Dasha Pruett

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Dasha Pruett

Republican Party

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Last election

May 17, 2022

Personal

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Dasha Pruett (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District. She did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on May 17, 2022.

Pruett completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

## Contents

* 1 Biography
* 2 Elections
* 2.1 2022
* 2.1.1 Endorsements
* 2.2 2020
* 3 Campaign themes
* 3.1 2022
* 3.2 2020
* 4 See also
* 5 External links
* 6 Footnotes

## Biography[edit]

Dasha Pruett was born in Moscow, Russia, and came to the United States with her family in 1980. She lives in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania.[1]

## Elections[edit]

### 2022[edit]

See also: Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District election, 2022

General election

##### General election for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 1

Incumbent Brian Fitzpatrick, Ashley Ehasz, Henry Conoly, and Caroline Avery are running in the general election for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 1 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate

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| Brian Fitzpatrick (R)

| Ashley Ehasz (D)

| Henry Conoly (G)

| Caroline Avery (L)

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Incumbents are bolded and underlined.

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Democratic primary election

#####  Democratic primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 1

Ashley Ehasz advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 1 on May 17, 2022.

Candidate

Votes

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✔ |

| Ashley Ehasz |

100.0

| 77,405

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There were no incumbents in this race. Source

| Total votes: 77,405

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#### Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

* Paul Fermo (D)
* Eric Bruno (D)

Republican primary election

#####  Republican primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 1

Incumbent Brian Fitzpatrick defeated Alex Entin in the Republican primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 1 on May 17, 2022.

Candidate

Votes

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✔ |

| Brian Fitzpatrick |

69.0

| 25,170

| Alex Entin |

31.0

| 11,304

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Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Source

| Total votes: 36,474

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#### Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

* Bradley Lanning (R)
* Dasha Pruett (R)

#### Endorsements[edit]

To view Pruett's endorsements in the 2022 election, please click here.

### 2020[edit]

See also: Pennsylvania's 5th Congressional District election, 2020

Pennsylvania's 5th Congressional District election, 2020 (June 2 Democratic primary)

Pennsylvania's 5th Congressional District election, 2020 (June 2 Republican primary)

General election

##### General election for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 5

Incumbent Mary Gay Scanlon defeated Dasha Pruett in the general election for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 5 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate

Votes

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| Mary Gay Scanlon (D)  |

64.7

| 255,743

| Dasha Pruett (R) |

35.3

| 139,552

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Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

| Total votes: 395,295

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Democratic primary election

#####  Democratic primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 5

Incumbent Mary Gay Scanlon advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 5 on June 2, 2020.

Candidate

Votes

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✔ |

| Mary Gay Scanlon |

100.0

| 103,194

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Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

| Total votes: 103,194

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#### Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

* Louis Lanni (D)

Republican primary election

#####  Republican primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 5

Dasha Pruett defeated Robert Jordan in the Republican primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 5 on June 2, 2020.

Candidate

Votes

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✔ |

| Dasha Pruett |

61.5

| 31,734

| Robert Jordan |

38.5

| 19,890

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There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

| Total votes: 51,624

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#### Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

* Joe Billie (R)

## Campaign themes[edit]

### 2022[edit]

#### Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Dasha Pruett completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Pruett's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I want to bring back our conservative American values and America First policy to the forefront of this office. We need to replace career politicians with candidates who will fight for the people, our Country, and protect our Constitution. I am The American Dream. Immigrating here as a child in 1980 from USSR, fleeing political and religious persecution, I experienced both totalitarianism in USSR and freedom in America, instilling a true appreciation for America as the land of liberty and opportunity. With the loss of energy independence, the crisis at our borders, propaganda and cancel culture in the media, indoctrination of our children, destruction of small business, skyrocketing inflation, shortages of goods, as well as attacks on our American values, our Constitution, and our freedom, I cannot sit quietly and let it happen. I understand firsthand the devastation that it will create within this country and to its people. I was elected as a Republican US Congressional candidate in 2020 in the PA-5 district, beating my opponent in the Primary Election by 62%. My team ran a dynamic campaign with multiple high-profile endorsements, such as Steamfitters Local 420 Union, Huckabee PAC, Gun Owners of America, Phyllis Schlafly’s Eagle Forum, Senator Doug Mastriano, Sarah Palin, Firearms Owners Against Crime, and U.S. Impact, to name a few. I am committed to fight for this community, to save the country and to preserve The American Dream for our future generations.

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?

