Steven McCray II
Democrat | Washington
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Steven McCray II
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 6 - Pos. 1
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Spokane Community College, Spokane, AA, 2023
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Spokane Council of the Blind, Secretary of Correspondence, 6th Legislative District of the Democratic Party
PCO, Spokane County Democrats, Disability Outreach
GCDE, Member, Washington Council of the Blind
Member, West Planes Water Coalition, Volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Water Commissioner District 10 Spokane County, 1
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Jacquelyn Belock Cheney City Council
Ann Marie Danimus
Spokane County Democrats
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations (2024)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Patrick Miller (2024)
OTHER INFORMATION
Steven McCray completed Ballotpeida's Candidate Connection Survey in 2024.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
The right to chose is between a doctor and a woman. NOT THE GOVERNMENT
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 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.
Strongly Agree
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Neutral
What is your position on the minimum wage?
A living wage is a right to any person who works full time.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
Choose not to answer
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None, freedom of religion is enshrined in our constitution.
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.
A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare,)
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
The Government if a law is passed by the legislature in due process of the law. A private business may require them as they choose and in accordance with the law. Schools have a responsibility to protect the most vulnerable people who attend them.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Israel is our only true ally in the middle east. We have treaties signed and we should honor our word.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Our borders are what makes us a nation and should be protected in a human manner within the bounds of our treaty obligations.
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.
Neutral
Sending public money to church schools is a violation of separation of church and state.
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Choose not to answer
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Choose not to answer
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
The principle of the separation of church and state ensures that religious beliefs do not influence the implementation of legal regulations.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
1. My religious affiliation is Christianity, and I adhere to its principles as the foundation of my life. I solely hold myself responsible for following its teachings. In this nation, we uphold the principle of freedom of religion and freedom from religion. It is crucial that laws are not influenced by any specific religious beliefs.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Neutral
An ID should be required to register to vote. As we have a mail in system no ID is or should be needed after that to vote.
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Agree
The electoral college is outdated and unfair.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is a fact. It is a problem.
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.
Choose not to answer
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.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
1. A variety of energy sources is essential for our nation to remain efficient and competitive, as no single source can serve as the ultimate solution.
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 ensure orderliness, regulate trade activities, and safeguard our nation from both internal and external threats.
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
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Neutral
Both are needed in equal measures.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
It is essential to undergo appropriate training prior to purchasing any firearm and to ensure that all firearms are licensed.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
No
