Claire Torstenbo
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Claire Torstenbo
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 43 - Pos. 2
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, Political Science, 2104
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
King County Republican Party, Precinct Committee Officeer, Washington Policy Center
Young Professional member, Freedom, Wealth & Poverty, Member
Chapman Center for Citizen Leadership, Fellow, Younglife
Leader
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Human Life of Washington PAC
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations
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.
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.
Neutral
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
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.
Strongly 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.
Agree
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
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.
Agree
Parents should have the right to opt their children out of classes as they see fit.
Strongly Agree
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.
Strongly Agree
Government should compel businesses and schools to allow access in all cases based on “gender identity.”
Strongly Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Neutral
Commercial surrogacy should be legal.
Strongly Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Agree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
Individual rights come from government.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Abortion should be allowed only if a pregnancy seriously impacts the health or life of the mother.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Our Founding Fathers rightly believed that our natural rights of life, liberty and ability to pursue our lives as we see fit came from our Creator, not from the government. The purpose of government is not to give rights and make decisions us but to maximize our freedoms. That is why they defined a limited government in the Constitution.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in a trinitarian God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ, son of God, came to Earth as a man. He lived a perfect life and died for our sins. Anyone who believes in their heart and confesses with their mouth will be saved.
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.
I was a fellow at the Discovery Institute's Chapman Center for Citizen Leadership which advocates for free-market and Judeo-Christian values in politicas, technology and culture.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
We must reduce regulations that discourage businesses from hiring. When businesses face regulations and incur additional costs around hiring, they either limit hiring or they choose overqualified candidates, leaving less skilled workers unemployed. We must also encourage career and technical training to ensure that we have a skilled workforce to fill the trades.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
No Answer
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
I advocate for a laissez-faire governement that is as hands-free as possible.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
As a first time candidate, my concern for my community compelled me to run. I'm up against a career politician who has been in office almost as long as I've been alive. I believe that anyone with the desire to listen to their constituents and advocates for a government in line what the Founders intended can seek election.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
claire4house43@gmail.com
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
No Answer
