Jim Walsh

Republican | Washington

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

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

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Jim Walsh


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 19 - Pos. 1


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Jim Walsh websitesJim Walsh phones Jim Walsh emailFacebook

EDUCATION

Amherst College, Amherst, MA, BA, 1986

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Washington State Republican Party, Vice Chairman, Grays Harbor Republican Party

Chairman, YMCA Grays Harbor, Youth Sports Coach

St Mary School (Aberdeen), Youth Sports Coach, Archdiocese of Seattle

Certified Driver/Chaperone

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Representative, 4

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

Previous Races

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS

2019

83%, 69% (cum.)


2017

65%, 65% (cum.)

2019

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83%, 69% (cum.)


2017

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65%, 65% (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.
OTHER (4)

Associated Builders and Contractors Western Washington

Associated General Contractors of Washington Build PAC

Mainstream Republicans of Washington

*Washington State Farm Bureau PAC

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)

National Rifle Association

Citizens Alliance for Property Rights

Hunters Heritage Foundation

Permanent Offense

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)

J.T Wilcox (2018)

Jan Angel (2013)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2018)

State Republican Party Organizations (2018)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (13)

Brandon Vick (2018)

Gun Owners Action League of Washington (2016)

J.T Wilcox (2016)

Larry Hoff (2018)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2018)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)

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?

Life of the mother is endangered.


ECONOMY

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

Strongly 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?

Social-engineering programs that operate under the names of "equity," "social justice" or "reparations."


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.

Neutral

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

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 government agencies at the federal and state levels should not interfere with the activities of churches.


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?

By returning as much decision-making as possible to the consumer--not to insurance companies or other intermediaries. By support common-sense tort reform, so that the legal liabilities faced by health care providers are easier and less costly to insure. By re-establishing clear pricing signals in the medical-services marketplace. This is the most important step in restoring rational pricing to the health care services marketplace.


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.

Strongly Agree

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

Anyone who does not have a criminal record in his/her country of origin, does carry a contagious disease, is willing to work and contribute to the US economy and will follow longstanding US immigration policy and procedure.


EDUCATION

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Disagree


VALUES

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

Strongly 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.

Roman Catholic. Lifelong reader and student of the Apostle Paul, Augustine of Hippo and Thomas Aquinas. I believe there are objective truths in nature and existence. And, while many of these are truths can be discovered by reason alone, some are beyond our comprehension as human beings. To understand those truths, we rely on God's revelation and--more importantly--His grace.


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.

www.representativejimwalsh.com

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

My studies in college focuses on economics, classical philosophy and English literature. After that--and for more than 20 years--I have owned a operated an independent publishing company. Most important: My wife and I have raised five children.

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 am a fierce advocate for the people of WA's 19th Legislative District. This rubs some people in Olympia the wrong way--but that doesn't matter much to me. I'm proud to a strong voice for the people I represent.


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?

Very few.


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly 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?

Government transparency. Tax reform. Government accountability.

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

No. But cynical and exploitive cries of "racism" are a risk to domestic tranquility.

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