Dave Whitehead
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Dave Whitehead
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 4 - Pos. 1
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Eastern Washington University, Cheney, BA, 1983
Gonzaga University, Spokane, MA, 191
WORK & MILITARY
Mead School District, Business & Marketing Teacher, 37
Mead School District, Baseball, Volleyball, Basketball coach, 37
Graduation Alliance, Business & Marketing teacher, 3
AFFILIATIONS
Northview Bible Church, Deacon, Gideons
Member, Mt. Spokane High School, CTE Department Head
Mt. Spokane High School, Head Baseball &bVolleyball Coach, Area 11 WADECA
Area Leader (President), Mead Extracurricular Coaches Association, President
Mt. Spokane High School, DECA Advisor, 2nd Harvest food bank
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
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?
To save the life of the mother, or in the case of Rape.
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?
This year I don't know what can be reduced because the virus is going to play havoc with the budget.
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.
Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
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?
This was one of the reasons I ran. I found it hard for the Governor to say that Churches where not essential. I know we need to protect each other, but for the government to shut churches down would be unacceptable. Canada is struggling with that now, and locking up pastors who preach the gospel. Very scary.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Neutral
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Tough question, and one that I can not answer right now honestly.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
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.
Neutral
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
I will also have to research this issue more, I can not give a 100% answer.
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.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
There is one God who has given his only Son as a way for us to be saved. It is our mission to show his love to others through our acts and caring for them. Or as St. Francis of Assisi said "Preach the Gospel at all times. When necessary, use words."
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.
Ask anyone who knows me.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
- Bachelor Degree EWU Business Education 1983 - Masters Degree Gonzaga University Administration 1991 - Taught Business and Marketing for 37 years in the Mead School District - Coached for 40+ years Baseball, Basketball, and Volleyball - Head Coach Mt. Spokane High School Volleyball 9 years elected to Hall of fame 2019 - 1st Head Coach Mt. Spokane High School Baseball 5 years - Led DECA at Mt. Spokane High School, student Marketing organization(DECA) - CAT Rep at Mt. Spokane high school (leadership team) - President of Mead Coaches Association.
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 know I can make a difference, and I can work with anyone, and you need that to move Washington in the right direction
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.
No Answer
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
No
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I don't think any additional limitations should be placed on gun ownership.
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.
Strongly Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Education Business growth Land management
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
It can be, it depends on how we deal with injustice that happens.
