Brad Klippert

Republican | Washington

Candidate Profile*

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*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

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 8 - Pos. 1


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Brad Klippert websitesBrad Klippert phones FacebookX

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

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90%, 90% (cum.)


2019

|

87%, 88% (cum.)



LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (5)

*Family Freedom Coalition of Washington

Family Policy Institute of Washington Action

Human Life of Washington PAC

National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) Washington

National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

OTHER (3)

Association of Washington Business

Benton County Republican Party

Washington State Farm Bureau PAC

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (5)

Bill Bryant (2016)

Duane Davidson (2016)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2020)

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) (2020)

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

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

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

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.


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 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

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.


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?

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


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

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.


EDUCATION

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

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.


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

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.

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.


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?

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.


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

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.

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.

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