Mary Dye
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Mary Dye
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 9 - Pos. 1
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
University of Idaho, Moscow, B.S., 1983
WORK & MILITARY
Roger Dye Farm, Partner, 29
Spectrum Crop Management, Agronomist, 1
Peace Corp, Agriculture Educator, 2
AFFILIATIONS
Washington State Republican Party, State Committeewoman, Washington Association of Wheat Growers
Long time member and former board member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative, 1
Vice Chair, WSRP, 2
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2016
94%, 94% (cum.)†
2017
85%, 90% (cum.)†
2016
|94%, 94% (cum.)†
2017
|85%, 90% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2018
F
2018
9%, 13% (cum.)†
2017-18
0%, 0% (cum.)†
2018
|F
2018
|9%, 13% (cum.)†
2017-18
|0%, 0% (cum.)†
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (4)
Association of Washington Business
Washington National Federation Of Independent Businesses
Washington State Farm Bureau PAC
We Believe We Vote
OTHER (1)
Washington Retail Association
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (8)
Bill Bryant
Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Dan Newhouse
Kim Wyman
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (16)
Curtis King
Gun Owners Action League of Washington
Jeff Holy
Jim Honeyford
Larry Haler
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Agree
I am in favor of necessary infrastructure on our border that maximizes the ability to control entering and exiting the United States.
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.
Agree
Governments should define marriage as a relationship between one man and one woman.
Neutral
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.
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.
Agree
Parents should have the right to opt their children out of classes as they see fit.
Agree
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Neutral
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.
Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Agree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Neutral
Individual rights come from government.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I agree with Chuck Colson that the real change in abortion politics will occur when we are able to change hearts and minds. Even a complete ban on abortion will not stop the practice. Only when individuals realize that the practice denies the Human Rights of another person, one that we had a choice whether or not to conceive, will we be able to change the Nation's attitude toward the use of abortion as a form of birth control. In terms of rape and incest, we need to more aggressively punish these crimes. In terms of health of the mother, abortion also poses risk to the health of the mother. This is a medical decision made by a doctor and patient, not an abortion clinic.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
We are all tempted to abuse power and have self interest motivating our decisions. By separating power among the three branches of government, no one individual can take control over the people, and we have remained free from despots, tyrants and dictators for 250 years.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian and believe the basis of my faith is to follow the commandments to love God with all of my heart, soul, might and mind, and to love my neighbor as myself.
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 can be found on my legislative website which contains the majority of the work I have done. I have a campaign Facebook and website: vote4mary.com that also confirms my conservative credentials.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Improve the business climate in our State so there are more opportunities for entrepreneurs, businesses and jobs. Reducing the costs of regulations and the things that drive up the cost of energy. Building essential transportation and telecommunications infrastructure to keep our industries globally competitive.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Remove the regulatory restrictions on health insurance. Allow insurance companies to innovate many new kinds of customizable plans. Allow innovation in the way physicians, hospitals and other providers develop clinic membership plans to assure their patients have access to their services. We need more variety and ways to customize our healthcare. All healthcare expenses including insurance premiums should be fully tax deductible. Give entities that give indigent care tax benefits or reimbursements.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Reduce mandates and regulations that impede companies' ability to grow and prosper. Focus on policies that allow people to build wealth. Keep taxes low on both corporations and individuals. I believe people need their money more than the State does. Let people keep much more of what they earn and many of the expensive government programs will be less necessary.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Bachelor of Science, Plant Science, Crop Management, University of Idaho Farm Manager of 3000 acre Dryland Wheat Farm, 30 Years Peace Corps, Ubon, Thailand 1984-86
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
electmarydye@gmail.com 509-566-7049
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I am running for re-election to advocate for improving economic opportunities that will give our families the hope and ability to provide quality of life for their homes and communities. I believe in the value of creating new opportunities for people willing to build and grow businesses in Washington State.
