Leon Lawson

[{"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Leon Lawson completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lawson's responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-407330-2026-03-01\" id=\"heading-bio-407330-2026-03-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-407330-2026-03-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-407330-2026-03-01\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-407330-2026-03-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-407330-2026-03-01\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI’m Leon Lawson, a former resident of Mason County and now Grays Harbor and the America First “Trump Republican” candidate for Washington’s 6th Congressional District in 2026.I grew up right here in the 6th District. I built Dogcon Auto at 66 SE Lynch Rd in Shelton — right on the reservation, 10 miles from Skokomish. For 12 years we were the best dealership in the district: 90% return customers, zero advertising, honest zero-down deals for working families and tribal members.The system came after me hard. The Department of License killed my business for turning them in . The Auditors stole my home at E Beil Rd and erased Dogcon from the title chain. DCYF hired me just to fire me after I spoke out. They tried to silence me — all they did was light the fire.I’ve already proven I can pull real votes. In crowded statewide primaries I earned 118,178 zero-spend votes the greatest zer spend candidate in history 3 times — more raw votes than establishment candidates get with millions in backing. That’s personal loyalty, not party loyalty.I’m running as a street fighter and fraud reformer with a bold America First platform:Senior Healthcare Act – crush Big Pharma middlemen\r\n<p>Tribal Empowerment Act – 50% of gaming revenue direct to members\r\nFederal Firearms Protection Act – defend 2A\r\nMedical Cannabis Reform Act – real patient freedom (I helped found NORMAL)\r\nMAHA Food Education, Anti-Human Harvest, and Public Water Access Reform\r\nThis race is over if we show up. WWG1WGA.\r\n</p>\nMagawa.net\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-407330-2026-03-01\" id=\"heading-key-message-407330-2026-03-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-407330-2026-03-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-407330-2026-03-01\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-407330-2026-03-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-407330-2026-03-01\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>I’m the local fighter from Mason County who built Dogcon Auto on the reservation at 66 SE Lynch Rd — they killed my business and stole my home. Now we taking the state back.\r\n<p>I already earned 118,178 zero-spend votes in crowded races — real grassroots power that proves the people are with me.\r\nBold America First solutions: Senior Healthcare Act, Tribal Empowerment Act (50% gaming revenue direct to members), Federal Firearms Protection, Medical Cannabis Reform, MAHA Food Education, and Public Water Access Reform.\r\n</p><p>Main points voters should remember:\r\n</p>\nI’m not a politician. I’m the 6'4\" fast-talking guy who grew up here, got screwed by the system, and is running as Maga reformer to deliver the full takeover of WA-6 and beyond</li><li>All my detailed policy proposals are live on magawashington.com — the central hub for the full MAGA Washington takeover.Senior Healthcare Act – Crush Big Pharma middlemen, give seniors direct age-scaled subsidies: magawashington.com/senior-healthcare-act \r\nTribal Empowerment Act – 50% of gaming revenue direct to enrolled members with full transparency: magawashington.com/tribal-empowerment-act \r\nFederal Firearms Protection Act – Defend 2A from federal overreach: magawashington.com/federal-firearms-protecti \r\nMedical Cannabis Reform Act – Real patient freedom and states’ rights (I helped found NORMAL): magawashington.com/medical-cannabis-reform-1 \r\nAnti-Human Harvest Act, MAHA Food Education Plan, and Public Water Access Reform are all poste</li><li>Real-Time Election Gaming &amp; Blockchain Interactive PollsAt magawashington.com/interactive-election-g I built the most advanced grassroots tool in Washington politics: a real-time interactive election game and blockchain-secured polling system.Voters register through official channels, then receive a unique MAGA Voter Key. They use it to participate in live polls, track district-by-district momentum, and see the takeover happening in real time — all secured on blockchain for total transparency and auditability.This isn’t just polling. It’s a gamified war map that activates my proven 118,178 zero-spend base plus new voters who normally sit out. It shows exactly how many real, verified supporters we have in Mason, Kitsap, Grays Harbor, and bey</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-407330-2026-03-01\" id=\"heading1-407330-2026-03-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-407330-2026-03-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-407330-2026-03-01\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-407330-2026-03-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-407330-2026-03-01\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?I am deeply passionate about reining in runaway government agencies and restoring real checks and balances.I have personally completed 30 oral arguments in Washington Superior Courts fighting agency deference and trying to dismantle the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). I’ve sued the state repeatedly over DOL retaliation that killed my business, Auditor tampering that stole my home , and DCYF abuse that fired me for protected speech. These fights are personal — I’ve lived the damage of unchecked bureaucracy.My core passion is slashing agency power so government serves the people, not the other way around. This drives every bill I’ve written: Senior Healthcare\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-407330-2026-03-01\" id=\"heading2-407330-2026-03-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-407330-2026-03-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-407330-2026-03-01\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-407330-2026-03-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-407330-2026-03-01\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tMagaWashington.com Americafirstwa.com Trumprepublicans.net\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"></div>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Leon Lawson completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lawson's responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-199896-2023-07-09\" id=\"heading-bio-199896-2023-07-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-199896-2023-07-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-199896-2023-07-09\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-199896-2023-07-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-199896-2023-07-09\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tTrump Republican MAGA party, A political street fighter, anti bureaucratic, small town, common sense conservative values, BUILD THE WALL , Make America Great Again, restore the constitution, end political corruption, A REAL OUTSIDER THAT WILL BRING REAL CHANGE TO WASHINGTON, THINK FOR YOURSELF \r\nWWG1WGA\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-199896-2023-07-09\" id=\"heading-key-message-199896-2023-07-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-199896-2023-07-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-199896-2023-07-09\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-199896-2023-07-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-199896-2023-07-09\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>RESTORE WASHINGTON</li><li>IMMIGRATION REFORM SLASH REGULATIONS.</li><li>REIGN IN AGENCY DEFERENCE OVER INTERPRETATION OF LAW AND CODIFACATION.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-199896-2023-07-09\" id=\"heading1-199896-2023-07-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-199896-2023-07-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-199896-2023-07-09\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-199896-2023-07-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-199896-2023-07-09\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tRegulation Of agency control, these people are destroying us from the inside \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-199896-2023-07-09\" id=\"heading2-199896-2023-07-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-199896-2023-07-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-199896-2023-07-09\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-199896-2023-07-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-199896-2023-07-09\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tTruth\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-199896-2023-07-09\" id=\"heading3-199896-2023-07-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-199896-2023-07-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-199896-2023-07-09\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat was your very first job? How long did you have it?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading3-199896-2023-07-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-199896-2023-07-09\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI delivered Hay \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-199896-2023-07-09\" id=\"heading4-199896-2023-07-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-199896-2023-07-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-199896-2023-07-09\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tA governor is the top executive authority in his or her state. What does that mean do you?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading4-199896-2023-07-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-199896-2023-07-09\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tchange, Accountability \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-199896-2023-07-09\" id=\"heading5-199896-2023-07-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-199896-2023-07-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-199896-2023-07-09\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tGovernors have many responsibilities, which vary from state to state. Which of those do you personally consider the most important in your state?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading5-199896-2023-07-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-199896-2023-07-09\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tagency oversight\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-199896-2023-07-09\" id=\"heading6-199896-2023-07-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-199896-2023-07-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-199896-2023-07-09\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading6-199896-2023-07-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-199896-2023-07-09\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tCheck on overreach and abuse \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-199896-2023-07-09\" id=\"heading7-199896-2023-07-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-199896-2023-07-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-199896-2023-07-09\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you love most about your state?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading7-199896-2023-07-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-199896-2023-07-09\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tIt Is the only state like it none compare\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-199896-2023-07-09\" id=\"heading8-199896-2023-07-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-199896-2023-07-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-199896-2023-07-09\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading8-199896-2023-07-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-199896-2023-07-09\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tDraining the political uniparty swamp \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-199896-2023-07-09\" id=\"heading9-199896-2023-07-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse9-199896-2023-07-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-199896-2023-07-09\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tUnder what circumstances should the governor of your state be able to use emergency powers?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading9-199896-2023-07-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse9-199896-2023-07-09\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t+++\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-199896-2023-07-09\" id=\"heading10-199896-2023-07-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse10-199896-2023-07-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-199896-2023-07-09\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading10-199896-2023-07-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse10-199896-2023-07-09\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tDogcon Auto, \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"></div>\n<p>Leon Lawson did not complete <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection</a> survey.