Terry Harder

Republican | Washington

Candidate Profile*

Conservative (Conditional)

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

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Terry Harder


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

State Senator, Dist. 29


Incumbent

No


Links

Terry Harder websites
Terry Harder phones
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EDUCATION

Bates Technical Institute, Tacoma, AA, 1982

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Operation Support Our Troops, Co-Founder, Washington State Army Advisory Board

South Sound Vice Chair, Pierce County Republican Party, 29th District Treasurer

Pierce County Republican Party, Deputy District Leader, Pierce County Republican Party

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

PCO, 2008-2022

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

State Legislature, 2008,2012, 2018,2020

State Senate, 2010,2014

Race

Previous Races

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (4)

Family Policy Institute of Washington Action

*Stand For Health Freedom

*Senate Republican Campaign Committee

*Patriot Parents

LIBERAL (1)

*Log Cabin Republicans of Washington

OTHER (1)

*Christian Outreach Washington

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (6)

Kelly Chambers (2022)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2022)

Marty McClendon (2020)

Richard "Dick" Muri (2020)

State Republican Party Organizations (2022)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (7)

Gun Owners Action League of Washington (2012)

Jesse Young (2012)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2022)

Reagan Fund (2008)

Republican Women's Organizations (2012)


OTHER INFORMATION

The candidate responded to Freedom Voter Guide's Questionnaire. 

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Never, life begins at conception

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Strongly Disagree


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

I believe a straight percentage for all income levels is more fair and much easier to file.

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

Way too much to list, I believe in zero based budgeting where budgets are scrutinized and approved for what is actually needed not based on the last inflated budget with an increase. Dividing the budget up into smaller pieces for each election year would be smarter and give it a chance to work. We also need to establish a way to give bonuses for Federal employees saving taxpayers money.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree

Through High School only, all don’t take the path of College and we would compete too much against great private colleges.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

Religious freedom is a God given, constitutional right, so never.


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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.

C only because of it’s long standing. Ideally no Tax-funded healthcare because it skews the marketplace.

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

Only when tested completely, proven safe and effective and when there is no religious objection. No experimental vaccines.


NATIONAL SECURITY

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

Follow President Trumps policies.

I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.

Strongly Disagree


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

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

Only those who apply and come in the legal way and only those who would benefit our country. Political asylum would be an exception on a case by case basis.


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

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

Strongly Agree

I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

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

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a devote Catholic


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Just like getting a State ID or Drivers license address verification and Photo ID with matching signature required to vote.


EQUALITY

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

No, it is minor in nature because It is unlawful to discriminate already.

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.

A

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Strongly Agree


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To establish Justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote general welfare and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.

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?

Very Conservative

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

You only have my statement

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

No

What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

I will work hard to keep and restore your God given rights guaranteed under our Constitution.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Strongly Agree

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

Only those already in effect that keep legal guns out of the hands of felons and those who lawfully are restricted like in protection orders.

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree

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