Rian Ingrim
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Rian Ingrim
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 10
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Durham University Business School, Durham, UK, MBA, 2017
University of Oregon, Eugene, B.S., 2002
WORK & MILITARY
US Army, Logistics Officer, 11
AFFILIATIONS
United Methodist Church, Volunteer, Street feed
Volunteer, Tenino food bank, Volunteer
Mitchells sporting clays, Volunteer, Meals on wheels
Volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
N/A, N/a
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
N/A, N/A
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
N/A
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
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.
Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
All lives are important regardless of the situation and should be allowed to blossom in life. We have no right to take that from them. Any abortion could have been the next Mozart or Jackson Pollack. We don't know that's why its important to be curious and find out. Since 1970 the United States has had 46,413,319 recorded abortions. That's 46 million lives that were taken before they could realize there full potential.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Neutral
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
-Allow younger workers choices to establish there own personal investment accounts to supplement social security. -Increase cost of living adjustment (COLA) to better represent the inflationary changes that seniors deal with. -Raise revenue by lifting or eliminating the payroll tax cap while also gradually increasing the full retirement age helping to cut long term expenditures. This has to be done together to work.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Draw a Venn diagram. Compartmentalize all Federal Govt. organizations, committees etc... into those circles. Anything that overlaps in the middle cut it. That would be a good start. Implement flat taxes to cap the amount of money going to the Federal Govt. Get ride of all unnecessary regulations on industries that cost money to implement and hamper the growth of small businesses and individual owner operators.
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
Tax payers should not pay off student loans. If someone buys a house should tax payers pay off the house? Education is an investment in your future and it is the choice of the person to take out a student loan or not. Tax payers should not be held accountable for that. There are trade schools to go to that can help develop skills needed, use those schools.
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.
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?
Religion should not be involved in politics and politics should not be involved in Religion. Both Religion and politics have there separate place in society. Separation of church and state doesn’t shut down our debates over religion in the public square; it guarantees the freedom for us to respectfully have those debates.
iVoterGuide Notes:
After the voter guide was published, candidate notified iVoterGuide that his intended answer should be: "the church is above the state."
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Neutral
I support the elimination of private healthcare insurance.
Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I believe in a free market system in which market competition leads to more affordable healthcare. -Ensure states receive federal grants designed to assist states in flexibly providing low-income individuals with access to affordable coverage. -Individuals with high risk medical conditions would have affordable access to state-run Guaranteed Coverage Pools under which their health care costs would be subsidized with federal grants and further contained by any state-enacted premium-setting restrictions. -eliminate the ACA’s community rating, age banding, and single risk pool requirements. -Each state would be allowed to dictate the minimum attributes and cost-sharing parameters of plans to best meet the needs of their own citizens. -reward continuous coverage and promote portability in the individual marketplace.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
We must relentlessly pursue terrorists that seek to harm our country while remaining vigilant and vigorous in preventing these attacks. We cannot yield to radical Islamic terrorism who attacks us with bombs, bullets, or propaganda. Our great country will rise to every challenge and must face the enemy on every front, ensuring a future of peace, security, and prosperity for our country and the world. The American dream must be protected.
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.
Agree
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished.
Disagree
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
Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone is allowed to immigrate to the U.S. Those who immigrate to the U.S. legally are allowed to enter the country and be law abiding citizens.
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.
Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Neutral
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I'm a Christian first and foremost. I also believe all religion is important to practice. Its not just the first amendment here in America that protects the right to practice religion, it's a spiritual belief that gives us purpose.
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.
-Freedom, the original and basic value. Free from govt. interference to live our lives. -Limited Govt. leaving decisions on personal matters to individuals without Govt. interference. -A Govt. that is close to and understands the people. Making decisions FOR the people! -Having a strong national defense not to necessarily use but to have as a show of force to keep peace. -Have quality public education. The Republican party in the 1800's coined this idea to provide a common knowledge for citizens of all backgrounds. -Limited taxes and balanced budgets. Regardless of the capacity we as a nation can hold as far as velocity of money and debt. we still must be stewards of tax payer money and Govt. assets. -Encouraging capitalism though minimizing regulations while supporting foreign trade. -Realistic foreign policy that includes proper alliances, forging common ground and moral, principled leadership.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I'm an 11 year Army combat Veteran with deployments to both Iraq and Afghanistan. Was stationed at Joint Base Lewis McChord for over 5 years. Was a Company commander while at JBLM. After Military was accepted to Durham University business school in Durham England were I received an MBA in Corporate entrepreneurship and new venture creation. Left England for California were I helped run a fashion company for about a year before starting my own health and wellness company with another former Army officer and combat Veteran. I'm married to my wife Severine who is from Northern Germany and have a step-daughter named Robyn and grandson named Phoenix. We deserve better, we deserve someone who will roll up there sleeves and work hand in hand with the community to make it stronger. We deserve selfless service from our representatives. We deserve more and we can absolutely get it.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
There shouldn't be restrictions on gun ownership. There should be education on gun safety.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.
Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Agree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
1. Bring pharmaceutical manufacturing back to America, specifically the 10th district along with 4 other strategic districts throughout America to maximize production and distribution. 2. Slowly start deregulating industries such as trucking, logging and manufacturing sectors allowing faster recovery for small businesses. 3. Immigration reform that works. There are 4 simple guidelines to follow that will help establish Immigration reform. -Respect the consent of the governed, this is the will of the people. -We cannot compromise National Security and Public Safety -Becoming a citizen means becoming an American -Law makers must respect the rule of law.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism can be a domestic threat. The media seems to fan the flames for a story instead of helping to promote positive change which does not help the cause. We as America must become tolerant of all race allowing anyone to follow the American dream. However, that does not mean special treatment should be given. If people regardless of race are willing to work hard they should and will be rewarded. Our society cannot turn into a welfare state because of race.
