
Terry Harder
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Terry Harder
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 29 - Pos. 1
Incumbent
No
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
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
PCO, 2008-2014
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State Legislature, 2008,2012
State Senate, 2010,2014
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Human Life of Washington PAC
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Dick Muri 28th District Rep pos 1
Pierce County Republican Party
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
J.T Wilcox
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations
Richard "Dick" Muri
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (5)
Gun Owners Action League of Washington
Jesse Young
Republican Women's Organizations
Richard "Dick" Muri
State Republican Party Organizations
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
I am in favor of necessary infrastructure on our border that maximizes the ability to control entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly Agree
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.
Strongly Agree
Governments should define marriage as a relationship between one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Strongly Agree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to opt their children out of classes as they see fit.
Strongly Agree
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Strongly Agree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly Agree
Government should compel businesses and schools to allow access in all cases based on “gender identity.”
Strongly Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Agree
Commercial surrogacy should be legal.
Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
Individual rights come from government.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Only where the Mothers life is at risk and it should be a revocable decision Incase at the last moment the mother chooses life for her child.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in God the father Almighty Creator of heaven and earth and in Jesus Christ his only son our Lord who was conceived by the Holy Ghost born of the Virgin Mary suffered under Pontious Piolit was crucified died and was buried he desended into hell the third day he rose again from the dead he ascended into heaven there he sitteth at the right hand of God the father Almighty and from thence he shall come to judge the living and the dead I believe in the Holy Ghost the holy Catholic Church the communion of saints the forgiveness of sins the resurrection of the body and life everlasting amen .
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?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Cofounded the organization operation support our troops and delivered holiday packages 2/174,000 troops.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Help small businesses create jobs by reducing their tax burden and regulations. For construct speed up the permitting process.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Reduce the state mandates on coverage that do nothing such as gynecology coverage for men. Allow out-of-state companies to provide coverage and compete for business which would lower costs. Tort reform to prevent malpractice suits for Trivial reasons.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Reduce taxes and regulations make it easier to get permits for construction to reduce the time it takes to build houses is a good example. It only takes six months to build a house but when permitting is added to it it takes two years many times.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have been a small business owner and a small business specialist. I have worked many jobs and lived in this district for over 20 years and I’ve lived in Pierce County for over 55 years.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
Terryharder@comcast.net 253-279-8513
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
No answer
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