Gary Kemp
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
Gary Kemp
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 38 - Pos. 1
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
NWEJATC, Mount Vernon, Journeyman, 2011
Lakewood HS, Lakewood, Diploma, 1989
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
RockCreek Church, Leader
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (7)
Mayor of Marysville - Jon Nehring
Snohomish County Councilman - Nate Nehring
Snohomish County Councilman - Sam Low
Snohomish County - WSRP
Senator Jim Walsh
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Concerned Taxpayers of Washington State (2022)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2017)
Sam Low (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
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?
Did not answer
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
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Many, we need less taxes, not more added on
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Useless programs that only help a few people, not the majority
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
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?
Government should not be involved in Church activities
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
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Government shouldn't be involved. Schools and Military have vaccination requirements already in place, employers should be able to request that a person does so, not require.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Build and fully fund our Military, close our borders, allowing people in through the correct channels
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
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone who comes in through the proper channels, and goes through the citizen process.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly 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
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.
I am a Christian and family man.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Neutral
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
This is a tough question living in Washington where voting is all done by mail in voting.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I believe racism exists, but not to the extent that the Media pushes it out to the public for fear messaging.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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.
A
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?
Balance a budget, to keep the state operating, and passing common sense laws that help the citizens of the state.
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?
Lean Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Did not answer
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 not
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
Being an Electrician, I have noticed that a few Outlets need to be changed out in Olympia, and there is a few dim light bulbs. Some of the past legislation needs to be re-wired, and they need a Representative that has lived experience in Leading. This isn’t a job I take on lightly, I take safety very seriously, and this state needs to be safer. We need to be able to look to leaders for answers, and those leaders need to be able to listen and learn.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Get the the guns out of Criminal hands.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
