

Matt Boehnke
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Matt Boehnke
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 8 - Pos. 2
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, member, Benton County Republican Party
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
City Council - Kennewick, 3
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)
Representative Larry Haler, 8th District, Pos #2
Linda Lehman, Mayor, Benton City
IAFF Local 1296
PNW Council of Carpenters
Carpenters Local 59
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
OTHER INFORMATION
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Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
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Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
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I am in favor of necessary infrastructure on our border that maximizes the ability to control entering and exiting the United States.
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I am in favor of necessary infrastructure on our border that maximizes the ability to control entering and exiting the United States.
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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.
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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.
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Governments should define marriage as a relationship between one man and one woman.
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Governments should define marriage as a relationship between one man and one woman.
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It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
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It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
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It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
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It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
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Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
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Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
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More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
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More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
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Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
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Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
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Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
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Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
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Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
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Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
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People should be able to vote without photo identification.
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People should be able to vote without photo identification.
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Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
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Parents should have the right to opt their children out of classes as they see fit.
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The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
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Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
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Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
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Government should compel businesses and schools to allow access in all cases based on “gender identity.”
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Parents should have the right to opt their children out of classes as they see fit.
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I support sanctuary cities.
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The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
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I support the death penalty.
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Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
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Commercial surrogacy should be legal.
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Government should compel businesses and schools to allow access in all cases based on “gender identity.”
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The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
I support sanctuary cities.
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Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
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Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
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I support the death penalty.
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Individual rights come from government.
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Commercial surrogacy should be legal.
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The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
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Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
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What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
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Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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Individual rights come from government.
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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?
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Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
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Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
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What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
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What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
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What role should government play in boosting the economy?
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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?
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Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
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What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
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What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
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E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
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How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
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Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
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What role should government play in boosting the economy?
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What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
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E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
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Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
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