Jesse Johnson
Democrat | Washington
Candidate Profile*
Verified Liberal
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jesse Johnson
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 30 - Pos. 2
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
University of Washington, Seattle, M.Ed, 2016
University of Washington, Seattle, BA, 2012
Federal Way High School, Federal Way, HS, 2008
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Federal Way Young Life, Board member, Federal Way Youth Action Team
Board member, State Partnership Council on Juvenile Justice, Taskforce member
Port of Seattle Police Reform Taskforce, Taskforce member, New Beginnings Christian Fellowship
Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative, 2020-present
City Councilmember - Federal Way, 2017-2020
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
LIBERAL (13)
Alliance for Gun Responsibility
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 77
King County Young Democrats
NARAL Pro-Choice Washington
Planned Parenthood Votes Northwest and Hawaii
OTHER (2)
Affordable Housing Council, Washington
Washington State Nurses Association WSNA-PAC
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Senator Patty Murray
Congressman Adam Smith
Attorney General Bob Ferguson
Washington Education Association
Washington State Labor Council
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)
Claire Wilson (2018)
Kristine Reeves (2018)
Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations (2019)
Mike Pellicciotti (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (42)
Adam Smith (2020)
Alliance For Gun Responsibility (2020)
American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (2020)
American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (2020)
American Federation of Teachers (2020)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
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
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.
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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
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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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 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
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
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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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
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I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
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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?
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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?
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JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
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2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
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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.
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I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
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The Electoral College should be abolished.
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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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