Kim Wyman
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Kim Wyman
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
Sec. of State
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
Auburn University, Auburn, AL, Certification, 2004
Troy State University, European Division, Troy, AL, MPA, 1990
California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA, BA, 1985
WORK & MILITARY
Thurston County, Elections Manager, 1993-2001
Thurston County, Assistant Records Manager, 1991-1993
U.S. Army, Civilian Training Specialist
AFFILIATIONS
Jennifer Dunn Leadership Institute, Board Chair, TVW
Board Member, Washington Historical Society, Board of Directors
YMCA Youth and Government Advisory Board, Member, Lacey Rotary Club
Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Washington Secretary of State, 2013 - present
Thurston County Auditor, 2001 - 2013
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
OTHER (7)
Associated General Contractors of Washington Build PAC
Benton County Republican Party
King County Republican Party
Mainstream Republicans of Washington
Pierce County Republican Party
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
All former living Secretaries of State
Over 45 Auditors and Elections Directors
Over 200 Community leaders from around the state
The Teamsters Joint Council 28
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (10)
Andrew Barkis (2012)
Bruce Dammeier (2016)
J.T Wilcox (2013)
Kelly Chambers (2018)
Linda Kochmar (2014)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (52)
Andrew Barkis (2020)
Andy Hill (2016)
Ann Rivers (2016)
Barbara Bailey (2016)
Brandon Vick (2016)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)
International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers (2016)
John McCoy (2020)
National Education Association (national, state & local affiliates) (2016)
Sheet Metal Workers International Association (2016)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
No Answer
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
No Answer
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
No Answer
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Did not answer
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
No Answer
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
No Answer
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I will continue to lead the Secretary of State’s office from a place of fiscal conservancy. We are making plans now to reduce our budget by 15% in response to the expected revenue shortfall. We always operate with a balanced budget and will continue to if re-elected. We implemented two state-wide computer systems in elections and corporations that saved our customers money with efficiencies, improved elections accessibility and security, and were under budget and on time.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
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.
No Answer
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
No Answer
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
No Answer
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
No Answer
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Did not answer
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
No Answer
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Did not answer
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
No Answer
IMMIGRATION
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.
No Answer
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
No Answer
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Did not answer
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
No Answer
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
No Answer
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
No Answer
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian, servant leader, and live a Christ-centered life.
ABOUT YOU
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?
No Answer
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Did not answer
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Currently serving as Washington Secretary of State since 2013. Elected Thurston County Auditor from 2001 – 2013 and served as Thurston County Elections Manager for nearly a decade. Aspen Institute Rodel Fellow. Washington State Certified Election Administrator, since 1995; Certified Elections Registration Administrator, Auburn University/Election Center, since 2004; Master of Public Administration, Troy University; Bachelor of Arts, California State University, Long Beach.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
For the questions above, I am declining to state my policy positions, as these issues may end up on a statewide ballot in the form of an initiative or referendum. Since the beginning of my 27-year career in elections, I have not publicly advocated for or against specific public policies. My primary responsibility as an election official is to build public confidence in elections. Washington’s elections must be viewed as accurate, accessible, secure, and fair. I believe this is adversely impacted when voters know the personal position of the chief election officer related to issues on the ballot. Having overseen and conducted over 120 elections, I have a unique understanding of our state’s political process. The initiative and referendum process continues to function in the way the framers envisioned—as a relief valve to empower our state’s residents with direct democracy. With this, I promise to always protect your constitutional right to have your voice heard.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
No Answer
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
No Answer
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
No Answer
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Did not answer
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
No Answer
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
No Answer
The Electoral College should be abolished.
No Answer
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
One, keeping our state’s elections secure from foreign interference and election tampering while making voter registration and elections accessible for every eligible voter. I want to continue creating innovative solutions, like the statewide voter registration system that provides for secure and accessible same-day voter registration. Two, continue making it easier to do business in Washington. Our modernization project has already saved businesses over $11 million each year in filing fees and I want to provide more cost-efficient service delivery for our corporations and charities customers. Three, protect our state’s history by completing the Library/Archives building project and improve access to our collections with expanded digitization of our collections. We have over 200 million archival records available online and we must protect the original copies for generations to come.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Did not answer
