Brad Klippert
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile*
Verified Conservative
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Brad Klippert
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 8 - Pos. 1
Incumbent
Yes
Links
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, 12
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2017
90%, 90% (cum.)†
2019
87%, 88% (cum.)†
2017
|90%, 90% (cum.)†
2019
|87%, 88% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2019
D-
2018
14%, 11% (cum.)†
2020
8%, 9% (cum.)†
2019
F
2019
|D-
2018
|14%, 11% (cum.)†
2020
|8%, 9% (cum.)†
2019
|F
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
OTHER (1)
*Washington State Farm Bureau PAC
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (5)
Bill Bryant (2016)
Duane Davidson (2016)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2017)
State Republican Party Organizations (2019)
Teri Hickel (2015)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (7)
Duane Davidson (2010)
Gun Owners Action League of Washington (2016)
Larry Haler (2018)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2012)
National Rifle Association (2016)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (5)
Children's Campaign Fund (2018)
International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2016)
International Fire Chiefs Association (2016)
Sheet Metal Workers International Association (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.
Strongly Agree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly 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
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?
To save the life of the mother.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
To save the life of the mother.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
State Funded abortions to not be allowed.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
State Funded abortions to not be allowed.
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.
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 between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
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?
That the State needs to stay out of the Church’s business.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
That the State needs to stay out of the Church’s business.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
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?
Open up the private insurance market to provide the insurance for individuals that they need. Continue to promote growth and prosperity for more Private Practice Family Physicians.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Open up the private insurance market to provide the insurance for individuals that they need. Continue to promote growth and prosperity for more Private Practice Family Physicians.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Agree
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.
Strongly Agree
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.
Strongly 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
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?
Those who are entering our country through the legal process under the circumstances allowed by law of our Federal Government.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those who are entering our country through the legal process under the circumstances allowed by law of our Federal Government.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
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.
Strongly Disagree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe God created man, heaven and earth. I believe in God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. I believe that God’s son Jesus Christ willingly died on a cross as a penalty for our sins. I believe He rose 3 days later from the grave and is alive today. I have accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior and put all my faith, hope and trust in Him.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe God created man, heaven and earth. I believe in God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. I believe that God’s son Jesus Christ willingly died on a cross as a penalty for our sins. I believe He rose 3 days later from the grave and is alive today. I have accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior and put all my faith, hope and trust in Him.
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?
Very Conservative
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.
Licensed Minister associated with the Northwest District of the Assemblies of God
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Licensed Minister associated with the Northwest District of the Assemblies of God
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have held the office that I am running for for 12 years.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have held the office that I am running for for 12 years.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
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 believe in One Nation Under God, In God we Trust and defending our Nations, both foreign and domestic.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I believe in One Nation Under God, In God we Trust and defending our Nations, both foreign and domestic.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
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
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Keep guns out of the hands of criminals that use them against their victims.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Keep guns out of the hands of criminals that use them against their victims.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Public Safety, Judiciary and Education.
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Public Safety, Judiciary and Education.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism has the potential to be a threat to U.S domestic security. It does not have to be that way if we work together to insure it isn’t.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism has the potential to be a threat to U.S domestic security. It does not have to be that way if we work together to insure it isn’t.
