Jerry Buccola

Republican | Washington

Candidate Profile

Conservative (Conditional)

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Jerry Buccola


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 1 - Pos. 2


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

Oregon State University, Corvallis, Master's, 1984

Cal-State University, Long Beach, Bachelor's, 1976

WORK & MILITARY

Real Estate Broker, 30 years

AFFILIATIONS

Freedom Foundation, Supporter, Discovery Institute

Supporter, Family Policy Institute of WA, Supporter

WA Policy Center, Supporter, St. Paul Church

Member, Good Neighbor Association, Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

PCO, 4

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

WA State Representatives, 46th Legislative District, 2018

Race

Previous Races

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (1)

Family Policy Institute of Washington Action

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Hans Zeiger (2010)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

The candidate responded to Freedom Voter Guide's questionnaire. 

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

None

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Strongly Disagree


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

I support a flat tax philosophically although this is not politically feasible currently.

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

Across the board reductions in non-military spending.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

This is a violation of the freedom of conscience which is a foundational principle in western law.

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

None. This is a violation of our constitutional rights.


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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.

C.

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

None. It is not the role of government to require medical procedures. For employers to require vaccinations is violation of freedom of conscience.


NATIONAL SECURITY

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

Re-establish a secure southern border.

I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.

Strongly Disagree


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

The current situation is an invasion. It is a crisis for our sovereignty as a nation. It is a crisis for internal security as this invasion also includes terrorist, criminal, drug, and human traffickers.

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Those who will be a benefit to our economy by their professional training and education. And those who are fleeing persecution in their home countries.


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

Strongly Disagree

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition

Strongly Agree

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a long-time follower of Jesus Messiah the Son of God. Government should be limited as it is structured in our constitution and because self-government ensures maximum liberty.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Return to traditional and trustworthy in-person voting with proof of citizenship.


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

No. The term racism is being used by the left to attempt to divide our nation.

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.

A

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Strongly Agree


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To protect us from attack from outside, and to protect our liberty from within.

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?

Very Conservative

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

None

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

No

What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

My priority is smaller government regulations, lower taxes, identifying vast government waste, and fraud in government grants and money transfers


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Strongly Agree

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Enforce current law instead of the piecemeal removal of our right to bear arms.

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree

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