Janéa Holmquist
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Janéa Holmquist
Party
Republican
Election Year
2014
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 4
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Gonzaga University, Spokane, BA, 1997
University of Idaho's Energy Policy Planning Prgrm, Moscow, Graduate
WORK & MILITARY
Civil Air Patrol – United States Air Force Auxilar, Legislative Auxiliary Member
Ladies Auxiliary VFW, Member
WA Senate Commerce & Labor Committee, Chair, 2006-present
WA State Senate Trade & Economic Development Comm., Member, 2006-present
AFFILIATIONS
Crossroads Resource Center (pro-life pregnancy ct), Board Member, Youth Dynamics
Volunteer, Washington Governor's Prayer Breakfast, Co-Chair
Adopt-a-Grandparent, Volunteer, National Federation of Republican Women
Member, Chamber of Commerce, Member
Washington Farm Bureau, Member & Legislator of Year (2 yrs. in a row), Humane Society
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Senator, 2006- present
State Representative, 2001-2006
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
Human Life PAC
Hunters Heritage Council
LIBERAL (3)
National Electrical Contractors Association
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors
Washington Trucking Association
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (7)
Human Life PAC
WA State Patrol Troopers Association
Washington Trucking Association
Hunters Heritage Council
Former Attorney General Ken Eikenberry
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Judith (Judy) Warnick
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Sheet Metal Workers International Association
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
1. Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self interest into the fairest and most productive economic system there is, and are the key to national prosperity.
Strongly Agree
2. It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
3. The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.
Strongly Agree
4. Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry of persons into the country.
Strongly Agree
5. The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) should be repealed by Congress.
Strongly Agree
6. Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
7. Marriage is a union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
8. Efforts to bring Islamic law (shariah) to America do not pose a threat to our country and its Constitution.
Strongly Disagree
9. Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
10. Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions when these are not economically feasible.
Disagree
11. More restrictive gun control laws are needed now to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
12. The founders established pure democracy in the Constitution because they believed that it is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.
Strongly Disagree
13. People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
14. The federal government should establish nationwide standards (such as Common Core) for high-school graduation.
Strongly Disagree
15. What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers within the Constitution?
Imperfection, as it leads to tyranny.
16. Briefly list three (3) political or legislative issues of most concern to you, and explain why each is important to you.
Agricultural Security – We should not be in a position where the United States depends on foreign countries for our food supply. This includes ensuring an adequate supply of irrigation water. National Security – Maintain a strong national defense and a constant state of readiness. Economic Security – Return America to prosperity by creating and preserving jobs by reducing burdensome regulations on businesses, lowering taxes, replacing “ObamaCare”.
17. Should abortion be allowed under extenuating circumstances? If so, what circumstances?
I am opposed to abortion and support every individual’s right to life. An exception is to save the life of the Mother.
18. Based on the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, please arrange the following entities, starting with the highest source of authority, and continue the list in descending order of authority, skipping any that do not apply: Academia, Congress, Constitution, God, Industry, Media, Professional Sports, Supreme Court, Voters.
God, Voters, Constitution, Congress, Supreme Court
19. Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a devout Christian who lives and advocates for traditional values of marriage (between one man and one woman), family, hard work, prayer, the sanctity of human life, scripture reading, forgiveness, and other values inherent to the Christian faith.
