Matt Hawkins
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Matt Hawkins
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
State Auditor
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Brigham Young University, Provo, Finance, 1982
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, All levels of support
Commercial Real Estate Institute, Local, Regional and National seats
Alliance of M&A Advisors, National Conference Chair
Alliance of M&A Advisors, National Advisory Council
Commercial Investment Brokers, State Charter Board Member
Boys Scouts of America, All levels of support
Campfire Girls, Local Board Member
School PTO's and PTA's, All levels
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
PCO, 2020-2024
Spokane County State Committeeman, GOP, 2020-2024
Spokane County District Leader, GOP, 2018-2020
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Central Valley School Board, 1998
US Senate, 2018
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
Skagit County Republicans; Washington State Republican Party
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Washington State GOP and numerous Counties
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2022); State Republican Party Organizations (2022); Diana Wilhite (2008)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
In Matt Hawkins' iVoterGuide questionnaire, he mentions that he supports the "Support for Families" section of the Washington State GOP platform. That section can be found on page 7.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
When State law allows. Otherwise, I support the WA State GOP platform on the Support for Families.
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
Of course any use of drugs should meet essential safety standards and should always be evaluated for outcomes. However the way the question is asked, it appears to support medical experimentation which I do not support.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes. Throughout the entirety of the Bible, Israel is recognized by God as a place with purpose. It is imperative upon each of us to come to a knowledge of this and provide the respect that God expects. However, in the same light, America has a profound purpose, which our Founding Fathers recognized, and we likewise need to recognize God's hand in all that we do. God has a purpose for both Israel and America. All people will come to recognize this one day.
HEALTHCARE
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.
D. We need to realize that the only form of social support is through local, community non-profits. Society needs to recognize that to be a moral people, we have to engage in moral acts based upon our own individual choices. Government has no Constitutional role in Social Programs.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None.
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
It is a false economic principle. It is counterproductive to a free market.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Strongly Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
First, I am in full support of police. I do not believe that government should be involved in community-social programs. Constitutionally, we need to consider what is allowed for localized policing powers, and the County militias are the only recognized solution, constitutionally. To follow this would require a deeper understanding within a community. Until then, we need to support local police and not the redirecting of funds to social community programs.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
Anyone carrying a gun needs to be responsible. Society needs to wake up to the need for everyone to begin assuming personal responsibilities.
ABOUT YOU
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.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To protect the basic rights as established by Natural Law, for all people. Done correctly, we become an example for what is possible in the creation of a society where prosperity can flourish for all people, while promoting a peaceful co-existence. If this same model could be followed globally, we could live without tasting of war again. But for this to exist, people need to be a moral people and recognize the God of Nature. We need to be serious about our pursuit of Truth and respect for God.
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?
Very Conservative
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Parents need to be recognized as the primary stakeholders of their children. This needs to be codified.
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Never.
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
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe that Heavenly Father accepted the plan as put forth by his Son, Jesus Christ to allow for each of us to come to this earth to obtain a physical body. Christ atoned for our sins, if we would just accept him as our Saviour. Recognizing this, I also believe that we lived in a premortal world and that we shouted for joy as Christ laid out his plan allowing for each of us to come to earth and to one day return, if we would just follow him. Finally, I believe that the bond formed through marriage, can extend into the eternities, so that the love represented by the Saviour and Heavenly Father can be eternal. Life has purpose and extends beyond the grave. We are all brothers and sisters and a part of the same human family.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
We need transparency in the processing of ballots as well as the who is in the voter pool. There has never been an Audit of the election system, in any county of WA state, in the past 25 years, that could be held to the same standards as what we have in the Private sector.
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is not the threat. The real threat is the lack of transparency by actions of government and the lack of transparency of our government processes.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
If there is any racism, it is in the minds and actions of individuals. The evil of CRT is in the leadership for even allowing it to be a legislated item.
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
There are only 2 genders, Male and Female.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
A & C.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Hydro and Nuclear. I do not understand why mini nuclear plants have not been pursued in this country. Current programs dealing with Solar Farms and Wind-mill Farms, have been misleading and are only feasible on the back of Tax-Credits.
