Leonard Christian

Republican | Washington

Candidate Profile*

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*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Leonard Christian


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 4 - Pos. 2


Incumbent

No


Links

Leonard Christian websitesLeonard Christian phones Leonard Christian emailFacebookX

EDUCATION

Webster University, Fairchild AFB, WA, MBA, 2014

Embry Riddle University, Fairchild AFB, WA, BS, 2012

Community College of Air Force, Fairchild AFB, WA, AS, 2005

WORK & MILITARY

Self Empolyed, Realtor, 15

US Air Force (Retired), Master Sergeant, 20

AFFILIATIONS

The Intersection Church, Member, New Life Church

Past Member, Life Services, Contributor

Moody Bible Aviation, Volunteer, The Intersection at the River Food Bank

Volunteer, Contributor

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

4th District State Representative, 1

GOP District Leader, 12

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

County Assessor, 2018

Race

Previous Races

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
LIBERAL (1)

*Associated Builders & Contractors, Inland Pacific

OTHER (1)

*Spokane Association of REALTORS

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)

Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich

Dupty Mayor Brandi Peetz

Previously Nancy McLaughlin

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (5)

Kevin Parker (2012)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2018)

Mike Padden (2011)

State Republican Party Organizations (2016)

We Believe We Vote (2018)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2010)

Matt Shea (2010)

National Federation of Independent Business (2014)

Republican Women's Organizations (2010)


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.

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.

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

To save the life of the mother.


ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.

Strongly 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?

I like President Reagan’s answer. Anything that can be found in the phone book.


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?

I believe our forefathers designed it to keep the government from limiting churches. Not the other way around.


HEALTHCARE

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.

Strongly Disagree

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

I believe nobody in America should be denied life saving medical assistance. However, I do not believe that everyone in this country deserves as a basic right free healthcare. I am a firm believer in the free market system and if someone is willing to purchase better care, that should be their right. I do not believe anyone should be forced to purchase coverage for things they do not want. We still live in a free country.


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.

Agree

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?

Anyone who is not a criminal and is willing to immigrate using our legal immigration process.


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.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I believe Jesus is the one and only son of God and was sent to earth as an example of how to live our lives. I treat everyone with respect and honor with the goal of helping others develop a personal relationship with Jesus. In office I will stand firm on Biblical issues and treat everyone with respect.


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.

I am the only candidate in this race with a conservative voting record while serving in office in 2014. My values have not changed.

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

I have held this seat before. I was able to get a bill passed and signed into law that protected citizens private information from release. I have a masters degree and understand budgets. I know how to be a team player while standing firm on my values.

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?

It’s time for a reasonable Republican with a solid conservative voting record to represent all the citizens of the 4th District. As a former Washington State Representative, Desert Storm Air Force veteran and a certified negotiations expert, I will again be an effective member of the Republican caucus in Olympia with a focus on local issues. As a small business owner, I have the experience, education and skills required to accept this challenge, and I will fight hard for your rights and more local control of our freedoms in Eastern Washington. I’m Leonard Christian and I ask for your vote.


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.

Strongly Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

We have too many laws already!!! I believe in the 2nd amendment.


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Strongly 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?

Repeal of the sex education mandate!!! Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act Repeal of B&O and other taxes

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

I believe it still is, however I do not believe we can create laws to fix the issue. It is an issue of heart and we need to focus on changing how we treat each other.

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