\n</p>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nLeon Lawson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lawson's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. I’m Leon Lawson, a former resident of Mason County and now Grays Harbor and the America First “Trump Republican” candidate for Washington’s 6th Congressional District in 2026.I grew up right here in the 6th District. I built Dogcon Auto at 66 SE Lynch Rd in Shelton — right on the reservation, 10 miles from Skokomish. For 12 years we were the best dealership in the district: 90% return customers, zero advertising, honest zero-down deals for working families and tribal members.The system came after me hard. The Department of License killed my business for turning them in . The Auditors stole my home at E Beil Rd and erased Dogcon from the title chain. DCYF hired me just to fire me after I spoke out. They tried to silence me — all they did was light the fire.I’ve already proven I can pull real votes. In crowded statewide primaries I earned 118,178 zero-spend votes the greatest zer spend candidate in history 3 times — more raw votes than establishment candidates get with millions in backing. That’s personal loyalty, not party loyalty.I’m running as a street fighter and fraud reformer with a bold America First platform:Senior Healthcare Act – crush Big Pharma middlemen Tribal Empowerment Act – 50% of gaming revenue direct to members\r\nFederal Firearms Protection Act – defend 2A\r\nMedical Cannabis Reform Act – real patient freedom (I helped found NORMAL)\r\nMAHA Food Education, Anti-Human Harvest, and Public Water Access Reform\r\nThis race is over if we show up. WWG1WGA. Magawa.net Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? I’m the local fighter from Mason County who built Dogcon Auto on the reservation at 66 SE Lynch Rd — they killed my business and stole my home. Now we taking the state back. I already earned 118,178 zero-spend votes in crowded races — real grassroots power that proves the people are with me.\r\nBold America First solutions: Senior Healthcare Act, Tribal Empowerment Act (50% gaming revenue direct to members), Federal Firearms Protection, Medical Cannabis Reform, MAHA Food Education, and Public Water Access Reform. Main points voters should remember: I’m not a politician. I’m the 6'4\" fast-talking guy who grew up here, got screwed by the system, and is running as Maga reformer to deliver the full takeover of WA-6 and beyond All my detailed policy proposals are live on magawashington.com — the central hub for the full MAGA Washington takeover.Senior Healthcare Act – Crush Big Pharma middlemen, give seniors direct age-scaled subsidies: magawashington.com/senior-healthcare-act \r\nTribal Empowerment Act – 50% of gaming revenue direct to enrolled members with full transparency: magawashington.com/tribal-empowerment-act \r\nFederal Firearms Protection Act – Defend 2A from federal overreach: magawashington.com/federal-firearms-protecti \r\nMedical Cannabis Reform Act – Real patient freedom and states’ rights (I helped found NORMAL): magawashington.com/medical-cannabis-reform-1 \r\nAnti-Human Harvest Act, MAHA Food Education Plan, and Public Water Access Reform are all poste Real-Time Election Gaming & Blockchain Interactive PollsAt magawashington.com/interactive-election-g I built the most advanced grassroots tool in Washington politics: a real-time interactive election game and blockchain-secured polling system.Voters register through official channels, then receive a unique MAGA Voter Key. They use it to participate in live polls, track district-by-district momentum, and see the takeover happening in real time — all secured on blockchain for total transparency and auditability.This isn’t just polling. It’s a gamified war map that activates my proven 118,178 zero-spend base plus new voters who normally sit out. It shows exactly how many real, verified supporters we have in Mason, Kitsap, Grays Harbor, and bey What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?I am deeply passionate about reining in runaway government agencies and restoring real checks and balances.I have personally completed 30 oral arguments in Washington Superior Courts fighting agency deference and trying to dismantle the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). I’ve sued the state repeatedly over DOL retaliation that killed my business, Auditor tampering that stole my home , and DCYF abuse that fired me for protected speech. These fights are personal — I’ve lived the damage of unchecked bureaucracy.My core passion is slashing agency power so government serves the people, not the other way around. This drives every bill I’ve written: Senior Healthcare What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign? MagaWashington.com Americafirstwa.com Trumprepublicans.net\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.\n\n\nLeon Lawson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lawson's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Trump Republican MAGA party, A political street fighter, anti bureaucratic, small town, common sense conservative values, BUILD THE WALL , Make America Great Again, restore the constitution, end political corruption, A REAL OUTSIDER THAT WILL BRING REAL CHANGE TO WASHINGTON, THINK FOR YOURSELF \r\nWWG1WGA Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? RESTORE WASHINGTON IMMIGRATION REFORM SLASH REGULATIONS. REIGN IN AGENCY DEFERENCE OVER INTERPRETATION OF LAW AND CODIFACATION. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Regulation Of agency control, these people are destroying us from the inside What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Truth What was your very first job? How long did you have it? I delivered Hay A governor is the top executive authority in his or her state. What does that mean do you? change, Accountability Governors have many responsibilities, which vary from state to state. Which of those do you personally consider the most important in your state? agency oversight What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature? Check on overreach and abuse What do you love most about your state? It Is the only state like it none compare What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade? Draining the political uniparty swamp Under what circumstances should the governor of your state be able to use emergency powers? +++ What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign? Dogcon Auto,\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.