Semi Bird
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Semi Bird
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
Governor
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Villanova University, Villanova, MS Human Resources, 2012
WORK & MILITARY
U.S. Army Special Forces Intelligence & Operations, Senior Intelligence Sergeant, 23 Years Military Service
AFFILIATIONS
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Richland School Board Director, 1.5
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
Skagit County Republicans; Mason County Republican Party - Washington
OTHER (3)
King County Republican Party; Snohomish County Republican Party; Clark County Republican Party
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Washington State Republican Party
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2024); State Republican Party Organizations (2024)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (15)
Amber Krabach (2024); Beth Daranciang (2024); Carmen Goers (2024); Debra Blodgett (2024); Jeanette Burrage (2024)
OTHER INFORMATION
Interview with the Battle Ground Project and Semi Bird in 2024.
- Intro/Biography- 1:05
- Political establishments/corruption- 5:09
- Platform- 12:30
- Culture- 21:40
- Lawlessness/ Criminal reform- 25:50
- Economy/Taxes- 31:25
- Regulations/Environment- 33:00
- Homelessness- 33:50
- Education/DEI/School Choice/ Homeschooling- 37:00
In this video, Semi Bird is interviewed on the issues of homelessness and reducing crime.
Semi Bird completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection Survey in 2024.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
I value all life, from conception, through natural death. Let's provide women with support services, such as, prenatal care and make adoption a feasible option. Let's be proactive and bring awareness programs into at risk communities to reduce unwanted pregnancy.
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Strongly Agree
If there is a law to make this drug available, it must be safe and regulated.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Neutral
This question should be worded differently. I support women's health, family planning, and preventive care, but I do not support making taxpayers fund abortion providers against their will. I support making this an initiative where the citizens of Washington choose.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
This is a spiritual, personal, and family choice.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never is my initial and immediate response.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
There is a matter of the law and the constitution that must always be considered, therefore; every case must be looked individually. I do not support government overreach, but I will protect the civil rights and civil liberties of our citizens.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
I will propose legislation that will prevent the CCP from owning land in Washington State. Further, we must create a counter intelligence fusion center to protect state infrastructure from this threat.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Absolutely, for global security purposes.
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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
A combination between B and C. Not for "all who want it," but there are situations where citizens will temporarily rely on government support until Medicare and or Medicaid engage. Hand up, not a hand out.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Never under the previous scenario (COVID). That said, traditional school immunization for children have been proven to support public health.
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
It should be determined by the market, and not mandated. It has been proven that when small businesses do better employees are paid better.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
We have a huge Northern border problem with human and narco-trafficking, and a port border that non one talks about. I have proposed solutions with action to address the out of control fentanyl epidemic, as well as, human trafficking perpetrated by the cartels.
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Strongly Agree
We have a paramount responsibility to provide our children with a quality education. Poor and impoverished children deserve access to a quality education, which is most often accessed through private schools by wealthier families. Let's break down that barrier and let the money follow the backpack. I also support home schooling programs with no strings attached.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
Back the blue
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None - hold criminals accountable by enforcing the law. Judges and Prosecutors should be held accountable for enforcing the rule of law. No more revolving doors of justice.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
Once properly trained with a concealed carry.
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To maintain and protect the constitutional rights of citizens
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?
Very Conservative
My views are driven by the current environment. I am open-minded and always willing to listen, but our nation is at the precipice and we need leaders with a backbone.
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Let parents parent, and let children be children.
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Parents, grandparents, and guardians are the primary stakeholders in children's upbringing and education.
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Agree
iVoterGuide Notes:
After candidate evaluations were complete the candidate notified iVoterGuide that the intended answer is 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
This is 100% true in accordance with my faith. That said, the governor must follow the law and the constitution.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a follower of Christ and blessed by God. I have accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. God has given me everything! I believe that America is blessed nation that has lost its way. We must unite and bring our state and nation back into the light. I am called to serve for such a time such as this.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Globalism, Elitism, Marxism. So many progressive isms' have infected our nation like a plague. America was meant to be a diverse nation, a melting pot. There will always be the ignorance of racism, but there are special interests groups who are benefitting from perpetrating the scare of a national racist threat.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
This theory is a Marxist attack on our society and threatens the soul of America. It is a new form of racism.
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
A
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear
