Kelly Chambers
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Kelly Chambers
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 25 - Pos. 1
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Political Science
Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Secondary Education
WORK & MILITARY
Visiting Angels, Owner, 17
AFFILIATIONS
Lighthouse Church, member, Washington State Fair Foundation
supporter, Kidstown International, supporters
Puget Sound Honor Flight, Board member & guardian, National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)
member, Home Care Association of Washington, member
Puyallup Eagles 2308, Aerie member, Puyallup Sumner Chamber of Commerce
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative LD 25-1, 2019-2020
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2019
|84%, 84% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (3)
Family Policy Institute of Washington Action
National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) Washington
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
OTHER (4)
Associated Builders and Contractors Western Washington
Associated General Contractors of Washington Build PAC
Association of Washington Business
Mainstream Republicans of Washington
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier
Senator Hans Zeiger
Representative Chris Gildon
Pierce County Council Member Dave Morell
Pierce County Council Member Pam Roach
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (8)
Andrew Barkis (2018)
Hans Zeiger (2020)
Kim Wyman (2020)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2019)
Lynda Wilson (2016)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (11)
Andrew Barkis (2020)
Bruce Dammeier (2018)
Hans Zeiger (2018)
Kim Wyman (2018)
Larry Hoff (2018)
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.
Did not answer
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.
Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Did not answer
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?
Did not answer
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.
Did not answer
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
No Answer
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?
Did not answer
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?
Did not answer
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly 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.
No Answer
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?
Did not answer
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.
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Voting record may be found here: http://leg.wa.gov/House/Representatives/Pages/default.aspx
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
BA Secondary Education BA Political Science 6 Years Professional Sales Experience & 17 Years as an Entrepreneur and small business owner.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
It has been an honor to represent the 25th Legislative district in the House of Representatives. I am available to any constituent who would like to chat further and can be reached anytime at 253-267-8553. I hope to earn your vote. God Bless you and God Bless the United States of America.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Did not answer
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Our 2nd Amendment rights are guaranteed in the Constitution and in the Washington State Constitution. These right must not be infringed upon.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Did not answer
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Safe. Affordable. Accountable. Our community expects the government to ensure their safety. They want a community that is affordable to live, work, raise a family and start a business in. I can support legislation that protects our individual rights and helps make our community safer and affordable.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Did not answer
