Fred Grant
Democrat | Washington
Candidate Profile
Liberal (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Fred Grant
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
Governor
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Georgia State University, Atlanta, BA, 2010
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Delegate, 1
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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OTHER INFORMATION
Fred Grant completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection Survey in 2024.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Before Third Trimester. Preferably ASAP.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Before Third Trimester. Preferably ASAP.
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
Safety is paramount.
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
Safety is paramount.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Neutral
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Neutral
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Agree
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Neutral
Regulation may be needed if abuse of the system occurs.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Neutral
Regulation may be needed if abuse of the system occurs.
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Minimum wage should be enough for an individual to pay rent in lower income areas, pay for groceries once per week, take at least 2 week long vacations per year, pay for car insurance, health insurance, and leave room for savings without stressing.
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Minimum wage should be enough for an individual to pay rent in lower income areas, pay for groceries once per week, take at least 2 week long vacations per year, pay for car insurance, health insurance, and leave room for savings without stressing.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
Yes
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
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
If the church intends to or is doing physical or mental harm to themselves or the public.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
If the church intends to or is doing physical or mental harm to themselves or the public.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Neutral
I believe this is a case-by-case situation and depends on what they are being asked to do.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Neutral
I believe this is a case-by-case situation and depends on what they are being asked to do.
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.
B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options.
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) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
If the vaccination has been thoroughly tested to the best of our ability and it can save over a million lives then it can be allowed to require vaccinations.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
If the vaccination has been thoroughly tested to the best of our ability and it can save over a million lives then it can be allowed to require vaccinations.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Agree
Any powerful nation that can compete with ours has the possibility of posing a threat; however, this doesn't mean that we have to treat them with hostility or have bad relations. I believe we can do a better job at international relations with China and many other nations.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Agree
Any powerful nation that can compete with ours has the possibility of posing a threat; however, this doesn't mean that we have to treat them with hostility or have bad relations. I believe we can do a better job at international relations with China and many other nations.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
It is important to have a good relationship with as many countries as possible; however, we should never have allied with them and put ourselves in this situation. Anyone with any international exposure could see this issue coming from a mile away and now we have entered a lose-lose situation.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
It is important to have a good relationship with as many countries as possible; however, we should never have allied with them and put ourselves in this situation. Anyone with any international exposure could see this issue coming from a mile away and now we have entered a lose-lose situation.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Disagree
I believe we can secure the border in a more efficient way than spending billions to build a wall. We can Implement drones and sensors. I am confident that would get the job done more efficiently and be more cost effective. If we're going to spend billions to build a wall then I'd rather see that money invested in helping those countries become more developed and fight the corruption, then there wouldn't be a border issue at all. When you deal with a problem it's best to focus on the source.
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Disagree
I believe we can secure the border in a more efficient way than spending billions to build a wall. We can Implement drones and sensors. I am confident that would get the job done more efficiently and be more cost effective. If we're going to spend billions to build a wall then I'd rather see that money invested in helping those countries become more developed and fight the corruption, then there wouldn't be a border issue at all. When you deal with a problem it's best to focus on the source.
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.
Disagree
I think this would be a bit difficult to finance.
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.
Disagree
I think this would be a bit difficult to finance.
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Agree
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Agree
As long as you aren't causing your child mental or physical harm. A child's concerns should be taken into account.
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Agree
As long as you aren't causing your child mental or physical harm. A child's concerns should be taken into account.
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Disagree
While I understand the want to transition, in the end I don't think the public should have to cover the expenses.
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Disagree
While I understand the want to transition, in the end I don't think the public should have to cover the expenses.
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
Marriage is a man-made concept first recorded in 2350 B.C. Mesopotamia, and invented by humans originally to unite alliances between families and economic factors. It actually had really nothing to do with love or religion.
