

Robert J. Sutherland
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile
Verified Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Robert J. Sutherland
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 39 - Pos. 1
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Gonzaga University, Spokane, Biochem, 1998
WORK & MILITARY
U.S. Air Force, Enlisted
AFFILIATIONS
Children's Hospital, Contributor, Gospel Mission
Contributor, Boys and Girls Club, Leader
Snohomish County 4H, Volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
WA State Representative, 39th Legislative District, Position 1, 2019-2023
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
U.S. House of Representatives, 2014
U.S. House of Representatives, 2016
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (3)
Skagit County Republicans
Snohomish County GOP
Val Stevens
OTHER (1)
Snohomish County Republican Party
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Snohomish County Republican Party
Skagit County Republican Party
39th Legislative District Republican Committee
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2023)
State Republican Party Organizations (2016)
Elizabeth Scott (2010)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (12)
Doug Basler (2023)
Keith Swank (2023)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2023)
Peter & Maria Zieve (2023)
Amber Krabach (2022)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
If the health of the mother is in jeopardy or if the child has already died.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
If the health of the mother is in jeopardy or if the child has already died.
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Choose not to answer
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Choose not to answer
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Government should not interfere with the free market regarding wages. Forcing higher wages increases the cost of goods and makes it harder for first-time workers to gain employment.
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Government should not interfere with the free market regarding wages. Forcing higher wages increases the cost of goods and makes it harder for first-time workers to gain employment.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
It should never be allowed to close a peaceful church
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
It should never be allowed to close a peaceful church
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
Healthcare insurance should be made available to those who wish to participate in it and should be made available across state lines in order to make it more affordable.
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
Healthcare insurance should be made available to those who wish to participate in it and should be made available across state lines in order to make it more affordable.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Medical decisions should be made between a patient and their doctor. Parents should decide their child's medical needs in consultation with their doctor.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Medical decisions should be made between a patient and their doctor. Parents should decide their child's medical needs in consultation with their doctor.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
The U.S.A should limit its involvement with other nations political dealings unless its national security is at risk.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
The U.S.A should limit its involvement with other nations political dealings unless its national security is at risk.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Strongly Agree
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in a Creator who has lovingly created all things, including us, the animals and all living things as well as our beautiful earth. I believe we should strive to 'treat others' the way we wish to be treated ourselves.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in a Creator who has lovingly created all things, including us, the animals and all living things as well as our beautiful earth. I believe we should strive to 'treat others' the way we wish to be treated ourselves.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Photo I.D. is already required for so many things (air travel, car license, bank accounts, etc.) and should be required for voting in order to protect the integrity of our elections.
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Photo I.D. is already required for so many things (air travel, car license, bank accounts, etc.) and should be required for voting in order to protect the integrity of our elections.
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Unfortunately it appears politicians and some news outlets use the issue of racism to create distrust and hatred among citizens. If left unchecked this could become a threat to domestic security.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Unfortunately it appears politicians and some news outlets use the issue of racism to create distrust and hatred among citizens. If left unchecked this could become a threat to domestic security.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
We all have a shared responsibility to maintain a clean, healthy environment. Laws can and should be enacted to encourage this.
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
We all have a shared responsibility to maintain a clean, healthy environment. Laws can and should be enacted to encourage this.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Hydro; solar; Hydrogen; Thorium and Nuclear are reliable sources regarding the production of electricity, some more than others depending on environmental circumstances.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Hydro; solar; Hydrogen; Thorium and Nuclear are reliable sources regarding the production of electricity, some more than others depending on environmental circumstances.
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No.
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To protect the Rights of its citizens from abuse. To encourage peace and tranquility. To defend its borders against invasion.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To protect the Rights of its citizens from abuse. To encourage peace and tranquility. To defend its borders against invasion.
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
I believe people should make decisions for themselves so long as they do not interfere with the life, liberty and well-being of others.
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
I believe people should make decisions for themselves so long as they do not interfere with the life, liberty and well-being of others.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Disagree
We should adequately fund our men and woman in uniform yet have safeguards against abuse of power by some.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Disagree
We should adequately fund our men and woman in uniform yet have safeguards against abuse of power by some.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Gun ownership restrictions may be considered by society for violent criminals and those with severe mental disorders.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Gun ownership restrictions may be considered by society for violent criminals and those with severe mental disorders.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
Yes, but they should be trained in the safe and proper use of their gun of choice.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
Yes, but they should be trained in the safe and proper use of their gun of choice.
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