Simone Barron
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Simone Barron
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 46 - Pos. 2
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Ball State University, Muncie Indiana, Bachelor of Science, 1995
University of Washington, Seattle, Master of Jurisprudence, Pursuing
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Bothell/North King Republican Women, Vice President, Full Service Workers Alliance
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Committee Precinct Officer, 2024
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2024)
Ann Davison Sattler (2021)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
State Republican Party Organizations (2024)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Abortion should never be used as birth control. Late term abortion should never be allowed.
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
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
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?
Mandated wage floors are disruptive to our economy. As a worker in the full service restaurant industry I have experienced first hand how destructive minimum wage hikes have been to our industry and have actually reduced the incomes of workers.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
The first amendment states "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;" Only a church can determine if it can close or not.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
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.
C. Providing "safety nets" are different than socializing the whole system. Getting rid of private healthcare options will inflate the costs of healthcare and make it less efficient.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
People should have the freedom to choose to take the vaccinations they believe will benefit them. Mandated vaccination as a term of employment or being allowed into an educational program should be prohibited.
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?
There are several reasons for which the United States' relationship with Israel is important. It is a proper relationship response regarding the holocaust. As the daughter of a holocaust survivor, this is extremely important to me. The United States recognizes Christianity as it's prevailing religion, although we have the freedom of religious choice. Israel is considered the birthplace of Christ and important religious events. Contemporarily the US and Israel share trade and military agreements.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
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
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
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.
Neutral
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in God and the power of prayer.
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?
Recent social movements that foundationally create racial division are disturbing. Currently, I do not believe we have a threat to our domestic security predicated by racism.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly 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.
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. Environmental regulations and laws have the ability to disrupt the flow of commerce and people. We should be good stewards of our environment and always be looking for the best ways to progress and support our economy that doesn't destroy the air we breathe, the land we use and the water we drink. However, we cannot put people into poverty by mandating environmental conditions when building housing, transportation, food production or any other ways we use our environment.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Natural Gas is currently the most reliable energy source to supply electricity. Renewable sources such as wind or solar are not reliable and are heavily affected by geographic location.
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?
The general purpose of government is written in the Preamble of the Constitution. "establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity," I wholeheartedly believe in our Constitution to guide our government into best practices.
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
I look at all of these matters through the lens of common sense.
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?
We have the right to arms as allowed in our Constitution. I do feel that background checks and safety training should be required when purchasing a fire arm. I advocate for responsible gun ownership.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Choose not to answer
