

Riaz Khan
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Riaz Khan
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 21 - Pos. 1
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Webster university, St. Louis, MO, MBA, 2003
Texas State University, San Marcus, TX, CPM, 2004
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Islamic Center of Mukilteo, President, 21st LD - Democratic party
PCO, YMCA, Ex, Board of Director
Boeing - SPEEA, Council Representative, 21st LD - Democratic party
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Mukilteo City Councilmember, 2019 - 2023
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
21st LD - Republican party
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
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
I think a pregnant woman should be able to legally have an abortion if her health is seriously endangered by the pregnancy. In addition, this must be decided by the pregnant woman and a treating doctor.
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
I believe that wages should be based on skill, education, and the law of supply and demand.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
Yes
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
for not abiding the government ordinances..
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
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.
Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options.and Medicaid and Medicare should remain available.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Mandated by the health department as required.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Israel is a great partner to the United States, and Israel has no greater friend than the United States.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Agree
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Strongly agree.
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Strongly agree.
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Strongly Agree
Strongly agree.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
God is One. Jesus Christ is the Messiah.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Avoid voter fraud.
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racial profiling is a human rights violation that can affect Americans in virtually every sphere of their daily lives and often has an impact that goes far beyond the initial incident.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Neutral
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.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Fossil Fuel
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
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Law and order, establish a civil society, meet the domestic and international needs of the citizens.
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?
Moderate
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
must have a clear background check
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
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