\n\nLeon Lawson did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey."}, {"question": "Campaign website", "answer_html": "<p>Lawson's campaign website stated the following:\n</p>\n<div style=\"height:400px;overflow:scroll;border:1px solid gray;margin:20px;padding:10px;\">\n<table data-nosnippet=\"\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: none;background-color: transparent; auto; ;\">\n<tbody><tr>\n<td style=\"border:none; color:#B2B7F2;font-size:35px;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; padding: 10px 3px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"20\">“\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; padding: 4px 10px;\" valign=\"top\">\n<p>My policies are common-sense reform, states' rights, reining in agencies deference, increasing transparency in gov, Nutritional awareness, reform in our schools, teaching law and Civics to the youth, decriminalizing the marijuana industry on the federal level so the sector can operate lawfully, and make citizens feel like citizens again and not the property of the state. As a solo senator, I can draft the proposals, but we will need a majority of like-minded patriots in the senate to achieve this. The special interest lobbyists do not want this type of reform or exposure and will not highlight me.<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-quotedisclaimer_3-0\"><a href=\"#cite_note-quotedisclaimer-3\">[3]</a></sup>\n</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; color: #B2B7F2; font-size: 35px; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: right; padding: 10px 1px;\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"20\">”\n</td></tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"cquotecite\" colspan=\"3\" style=\"border: none; padding-right: 4%\"><cite style=\"font-style: normal;font-size: smaller; float: right;\">—Leon Lawson's campaign website (2022)<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-4\"><a href=\"#cite_note-4\">[4]</a></sup></cite>\n</td></tr></tbody></table>\n</div>", "answer_text": "Lawson's campaign website stated the following:\n“ My policies are common-sense reform, states' rights, reining in agencies deference, increasing transparency in gov, Nutritional awareness, reform in our schools, teaching law and Civics to the youth, decriminalizing the marijuana industry on the federal level so the sector can operate lawfully, and make citizens feel like citizens again and not the property of the state. As a solo senator, I can draft the proposals, but we will need a majority of like-minded patriots in the senate to achieve this. The special interest lobbyists do not want this type of reform or exposure and will not highlight me. [3] ” —Leon Lawson's campaign website (2022) [4]"}, {"question": "Video for Ballotpedia", "answer_html": "<div style=\"float:left\">\n<table cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"wikitable\" width=\"205\">\n<tbody><tr>\n<td><div class=\"thumb embedvideo autoResize\" style=\"width: 258px;\"><!--\n--><div class=\"embedvideo autoResize\" style=\"\"><!--\n--><div class=\"embedvideowrap youtube\" style=\"width: 250px\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"141\" loading=\"lazy\" modestbranding=\"1\" src=\"//www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/KFfg-1DeWHc\" width=\"250\"></iframe></div><!--\n--></div><!--\n--></div><span style=\"font-size:80%\">Video submitted to Ballotpedia<br/>Released May 28, 2020</span>\n</td></tr></tbody></table></div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"></div>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Leon Lawson completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lawson's responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-85247-2020-06-03\" id=\"heading-bio-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-85247-2020-06-03\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-85247-2020-06-03\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tSmall Business Owner grew up In shelton Wa ,I got Married to my wife Rikki in Olympia wa in 2003, We own a local business and help the people of our community, I would like to clean up the waste and the abuse, God told me to do this to save our state, we are in our darkest days and need a complete restructuring of our state, the special Interest, the technocrats working in sync with foreign governments to sell our freedom and send our way of life down the road, Join me on the mission to restore the republic....History books Its time for LAW SON WWG1WGA +++ eyes on we will show you a new world\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-85247-2020-06-03\" id=\"heading-key-message-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-85247-2020-06-03\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-85247-2020-06-03\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li><p>Power back to the people</p></li><li><p>God wins</p></li><li>We are with you Frens </li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-85247-2020-06-03\" id=\"heading1-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-85247-2020-06-03\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-85247-2020-06-03\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tPutting the forgotten people of Washington back on top, so many have been made criminals by a RIGGED system its time to get it back and expose the corruption that has held us back for generations \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-85247-2020-06-03\" id=\"heading2-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-85247-2020-06-03\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-85247-2020-06-03\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tMatthew Whitaker, Jeff Sessions, Admiral Rodgers, Mike Flynn, Donald J Trump, Born leaders who would never sell there people out for a few worthless dollars \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-85247-2020-06-03\" id=\"heading3-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-85247-2020-06-03\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIs there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading3-85247-2020-06-03\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tF.O.I.A,S are best if you want to see what they are doing to you, you will stop all movies and TV, nothing will matter but getting control