Michelle Caldier

Republican | Washington

Candidate Profile*

Leans Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Michelle Caldier


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 26 - Pos. 2


Incumbent

Yes


Links

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EDUCATION

Olympic College, Bremerton, AAS, 1995

University of Washington, Seattle, BS, 1997

University of Washington School of Dentistry, Seattle, DDS, 2001

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

(Candidate did not provide)

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Representative, 2015-Present

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

Previous Races

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS

2019

81%, 70% (cum.)


2017

70%, 68% (cum.)

2019

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81%, 70% (cum.)


2017

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70%, 68% (cum.)



LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
OTHER (3)

Associated General Contractors of Washington Build PAC

*Washington State Farm Bureau PAC

Washington State Nurses Association

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (21)

Chad Magendanz (2018)

Dan Griffey (2018)

Drew MacEwen (2016)

Graham Hunt (2014)

Hans Zeiger (2016)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (14)

Chad Magendanz (2014)

Dan Griffey (2018)

Drew MacEwen (2014)

Gun Owners Action League of Washington (2016)

J.T Wilcox (2014)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Jay Inslee (2012)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)

American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (2018)

Children's Campaign Fund (2018)

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe (2016)

Washington State Association for Justice (2018)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.

Agree

I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

When the mother’s life is at risk or the child is not viable.


ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.

Strongly Disagree

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Agree

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

Difficult to name what would cut the $7 Billion projected revenue deficit without seeing the caseloads.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.

Agree

Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.

Neutral

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Agree

I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.

Yes

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

Protection of religious freedom.


HEALTHCARE

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.

Disagree

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

Stop relying on a 3rd party payer system.


NATIONAL SECURITY

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Neutral


IMMIGRATION

I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.

Agree

State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.

Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

We already have immigration laws in place. This is a federal issue.


EDUCATION

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Disagree


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Agree

I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Neutral

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Christian.


ABOUT YOU

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?

Conservative

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

My voting record.

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

I have a doctorate and was an Affiliate Professor for over a decade at the UW. I am currently the incumbent.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

No

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

I am serving my 6th year in Olympia and would be honored to have your support for another term.


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.

Strongly Disagree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

No Answer

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Criminals and individually who are mentally ill should not be gun owners.


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Neutral

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Disagree

In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?

Check on Governor’s powers during a State of Emergency Public Safety Healthcare

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

Unsure of question.

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