

Linda Kochmar
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Linda Kochmar
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary & Secretary of State Special
Race
State Senator, Dist. 30
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Marylhurst University, Marylhurst, OR, BA, 1966
WORK & MILITARY
Lakehaven Utility District, Risk Manager, 33
Nationally Certified Risk Manager, Associate in Risk Management, 20
AFFILIATIONS
St. Vincent DePaul Church, Administrative Council
Soroptomists
Kiwanis, Board
Multi-Service Center, Board
Puget Sound Regional Council, Executive Board
Suburban Cities, Policy Issues Chair
State Committee on Human Trafficking
State Committee on Aging
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative, 4
Federal Way City Council, 14
Current Federal Way Counciil, 3
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Federal Way Deputy Mayor, 4
Federal Way Mayor, 1
Federal Way Council President, 1
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
Rental Housing Association of Washington; Senate Republican Campaign Committee
OTHER (2)
Mainstream Republicans of Washington; Washington Council of Police & Sheriffs
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Bruce Dammeier-Pierce Co Exec, JT Wilcox-House Minority Leader, Reagan Dunn-King Co Council, Hans Zeiger-Pierce Co Council, Mark Miloscia, Lynda Wilson-State Senator, Jim Ferrell-Federal Way Mirror, Dave Hill-Algona Mayor, Dick Muri-Steilacoom Mayor, Drew McEwen-State Rep, Susan Honda-Federal Way Depurty Mayor, Kelly Maloney, Jack Dovey-Federal Way Council, Jack Walsh-Federal Way Councl, Erica Norton-Federal Way Council, Quentin Morris-Federal Way School Board, Stand Up Federal Way, WACOPS, SRCC, Mainstream Republicans
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (11)
Duane Davidson (2020); J.T. Wilcox (2018); Jack Walsh (2021); Jan Angel (2013); Joe Fain (2014)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (22)
Bruce Dammeier (2016); Gun Owners Action - Florida (2016); Gun Owners Action League of Washington (2014); J.T. Wilcox (2013); Jack Dovey (2018)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Children's Campaign Fund (2014)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (7)
Cheryl Hurst (2016); International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers (2016); International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2016); Muckleshoot Indian Tribe (2016); National Education Association (national, state & local affiliates) (2014)
OTHER INFORMATION
Key Votes from Vote Smart.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Only in cases of rape or incest
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Only in cases of rape or incest
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Only if the church is promulagating illegal activities
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Only if the church is promulagating illegal activities
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Invest in a strong public defense, educate the public about terrorism
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Invest in a strong public defense, educate the public about terrorism
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Strongly Disagree
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
B
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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
B
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Never
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Never
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Taxes should not be used to fund abortion
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Taxes should not be used to fund abortion
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Stop enabling the drug fueled homeless population and instead focuc on treatment beds for drug addicted and mentally ill.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Stop enabling the drug fueled homeless population and instead focuc on treatment beds for drug addicted and mentally ill.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Only legal migration with background checks as possible, also for people who are escaping war (Ukraine), and for religious freedom
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Only legal migration with background checks as possible, also for people who are escaping war (Ukraine), and for religious freedom
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The state of Washington has already passed laws with regard to background checks and red flag laws.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The state of Washington has already passed laws with regard to background checks and red flag laws.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Agree
If the seller of the firearm is found by the court to be irresponsilbe in selling to individuals who should not have a gun.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Agree
If the seller of the firearm is found by the court to be irresponsilbe in selling to individuals who should not have a gun.
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The mission of government is to protect its people, educate the children, and then provide infrastructure needed for development.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The mission of government is to protect its people, educate the children, and then provide infrastructure needed for development.
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?
Very Conservative
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?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
None
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
None
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I want to change the "bad" police laws passed in 2021, particularly the Police Pursuit bill (HB 1310), to allow the police to use reasonable suspicision rather than probabe cause. Too many of our vehicles are being stolen. In addition, I want to hold criminals reasponsible for their actions through the courts.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I want to change the "bad" police laws passed in 2021, particularly the Police Pursuit bill (HB 1310), to allow the police to use reasonable suspicision rather than probabe cause. Too many of our vehicles are being stolen. In addition, I want to hold criminals reasponsible for their actions through the courts.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
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 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
Strongly Agree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Roman Catholic and believe in strong moral values, and a strong public defense
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Roman Catholic and believe in strong moral values, and a strong public defense
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Vote in person at a polling station showing proper identification, clean up the voter roles
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Vote in person at a polling station showing proper identification, clean up the voter roles
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes. There is a breakdown in moral values and family unity. This country was founded on strong principles and racism is a way to devalue those principles.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes. There is a breakdown in moral values and family unity. This country was founded on strong principles and racism is a way to devalue those principles.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
A
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
A
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
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