Jeff Benson
No Party Preference | Washington
Candidate Profile
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jeff Benson
Party
No Party Preference
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 31
Incumbent
No
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OTHER INFORMATION
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OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
No Answer
I am in favor of necessary infrastructure on our border that maximizes the ability to control entering and exiting the United States.
Neutral
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.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
No Answer
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Neutral
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Neutral
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
No Answer
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Neutral
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
No Answer
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Neutral
Parents should have the right to opt their children out of classes as they see fit.
Neutral
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Neutral
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Agree
Government should compel businesses and schools to allow access in all cases based on “gender identity.”
No Answer
I support sanctuary cities.
No Answer
I support the death penalty.
Agree
Commercial surrogacy should be legal.
No Answer
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
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.
Agree
Individual rights come from government.
Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I think rape is a good example.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
The nature of humans to let power corrupt them.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I'm a believer that most religions have good values. I believe in God and pray to God. I don't attend any churches at this time although I have in the past.
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 Liberal
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I think that a balanced budget approach to address the issues of our day will help make us a better state and a better country. I think policies that help the working class, without hurting the businesses that provide them the jobs will help us improve things for everyone.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
I think that providing more jobs by working on our infrastructure can really help in this area. The state may need to provide some of those jobs. I am definitely open to having this discussion in more detail with members of all parties.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Medicaid for all.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Helping with the skyrocketing housing market costs. Discuss the idea of free community college or free vocational college.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
To be honest I don't know what makes a person qualified for public office. I've had a year and half of community college. I've been a working class guy all of my life. I've tried to be an accountable voter by looking at all candidates in all parties and vote for the person I think is best for the job. I'm passionate about trying to make things better in our state, and will hopefully be able to accomplish that by avoiding partisan politics. This is one of the reasons I've chosen to run as an independent.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
jefbenson@yahoo.com
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I will always try to be accountable to the citizens of this state. I will show that accountability by not taking corporate campaign money. I will only take money from citizens, and I'll only take it in small increments $5-$50. I will also be honest with my collogues and the citizens of this great state and say "I don't know" if I in fact don't. I will always try and listen clearly to my collogues and the citizens as well.
