Luanne Van Werven
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Luanne Van Werven
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 42 - Pos. 1
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
Bellevue College, Bellevue, 1976
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Washington State Republican Party, Vice Chair, Whatcom Republicans
Chair, Whatcom Republicans, State Committeewoman
Washington Eagle Forum, Legislative Director, Sec. of State Election Advisory Committee
member, Whatcom County Youth Advisory Committee, member
First Reformed Church, attend
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative, 4
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2015
100%, 100% (cum.)†
2016
89%, 94% (cum.)†
2015
|100%, 100% (cum.)†
2016
|89%, 94% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2018
F
2017-18
17%, 17% (cum.)†
2018
14%, 16% (cum.)†
2018
|F
2017-18
|17%, 17% (cum.)†
2018
|14%, 16% (cum.)†
ENDORSEMENTS
OTHER (1)
Washington Retail Association
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Kyle Christensen, Mayor of Sumas
Scott Korthuis, Mayor of Lynden
Jon Mutchler, Mayor of Ferndale
John Perry, Mayor of Everson
Bonnie Onyon, Mayor of Blaine
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (25)
Dan Griffey
Dan Newhouse
Dave Hayes
Doug Ericksen
Elizabeth Scott
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (10)
Bill Bryant
Dan Kristiansen
Doug Ericksen
Drew MacEwen
Gun Owners Action League of Washington
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
I am in favor of necessary infrastructure on our border that maximizes the ability to control entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly Agree
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Governments should define marriage as a relationship between one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Agree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Agree
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to opt their children out of classes as they see fit.
Agree
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Agree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Neutral
Government should compel businesses and schools to allow access in all cases based on “gender identity.”
Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Agree
Commercial surrogacy should be legal.
Strongly Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Agree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
Individual rights come from government.
Disagree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Life of mother is endangered
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Mankind's propensity toward greed and love of power
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Christian first, conservative next and Republican by choice because the values of freedom, protection of life and smaller government best matches my worldview.
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
https://www.luannevanwerven.com/luannes-legislative-committees/
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Strong businesses create economic vitality The key to full employment depends on a strong and functional economy
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Decrease the role of government, curtail entitlement spending, expand insurance choices, emphasize private sector solutions that help control costs and empower individuals to oversee their healthcare decisions that meet their needs and budget.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Modify state laws that create a patchwork of regulations for employers Responsible spending and taxation
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
State Representative, two terms. I serve on the Higher Education, Transportation, Public Safety and Rules Committees. My experience, service and leadership prepared me to be an effective legislator.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
Luanne@LuanneVanWerven.com
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
For the past four years, I have worked hard to represent the best interests of the Whatcom County. There’s more to do. I will continue to fight for a state government that works for us and not the other way around.
