
Irene Bowling
Democrat | Washington
Candidate Profile
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Irene Bowling
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 35
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
u. of Washington, Seattle, Doctorate, 1989
U. of Maryland, ollege Park, MD, masters., 1981
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, bachelors, 1979
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Catholic Churches in Seattle and Bremerton
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (10)
Equal Rights Washington
NARAL Pro-Choice Washington
National Women's Political Caucus of Washington
Olympia Indivisible
Our Revolution Thurston, WA
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
AFL-CIO
AFSCME
Carpenters Union
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (8)
Democratic Women's Groups
Jay Inslee
Karen Fraser
Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations
Nathan Schlicher
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (41)
Amalgamated Transit Union
American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations
American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees
American Federation of Teachers
Andy Billig
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Disagree
I am in favor of necessary infrastructure on our border that maximizes the ability to control entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
No Answer
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Neutral
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Agree
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.
Neutral
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.
Neutral
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Disagree
Parents should have the right to opt their children out of classes as they see fit.
Disagree
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.
Neutral
Government should compel businesses and schools to allow access in all cases based on “gender identity.”
Agree
I support sanctuary cities.
Agree
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Disagree
Commercial surrogacy should be legal.
No Answer
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.
Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
Individual rights come from government.
Agree
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?
No answer
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
No answer
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?
Liberal
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I think most would consider my social views as "liberal". As a small business owner, educator, and family member of Navy veterans and shipyard workers I would consider my economic views as more conservative. I believe in fiscal responsibility, hard work, and reward for exceptional effort. Thank you for giving me a chance to share my views with you,
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
no answer
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
no answer
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
no answer
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
no answer
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
no answer
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
no answer
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