Adam Robert Forgie

[{"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Adam Forgie completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Forgie's responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-310222-2025-03-17\" id=\"heading-bio-310222-2025-03-17\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-310222-2025-03-17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-310222-2025-03-17\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-310222-2025-03-17\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-310222-2025-03-17\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tThree term mayor of Turtle Creek, Pa, 24 year public school US History teacher, Veteran of the Army Reserves, Volunteer Firefighter, Father of two, and former six year teacher union president. \r\nDedicated 30 year public servant who wants to bring that passion to serving Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District. His extensive experience as a mayor, public school teacher, U.S. Army Reservist, volunteer firefighter, and teacher's union president reflects his deep commitment to the community and its people.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-310222-2025-03-17\" id=\"heading-key-message-310222-2025-03-17\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-310222-2025-03-17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-310222-2025-03-17\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-310222-2025-03-17\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-310222-2025-03-17\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>What is most concerning is the massive fissure that exists in the Democratic party right here in Western Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional district. Our current representative has become a firebrand and divisive legislator who represents only the extreme far-left socialist agenda. As a lifelong left-of-center, moderate Democrat, I am tired of being labeled a liberal, or socialist because of the current progressive movement. Their damaging agenda has stolen our party and chased many voters to the Republican party. We need to bring those votes back to the party and fill the 12th-district seat with a representative who will represent everyone, both Democrats and Republicans.</li><li>Due to my 29 years of public service, I believe I am highly qualified to serve you all as your congressman and voice in D.C. My service as a three-term mayor of Turtle Creek Borough, volunteer firefighter, 24 year public school teacher, soldier in the US Army Reserves post 9-11, a six-year teacher’s union president, lifelong resident of western Pennsylvania are all testament of my devotion to the public. It is evidence of my patriotism, character, integrity, devotion, and tolerance. I am campaigning for my family, my friends, my neighbors, my students, my hometown, my party, my Republican friends, the black n gold, and my country. This effort is, “For all of US!”</li><li>Ensure that federal funding is brought to the Mon Valley, Allegheny County, and parts of Westmoreland County that would improve public transit, job creation, and manufacturing.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-310222-2025-03-17\" id=\"heading1-310222-2025-03-17\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-310222-2025-03-17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-310222-2025-03-17\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-310222-2025-03-17\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-310222-2025-03-17\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tEnsure that federal funding is brought to the Mon Valley, Allegheny County, and parts of Westmoreland County that would improve public transit, job creation, and manufacturing.<br/><br/>\n<p>Strongly support our military with the necessary funding, technology/research, diplomacy, expansion of benefits, and overdue pay raises.<br/><br/>\r\nRaise funding to our city and local police departments while providing accountability and transparency legislation.<br/><br/>\r\nSupport and improve upon our immigration laws and processes while continuing to deport illegal immigrant criminals, and explore the constitutionality of sanctuary cities.<br/><br/><br/>\n</p>\nSupport and fund Israel’s and Ukraine’s right to defend their sovereignty and borders.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-310222-2025-03-17\" id=\"heading2-310222-2025-03-17\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-310222-2025-03-17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-310222-2025-03-17\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-310222-2025-03-17\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-310222-2025-03-17\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tPresident Lincoln: His political genius is unmatched and unwavering. His commitment to our nation was invaluable during our most divisive times. He endured major trauma is his personal life but stayed focused on the goal of restoring our union that would eventually take his life due to his leadership.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-310222-2025-03-17\" id=\"heading3-310222-2025-03-17\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-310222-2025-03-17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-310222-2025-03-17\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tThe Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading3-310222-2025-03-17\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-310222-2025-03-17\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tRepresentatives have a responsibility to their <br/>\r\nconstituents who have entrusted them to lead. They must also be willing to explore ideas and compromise that may be against their own personal belief. They must be held accountable when their own personal agenda supersedes the needs of the nation as a whole.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nAdam Forgie completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Forgie's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Three term mayor of Turtle Creek, Pa, 24 year public school US History teacher, Veteran of the Army Reserves, Volunteer Firefighter, Father of two, and former six year teacher union president. \r\nDedicated 30 year public servant who wants to bring that passion to serving Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District. His extensive experience as a mayor, public school teacher, U.S. Army Reservist, volunteer firefighter, and teacher's union president reflects his deep commitment to the community and its people. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? What is most concerning is the massive fissure that exists in the Democratic party right here in Western Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional district. Our current representative has become a firebrand and divisive legislator who represents only the extreme far-left socialist agenda. As a lifelong left-of-center, moderate Democrat, I am tired of being labeled a liberal, or socialist because of the current progressive movement. Their damaging agenda has stolen our party and chased many voters to the Republican party. We need to bring those votes back to the party and fill the 12th-district seat with a representative who will represent everyone, both Democrats and Republicans. Due to my 29 years of public service, I believe I am highly qualified to serve you all as your congressman and voice in D.C. My service as a three-term mayor of Turtle Creek Borough, volunteer firefighter, 24 year public school teacher, soldier in the US Army Reserves post 9-11, a six-year teacher’s union president, lifelong resident of western Pennsylvania are all testament of my devotion to the public. It is evidence of my patriotism, character, integrity, devotion, and tolerance. I am campaigning for my family, my friends, my neighbors, my students, my hometown, my party, my Republican friends, the black n gold, and my country. This effort is, “For all of US!” Ensure that federal funding is brought to the Mon Valley, Allegheny County, and parts of Westmoreland County that would improve public transit, job creation, and manufacturing. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Ensure that federal funding is brought to the Mon Valley, Allegheny County, and parts of Westmoreland County that would improve public transit, job creation, and manufacturing. Strongly support our military with the necessary funding, technology/research, diplomacy, expansion of benefits, and overdue pay raises. Raise funding to our city and local police departments while providing accountability and transparency legislation. Support and improve upon our immigration laws and processes while continuing to deport illegal immigrant criminals, and explore the constitutionality of sanctuary cities. Support and fund Israel’s and Ukraine’s right to defend their sovereignty and borders. Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why? President Lincoln: His political genius is unmatched and unwavering. His commitment to our nation was invaluable during our most divisive times. He endured major trauma is his personal life but stayed focused on the goal of restoring our union that would eventually take his life due to his leadership. The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected? Representatives have a responsibility to their constituents who have entrusted them to lead. They must also be willing to explore ideas and compromise that may be against their own personal belief. They must be held accountable when their own personal agenda supersedes the needs of the nation as a whole.\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it."}]