

Michelle Caldier
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile*
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Michelle Caldier
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 26 - Pos. 2
Incumbent
Yes
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
|81%, 70% (cum.)†
2017
|70%, 68% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2018
27%, 29% (cum.)†
2017-18
8%, 27% (cum.)†
2019
D
2019
F
2018
|27%, 29% (cum.)†
2017-18
|8%, 27% (cum.)†
2019
|D
2019
|F
ENDORSEMENTS*
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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