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
Marriage is a man-made concept first recorded in 2350 B.C. Mesopotamia, and invented by humans originally to unite alliances between families and economic factors. It actually had really nothing to do with love or religion.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in a divine being, geometry, a creator, a god. Otherwise, why would existence even exist? I believe that every religion has a little bit of truth to them and I have my own christian values, but not the radical puritan misguided beliefs associated with today's public. I treat everyone equal and make decisions based on love and efficiency. I don't judge and I always try to put myself in others' shoes. I believe we are all connected to the earth, the air, animals, plants, and I am greatly saddened at how we treat it (and that includes ourselves). I also believe that science is here to help us learn about our universe and we must pursue it at all costs.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in a divine being, geometry, a creator, a god. Otherwise, why would existence even exist? I believe that every religion has a little bit of truth to them and I have my own christian values, but not the radical puritan misguided beliefs associated with today's public. I treat everyone equal and make decisions based on love and efficiency. I don't judge and I always try to put myself in others' shoes. I believe we are all connected to the earth, the air, animals, plants, and I am greatly saddened at how we treat it (and that includes ourselves). I also believe that science is here to help us learn about our universe and we must pursue it at all costs.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
I would like to see voting streamlined in a digital format where 2 forms of ID is required, SSN, and contact information must be provided. I am confident this will increase voter turnout.
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
I would like to see voting streamlined in a digital format where 2 forms of ID is required, SSN, and contact information must be provided. I am confident this will increase voter turnout.
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Disagree
The Electoral College is there to save us from ourselves. "Popularity" isn't always the best candidate.
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Disagree
The Electoral College is there to save us from ourselves. "Popularity" isn't always the best candidate.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Everybody love everybody. Treating someone differently just for existing is absolutely appalling. This kind of thinking can lead to mass genocides.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Everybody love everybody. Treating someone differently just for existing is absolutely appalling. This kind of thinking can lead to mass genocides.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Agree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Agree
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.
Disagree
I disagree for all except for sports. Unless the sport or organization is specifically co-ed then in most cases this makes for an unfair physical advantage. Plenty of places have co-ed bathrooms without issues. If an individual identifies as female and presents female then I believe it is safer for those individuals to be accepted in feminine related institutions.
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.
Disagree
I disagree for all except for sports. Unless the sport or organization is specifically co-ed then in most cases this makes for an unfair physical advantage. Plenty of places have co-ed bathrooms without issues. If an individual identifies as female and presents female then I believe it is safer for those individuals to be accepted in feminine related institutions.
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.
D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action!
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.
D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action!
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Solar is my number one. It's clean and it is basically infinite.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Solar is my number one. It's clean and it is basically infinite.
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 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
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The purpose of government is to provide for protect, and regulate people.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The purpose of government is to provide for protect, and regulate people.
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 Liberal
I consider myself an overall moderate that leans liberal. I believe the Democratic Party best aligns with my ideals. As Obi-Wan once said, "Only a Sith deals in absolute."
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 Liberal
I consider myself an overall moderate that leans liberal. I believe the Democratic Party best aligns with my ideals. As Obi-Wan once said, "Only a Sith deals in absolute."
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Neutral
I think "defunding the police" is a misguided phrase. We just need to re-structure funding within that system to incorporate different types of training and update procedures for modern times.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Neutral
I think "defunding the police" is a misguided phrase. We just need to re-structure funding within that system to incorporate different types of training and update procedures for modern times.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
You cannot bring firearms to intimidate peaceful protests. Those with domestic assaults, restraining orders, and/or violent offenses should not be allowed to own a firearm. Ghost guns must remain illegal. Cool-down periods were actually an idea I had a few years back and I'm happy they are now being implemented. No, if you prove to be a threat to yourself or the public. It's important for the public to remember why guns were even implemented into our 2nd Amendment in the first place.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
You cannot bring firearms to intimidate peaceful protests. Those with domestic assaults, restraining orders, and/or violent offenses should not be allowed to own a firearm. Ghost guns must remain illegal. Cool-down periods were actually an idea I had a few years back and I'm happy they are now being implemented. No, if you prove to be a threat to yourself or the public. It's important for the public to remember why guns were even implemented into our 2nd Amendment in the first place.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
No
No.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
No
No.
