

Paul Harris
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Paul Harris
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary & Secretary of State Special
Race
State Rep., Dist. 17 - Pos. 2
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
BYU, Provo UT, Business, 1978
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Columbia River Mental Health, Board Member / current
Share, Board Member / current
Evergreen School Board, Board Memeber
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Legislator, 10
17, 11
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (2)
Washington Federation of State Employees; Washington Federation of State Employees AFSCME Council 28
OTHER (2)
Associated General Contractors of Washington Build PAC; Association of Washington Business (AWB)
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (7)
Brandon Vick (2014); Jaime Herrera Beutler (2018); Kim Wyman (2016); Liz Pike (2012); Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2021)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (12)
Ann Rivers (2012); Carolyn Crain (2016); CMR PAC (2010); Gun Owners Action League of Washington (2016); Jerry Oliver (2012)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (11)
American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (2020); Children's Campaign Fund (2018); International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2020); International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (2016); Muckleshoot Indian Tribe (2016)
OTHER INFORMATION
Key Votes from Vote Smart.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Rape,incest, life of the mother, non viable fetus
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Choose not to answer
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Choose not to answer
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Public Health emergency
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Did not answer
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.
Did not answer
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.
C
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
State of emergency or public Health crisis
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Did not answer
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Our state budget is balanced
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Choose not to answer
We have community college that are very affordable
IMMIGRATION
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?
Did not answer
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
We need greater funding to hire mental health professionals into the ranks with officers
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Age and mental health status
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Disagree
The individual is responsible
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Establish justice Provide domestic tranquility Provide defense Power is in the people
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?
Lean Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Did not answer
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?
We need to limit Govenment and in surplus years give back to the people and not spend more.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Choose not to answer
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Agree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian but believe America is a place for all beliefs
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Need to be a Citizen and an identification card. Our state does one for free
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
It should not be.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
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