Matt Seymour

Libertarian | Washington

Candidate Profile

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BIOGRAPHY

Name

Matt Seymour


Party

Libertarian


Election Year

2020


Election

Primary


Race

Lt. Governor


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

University of Washington, Seattle, BA, 2000

WORK & MILITARY

Village Investors, LLC, General Manager, 14

AFFILIATIONS

Ammon House Charities, Founder, Snoqualmie Valley School Dist

Classroom Volunteer, Waskowitz Outdoor Education Center, Volunteer Trainer

Veracruz Mission, Mexico, Volunteer Zone Leader, University Second Ward

Executive Secratary, Boy Scouts of America, Assistant Scout Master

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

(Candidate did not provide)

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

State Representative, 2018

Bothell City Council, 2019

Race

Previous Races

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

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?

This is a highly complicated topic where every individual has a unique journey of fearful despair. Fighting this battle at the stage of abortion is too late. We need to put effort in preventing the pregnancy in the first place.


ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.

Strongly 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?

Most of it. It's start with a clear of what actually is the responsibility of different levels of government. Appropriately fund those civic responsibilities, and nothing else.


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.

Strongly 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.

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?

It means the Church does not control politics. And the Government does not mandate a State religion.


HEALTHCARE

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.

Neutral

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

I promote affordable health care by removing the required coverage from policies. This way you can buy policies that don't support procedures you are morally against.


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.

Neutral

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.

Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Anyone who can positively contribute to American society.


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.

Strongly Agree

I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Agree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Lifelong Christian.


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?

Somewhat Conservative

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

I personally live a conservative lifestyle. However, I believe that it is inappropriate to force my morals on others. So I take a Libertarian approach where people a free to live as they choose.

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

I have many experiences that enhance my ability to serve as LT Governor. Surprisingly the one that us most useful is working more than two decades as a property manager.

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

Never

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

Since I am not a member of either the Republican or Democratic Parties, I am uniquely qualified to be the most practical and impartial ‘referee’ facilitating discussion in the State Senate. I seek as much information from different perspectives as possible. Only then can we arrive at the best solutions that benefit the most people.


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.

Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

There are already ample restrictions, a few are not necessary.


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Neutral

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Neutral

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Disagree

In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?

As Lt Governor, I do not author or sponsor any legislation.

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

No, it is not a threat to domestic security. It is however, a terrible thing.

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