Ken Vaz

Republican | Washington

Candidate Profile

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BIOGRAPHY

Name

Ken Vaz


Party

Republican


Election Year

2026


Election

Primary


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 4


Incumbent

No


Links

Ken Vaz websites

EDUCATION

Lynbrook High School, San Jose, High School Diploma, 2011-2015

University of Washington, Seattle, Human Centered Design Engineering, 2015-2020

WORK & MILITARY

Innovative AI Apps LLC, Founder, 2025-2026

Amazon Kuiper, Engineer, 2024-2024

Nordstrom, Data Engineer, 2022-2023

Salesforce, Software Engineer, 2020-2022

Dropbox, IT Service Manager, 2020-2020

AFFILIATIONS

Church of Ascension, Altar boy, 2008-2010

Saint Joseph Church, Speaker, 2010-2012

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

US House WA 04

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Agree

I support protecting unborn life while recognizing limited exceptions for rape, incest, fatal fetal abnormalities, and situations where the life of the mother is at risk.

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

Neutral

Policies involving IVF and embryo research should balance ethical concerns, scientific advancement, and support for families seeking fertility treatment.

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

I believe abortion should be limited, but allowed in cases of rape, incest, fatal fetal abnormalities, and when medically necessary to protect the life of the mother.

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Neutral

Women should continue to have access to healthcare services, but taxpayer funds should not directly subsidize abortion procedures.

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

Choose not to answer


ECONOMY

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

Strongly Agree

People who can afford to pay more taxes should do so in order to provide relief for working families.

Agree

I support a fair tax system that provides relief for working families without unfairly penalizing salaried workers and small businesses.

The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.

Strongly Agree

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

Restrict taxpayer-funded benefits to U.S. citizens and lawful residents only. Audit and reduce unnecessary foreign aid spending. Modernize government technology systems to reduce waste, fraud, and inefficiency. Increase transparency and accountability in federal spending and contracting. Streamline overlapping federal programs and improve oversight of federal grants distributed to states.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

Disagree

Individuals should not face unlawful discrimination, while also respecting constitutional protections for religious liberty and freedom of conscience.

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

Separation of church and state means the government should not establish or favor a national religion, while protecting every American’s right to freely practice their faith.


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) I believe Americans and lawful residents should have access to affordable healthcare, including an optional government-funded program alongside private healthcare choices. I support reasonable government oversight to help ensure prescription drugs remain affordable, especially when taxpayer-funded research contributed to their development.

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

Disagree

Public health agencies should monitor disease trends and community health outcomes while protecting individual privacy and avoiding unnecessary centralized databases of personal medical information.


NATIONAL SECURITY

With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.

C) I believe the United States should prioritize its own sovereignty and domestic challenges while maintaining strong alliances and supporting partners through defensive cooperation rather than costly long-term offensive military intervention.

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

I believe the Chinese Communist Party presents serious economic, cyber security, intellectual property, and strategic challenges to the United States. At the same time, the United States should pursue stable diplomatic relations and avoid unnecessary military conflict while protecting American interests

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

I believe the United States’ relationship with Israel is strategically important due to our longstanding alliance, security cooperation, and shared democratic values. At the same time, U.S. foreign policy should prioritize regional stability, diplomacy, and avoiding unnecessary long-term military involvement. All of our allies should increasingly take primary responsibility for their own defense.

Islamic terrorism is a threat to the United States' national security.

Agree

Violent extremism and terrorism remain national security concerns, and the United States should continue protecting its citizens from terrorist threats while respecting religious freedom and recognizing that the overwhelming majority of Muslim Americans are peaceful members of our communities.


IMMIGRATION

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

I support legal, merit-based immigration that attracts talented individuals who contribute to the American economy and innovation. Immigration and work visa policies should prioritize opportunities for American workers and adapt to changing labor market conditions, especially in industries facing layoffs and rapid technological disruption.Programs such as OPT should be reviewed to ensure they continue serving America’s long-term economic interests without unfairly disadvantaging domestic workers

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

Disagree

Immigration laws should be enforced primarily by reducing incentives for illegal immigration, including unauthorized employment and taxpayer-funded benefits, while treating people with dignity and respecting due process during deportation.


EDUCATION

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

Neutral

I support greater state and local control over education while maintaining useful federal guidance and accountability standards.

Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.

Agree

Foreign government influence over American education should be limited and transparent, while still supporting legitimate research collaboration and university funding needs.


VALUES

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

Agree

I do not support medical or irreversible gender transition procedures for minors. Adults should have the freedom to make personal decisions regarding their own lives and healthcare.

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

I support the right of adults to legally marry regardless of sexual orientation while also respecting the religious freedom of churches and individuals to hold their own beliefs about marriage.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I believe in God, Jesus Christ, and the importance of faith, compassion, forgiveness, and personal responsibility. I believe people should treat others with kindness, seek to live moral lives, and sincerely repent for their mistakes. I also believe religious freedom is important, and that people from different backgrounds and faiths deserve dignity and respect.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

Election systems should protect both voter access and election integrity. Reasonable verification measures can coexist with secure vote-by-mail systems and accessible voting procedures.


EQUALITY

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

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

I believe the United States should pursue a diversified energy strategy that includes nuclear, hydroelectric, natural gas, and renewable energy sources such as wind and solar to ensure reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity generation.


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

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


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

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

Strongly Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

I support protecting the constitutional rights of lawful gun owners while promoting responsible firearm ownership through education, safe storage awareness, and free access to firearm safety resources and training.

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