away from these people \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-85247-2020-06-03\" id=\"heading4-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-85247-2020-06-03\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading4-85247-2020-06-03\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tLeadership that is trusted \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-85247-2020-06-03\" id=\"heading5-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-85247-2020-06-03\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading5-85247-2020-06-03\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tTenacity \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-85247-2020-06-03\" id=\"heading6-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-85247-2020-06-03\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading6-85247-2020-06-03\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tto hire the correct people and set up networks to address and resolve all constituent's problems, concerns, and issues with the state or navigating though it, we need people to help the small business, instead of regulating and fining them out of existence \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-85247-2020-06-03\" id=\"heading7-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-85247-2020-06-03\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat legacy would you like to leave?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading7-85247-2020-06-03\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tBest Gov Washington state ever had \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-85247-2020-06-03\" id=\"heading8-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-85247-2020-06-03\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading8-85247-2020-06-03\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t9/11/2001 old enough to know \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-85247-2020-06-03\" id=\"heading9-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse9-85247-2020-06-03\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat was your very first job? How long did you have it?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading9-85247-2020-06-03\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse9-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tBucking Hay For Ghram Hay in Shelton wa, Second job Douglas Fir \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-85247-2020-06-03\" id=\"heading10-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse10-85247-2020-06-03\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is your favorite book? Why?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading10-85247-2020-06-03\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse10-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tArt of the deal\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-85247-2020-06-03\" id=\"heading11-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse11-85247-2020-06-03\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat was the last song that got stuck in your head?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading11-85247-2020-06-03\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse11-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tDomination \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-85247-2020-06-03\" id=\"heading12-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse12-85247-2020-06-03\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is something that has been a struggle in your life?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading12-85247-2020-06-03\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse12-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tBeing treated like a criminal by crooked rigged Laws, watching my community get destroyed by big pharma and Fake Food \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-85247-2020-06-03\" id=\"heading13-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse13-85247-2020-06-03\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tA governor is the top executive authority in his or her state. What does that mean do you?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading13-85247-2020-06-03\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse13-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tIt means I can control the Legislation \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-85247-2020-06-03\" id=\"heading14-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse14-85247-2020-06-03\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tGovernors have many responsibilities, which vary from state to state. Which of those do you personally consider the most important in your state?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading14-85247-2020-06-03\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse14-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tTransparency and leadership, we need to make the Police ,Military, and Firefighters the Super star hero's of our community instead of sports players and Hollywood, I want community events to be sponsored and come from these departments so the people can keep the piece and help the first responders to keep themselves and the public as safe as possible, I think we need to start over and go with the recommendations from the boots on the ground .\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-85247-2020-06-03\" id=\"heading15-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse15-85247-2020-06-03\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tDifferent states require governors to have different degrees of responsibility for the state budgeting process. If it were your choice, what do you believe is the appropriate degree of gubernatorial involvement with this process in your state?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading15-85247-2020-06-03\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse15-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tfull Governor is the Top of the executive branch\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-85247-2020-06-03\" id=\"heading16-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse16-85247-2020-06-03\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIn most states, governors have the power to make line-item vetoes. If that is true in your state, what would be your philosophy for how and when to use this power?