Duane Davidson

Republican | Washington

Candidate Profile*

Conservative (Conditional)

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Duane Davidson


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

Primary


Race

Treasurer


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Duane Davidson websites FacebookInstagram

EDUCATION

Central Washington University, Ellensburg, Bachelor Degree in Accounting, 1993

Bellevue Community College, Bellevue, Associates Degree, 1992

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

National Association of State Treasurers (NAST), Current Chair of Banking Committee, National Association of State Treasurers (NAST)

Past Vice President Western Region, Washington State Association of County Treasurers, Past President

Atomic City Kiwanis, Past President, Tri-City Kiwanis Foundation

Past Treasurer, Trinity Anglican, Former Church Treasurer

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Washington State Treasurer, 2016-Present

Benton County Treasurer, 2003-2016

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (1)

*King County Republican Party

OTHER (4)

Associated General Contractors of Washington Build PAC

Mainstream Republicans of Washington

Snohomish County Republican Party

*Washington State Farm Bureau PAC

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)

Daniel Grimm-Former WA State Treasurer

Mike Murphy-Former WA State Treasurer

Brian Sonntag- Former WA State Auditor

JT Wilcox- House Republican Minority Leader

Mark Schoessler Senate Republican Minority Leader

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (6)

Brad Klippert (2010)

Bruce Dammeier (2020)

J.T Wilcox (2018)

Kim Wyman (2012)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2018)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (12)

Brad Klippert (2016)

Bruce Dammeier (2020)

Carolyn Eslick (2020)

Gun Owners Action - Florida (2016)

J.T Wilcox (2020)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (8)

American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (2016)

American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (2020)

International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2016)

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (2016)

International Brotherhood of Teamsters (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?

No 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?

No Answer


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?

No 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?

No 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?

No 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.

No Answer


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.

No Answer

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

No Answer

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

No I have not.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

As your current elected State Treasurer, taking stances on policy issues that might have a fiscal impact would hinder my role at the executive level. While I, of course, have my own opinions and beliefs, to do my job effectively and have total transparency, which is something I strive for every day. I must refrain from answering these questions as they would have fiscal impacts, my position is not a policy-making one but an elected administrative one mandated to carry out state law. I thank everyone for taking the time to educate themselves on candidates running for office and encourage you to visit my website at: DavidsonforWa.com to learn more about me and my accomplishments.


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?

No 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?

No Answer

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

No Answer

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