
Chris Vance
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Chris Vance
Party
Republican
Election Year
2016
Election
General
Race
U.S. Senator
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Western Washington University, Bellingham, BA, 1984
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Reach Out, Volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative, 1991-94
County Councilmember, 1994-2001
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
OTHER (1)
Mainstream Republicans of Washington
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Club for Growth
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations
State Republican Party Organizations
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Club for Growth
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
Strongly Agree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Agree
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
The U.S. military should wait for militant Islamic groups to directly threaten our national security on our shores, rather than eradicate them now wherever they may be worldwide.
Disagree
The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.
Strongly Agree
I support legislation such as the First Amendment Defense Act (FADA) that would prohibit discrimination against individuals, organizations and small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Agree
The federal government should establish Common Core as a nationwide academic standard for high school graduation.
Strongly Disagree
I oppose the resettlement of Syrian refugees into the U.S. without proper vetting.
Strongly Agree
Current regulations on domestic oil exploration and drilling are more restrictive than are necessary.
Strongly Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
More restrictive gun control laws are needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
The founders established pure democracy in the Constitution because they believed that it is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.
Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self-interest into the most productive economic system there is.
Strongly Agree
Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions until they are economically feasible.
Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States.
Agree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with public funds.
No Answer
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
No Answer
The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
Strongly Agree
Planned Parenthood should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
No Answer
Marijuana should be legalized and regulated like tobacco and alcohol.
Disagree
Islamic law (Sharia) does not pose a threat to the United States and its Constitution.
Disagree
Based on the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, please arrange the following entities, starting with the highest source of authority, and continue the list in descending order of authority, skipping any that do not apply: Academia, Congress, Constitution, God, Industry, Media, Professional Sports, Supreme Court, Voters.
God, Constitution, and then the Congress, President, Supreme Court and voters consistent with the provisions of the constitution.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
My personal beliefs regarding abortion are guided by my faith as a Roman Catholic. But my actions as an elected official have to be guided by the constitution as interpreted by the Supreme Court, even if I disagree with their decisions. The Court has decided when abortions should be allowed. (Question 2 reflects my personal belief)
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
The founders understood that power needed to be diffused to prevent tyranny. That is the genius of our Constitution
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a practicing Roman Catholic. My faith is the foundation of my life.
Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which of these best describes you?
Conservative
Please defend your answer to the previous question by referencing your publicly available track record.
My whole career has been spent working to elect Republicans and promote Reagan Republican values and policies.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.
info@chrisvanceforsenate.com
Additional comment from candidate:
Question 17: I do not support same sex marriage, but the Court has ruled on this and, much like abortion, my actions as an elected official would have to be consistent with the constitution as interpreted by the Court. Question 18: People should show be required to show proof of voter registration, not necessarily photo id. Question 20: Planned Parenthood cannot use federal funds for abortions. Congress should withdraw funding from Planned Parenthood for other services if it is proven they broke federal law.
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