Anita Azariah
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Anita Azariah
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary & Secretary of State Special
Race
State Senator, Dist. 38
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Forman Christian College, Lahore, Masters, 1989
Saint John Vianney, Lahore, MSW, 2002
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Caritas (Catholic Community Services in Pakistan), Volunteer, Snohomish County Children's Commission
Commissioner, Snohomish County Republican Party, Vice Chair Of County Party Chair Outreach Committee and
Snohomish County Republican Women's Club, VP, Snohomish County Volunteer Guardian Ad Litem
Volunteer Guardian Ad Litem, Pakistan Association of Greater Seattle, Board Member
Business Ladies of Snohomish, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Vice Chair, Snohomish County Republican Party, 1.5
Chair Outreach Committee, 3
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (3)
John Braun
Keith Wagoner
Senate Republican Campaign Committee
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Senate Republican Caucus Committee, Several Senators, representatives, Local Business owners and citizens.
Orca One Realty Group Marysville, Todd Falham
Rizwan Samad, Local Business Owner
Mike Jellison, Owner PI Fittness
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Medical reasons OR in some cases Rape/ Incest
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
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?
Washington residents need tax relief. A few examples of taxes that can be reformed are the regressive sales tax, gas tax, property tax and excise tax.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Welfare and Homeless spending without accountability, plus allocate the surplus tax money appropriately instead of increasing taxes.
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?
Places of worship should only be closed under a genuine emergency that is not exploited for political gain.
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?
None
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Law enforcement should work closely with various communities so they are a trusted source for people to provide information about suspicious activity.
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.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Only legal immigration such as family, student and workers, with Political / Religious Asylum options.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
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
Agree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a follower of Christ. I believe that I do not have the right to judge others on their beliefs and behaviors.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I would Propose IN PERSON VOTING with photo ID
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
The divisiveness created by the current leadership and media has created in the past few years over skin color has become concerning. With that being said it is within our power to heal the divide.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly 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
For Washington State, geothermal energy is an excellent choice considering all the active volcanos in our state.
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The government has the purposes of protecting individual rights and providing for the common good of society.
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).
N/A
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.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
Like so many of us, I am tired of our bitterly divided politics and hope to make a contribution toward uniting the country around a principled agenda that has broad appeal. For me, what is best for the community is more important than party politics.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The background check and no mental health issues
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
