Edwin Stickle

Democrat | Washington

Candidate Profile

Leans Liberal

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Edwin Stickle


Party

Democrat


Election Year

2024


Election

Primary


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 2


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, MD, 1993

Andrews University, Berrien Springs, BIT, 1988

WORK & MILITARY

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AFFILIATIONS

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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

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OTHER INFORMATION

Edwin Stickle completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection Survey in 2024.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

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

Disagree

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.

Disagree

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Your healthcare decisions should be between you and your doctor or nurse practitioner. Period. End of Story.

Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?

No, your healthcare decisions should be between you and your doctor or nurse practitioner. The government should not interfere in any of your health care decisions.


ECONOMY

What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?

I'm not aware of any actions that would allow Americans to pay less taxes, unless Americans are willing to accept less government services also.

Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.

Neutral

This is a fair point to make. Forgiveness also is unfair to those who have paid off their student loans. Promissory notes are promises. But, there are people who accept lower paying human service jobs that should be allowed to use the years they have put into helping society as a form of payment on their loans.

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

Yes


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

No involvement of government in religious issues. No direct involvement by religion in government issues.

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

Disagree

This is a free country. We have a bill of rights and a constitution that overrules laws that infringe on personal rights.


HEALTHCARE

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

Vaccination requirements should be in place to protect the immunocompromised and school children from fatal illnesses.

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.

B


NATIONAL SECURITY

With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.

B

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Disagree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Yes this relationship is important to many US citizens.

What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?

Normal cycles in the popularity of military enlistment will always occur.


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Neutral

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Immigration should be a congressional decision and admissions to the US should follow those laws.


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Neutral

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Disagree


VALUES

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Disagree

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Disagree

This question is disagreeable and disorganized. The first part is true. The second part of the question is presenting an agenda and implies that busy working people have the time to watch the cable news channel pundits arguing and trying to "make news."

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Neutral

Your healthcare should be between you and your doctor or nurse practitioner. Period. End of story.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am familiar with many types of religions and beliefs. I don't think that what anyone else believes is my business and similarly what I believe is no one else's business.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Agree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Agree


EQUALITY

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Disagree

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.

Neutral


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Agree

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Solar power is nearly unlimited and once efficient battery storage is technically achievable then much of our oil and natural gas usage should go away.


ABOUT YOU

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?

Moderate

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Government exists to serve the will of the people.

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


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.

Disagree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Neutral


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Did not answer

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