Darek Blum

Republican | Washington

Candidate Profile

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BIOGRAPHY

Name

Darek Blum


Party

Republican


Election Year

2026


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 29 - Pos. 2


Incumbent

No


Links

Darek Blum websites

EDUCATION

Redwood High school, Visalia, N/A, 2007-2008

WORK & MILITARY

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AFFILIATIONS

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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

State Representative district 29, 2026-2028

ENDORSEMENTS

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

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OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

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

Disagree

Though I believe abortion to be morally wrong, I also believe it needs to remain available, no late term abotions

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

As long as its not late term. I would say most, but steps should be taken to have abortion be the last option.

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Neutral

Like I said, I believe abortion is morally wrong

The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.

Neutral

The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.

Strongly Agree

States control the abortion laws, what is legal in one state is not legal in others


ECONOMY

What is your position on the minimum wage?

Minimum wage does not match the cost of living.

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.

I would limit or end funding to illegal immigrants. I would look into using A.I. to help track the money in the governmental budget and look for fraud.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

That the church cannot use the power of the states to enforce its docterines and practices.

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

Strongly Disagree

People and businesses should be allowed to stand by their beliefs and stay true to them, even if that means denying service to someone.


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

The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.

Strongly Agree

As long as the person remains anonymous and the government is only tracking the economic burdon


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?

The United States needs to cut all ties with Israel. And also call out the genocide they are currently committing


IMMIGRATION

I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.

Strongly Disagree

People who are here illegally should be deported. Their should be an easy and open avenue back in for those with no other criminal record who want to be productive members of American society


EDUCATION

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Strongly Agree

Yes do this. I also think the first few grades we should be teaching manners, etiquette and politeness.

Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.

Strongly Agree

I believe we need more Pro American Values in our schools.


VALUES

Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.

Strongly Agree

Government should not be raising the children of America

Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.

Strongly Agree

Children need to be let to be children.

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

Anyone should be able to be married to anyone else as long as over 18

I support the expansion of gambling in my state.

Neutral

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I have Christian values. I want to believe God exists and there's something bigger than all of us.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

Voting is so important. Without monitoring who is voting we dont know who is voting or if they should be. Too much room for foul play without voter ID


EQUALITY

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree

Absolutely not.

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

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Disagree

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

Nuclear energy


ABOUT YOU

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?

Conservative

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

Absolutely not

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

Yes, I was once a heroin addict. I believe my past gives me great insight into the local drug epidemic and homeless issues


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?

To hold criminals accountable for their actions against the public

Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.

Strongly Agree

We should all be doing everything to protect children. And its the governments duty to punish the crimes who commit these crimes

Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.

Strongly Agree

This is America


2ND AMENDMENT

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

Less restrictions

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