

Brad Klippert
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile
Verified Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Brad Klippert
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 8 - Pos. 1
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
City University, Tacoma,WA, MiT, 1997
Northwest University, Kirkland, WA, BS Behavioral Science, 1993
Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA, Nationally Certified Paramedic, 1983
WORK & MILITARY
Army National Guard/Reserve, COL, 1987-2016
Benton County Sheriff’s Department, Deputy, 1999- Present
Washington State Guard, Commander, 2016- Present
AFFILIATIONS
Assemblies of God, Licensed Minister
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Member of Washington State House, 10
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2017
90%, 90% (cum.)†
2016
78%, 90% (cum.)†
2017
|90%, 90% (cum.)†
2016
|78%, 90% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2018
F
2018
14%, 11% (cum.)†
2017-18
8%, 10% (cum.)†
2018
|F
2018
|14%, 11% (cum.)†
2017-18
|8%, 10% (cum.)†
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (5)
Association of Washington Business
Human Life of Washington PAC
National Rifle Association
Washington National Federation Of Independent Businesses
Washington State Farm Bureau PAC
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Association of Washington Businesses
LEOFF1 Coalition Law Enforcement and Firefighters
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (5)
Bill Bryant
Duane Davidson
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations
Mainstream Republicans of Washington
Teri Hickel
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (7)
Duane Davidson
Gun Owners Action League of Washington
Larry Haler
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations
National Rifle Association
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
United Transportation Union
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.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
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 Disagree
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.
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.
Strongly Agree
Commercial surrogacy should be legal.
Strongly Disagree
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?
No answer
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
To protect the citizens from an out of control government.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am trusting in Jesus Christ alone for my salvation. There are God’s laws and man’s laws. I lean heavily on God’s laws to guide me in man’s laws.
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.
My voting record for the last 10 years in the Legislator will show that. I am a speaker at the March for Life each year in Olympia.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Increase employment. Helping our businesses to prosper so they can hire new employees.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Increase prosperity for citizens and businesses so that businesses can hire employees who have more medical benefits and thus more citizens can provide/purchase medical insurance for themselves and family.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Free market, free enterprise. Allowing businesses that serve the citizens best at the lowest price will continue to grow and prosper
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have served 10 years in position that I am seeking re-election. I have served over 30 years in the military in various leadership positions. I have served over 24 years in law enforcement, giving me insight into public safety.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
Vote4klippert@gmail.com 509-212-4222
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
No answer
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