
Chris Elder
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Chris Elder
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 44 - Pos. 1
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
United States Navy Senior Enlisted Academy, Newport, RI, Senior Enlisted Leadership Academy Graduate, 2022-2022
Naval Aviation Enterprise, Oak Harbor, Wa, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (Process Improvement), 2012-2012
Defense Acquisition University, Online, Government Financial Management Training, 2016-2016
United States Navy, Various Duty Stations, Command Financial Specialist Certification, 2017-2017
United States Navy, Various Duty Stations, Command Training Team Instructor Certification, 2018-2018
United States Department of Labor / USMAP, DOL, Computer operator apprenticeship, 2012-2013
United States Department of Labor / USMAP, DOL, Office manager/ administrative services apprenticeship, 2013-2014
Everett Community College, Everett, Wa, Journalism / Communications Studies, 2025-
Colibri Real Estate School, Online, Washington Real Estate Licensing Education, 2023-2023
Marine Fire Training Program, Seattle, Wa, Advance Firefighting, 2013-2013
WORK & MILITARY
United States Navy, Senior Chief Petty Officer / Naval Aviation, 2002-2023
Keller Williams PNW / The Platz Team, Real Estate Broker, 2023-
Mil2Vet, Founder & Podcast Host, 2023-
Self-Employed, Small Business Owner / Property Manager / Farmer, 2007-
AFFILIATIONS
Everett Community College Veteran Resource Center, Volunteer, Veteran Outreach & Community Events, 2025-2026
Dutch Hill Elementary School, Volunteer, Field Trip Chaperone & Community Event Support, 2019-2026
Mil2Vet Veteran Podcast, Founder, Podcast Host & Veteran Advocate, 2023-2026
Snohomish 4-H, Parent Volunteer & Community Support, 2026-2026
Armed Services Blood Program, Blood Drive Organizer & Volunteer, 2009-2012
Cocoon House, Volunteer & Donation Support, 2009-2009
Rock Church Monroe, Volunteer, Multimedia Support & Community Outreach, 2008-2013
Naval Station Everett Transition Assistance Support, Veteran Transition Education & Mentorship, 2025-2026
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
PCO, 2025-2026
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Washington State House of Representatives, Legislative District 44, Position 1, 2026-2026
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (5)
Snohomish County Republican Party
Jim Walsh
Washington State Republican Party
Keith Wagoner
44th District Republicans
OTHER (1)
Sam Low
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (8)
Aaron Hoffman
Carolyn Eslick
Sam Low
Keith Wagoner
Nate Nehring
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).
Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Incest and mother endangerment
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Agree
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Agree
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Neutral
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
It's a starting point or an ending point in people's careers, not meant to support a family.
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.
Accountability and transparency, 3rd party audits, education on fraud, waste and abuse.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
As Americans, the idea of a government-sponsored religion goes against the Constitution, the supreme law of the land. But that does not mean our nation does not have religious roots. Religion, faith, and personal beliefs have influenced the leadership and moral standards of our country since its founding.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly 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.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
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?
Agreed, Israel is a strategic ally of the United States.
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
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
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly Agree
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
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Neutral
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe faith is important; my faith is in Jesus. I strive every day to do my best to honor his gift of salvation.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Disagree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Hydro, nuclear, fossil fuels, and innovation of new technologies like solar, radiant energy, or technologies not discovered.
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.
no
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
no
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?
Accountability, Enforcement, and Rehabilitation.
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Strongly Agree
It's not compliant with the supreme law of the land, the United States Constitution.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Law-abiding Americans have a constitutional right to keep and bear arms. I support enforcing laws against violent criminals and those found mentally incompetent, while protecting responsible gun owners’ rights.
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