Debra Blodgett
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Debra Blodgett
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 1 - Pos. 2
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Gavilan College, Gilroy, AA, 72
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Snohomish County Republican Women's Club, Past President, current member, Snohomish County Republican Party
Current Chairman, Shared Hope International, Ambassador of Hope
Soroptimist International, Board member and member, Snohomish County Human Rights Commission
Appointed Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Precinct Committee Officer, 4
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Councilman Nate Nehring
Councilman Sam Low
Representative Mark Harmsworth
Past WSRP Chairman Susan Hutchison
Washington State RNC Committeewoman Fredi Simpson
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (7)
Bill Bryant
Elizabeth Scott
John Koster
Kim Wyman
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Luanne VanWerven
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
I am in favor of necessary infrastructure on our border that maximizes the ability to control entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Agree
Governments should define marriage as a relationship between one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly 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.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Agree
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly 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.
Agree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly Agree
Government should compel businesses and schools to allow access in all cases based on “gender identity.”
Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Agree
Commercial surrogacy should be legal.
Strongly Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Agree
Individual rights come from government.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
It should never be used as a form of birth control. However, it should be considered under the very rare circumstance to save the life of the mother.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Mankind's sinful nature was the reason our Founding Fathers required the separation and limitation of powers. America, founded as a Republic, was the grand experiment. Benjamin Franklin's answer to the question "Well Doctor, what have we got, a republic or a monarchy?" after the Constitutional Convention of 1787 was "A republic, if you can keep it."
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am an evangelical Christian. My values are simple, God is my Lord and Savior. He is the Way, the Truth and the Life.
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?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
https://www.heraldnet.com/news/here-and-in-dc-snohomish-county-residents-listen-react/ https://www.heraldnet.com/news/clothing-drive-means-winter-warmth-for-littlest-iraqi-refugees/ https://www.heraldnet.com/news/false-claims-online-ignite-a-snit-among-local-party-leaders/
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
I promote a free market economy which allows businesses to thrive and grow jobs. I will fight for minimal regulations and low corporate taxes.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
As legislator I will introduce more free market opportunities in the health care market and reduce government control. With the enactment of the Affordable Care Act, our insurance premiums have skyrocketed out of control not allowing the many citizens of Washington to obtain affordable healthcare.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
The government should let the free market work without the over burdening of regulations. We know regulations have a negative effect on our economy.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
My political involvement started with becoming a member of the Snohomish County Republican Women's Club in 2010. I soon rose to becoming President of the club in 2013 to serve from January, 2014, 2015 and 2016. In December 2016 I was elected by the Snohomish County Republican Central Committee as Chairman of the Snohomish County Repubican Party with my term ending in December, 2018.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
electdebbie4house@gmail.com 206-979-2709
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I have been fighting for the rights of victims of sex trafficking for over 5 years as an Amabassador of Hope for Shared Hope International. Publically speaking to womens groups and service organizations, I have brought the awareness of sex trafficking in communities throughout the State of Washington. I will work on hehalf of children and women to stop this horrific activity and push for the strictist laws against traffickers. I am going to Olympia to also fight to repeal SB6037 The Uniform Parentage Act. This Bill made Washington State a baby mill state, anyone from anywhere can come to our state and purchase babies. They have absolutely no protections and can be used to sell to other people all over the world into slavery, sex trafficking, you name it. My opponent voted YES for this bill!
