Joshua Freed

Republican | Washington

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Joshua Freed


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

Primary


Race

Governor


Incumbent

No


Links

Joshua Freed websitesJoshua Freed phones
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EDUCATION

Inglemoor High School, Bothell, 1992

Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, BA, 1995

Western, Portland, MA, 2001

WORK & MILITARY

Element Residential, President, 2005-2019

Globe Leadership, Founder, 2018

AFFILIATIONS

Vital Solutions, Board Member, Eastside Transportation Partnership

Committee, International Deaf Education Association, Board Member

King County Mental Health Advisory Board, Board Member, Protect-A-Child-Today

Chair, East King County Chambers of Commerce Legislativ, Board Member

Greater Bothell Chamber, Member, Northshore YMCA

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Bothell City Council, 2006-2018

Mayor City of Bothell, 2014-2016

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

Previous Races

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (3)

Andrew Barkis

*King County Republican Party

Luanne Van Werven

OTHER (2)

Dick Muri

Snohomish County Republican Party

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)

Rep. Luanne VanWerven

Rep. Paul Harris

Rep. Andrew Barkis

Commissioner Kyle Seinburg

Chair Tony Stephans

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2020)

Reagan Fund (2016)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2009)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

No Answer

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

No Answer

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.

No Answer

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.

No Answer

I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.

No Answer

I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.

No Answer

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

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Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

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ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.

No Answer

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.

No Answer

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

No Answer

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

No Answer

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

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

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RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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 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 between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.

No Answer

Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.

No Answer

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

No Answer

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

No Answer

I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.

No Answer

I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.

No Answer

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

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What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

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HEALTHCARE

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.

No Answer

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.

No Answer

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

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How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

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NATIONAL SECURITY

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

No Answer

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

No Answer


IMMIGRATION

I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.

No Answer

I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.

No Answer

State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.

No Answer

State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.

No Answer

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

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

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EDUCATION

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

No Answer

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

No Answer


VALUES

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

No Answer

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

No Answer

I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

No Answer

I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

No Answer

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

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ABOUT YOU

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?

No Answer

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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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?

No Answer

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

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Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

It is the position of the campaign we do not respond to surveys.

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

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Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

It is the position of the campaign we do not respond to surveys.


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.

No Answer

I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.

No Answer


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

No Answer

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

No Answer


2ND AMENDMENT

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

No Answer

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

No Answer

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

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

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OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

No Answer

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

No Answer

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

No Answer

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

No Answer

The Electoral College should be abolished.

No Answer

The Electoral College should be abolished.

No Answer

In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?

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

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In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?

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

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