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Matt Hawkins (Republican Party) is running for election for Washington State Auditor. He is on the ballot in the primary on August 6, 2024.[source]
Elections
2024
See also: Washington Auditor election, 2024
General election
The primary will occur on August 6, 2024. The general election will occur on November 5, 2024. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
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2018
- See also: United States Senate election in Washington, 2018
General election
Incumbent Maria Cantwell defeated Susan Hutchison in the general election for U.S. Senate Washington on November 6, 2018.
General election
Top-two primary
The following candidates ran in the primary for U.S. Senate Washington on August 7, 2018.
Nonpartisan primary electionWithdrawn or disqualified candidates
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Matt Hawkins participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on July 27, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Matt Hawkins' responses follow below.[1]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
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a. Rolling back legislation that prevents our teenagers from working!
b. Bringing Healthcare Costs down!
c. Returning programs to the states that do not belong under Federal control, ie Education![2][3]
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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
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a. Policy that affects Families
b. Policy that impacts our Freedoms
c. Policy that will ensure accountability at all levels of society.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[3]
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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Matt Hawkins answered the following:
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow and why?
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Abraham Lincoln. As an underdog, he brought people together during a time of great turmoil. He was tenacious in his approach to ensure that the principles laid out by the founding Fathers were followed.[3]
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Is there a book, essay, film, or something else that best describes your political philosophy?
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The 5000 Year Leap by Cleon Skousen.[3]
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What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
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To be able to lead, and to be able to teach the complex in a way that can be understood.[3]
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What qualities do you possess that would make you a successful officeholder?
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Being Charitable, tenacious, frugal and thrifty.[3]
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What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
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To be able to quickly learn about an issue, while listening to people for what might be improved solutions to a challenge.[3]
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What legacy would you like to leave?
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To know that we returned responsibilities to local and state governments, that we strengthened families by returning empowerment to Parents, that we stopped the erosion of the loss of Freedoms. Perhaps the embodiment of this legacy would be in knowing that people from other nations, would see our example and desire to bring the same freedoms to their country and culture so that others can live in their native homeland and enjoy Freedoms of Free Speech and the Freedom to approach religion how they choose.[3]
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What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at that time?
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The landing on the Moon. I was in Grade school at the time and we watched it on our Black and White TV as a family. This was an event that was inspiring, in letting me know that great things can happen if the human spirit can be allowed to believe and Faith in the unknown.[3]
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What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
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Working in the garage on various projects that our father brought home. This included working with drills, and table saws before the age of 14. As an employee, it was working Construction during the summers for Kappen Homes. How long did you have it? For each summer during High School.[3]
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What happened on your most awkward date?
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We went to the Chapter 11 restaurant and ordered a steak dinner. When the waiter asked what I wanted on my potato, I said brown gravy. Startled, he quietly said they did not offer brown gravy, but that I could have butter or a sour cream. I thought who would have sour cream and chose the butter. When the mean came out, I promptly put my fork into what I thought was a potato and ended up with a ball of butter on my fork, I about gagged as the entire ball of butter slid down my throat.[3]
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What is your favorite holiday? Why?
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Thanksgiving. Why? It seems to be the one holiday that best represents what it was intended as we gather together with family and friends and provide thanks for the many blessings we have been given.[3]
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What is your favorite book? Why?
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The scriptures. Why? The stories contained within the scriptures have been told for thousands of years. The concepts and principles contained therein are just applicable today as they have been in the past.[3]
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What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
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The key to my brothers wood shop. Why? I just enjoy working with wood and in creating something new.[3]
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What qualities does the U.S. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution?
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The legacy and heritage that comes from 242 years of discussions, debates and cooperation.[3]
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Do you believe that it’s beneficial for senators to have previous experience in government or politics?
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No, just a desire to serve, to bring fresh ideas and a willingness to get business conducted.[3]
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What do you think of the filibuster?
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It is a tool, sometimes used too frequently and at the wrong times.[3]
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What criteria would you apply when deciding whether to confirm presidential appointees?
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What has been the evidence that they have supported Constitutional Values? What life experiences have tested their character.[3]
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What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?
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Getting people to engage in conversation once again and in being able to recognize that we need to relinquish control from the federal level to the States and local communities when possible.[3]
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Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other senators?
If you are not a current senator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
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Small Business would be of interest, as well as Education and Energy. Otherwise I am open.[3]
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If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the U.S. Senate, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?
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If Called, In will serve. I will serve where needed.[3]
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