
Matt Boehnke
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Matt Boehnke
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 4
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Eastern Washington University, Cheney, BA - Political Science, 1986
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Fort Worth, MAS - Aeronautical Science, 2001
National Defense University, Fort McNair, CIO, 2009
WORK & MILITARY
US Army, LTC/O-5, 22
College, Professor, 5
AFFILIATIONS
Bethlehem Lutheran church, Member
Rotary International, Member
American Legion, Lifetime member; Past Post Commander
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Lifetime member
National Rifle Association, Lifetime member
Military Officers Association of America, Lifetime member
TriCity Cancer Center Men's Club, Lifetime member
Benton County Republican Party, Precinct Committee Officer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Legislator, 8th, Pos 2, 2 years
City Council - Kennewick, 3 years
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2023
100%
2023-2024
78%
2025
65%, 75%†
2023
|100%
2023-2024
|78%
2025
|65%, 75%†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2019
D
2025
13%, 16%†
2023-2024
0%, 6%†
2024
F, F†
2019
|D
2025
|13%, 16%†
2023-2024
|0%, 6%†
2024
|F, F†
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (4)
Andrew Barkis
Skyler Rude
April Connors
Suzanne Schmidt
LIBERAL (1)
United Association UA Local 598 Plumbers and Steamfitters
OTHER (1)
Doc Hastings
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (8)
WinRed (2026)
Ron Muzzall (2024)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2023)
State Republican Party Organizations (2022)
Duane Davidson (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (11)
Keith Goehner (2026)
Roll On Columbia PAC (2026)
Sam Low (2026)
WinRed (2026)
April Connors (2022)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (16)
FairVote Washington (2026)
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (2026)
United Assoc of Journeymen & Apprentices - Plumbing & Pipe Fitting Industry (2026)
Washington State Charter Schools Association (2026)
Swinomish Indian Tribal Community (2025)
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate responded to the iVoterGuide Questionnaire in 2020.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
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The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
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Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
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Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
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The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
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ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
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People who can afford to pay more taxes should do so in order to provide relief for working families.
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The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
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List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
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RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
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What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
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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.
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The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
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NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
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The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
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Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
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Islamic terrorism is a threat to the United States' national security.
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IMMIGRATION
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
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I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
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EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
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Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
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VALUES
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
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Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
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EQUALITY
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.
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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
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ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
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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?
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
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2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
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