

Leonard Christian
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Leonard Christian
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary & Secretary of State Special
Race
State Rep., Dist. 4 - Pos. 2
Incumbent
No
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
Ferris HS, Spokane, WA, graduate, 1984
WORK & MILITARY
Self Empolyed, Realtor, 17
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, Civil Air Patrol, Volunteer Pilot
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
4th District State Representative, 1
GOP District Leader, 12
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
County Assessor, 2018
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2019
|100%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (7)
Ian Field (2016)
Josh Arritola (2014)
Kevin Parker (2012)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2018)
Mike Padden (2011)
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
Key Votes from 2014 in Vote Smart.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
None
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
None
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive 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
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
NO income tax in Washington... And a believe in a total review of state funded programs.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
NO income tax in Washington... And a believe in a total review of state funded programs.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Review all state programs and eliminate what is not working well.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Review all state programs and eliminate what is not working well.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
If you want the government to pay for your college, join the military or other form of service to the community.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
If you want the government to pay for your college, join the military or other form of service to the community.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None... Never. America was founded on freedom of religion.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None... Never. America was founded on freedom of religion.
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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
I believe it should be somewhere between B and C above
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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
I believe it should be somewhere between B and C above
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Did not answer
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Did not answer
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Did not answer
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Did not answer
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Neutral
I stand by Israel
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Neutral
I stand by Israel
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Build the Fence
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Build the Fence
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Did not answer
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Did not answer
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
Parents should have a choice. We choose to home school both of our children.
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
Parents should have a choice. We choose to home school both of our children.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
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
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
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Christian...
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Christian...
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Did not answer
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Did not answer
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Did not answer
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Did not answer
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
I care about the environment, however laws must be balanced.
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
I care about the environment, however laws must be balanced.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Provide for the protection of the United States and do the things people and business can not do. Like road projects.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Provide for the protection of the United States and do the things people and business can not do. Like road projects.
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?
Conservative
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
I have a voting record from my 2014 term in Olympia
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
I have a voting record from my 2014 term in Olympia
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No... I have a clean record and past.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No... I have a clean record and past.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I believe heroes should be honored, not fired, and children belong to their parents and not the state. I was raised in Spokane by a single parent on public assistance and I understand the impacts inflation has on the family. After graduation from Ferris, I married my high school sweetheart and joined the Air Force where I learned the importance of community, love of country and hard work. As a former 4th District Representative, I have a solid conservative voting record with a focus on lower taxes and a government that works for the people.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I believe heroes should be honored, not fired, and children belong to their parents and not the state. I was raised in Spokane by a single parent on public assistance and I understand the impacts inflation has on the family. After graduation from Ferris, I married my high school sweetheart and joined the Air Force where I learned the importance of community, love of country and hard work. As a former 4th District Representative, I have a solid conservative voting record with a focus on lower taxes and a government that works for the people.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I fully support the Police. They have a thankless job.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I fully support the Police. They have a thankless job.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Enforce the laws we already have! I will be introducing a bill that will require anyone who uses a firearm to commit a crime will have a mandatory 3 years added to their sentence. I believe criminals need to be behind bars so citizens can have safe communities.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Enforce the laws we already have! I will be introducing a bill that will require anyone who uses a firearm to commit a crime will have a mandatory 3 years added to their sentence. I believe criminals need to be behind bars so citizens can have safe communities.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Disagree
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Disagree
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