Matt Heines
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Matt Heines
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 1
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
University of Alaska, Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, Master of Arts, 1995
Washington State University, Pullman, Washington, Bachelor of Arts, 1991
Sequim High School, Sequim, Washington, Diploma, 1982
WORK & MILITARY
Heinessight Enterprises (LLC), Author/Owner, 20
Saudi Air Defense Academy, Nat. Guard, Instructor/Trainer/Team Leader, 5
Oman Ministry of Higher Education, University Lecturer, 4
U.S. Army 82nd Airborne, Paratrooper Airborne Infantry, 4
AFFILIATIONS
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Member, American Legion
Member, Republican Party, Candidate, member,
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
U.S Senate, 2016
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
The Republican Parties of Washington State do not endorse candidates who can win elections.
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2018)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
Matt Heines completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection Survey in 2022.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
The abortion question should be decided at the State level and funded by private organizations.
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
I believe the health and welfare of the child and mother is most important. If the birth will cause irreparable harm to either, then alternatives should be discussed.
Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?
Children in the last trimester should be protected under federal law.
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
Reduce the size of government.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Agree
I spent four years in the Army risking my life as a paratrooper so I could go to college and teach History. After my junior year, I was told I would no longer be eligible for grants. I had to take out loans. When I was finishing my Master's Degree at the University of Alaska, Anchorage, our class was told if we were "white males" we should find something else to do. The Lake Washington School District found out I was a "Mormon" and tried to take my teaching certificate away. Should I pay them?
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The Founding Fathers did not want the US Government doing a Henry VIII and establish one Church, whether it be Catholic, Calvinist, Anglican or Protestant. However, the idea of our God and Judeo-Christian morality, along with a free public education system was meant to be the binding cement of our democracy. We are one nation under God and will be until we cease to exist.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
The government must protect the rights of the individual and this includes the individual's ability to operate in a moral business environment and climate.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Before the China Virus I would have said for all the known diseases. Now, there is no telling what is in the injections they are giving and requiring. The US was taken over in 2020 by the Pharmacoup.
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
I believe the taxpayers should not be stuck with the bill for people with bad health habits.
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
As someone who has served in the military, I laugh at all the warmongers who want to send someone else to die. We are the biggest arms dealer in the world. The US should stop selling death for profit and defend our own country and citizens.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
I hope we can throw any member of the Communist Party out of the country. Anyone who hates God and decency has no right in America.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Come on, I'm a Latter-day Saint. As long as Israel recognizes its unique identity as the Children of God, we should help them to establish peace and harmony with all the world./
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
Would you go die for a rich politician or corporation or Joe Biden? I served because I thought it was my duty to stand in the firing line as those who gave me freedom did for me. I also thought it would help me to get a teaching position. I didn't know the Lake Washington School District would try to throw me out of teaching because I was a veteran and "look like a strong guy."
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
We need to immediately begin the construction of forts along the border with bombing and shooting ranges in between. Anyone crossing illegally will be met with deadly force. Any illegal in this country who commits a violent crime against Americans should be treated as a foreign agent and shot.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
My wife is the perfect immigrant. She is well educated and came to America with love, fascination for our country and respect for what we do for Christians around the world. She started working at Wells Fargo and is now one of the highest grossing investment bankers in the Seattle area. Until we get all the illegal immigrants out, we should stop all immigration unless they are married to US Citizens.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
We are paying to dumb down the only hope we have for the future. I would never send my child to a public school.
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
Marriage is for families and families are the perpetuators of our future as a species. The Communist attack God, culture, history and families in order to make deranged citizens with no hope and no love for anyone.
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
The pharmaceutical industry must be kept out of the schools like the pedos and the drug dealers.
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I'm a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or "Mormon" if you want to know my views, read my book Deceptions of the Ages: "Mormons" Freemasons and Extraterrestrials.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Disagree
Why isn't anyone talking about these horrible overpopulated cities and their contributions to local warming? The fact is, the climate is going into an ice age cycle but none of the climate grifters are willing to look at the science of the earth's natural cycles.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Drill baby, drill.
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
As I say in my book Deceptions of the Ages, the social contract alluded to by Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau and the Founding Fathers is an agreement to give society a chance to be secure and to reproduce with a semblance of security and safety. If that contract is broken, the society must find new leadership or die.
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Disagree
Police should be supported in keeping communities safe. Parents and communities are responsible for community programs.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Keep guns out of the hands of Democrats.