* America and our Citizens first
* Reduce the size and reach of our Government
* Capitalism over Socialism

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

With the loss of energy independence, the crisis at our borders, propaganda and cancel culture in the media, indoctrination of our children, destruction of small business, skyrocketing inflation, shortages of goods, as well  American and our citizens first  Capitalism vs. Socialism  Reduce the Size & Reach of Government  Energy Independence & Reducing Regulations  Lower Taxes, Pro Small Business & Community Growth  Pro School Choice & Limiting Teachers Union Overreach  Support Legal Immigration & Securing Our Borders  Pro Life, Support Heartbeat Bill & Adoption  Reform Healthcare Through Competitive Marketplace  Support our Military, Police, First Responder's & Veterans  Pro Term Limits

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Ronald Reagan, Margaret Thatcher, Queen Elizabeth, Golda Meir, they were true patriots who fought for their country, their people and humanity.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

1984, Dr Zhivago

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity and backbone

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Protect the constitution, Fight for our citizens, America first policy.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Fall of Berlin wall and fall of communism in Russia, Late teens, early 20's

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Candy striper at Jeans Hospital at the age of 14 in the aging ward. I was there for 2 years.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

Power to create legislature and vote on bills that will effect the nation.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Election integrity, economy and inflation, lessening government over reach

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Foreign affairs, Small Business, Foreign relations

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

No, we need 4 years

What are your thoughts on term limits?

A must!

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Marjorie Taylor Greene, Jim Jordan, Elise Stefanik

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

No, we need people who have a backbone, and fight for the people

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### 2020[edit]

Dasha Pruett completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Pruett's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Dasha Pruett is running for Pennsylvania 5th Congressional District. Dasha and her family fled USSR when she was 10 in 1980, instilling in her true appreciation for America as the land of liberty and opportunity. She is running for Congress in order to fight for her community, its citizens, the country she loves and the American Dream. Dasha has always been deeply involved in helping others. She volunteered at Jeanes Hospital when she was 14, and from that point, sat on various non for-profit boards and organizations that support private adoption, fight domestic violence, support educational organizations, as well as the local arts. Dasha is a mother to two successful children, Nicholas and Katherine. She and her husband reside in Drexel Hill with their feline and canine fur babies.

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?

* Lower Taxes, Pro business Growth and Supporting our Community
* Creating jobs and fixing our failing infrastructure
* Fighting for our Community, Our Citizens and Our American Dream

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

America, Our communities and Our citizens first; Pro Capitalism - Anti Socialism; Dedicated to lowering taxes by reducing unnecessary spending; as well as promoting new business and local growth; Pro term limits; Dedicated to defending our constitution; Dedicated to defending or second amendment; and working on a solution to reduce violence by focusing on mental health; Support our military and our veterans by helping with job training after service as well as job placement, providing resources to treating PTSD and other medical needs, providing family support; Support competitive healthcare marketplace as well as group health cooperative, where small business owners and individuals can buy in to a group health insurance; Support apprenticeship/vocational schools/ job re-training; Pro school choice; Support heartbeat bill (a fetus in the womb is considered a life, once the heartbeat is detected); Support ending government funding of Planned Parenthood and using portion of those funds for Child Welfare Services; Pro-family and family values; Dedicated to finding a solution in fighting drug addiction, particularly Opioid epidemic by providing accessible treatment centers that will focus on issues that are the root of addiction, as well as providing support to the family, vs safe injections sites that will bring crime to those neighborhoods; Support our local community and their individual concerns; Support Boarder protection and Legal immigration;

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Ronald Reagan, for his strength, ability to put his Country first, for fighting what he believed was right and for his outside the box thinking. Princess Diana, for her authenticity, her humanitarianism, her class and her grace. Pope John Paul, for his love of God and his love towards people.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The Giver, The Art of War, Dr Zhivago

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty, Authenticity, Selflessness

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To stay honest to the people they are suppose to represent

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

A year to the day that we left Soviet Union, I watched Ronald Reagan being sworn in to Presidential office.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I volunteered as a Candy Striper at Jeans Hospital at 14 years old for 2 years. I was assigned to Friends Hall, a part of the hospital for older and longer stay patients.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

No, I believe we need unique perspectives and an open mind in order to fix things.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Debt reduction

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Foreign affairs or Small Business

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

I believe we need 4. Two years is not enough. You get voted in, and need to start campaigning again

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Pro term limits

If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?

Foreign affairs or Small Business

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## Footnotes[edit]

1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 14, 2020

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