Stephanie Barnard
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile*
Conservative (Conditional)
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Stephanie Barnard
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 8 - Pos. 1
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Columbia Basin College
Western Governor's University
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
A.N.G.L.S. Network (All Newborns Given Legal Seats), Founder, Executive Director, Boy Scouts of America, Blue Mountain Council
Board Member, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Stake Primary Presidency, Ward Relief Society Presidency, Ward Young Women Presidency, Gospel Doctrine Teacher
Franklin County Republican Party, Vice Chair, Treasurer, PCO, Lincoln Day Dinner Chair, Washington Policy Center
Member, Association of Washington Business, Member, Energy/Environment Committee Member, Transportation Committee Member, Healthcare Committee Member, Tax Policy Committee Member, Business Law Committee Member, Grassroots Alliance Committee Member
Benton Franklin Walla Walla Good Roads, Member, Tri-Cities Civility Caucus
Vice Chair, Tri-Cities Republican Women, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
PCO, 8
National Delegate, 1
State Delegate, 2
Franklin County Republican Party Vice Chair, 2
Franklin County Republican Party Treasurer, 1
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (6)
*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
Franklin County Republican Party
Mark Schoesler
John Braun
Family Policy Institute of Washington Action
LIBERAL (1)
*Log Cabin Republicans of Washington
OTHER (5)
*Association of Washington Business (AWB)
Duane Davidson
*Washington Hospitality Association
*Washington Realtors
Skyler Rude
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Benton County Republicans, Franklin County Republicans, Congresswoman Cathy McMorris-Rodgers, Congressman Dan Newhouse, House Republican Organizational Committee, Senator Schoesler, Senator Dozier, Senator Braun, Rep. Wilcox, Rep. Maycumber, Rep. Dye, Rep. Rude, Rep. Klicker, Benton County Commissioner Shon Small, Benton County Commissioner Jerome Delvin, Benton County Commissioner Will McKay, Franklin County Commissioner Clint Didier, Franklin County Commissioner Rocky Mullen, Franklin County Sheriff Jim Raymond, former WA State Treasurer Duane Davidson, Franklin County Clerk Michael Killian, Franklin County Treasurer Josie Koelzer, Retired Superior Court Judge Bruce Spanner, WA State Fraternal Order of Police, Local Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #7, Delta Dental of WA, Avista, WA Tree Fruit Association, WA Wheat Association, WA Potato Commission, WA Cattleman's Association, WA Food Industry Association, WA Health Care Association, Northwest Dairy Association, WA Realtors Association, WA Friends of Farms & Forests, Inland Northwest Association of General Contractors, WA Hospitality Association
QUESTIONNAIRE*
*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I believe in the sanctity of human life. I oppose elective abortion for personal or social convenience. I support the following exceptions: rape/incest; the life or health of the mother is in serious jeopardy; the fetus has severe defects that will not allow the baby to survive beyond birth.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I strongly agree that PP should not receive any funds to perform abortions. These clinics could remain open to provide other services - such as mammograms.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
I believe in the sanctity of human life. I oppose assisted suicide and euthanasia. Allowing a person to die from natural causes by removing a patient from artificial means of life support, in my opinion, is not assisted suicide or euthanasia.
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Replace the B&O tax with a simple, fair, and equitable business tax without favors or carve-outs. Lower excise taxes and the sales tax rate. The revenue forecast places WA in a good position to provide tax relief for families.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
If your question is referencing federal spending, then I would start with reforming major entitlements such as Medicare and Social Security - without affecting those who are retired or near retirement. WA State must reign in the spending and review/cut programs that have had little to no positive impact.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
If the building itself is deemed unsafe.
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.
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?
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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.
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IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Did not answer
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
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EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
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VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
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I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
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Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
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I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
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What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
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EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
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Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Did not answer
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.
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I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
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ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
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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?
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Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
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What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
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I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
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2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
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Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
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