Nate Tyler

Democrat | Washington

Candidate Profile

Liberal

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Nate Tyler


Party

Democrat


Election Year

2024


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 24 - Pos. 1


Incumbent

No


Links

Nate Tyler websites Facebook

EDUCATION

Everett Community College, Everett, Certificate in Welding, 2015

WORK & MILITARY

USMC, LCPL, 1990-1994

AFFILIATIONS

Boy & Girls Club Native Services, Advisory Committee, Skagit Valley Dental Health Aide Therapist

Chairman DHAT Advisory Committee, Lincoln Park BMX, Donor/Sponsorship

Substance Abuse Mentalhealth Services Admisistration, Advisory Committee, Centers for Disease Control

Advisory Committee, North Olymoic Regional Veteran’s Housing Network, Advisory Committee

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Makah Tribal Council, 2001-2004 2007-2010 2016-2019 2020-2023

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

N/A

ENDORSEMENTS

LIBERAL (4)

VoteVets.org

American Federation of Teachers AFT Washington

Debra Lekanoff

Washington Conservation Action

OTHER (5)

SAGE Leaders affiliated with Puget Sound Sage

Mike Chapman

Chris Stearns

Kristine Reeves

Claudia Kauffman

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (10)

Hilary Franz

Sen Claudia Kauffman

Rep Mike Chapman

Rep Debra Lekanoff

Rep Kristine Reeves

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Patty Murray (2018)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)

State Democratic Party Organizations (2024)

Tulalip Indian Tribes (2024)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

When it is decided between a woman and her medical provider

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

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

Strongly Disagree

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.

Choose not to answer

What is your position on the minimum wage?

The minimum wage is set too low for people to make ends meet financially

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?

Separation of church and state

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

Agree


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.

Living in the wealthiest Nation in the world, we should have health care for all.

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

During a public health emergency, if it isn’t in violation with case law


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

Agree

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

We should have relationahips of some sort with all Countries. As for israel, we have had a relationship with them for decades. Economically, trade is in excess of $50 billion


IMMIGRATION

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

Neutral

We should do more to secure all Borders, and also all opened ports


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 Disagree


VALUES

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

Disagree

Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.

Agree

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Agree

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 Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Of course there is a higher power.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Agree

States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.

Agree


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

Yes, it always has been a threat

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

Choose not to answer

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


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.

Climate Change is real

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

Nuclear power is considered the most reliable energy source


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 protect the people and keep society safe. It also in place to maintain order and stability

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?

Liberal


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

Red Flag Laws

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

No

If schools Need security, the Government should fully fund a achool program that includes trained security in achools

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