Matt Macklin

Democrat | Washington

Candidate Profile*

Liberal (Conditional)

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

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Matt Macklin


Party

Democrat


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 26 - Pos. 2


Incumbent

No


Links

Matt Macklin websites Matt Macklin emailFacebookInstagram

EDUCATION

Loyola University, Chicago, JD

Walden University, Minneapolis, MBA

Loyola University, Chicago, BA

Loyola University, Chicago, BA

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Rotary Club International, Member, Camelot Society

Board of Directors, A Moment of Magic, Board of Directors

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
LIBERAL (10)

Pro-Choice Washington (Formerly NARAL Pro-Choice Washington)

*Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO

Washington Conservation Voters

SEIU 775

Alliance for Gun Responsibility

OTHER (2)

Grandmothers Against Gun Violence

Washington State Association for Justice

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)

Rep. Derek Kilmer

Fmr. Rep. Larry Seaquist

IBEW

SEIU

WSLC

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations (2022)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (7)

Harry Truman Fund (2022)

Judy Arbogast (2022)

Laborers International Union of North America (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2022)

Larry Seaquist (2022)

State Democratic Party Organizations (2022)

OTHER INFORMATION

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?

When it is determined to be the best interest of the woman and child as determined by the pregnant woman and their health care provider.

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Disagree

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Agree

When terminal diagnosis is applicable.


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

We should consider a tax code that requires individuals to pay their far shares, relieves the tax burden for small businesses and families, and does not allow the multigenerational transfer of wealth to avoid tax responsibilities.

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

Bureaucratic agencies are a source of government reach and overspending. Many of our state agencies can be restructured to be more effective and deliver the outcomes our citizens intended and expect.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Agree

College and technical trades along with other professionals in demand


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Did not answer

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

When they are violators of law; e.g. abuse


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.

B. For a country our size and complexity a government option with other private options is the only proven reliable and practical solution.

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

When the vaccination is necessary given the environment of the job or school. I do not support an y departure from vaccination law since 1906.


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.

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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.

Did not answer

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