Joyce McDonald
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Joyce McDonald
Party
Republican
Election Year
2014
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 10
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Northwest University, Kirkland, WA, BA, 2000
Pierce College, Puyallup, WA
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Crystal Judson Family Justice Center, Board Member, South Sound 911
Chair and Board Member, Remann Hall Juvenile Court, Volunteer
Summit Youth Center, President, Board Member, Children's Home Society
Foster Parent, Parent Teacher Association, President
Flood Control Zone Board, Chair, Board Member, Summit Youth Center
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative, 1996-2008
Pierce county Council, 2009-2016
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Congress, 2014
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Sec. of State Kym Wyman
Fmr. AG Rob McKenna
Fmr. Sec. of State Sam Reed
Senator Bruce Dammeier
Representative Hans Zeiger
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (7)
Drew MacEwen
Graham Hunt
Hans Zeiger
J.T Wilcox
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (8)
Andrew Barkis
Gun Owners Action League of Washington
Hans Zeiger
National Rifle Association
New Pioneers PAC
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)
International Association of Firefighters
International Union of Police Associations
Larry Seaquist
Pat McCarthy
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.
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 The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) should be repealed by Congress.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?
"All political power is inherent in the people." Limiting the powers of government was necessary to protect our government of the people. Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely, therefore checks and balances are needed to ensure that the government itself does not become a threat to people's rights.
16. Briefly list three (3) political or legislative issues of most concern to you, and explain why each is important to you.
Balance the federal budget and require that a plan be enacted to pay down the $17 trillion debt. We cannot continue to mortgage our children's future. Protect our nations borders, it is a matter of national security. Maintain a prepared military and keep the promises made to our veterans. Improve our tax system to make it fairer and more efficient. This is good for both business and families. Controlling government spending and allowing people to keep more of what they earn spurs economic growth.
17. Should abortion be allowed under extenuating circumstances? If so, what circumstances?
To protect the life of the mother. I am an adoptive parent and am so thankful that my son was given the opportunity to live.
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; Constitution; Congress; Voters;
19. Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian and believe that the Bible is the word of God and the foundation for my values.
