Derek Chartrand

Republican | Washington

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Derek Chartrand


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

Primary


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 1


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

Bellevue College, Bellevue, 1988

UC Berkeley, Berkeley, 1994

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Bill Baker for Congress, Volunteer, Watch DOGS

Vounteer, PTA, Member/Volunteer

Redmond West Little League, Coach

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

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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?

I would only support in cases of Rape or incest after exhausting all counseling opportunities.


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

How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?

Evaluate options to stabilize Social Security.

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

I would look at the budget and prioritize spending and how to pragmatically increase revenues through growth of the economy.

Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?

Need more information to share scope of proposal.


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

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?

It means that the President is not the Religious leader of our country. Our founding fathers were looking to ensure the leader did not have complete Piety over the country as was the case in England where they experienced his complete rule.


HEALTHCARE

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

Strongly Disagree

I support the elimination of private healthcare insurance.

Strongly Disagree

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

Look for ways to make Healthcare affordable through innovation and promotion ofpreventative behavior.


NATIONAL SECURITY

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Strongly Agree

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?

Develop a relationship with the Islamic community to foster a dialog of recognition that terrorism. See something say something!


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

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished.

Strongly Disagree

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.

Strongly Disagree

Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.

Strongly Disagree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Those people that are seeking an opportunity to contribute to America's economic growth and stabilizing livelihood through civil contribution and a can do attitude.


EDUCATION

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly 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.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Christian. I believe that Jesus Christ is the child of God and my Lord and Savior.


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.

America need to remain strong and an active participant in foreign policy to protect America from aggression. Free Enterprise must prevail.

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 a Christian, compassionate capitalist, mindful of our environment and a Republican. More importantly I am an American with the ability to look at complex situations, ask tough questions to get information to make the best decision for the desired outcome.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

Strongly Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

We need to create a system where common sense solutions provide us increased safety in preventing gun violence.


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.

Strongly Disagree

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Strongly Disagree

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

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?

Educational reform and provide Vocational training opportunities in the K-12 system and look to reduce the cost of College education for American families.

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

Yes, The events tearing our country apart are heartbreaking. No one should live in fear of murder and violence in our country. Those who are licensed to use force to protect us must care about the lives at stake, and seek to save them. There can be no excuse for what happed to George Floyd. There can also be no excuse for the violence sweeping our cities. Destroying and stealing property and attacking police are causing enormous harm and risking more deaths. Anger at harm done does not justify doing harm to others. And those who are taking advantage of the situation loot, steal, and attack must be stopped. As Americans we must rise above this. We must focus on making lives better for all Americans of all races, and support each other to build better lives.

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