

Dan Griffey
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Dan Griffey
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 35 - Pos. 1
Incumbent
Yes
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
2019
D
2019
D
2018
36%, 25% (cum.)†
2020
8%, 12% (cum.)†
2019
|D
2019
|D
2018
|36%, 25% (cum.)†
2020
|8%, 12% (cum.)†
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) Washington
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
LIBERAL (1)
Washington Education Association
OTHER (6)
Associated Builders and Contractors Western Washington
Associated General Contractors of Washington Build PAC
Association of Washington Business
Mainstream Republicans of Washington
Thurston County Republican Party
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 (8)
Active in Democracy (2016)
American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (2018)
Children's Campaign Fund (2020)
General Contractors' Association of Pennsylvania (2016)
International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2020)
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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