Carolyn Eslick
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Carolyn Eslick
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 39 - Pos. 2
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
Portland, Oregon, 1975
Everett Community College, Everett, 1997
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Sky Valley Community Resource, Founder, Boys and Girls Club Sno County
Board member, GroWashington, Founder/Advisory committee
Volunteers of America, Boardmember, Sultan Education Foundation
Founding member, Sky Valley Chamber of Commerce, Founding member
Everett Community College, Business Advisory committee, Washington State Republican Party
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Sultan Council, 6
Sultan Mayor, 9
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State Representative, 2002
Sultan Mayor, 2008=2017
Race
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2019
|77%, 77% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2020
25%, 26% (cum.)†
2018
18%, 18% (cum.)†
2019
F
2019
F
2020
|25%, 26% (cum.)†
2018
|18%, 18% (cum.)†
2019
|F
2019
|F
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (2)
*King County Republican Party
Tom Dent
OTHER (5)
Affordable Housing Council, Washington
Associated Builders and Contractors Western Washington
Associated General Contractors of Washington Build PAC
Mainstream Republicans of Washington
*Snohomish County Republican Party
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Rep Tom Dent
Sno Co Councilmember Sam Low
Sno Co Councilmember Nate Nehring
Sultan Mayor Russell Wiita
Index Mayor Norm Johnson
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (5)
Duane Davidson (2020)
John Koster (2016)
Keith Wagoner (2018)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2020)
State Republican Party Organizations (2019)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Keith Wagoner (2018)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2014)
Republican Women's Organizations (2014)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Children's Campaign Fund (2020)
General Contractors' Association of Pennsylvania (2018)
International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers (2020)
Washington State Association for Justice (2018)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
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.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
When the mother's life is in danger.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
To balance the budget we should shrink Department of Ecology, freeze all public employee wages (including mine), postpone all new budget increases from the last session and wait until after June 17, 2020 when we have an official budget report before reducing other expenses.
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.
Agree
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.
Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
That is an interesting question. Since my first day in Olympia and participating in prayer before carrying on our floor duties and praying in our Caucus there is no separation of church and state. It really makes an impact on my position as State Representative.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Government needs to provide healthcare for the low income and supplement the premiums for some of the citizens that are struggling.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Agree
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.
Strongly Agree
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.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Foreigners that have no criminal history should be allowed to apply to immigrate. Our families all immigrated at one time.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in the Almighty God. I also believe that Jesus Christ came down to earth to free us of our sins. We all will meet Him when we die. I also believe that God gave us life and it is our duty to serve him through all our work with family and our community.
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I believe in the Declaration of independence. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. Our nation was founded on equality, freedom and liberty Justice for all. I believe in the Constitution and the 2nd Amendment.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
My business experience of twenty years owning the Dutch Cup Restaurant, 9 years as being Mayor for the City of Sultan, 8 years of founding the business development program GroWashington and my three years as State Representative qualifies me to continue this office.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No I have never committed a felony or be penalized for sexual misconduct.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I pride myself in being a good listener. I hear what constituents are saying and always look for an answer if it is possible. I feel I am a responsive public servant and I love love what I do!
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I believe that guns are not the issue but Mental Health problems are the issue.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Continue work on Children's Mental Health Continue legislation with Outdoor Recreation Continue support for local government
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, if Americans refuse to meaningfully address race relations, the United States will grow weaker and less effective both at home and as international actor. Division between the people will bring our nation down.
