Amber Krabach
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Amber Krabach
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 45 - Pos. 2
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Albion College, Albion, BA, 1999
WORK & MILITARY
Krabach Household, Stay-at-Home Mom and Manager, 2002-2018
Toledo Country Day School, Preschool Educator, 1999-2001
AFFILIATIONS
Show Hope, Volunteer and contributor, Venture Missions
Volunteer and contributor, Avondale Bible Church, Leader, volunteer and contributor
The Bear Creek School, Volunteer and contributor, Ligonier Ministries
Contributor, Beat the Bridge (JDRF), Contributor
Michael J. Fox Foundation, Contributor
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
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.
No Answer
Governments should define marriage as a relationship between one man and one woman.
No Answer
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
No Answer
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
No Answer
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.
Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
No Answer
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.
Disagree
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.
Agree
Parents should have the right to opt their children out of classes as they see fit.
No Answer
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
No Answer
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
No Answer
Government should compel businesses and schools to allow access in all cases based on “gender identity.”
No Answer
I support sanctuary cities.
Disagree
I support the death penalty.
No Answer
Commercial surrogacy should be legal.
Strongly Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
No Answer
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
No Answer
Individual rights come from government.
No Answer
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
State abortion laws are legislated by the state at the discretion of the representatives of the citizens of that state until or unless the Supreme Court of the United States hears a relevant case and is compelled to overturn their decision on Roe v. Wade. As a constitutional conservative, I believe we must respect state law, as a pro-life conservative, I also believe that the pro-life movement should be diligent to educate others about abortion with the goal of swaying our countrymen to value all living humans, no matter their stage of development or state of independence, so that our country's laws might honestly reflect that value if the people so choose.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Selfishness and greed. Humans are weak to power and power corrupts humanity. In order to maintain a government "of the people, by the people, and for the people," rather than of, by, and for the wealthy and powerful, our constitution mandates the protection of the people's rights and the limiting of governmental powers.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
After being raised agnostic and studying eastern (formally) and western religions (informally) in college, I converted to Christianity. I have since grown into a conservative, biblical Christian that firmly understands the need to be gracious and tolerant of mankind, as not one of us is perfect or more intrinsically valuable than any other.
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.
facebook.com/ak4wa
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Unemployment is best reduced by increasing economic growth. The better businesses do, the more people they hire.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
This one has us in quite a pickle now, doesn't it? There are times I wish healthcare was like auto care, with the basic things like dental cleanings, eye exams, and check-ups as affordable as oil changes, and many insurance options available to cover catastrophic events and whatever other concerns each individual felt was necessary and/or wise. It looks to me like the system we have right now needs a comprehensive overhaul. We're spending a LOT of taxpayer money, and healthcare access/cost/quality don't appear to be getting any better despite more people having coverage. I believe there is room to work with charities and non-profits to cover the healthcare needs of those not covered by medicaid, medicare, or private insurance. I also believe we can help ensure basic care (like dental cleanings) are covered better through better prioritization of federal funds (i.e. not mandating coverage of expensive 3D mammograms ($2k each), when the less expensive one would be sufficient.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
As small of a supportive role as possible.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have a BA in psychology which has trained me to look for core issues rather than being satisfied by quick fixes or "bandaid solutions". I've also been a stay-at-home mom for 16 years, which means I've spent most of my adult life fiercely advocating for other people. This is the essence of state representatives in American government; we advocate for our constituents...we make their voices heard and their values and concerns known. The role is one that must be both leader and servant in the same moment or you have missed the mark.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
amber@ak4wa.org
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
As a conservative, most voters want to know my position on President Trump. When it comes to our president, I will acknowledge what he does well, and call out what I believe he needs to work on. If you need it said more clearly than that, Gorsuch = Good, Omnibus = Bad. As one eternally grateful for life and liberty, it would be my honor to represent WA State's 45th district with boldness, integrity and accountability.
