
Riaz Khan
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Riaz Khan
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 21
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Webster university, St. Louis, MO, MBA, 2001-2002
Texas State University, San Marcus, TX, CPM, 2002-2003
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Islamic Center of Mukilteo, President, 2014 to Present
Boeing - SPEEA, Council Representative, 2015 - 2019
21st LD - Democratic party, EX, Vice Chair, 2023-2024
YMCA, Ex, Board of Director, 2018-2019
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Mukilteo City Councilmember, 2019-2023
Boeing - SPEEA, Council Representative, 2015-2024
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations (2023)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
This article is on his decision to switch parties.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Only in limited circumstances such as protecting the life of the mother, rape or incest.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Disagree
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Agree
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
People who can afford to pay more taxes should do so in order to provide relief for working families.
Disagree
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
1. Reduce unnecessary government spending and bureaucracy. 2. Increase transparency and accountability in state agencies. 3. Audit state programs for efficiency and taxpayer value. 4. Prioritize public safety. transportation, and essential services. 5. Prevent fraud, misuse of public funds, and wasteful projects.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The government should not establish of favor a religion, while every individual should remain free to practice their faith openly without government interferences.
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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
A: Agreed B: Usually, health care insurance funded by the government should be available for those who want it, along with private healthcare options. C: Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but to additional taxpayer-funded healthcare program are necessary.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Disagree
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
The United States should remain strong internationally while prioritizing our own national security, economy, and strategic interests.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Neutral
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Israel is one of America's strongest allies in the Middle East. A strong relationship supports regional stability.
Islamic terrorism is a threat to the United States' national security.
Neutral
Terrorism of any kind remains a threat to national security.
IMMIGRATION
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
I support 100% legal immigration through a fair, secure and orderly process. individuals seeking to immigrate should respect U.S. laws, background and security check, and contribute positively to society and the economy.
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Disagree
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Agree
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Agree
VALUES
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Agree
Medical decisions involving child should be approached carefully, responsibly, and with appropriate parental involvement.
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 respect traditional family values and religious freedom while also respecting the constitutional rights and dignity of all individuals.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
My faith and values are centered on honesty, compassion, service, responsibility, family and respect for others. I believe in treating people fairly, giving back to the community and serving with integrity.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
I support secure and accessible elections, including reasonable voter identification requirements to protect election integrity.
EQUALITY
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Agree
I support fairness, safety, and privacy in women's sports and protected spaces while treating every individual with respect and dignity.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
A balanced energy strategy including hydropower, natural gas, nuclear energy, and renewable energy sources is essential to ensure reliability, affordability and long-term energy security.
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
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
Constitutional conservative focused on public safety, economic opportunity, government accountability, and community values.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I support enforcing existing laws, improving background checks, keeping firearms away from violent criminals, and promoting responsible gun ownership while protecting constitutional Second Amendment rights.
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