Dan Griffey

Republican | Washington

Candidate Profile*

Leans Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Dan Griffey


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 35 - Pos. 1


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Dan Griffey websites
Dan Griffey phones
Dan Griffey email
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EDUCATION

North Bend Fire Academy, North Bend, 1989

North Mason High School, Belfair, 1989

Fire Officer and continuing education inthe field

WORK & MILITARY

Central Mason Fire and EMS, Lieutenant Firefighter, 29

Lumbermens, Truck Driver, 2

AFFILIATIONS

Allyn Community Organization, Board Member, Habitat for Humanity

Volunteer, North Bay Lutheran, Member

Love INC., Contriubutor, Turning Point

Contributor, Teddy Bear Brigade, Volunteer

St David's- Feeding the Hungry, Volunteer, North Mason School District

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Representative, 6

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

Previous Races

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS

2017

70%, 75% (cum.)


2019

77%, 72% (cum.)

2017

|

70%, 75% (cum.)


2019

|

77%, 72% (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.
LIBERAL (1)

Washington Education Association

OTHER (4)

Associated Builders and Contractors Western Washington

Associated General Contractors of Washington Build PAC

Mainstream Republicans of Washington

*Washington State Farm Bureau PAC

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (7)

Drew MacEwen (2014)

Graham Hunt (2016)

Jan Angel (2012)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2018)

Michelle Caldier (2018)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (14)

David V. Taylor (2012)

Gun Owners Action League of Washington (2016)

J.T Wilcox (2012)

Jan Angel (2012)

Jesse Young (2011)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (7)

Active in Democracy (2016)

American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (2018)

Children's Campaign Fund (2018)

General Contractors' Association of Pennsylvania (2016)

International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (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.

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?

I am prolife for the mother and child.


ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.

Neutral

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?

Did not answer


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.

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.

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?

Did not answer


HEALTHCARE

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.

Neutral

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

Did not answer


NATIONAL SECURITY

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Strongly 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.

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?

Did not answer


EDUCATION

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Neutral


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.

Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Christian. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.


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?

Conservative

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

Did not answer

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

Did not answer

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

Did not answer

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

Did not answer


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.

Strongly Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

No Answer

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Did not answer


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Neutral

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?

Did not answer

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

Did not answer

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