Drew MacEwen

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

Drew MacEwen


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary & Secretary of State Special


Race

State Senator, Dist. 35


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

Univ State of NY, Albany, Bach. of Science, 1997

WORK & MILITARY

US Navy, E-5, 6

AFFILIATIONS

St Davids, parishoner, Shelton Rotary

past board member, Shelton Chamber of Commerce, past president

Mike Tice Foundation, board member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Representative, 2013-present

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


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 (2)

*Rental Housing Association of Washington

Senate Republican Campaign Committee

LIBERAL (2)

Washington Federation of State Employees

Washington Federation of State Employees AFSCME Council 28

OTHER (2)

Associated General Contractors of Washington Build PAC

Mainstream Republicans of Washington

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)

WACOPS

most have not yet been published as of 5/31/22

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (20)

Bill Bryant (2016)

Cathy Dahlquist (2014)

Dino Rossi (2010)

Drew Stokesbary (2014)

Every Republican is Crucial (2013)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (21)

Andrew Barkis (2013)

Ann Rivers (2012)

Dan Griffey (2014)

Dave Hayes (2013)

George Sevier (2020)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (10)

American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (2018)

Children's Campaign Fund (2020)

International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2022)

International Fire Chiefs Association (2020)

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe (2014)

OTHER INFORMATION

Key Votes from Vote Smart. 

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

I am pro life

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Strongly Disagree


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

We need a more stable and less cumbersome tax code with low rates

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

At the state level my caucus has written budgets that lower spending, increase the rainy day fund, and provide the necessary resources to meet our obligations.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Disagree


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

Did not answer


HEALTHCARE

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.

Did not answer

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

Did not answer


NATIONAL SECURITY

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

Increase our border security and intelligence operations so that we can take action when necessary

I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.

Disagree


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

We need more workers, and immigration built this country. However an overhaul of the system is needed to ensure people who desire to become citizens and productive members of our country have a timely way to immigrate.


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Agree


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

Disagree

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition

Agree

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I have been a life long Christian who falls short but am saved by the blood and resurrection of Jesus


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

We need routine purging of voter roles to ensure only eligible people are able to vote


EQUALITY

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

Racism is an issue and we must all work to counter it

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Disagree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.

A

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Agree


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Did not answer

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Conservative

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

Did not answer

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

no

What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

Did not answer


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Did not answer

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Did not answer


2ND AMENDMENT

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

Did not answer

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Did not answer

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