Dale Whitaker

Republican | Washington

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Dale Whitaker


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

Primary


Race

Secretary of State


Incumbent

No


Links

Dale Whitaker websites FacebookXLinkedIn

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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