Jim Walsh

Republican | Washington

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Jim Walsh


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary & Secretary of State Special


Race

State Rep., Dist. 19 - Pos. 1


Incumbent

Yes


Links

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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, 6

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

Previous Races

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

2020

33%, 25% (cum.)


2019

D

2020

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33%, 25% (cum.)


ENDORSEMENTS

OTHER (2)

Association of Washington Business (AWB)

Mainstream Republicans of Washington

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (7)

Brian Pruiett (2020)

Dannette "Dani" Bolyard (2014)

J.T. Wilcox (2018)

Jan Angel (2013)

Joel McEntire (2022)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (23)

Brandon Beynon (2020)

Brandon Vick (2018)

Garry Holland (2018)

Gun Owners Action League of Washington (2016)

Jeff Wilson (2018)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)

Sheet Metal Workers International Association (2016)

Swinomish Indian Tribal Community (2020)

Washington State Association for Justice (2018)

OTHER INFORMATION

Key Votes from Vote Smart. 

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

If the life of the mother is in danger.

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?

I would prefer to see a flatter tax code, at both the federal and state levels. Also, with regard to property taxes, I would like to see an exemption for at least the first $250K of assessed value.

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

Certain elements of foreign aid. Certain elements of non-classroom education spending. Certain elements of "community outreach" and related programs. None of these expenditures needs to be cut to zero. But many billions can be spent by reducing this spending.

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?

None.


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.

C

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

None.


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

Build and maintain a strong national defense. Also, develop and maintain an effective outward-facing intelligence apparatus. But we must show great caution and constitutional awareness to avoid military or intelligence actions against our own citizens.

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.

Strongly Disagree


IMMIGRATION

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

Strongly Agree

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

Non-criminal foreign nationals who add value to the US economy and want to join and enrich American culture.


EDUCATION

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

Strongly 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.

Strongly 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 am a Catholic. But I believe that there are many paths to moral and ethical living. However, amorality and unethical behaviors are a real threat to our constitutional republic.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Here in WA state, we have all mail-in voting. So, our election integrity issues are different than most states'. The first and most urgent action we need to take is to purge our voter rolls/databases of dead people, people who've moved out of state and non-citizens. That will reduce the risk of fraud and abuse in our elections. After that, we need a clearer definition of what constitutes an election audit in our state law. The current references are dangerously vague. On a related note, we need to establish a regular process of auditing all WA elections--controversial or not. Lastly, we need to return to in-person voting.


EQUALITY

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

No. It is, largely, a fundraising trope for cynical politicians and activist groups.

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

Strongly 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.

Neutral


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

As the WA State Constitution states: To protect and maintain individual rights.

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).

The Seattle Times, The Centralia (WA) Chronicle, The Longview (WA) Daily News, KXRO Radio Morning News, KBKW Radio Local Matters, KTTH Jason Rantz Show, The Todd Herman Show

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?

I am a strong and vocal advocate for the people of Washington's 19th Legislative District. I am a staunch defender of their--and everyone's--rights as defined by the federal and state constitutions. I believe in individual liberty and individual responsibility. I support law enforcement and oppose enabling crime and criminals. I believe in limited, effective government. I am a husband to one, father to five. I love Washington state and think it's the best place in works to live. I love the United States and believe it is the finest nation in the history of this world.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

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

Agree

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

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

Very few.

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

Strongly Disagree

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