Koshin Mohamed Fidaar
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile*
Leans Conservative
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Koshin Mohamed Fidaar
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 29 - Pos. 1
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of Washington, Seattle, BA, 2010
Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, MBA, 2021
WORK & MILITARY
US Army, SGT, 8
Asli Financial Services, Owner, 2
Somali Community Services, CEO/President, 2
AFFILIATIONS
Discovery Institute, Fellow-Chapman Center for Citizen Leadership
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
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.
OTHER (1)
*Mainstream Republicans of Washington
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Discovery Institute of Seattle
Mainstream Republicans of Washington State
Washington State Senator Hans Zeiger
Pierce County Republicans of Washington State
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
State Republican Party Organizations (2020)
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.
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?
When the mother's life is in danger to loose her life.
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?
All the waste including sound transit project.
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.
Strongly 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?
The First Amendment. It doesn't not only allows us the freedom to practice any religion of our choice, but also prevents the government from officially recognizing or favoring any religion.
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?
I don't have an answer for this question at this time
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.
Neutral
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.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
1. Political asylum seekers 2. Immediate family members (mother, father, son). 3. Highly skilled workers 4. Investors over 3 million dollars employing at least 20 employees.
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.
No Answer
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Muslim and I believe the 10 commandment. Since as humans we have spiritual needs, freedom of religion should be protected. As a public policy, religion should also be a private spiritual practice that guide people to do good in this world.
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.
Supreme Court Takes On Employment Bias at Religious Schools The cases are the latest in a series the court has had before it considering the relationship between church and state. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/11/us/supreme-court-religious-schools.html?searchResultPosition=2
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I've BA and one quarter short of my Master degree in education. As a non commission officer, I worked for eight years in US. Army training and leading soldiers in battle field. I believe I do have the discipline and leadership quality state representatives must have to deliver results for their constituency. As an advocate, I culturally competent and can work people with different philosophical views and backgrounds.
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 am married with four children in public school. My wife and I have vested interest in improving education quality, create good jobs for our citizens, and most importantly keep our neighborhoods safe. It is unacceptable 29th district to have double the violent crimes, and burglary in Washington state.
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.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
All law obeying adult citizens should not have any restrictions to own a gun to protect their family and property period.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
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?
Creating Safer Homes Fighting for Families Focusing on Opportunity see www.friendsofkoshin.com for my priorities.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
racism is a threat to our security because as a multicultural society, we can't allow to deprives some members of our community the equal protection of all citizens regardless of their ethnicity and national origin. Our citizens must live in harmony, treat each other with respect and dignity. However, as Americans, we come long way to deal with racism but we must be vigilant to ever reverse our social progress.
