Andrew Barkis
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Andrew Barkis
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 2 - Pos. 1
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
Seattle University, Seattle, BA, 1990
Centralia College, Centralia, AA, 1988
WF West High School, Chehalis, Diploma, 1986
WORK & MILITARY
US Army ROTC, 1988-90
AFFILIATIONS
Boy Scouts of America, Scoutmaster, Board member,, Boys and Girls Club of Thurston County
Board member, Homes First, Senior Policy Advisor
Lacey Chamber, Member, Thurston Chamber
Member, Thurston County Republicans, Member
OMB, Member, Thurston EDC -BRC
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative, 2016
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Thurston County Commissioner, 2012
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2017
|65%, 65% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2018
D
2018
18%, 23% (cum.)†
2017-18
17%, 11% (cum.)†
2018
|D
2018
|18%, 23% (cum.)†
2017-18
|17%, 11% (cum.)†
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (4)
Association of Washington Business
Human Life of Washington PAC
Washington National Federation Of Independent Businesses
Washington State Farm Bureau PAC
OTHER (1)
Washington Retail Association
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
AWB
Jt Wilcox
Bud Blake
WA Retail Assc
RHA
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (13)
Bill Bryant
Drew MacEwen
Graham Hunt
J.T Wilcox
Joyce McDonald
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (10)
Associated Builders and Contractors
Gun Owners Action League of Washington
J.T Wilcox
Kim Wyman
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Transportation Workers Union of America
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
I am in favor of necessary infrastructure on our border that maximizes the ability to control entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly Agree
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 a relationship between one man and one woman.
Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Agree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to opt their children out of classes as they see fit.
Strongly Agree
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Agree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Agree
Government should compel businesses and schools to allow access in all cases based on “gender identity.”
Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Agree
Commercial surrogacy should be legal.
Strongly Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
Individual rights come from government.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I am against abortion. There are very few circumstance when it could be allowed, when the mothers life is at risk.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Flaws in mans nature. The design to separate the powers within Government keeps this in check.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in God and am a Christian. I believe in Jesus Christ and thank him everyday for his unwavering Grace, and the blessings he has so freely given to me. I believe in family. Core values: Integrity, compassion, honesty, leadership, service, friend, sense of humor.
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.
I have strong conservative principals, however I do always consider the issues and in some cases would be in a more moderate postion. I believe in having reasonable dialogue on important issues and being respectful when discussing the difficult ones.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Continue working to develop a strong economy. Removing barriers to the development of work opportunities( new businesses etc) Govt needs to reduce the unemployment benefits to encourage more to pursue the expanding employment opportunities in our country. There are many areas, primarily in the trades where there is a lack of employees. Employers are struggling to find people to fill positions.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Encourage more free market opportunities. We need to increase the availability for individuals to purchase insurance coverage. Allowing this will drive down the costs. We have seen the opposite with govt insurance, an increase in costs, decrease in services etc.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Get out of the way. Reduce regulatory burdens placed on business. Create a more favorable tax environment at all levels of government.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have been serving in this office for the last 2 years. My experiencing in my community(local leader), my business experience(small business owner 15 years) and my education. I have combined these attributes to become a highly effective member of the House of Representatives.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
andrew.barkis@electandrewbarkis.org,
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
It has been an honor to serve the citizens of the State of Washington as a State Representative for the last 2.5 years. I have quickly become the lead on the important issue of Affordable housing in our state. I have worked in a bi-partisan manner to pass many key pieces of legislation. In addition to housing, I have been a strong voice for small business.
