
Joshua Freed
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Joshua Freed
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
Lt. Governor
Incumbent
No
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*
CONSERVATIVE (5)
Andrew Barkis
*Family Freedom Coalition of Washington
Family Policy Institute of Washington Action
*Human Life of Washington PAC
Luanne Van Werven
OTHER (7)
Benton County Republican Party
Dick Muri
King County Republican Party
Mason County Republican Party
Pierce 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 (5)
Andrew Barkis (2020)
Bob McCaslin, Jr. (2020)
Jeremie Dufault (2020)
Kelly Chambers (2020)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2020)
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.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
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.
Strongly Agree
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.
Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
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.
Strongly Agree
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.
Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
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.
Disagree
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.
Strongly Agree
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.
Strongly Agree
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.
Strongly Agree
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.
Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
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?
Conservative
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?
Did not answer
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
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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OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Disagree
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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