Brad Klippert
RWon the General, 2016 Washington State house District 8-Position 1
Won the General, 2012 Washington State house District 8-Position 1
Washington State House, 8 Position 1 (2008 - Present)
To be claimed
Former Member, Education Committee, Washington State House of Representatives
Former Member, Human Services Committee, Washington State House of Representatives
Former Member, Judiciary Committee, Washington State House of Representatives
Former Member, Veterans' and Military Affairs Committee, Washington State House of Representatives
Member, Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee
Member, Human Services and Early Learning Committee
Ranking Minority Member, Public Safety Committee
Member, Veterans' and Military Affairs
— Awards:
Current Car:
Dodge Grand Caravan, Ford F150 Pickup, Ford Mustang, Kia Amanti.
Date of Wedding Anniversary:
1991
— Father's Name:
— Father's Occupation:
Favorite Actor/Actress:
Russell Crowe, Sandra Bullock.
Favorite Athlete:
Raul Ibanez
Favorite Author:
John Maxwell
Favorite Book:
The Bible
Favorite Color:
White
Favorite Food:
T-Bone Steak
Favorite Movie:
Gladiator
Favorite Musician:
Steven Curtis Chapman
Favorite President and Why:
George Washington, due to his tremendous courage.
Favorite Quote:
"By grace you are saved through faith. It is a gift of God, not of works; lest any man should boast."
Favorite Sport:
Football
Favorite TV Shows:
Mash, The Big Valley, Bonanza, Gun Smoke, Sports Center, Headline News, Glenn Beck.
Favorite Type of Music:
Contemporary Christian.
Favorite Vacation Spot:
Ohanabechosh, Mount Rainier.
Favorite Websites:
Army Knowledge Online, MSN.com, CBS Sports.com.
First Car:
Mazda Pickup
First Job:
Dairy Worker
Hobbies or Special Talents:
Sports, Camping, Family, Church Activities, Agriculture.
— Mother's Name:
— Mother's Occupation:
Name one thing you would most like to do before you die:
Be a cattle rancher.
Names of Grandchildren:
N/A
— Number of Grandchildren:
Personal Hero and Why:
Ron Puryear. A very successful business man who started from scratch and built an incredible business through all opposition.
Person Most Want to Meet (Dead or Alive):
Jesus (He is alive).
— Pets (include names):
Priority Issues:
Prosperity, Security, Education, Military, Moral/Social Issues.
— Publications:
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
I don't like the direction our state or nation is heading. I can't just sit back and complain. I need to get involved and get in the fight to make things better.
Spouse's Occupation:
Stay at home mom.
1. Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
- Pro-life
2. Should abortion be legal when the pregnancy resulted from incest or rape?
- Yes
3. Do you support the prohibition of public funds for organizations that perform abortions?
- Yes
4. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer
1. Reducing state employee salaries AND/OR pensions?
- No
2. Instituting mandatory furloughs AND/OR layoffs for state employees?
- No
3. Reducing benefits for Medicaid recipients?
- No
4. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer
1. Do you support any limits on campaign contributions to state candidates?
- Yes
2. Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
- Yes
3. Do you support the use of an independent AND/OR bipartisan commission for redistricting?
- Yes
4. Do you support requiring a government-issued photo identification in order to vote at the polls?
- Yes
5. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer
1. Do you support capital punishment for certain crimes?
- Yes
2. Do you support the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes?
- No
3. Should a minor accused of a violent crime be prosecuted as an adult?
- Yes
4. Do you support the enforcement of federal immigration laws by state and local police?
- Yes
5. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer
1. Do you support state government spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
- No
2. Do you support lowering state taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
- Yes
3. Do you support reducing state government regulations on the private sector?
- Yes
4. Do you support expanding access to unemployment benefits?
- No
5. Do you support requiring welfare applicants to pass a drug test in order to receive benefits?
- Yes
6. Do you support an increase of the minimum wage of Washington?
- No
7. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer
1. Do you support adopting federal education standards in Washington?
- No
2. Do you support state funding for charter schools?
- Yes
3. Should immigrants unlawfully present in the United States who graduate from Washington high schools be eligible for in-state tuition at public universities?
- No
4. Do you support increasing funding for the state education budget?
- No
5. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer
1. Do you support state funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?
- No
2. Do you support state government regulations of greenhouse gas emissions?
- No
3. Do you support increasing state funding for clean drinking water initiatives?
- No
4. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer
1. Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
- No
2. Should background checks be required on gun sales between private citizens at gun shows?
- No
3. Should teachers be allowed to bring guns into the classroom?
- Yes
4. Should a license be required for gun ownership?
- No
5. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer
1. Should the state government increase funding for treatment facilities to combat opioid abuse?
- No
2. Do you support Medicaid expansion through Washington's health care programs?
- No
3. Do you support requiring individuals to purchase health care insurance?
- No
4. Do you support legislation that grants citizens the right to choose to die through euthanasia?
- No
5. Do you support eliminating religious exemptions for vaccinations?
- No
6. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer
1. Do you support the inclusion of sexual orientation in Washington's anti-discrimination laws?
- No
2. Do you support the inclusion of gender identity in Washington's anti-discrimination laws?
- No
3. Do you support greater efforts by Washington state government in closing the pay gap between men and women?
- No
4. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer
In the following area, please explain in a total of 100 words or less, your top two or three priorities if elected. If they require additional funding for implementation, please explain how you would obtain this funding.
- Business Growth, Prosperity, and Public Safety.
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