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

  • Picture of Eugene DePasquale

    Eugene DePasquale

    Democrat

    Yes
  • Picture of David Sunday

    David Sunday

    Republican

    No

  • Picture of David Sunday

    David Sunday

    Republican

    Yes
  • Picture of Eugene DePasquale

    Eugene DePasquale

    Democrat

    No

  • Picture of Eugene DePasquale

    Eugene DePasquale

    Democrat

    Yes
  • Picture of David Sunday

    David Sunday

    Republican

    No

  • Picture of Eugene DePasquale

    Eugene DePasquale

    Democrat

    Pennsylvania State Education Association

  • Picture of David Sunday

    David Sunday

    Republican

    Pennsylvania State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police

  • Picture of Eugene DePasquale

    Eugene DePasquale

    Democrat

    Yes
  • Picture of David Sunday

    David Sunday

    Republican

    No

  • Picture of David Sunday

    David Sunday

    Republican

    Yes
  • Picture of Eugene DePasquale

    Eugene DePasquale

    Democrat

    No

  • Picture of Eugene DePasquale

    Eugene DePasquale

    Democrat

    Does not support

  • Picture of David Sunday

    David Sunday

    Republican

    The decision belongs to the legislature

  • Picture of Eugene DePasquale

    Eugene DePasquale

    Democrat

    Support

  • Picture of David Sunday

    David Sunday

    Republican

    The decision belongs to the legislature and executive branch

  • Picture of Eugene DePasquale

    Eugene DePasquale

    Democrat

    Yes
  • Picture of David Sunday

    David Sunday

    Republican

    No public position

  • Picture of Eugene DePasquale

    Eugene DePasquale

    Democrat

    Protecting democracy, protecting seniors and consumers, and defending a “woman’s right to choose”

  • Picture of David Sunday

    David Sunday

    Republican

    Addressing the deadly fentanyl epidemic, addressing internet crimes, and protecting seniors from fraud

  • Picture of Eugene DePasquale

    Eugene DePasquale

    Democrat

    Yes
  • Picture of David Sunday

    David Sunday

    Republican

    Would enforce state law but believes Pennsylvania would never institute such a ban

  • Picture of David Sunday

    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.

  • Picture of Eugene DePasquale

    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.”

  • Picture of David Sunday

    David Sunday

    Republican

    Collaborating with the community, ensuring all agencies work together, and using a philosophy of accountability and redemption

  • Picture of Eugene DePasquale

    Eugene DePasquale

    Democrat

    Building relationships with district attorneys, law enforcement, drug treatment programs, and job training programs

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