

Dale Whitaker
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Dale Whitaker
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
Secretary of State
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Forbes School of Business at Ashford University, San Diego, B.A. in Accounting, 2018
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
We Believe We Vote Ministries, Executive Director
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Precinct Committee Officer, 2023 - 2024
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (3)
Skagit County Republicans; Mason County Republican Party - Washington; Washington State Republican Party
OTHER (3)
Snohomish County Republican Party; Thurston County Republican Party; Clark County Republican Party
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (7)
Washington State GOP; Yakima County GOP; Skagit County GOP; Grays Harbor GOP; Lewis County GOP
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2024); Jenny Graham (2022); We Believe We Vote (2021)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
My personal belief is that life is from conception until natural death.
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer 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
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes. Israel is the only true Democracy in the Middle East and provides stability to the region.
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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. Medicare should be implemented as per the initial intent, and not continuously expanded. Continuous expansion of Medicare and Medicaid is creating budget deficits in states around the nation.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Minimum wage jobs are a stepping stone for those working toward college degrees, certifications, or pursuing other career advancements. Increasing the minimum wage to a "living wage" only further increases rent prices, grocery prices, etc.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Strongly Agree
Furthermore, taxpayers who are empty nesters or don't have children should be able to choose which school(s) they support with their tax dollars.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Choose not to answer
Classrooms can be very volatile for many reasons. I don't believe every teacher has the emotional maturity to carry and handle a firearm effectively. I do not believe there is a blanket solution for defending schools, and it should be left to the localities to make the determination that is best for them. I am in favor of having a law enforcement officer assigned to schools as a solution.
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Protect Rights & Liberties afforded to us in the Constitution. Maintain Law & Order. Defend the Free Market. Provide National Security.
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
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
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
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe that the God of the Bible is the One True God. He sent His son, Jesus, to sacrifice Himself for our sins and to save us. All people can be redeemed through Christ. Although none of us are worthy of His grace and mercy, He extends it to those who are truly repentant and sincere in their belief in Him. I believe that we are in the midst of a fight between Good & Evil, as we have been since the fall. The church has been silent for far too long on moral issues. It is time for Godly people to stand up for righteousness and for the innocent.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
As a white man married to a black woman, I find this notion both absurd & offensive, undermining the legacy of those who fought tirelessly for civil rights in this country. The struggle for equality and justice is a testament to the enduring courage and resilience of countless individuals who fought to and successfully dismantled systemic racism and promote unity. It is essential to honor and continue their work by standing against any rhetoric that diminishes their sacrifices and achievements.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. While it is imperative that we are good stewards of the resources afforded to us, doing so while undermining the freedom of choice and free trade, which creates economic growth and prosperity, is disastrous to the continued economic development and freedom in the United States.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear.
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