and fair elections.

Believes in federal election laws regulating PAC contributions and reporting donor information for contributions over $200 per election cycle.

Endorses Marty Selker for senator of Pennsylvania.

As of October 3, 2024, Bernard Selker’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Marty Selker has worked in business and the natural gas industry. He has experience as a construction worker and is currently a truck driver for the natural gas sector.

Bernard Selker

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- Senators are elected for six-year terms and are paid $174,000 per year. Each state has two US senators.