

Jim Walsh
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jim Walsh
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 19 - Pos. 1
Incumbent
Yes
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
|83%, 69% (cum.)†
2017
|65%, 65% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2020
33%, 25% (cum.)†
2019
D
2019
F-
2020
|33%, 25% (cum.)†
2019
|D
2019
|F-
ENDORSEMENTS*
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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