Tim McDonald
Democrat | Washington
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Tim McDonald
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 39
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Everett Community college, Everett, AA, 2002
WORK & MILITARY
US Army, CW2, 2
Northwest Airlines, Captain, 23
AFFILIATIONS
12 Years Catholic education,, NAACP
Exwcutive Board, League of Women voters
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
School Director, Arlington SD, 1991-1995
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State Representative,, 2010,
Congress, 2022
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
none
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
pro choice, I believe the responsible male should be involved. Every child has a father and should know who. No Death penalty.
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.
Neutral
I'd have to see the legislation and verify the medication safety
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Neutral
Anyone who pays taxes, male or female, should be able to benefit from taxation
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
I'd have to see the legislation and verify safeguards
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
With limits on exploitation of workers,
What is your position on the minimum wage?
none
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
Yes
There are "dirty investments". Slave labor, Child labor, environmental polluters, etc are examples of industries or employers to avoid.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
When they are not authentic churches
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Neutral
I expect everyone to follow the law or change it
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
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
When reasonably proven necessary
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Neutral
In what sense do we speak?
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
This relationship should be reviewed. No country receiving our aid should be free to kill or imprison civilians or seize their land without process of law
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Agree
A clear assessment of the reasons for this crisis should be undertaken. We cannot take every refugee and their home country should be accountable for them.
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
If public education was improved this issue would go away.
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Neutral
Protection from abuse, yes. Does bodily mutilation include tattoos? How did this gender ideology come up? Is it a manufactured crisis?
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Agree
Parents are responsible for children, even when their children make foolish choices.
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Disagree
This seems to be a parental issue.
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
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in basic tenants, do good, avoid evil. Assist your fellow beings, regardless of religous affiliation
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Agree
Can they simply prove they are eligible to vote?
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Neutral
Majority votes should win elections. What is a safe way to get to this point?
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Extremism is a threat to domestic security. Racism is not a threat until it becomes extreme.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Disagree
I know racism exists. It is not confined to white people.
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.
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.
B
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
This depends on where in the world you are at. Does the demand for electricity really need to grow?
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 serve the 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?
Moderate
This depends on the issue. I've never owned a television so I'm not prone to faddish issues.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Neutral
Higher Ed has suffered since the 1970's to support the growing prison system. I think we can do better.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Education about guns. Gun safety. Curb violent TV and films glamorizing the empowerment with guns.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
No
Safety in schools is necessary. Arming teachers is not the answer. Better understanding of troubled children and adults is needed.