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading16-85247-2020-06-03\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse16-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tIf I feel it goes against the interest of the people I will Veto all of them \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-85247-2020-06-03\" id=\"heading17-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse17-85247-2020-06-03\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIf the governor's office in your state does not have the line-item veto power, do you believe it should? Why or why not?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading17-85247-2020-06-03\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse17-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tYes it should checks and balances \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-85247-2020-06-03\" id=\"heading18-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse18-85247-2020-06-03\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading18-85247-2020-06-03\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse18-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI think its best if all agree to act in the best interest of the people over the state. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-85247-2020-06-03\" id=\"heading19-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse19-85247-2020-06-03\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you love most about your state?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading19-85247-2020-06-03\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse19-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tThe people \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse20-85247-2020-06-03\" id=\"heading20-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse20-85247-2020-06-03\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse20-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading20-85247-2020-06-03\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse20-85247-2020-06-03\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tIf I get elected nothing, re allocate the money stop fraud, stop abuse, stop the scare tactics and we will change the world\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>", "answer_text": "Video submitted to Ballotpedia Released May 28, 2020\n\n\nLeon Lawson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lawson's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Small Business Owner grew up In shelton Wa ,I got Married to my wife Rikki in Olympia wa in 2003, We own a local business and help the people of our community, I would like to clean up the waste and the abuse, God told me to do this to save our state, we are in our darkest days and need a complete restructuring of our state, the special Interest, the technocrats working in sync with foreign governments to sell our freedom and send our way of life down the road, Join me on the mission to restore the republic....History books Its time for LAW SON WWG1WGA +++ eyes on we will show you a new world Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? Power back to the people God wins We are with you Frens What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Putting the forgotten people of Washington back on top, so many have been made criminals by a RIGGED system its time to get it back and expose the corruption that has held us back for generations Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why? Matthew Whitaker, Jeff Sessions, Admiral Rodgers, Mike Flynn, Donald J Trump, Born leaders who would never sell there people out for a few worthless dollars Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy? F.O.I.A,S are best if you want to see what they are doing to you, you will stop all movies and TV, nothing will matter but getting control away from these people What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Leadership that is trusted What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? Tenacity What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? to hire the correct people and set up networks to address and resolve all constituent's problems, concerns, and issues with the state or navigating though it, we need people to help the small business, instead of regulating and fining them out of existence What legacy would you like to leave? Best Gov Washington state ever had What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time? 9/11/2001 old enough to know What was your very first job? How long did you have it? Bucking Hay For Ghram Hay in Shelton wa, Second job Douglas Fir What is your favorite book? Why? Art of the deal What was the last song that got stuck in your head? Domination What is something that has been a struggle in your life? Being treated like a criminal by crooked rigged Laws, watching my community get destroyed by big pharma and Fake Food A governor is the top executive authority in his or her state. What does that mean do you? It means I can control the Legislation Governors have many responsibilities, which vary from state to state. Which of those do you personally consider the most important in your state? Transparency and leadership, we need to make the Police ,Military, and Firefighters the Super star hero's of our community instead of sports players and Hollywood, I want community events to be sponsored and come from these departments so the people can keep the piece and help the first responders to keep themselves and the public as safe as possible, I think we need to start over and go with the recommendations from the boots on the ground . Different states require governors to have different degrees of responsibility for the state budgeting process. If it were your choice, what do you believe is the appropriate degree of gubernatorial involvement with this process in your state? full Governor is the Top of the executive branch In most states, governors have the power to make line-item vetoes. If that is true in your state, what would be your philosophy for how and when to use this power? If I feel it goes against the interest of the people I will Veto all of them If the governor's office in your state does not have the line-item veto power, do you believe it should? Why or why not? Yes it should checks and balances What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature? I think its best if all agree to act in the best interest of the people over the state. What do you love most about your state? The people What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade? If I get elected nothing, re allocate the money stop fraud, stop abuse, stop the scare tactics and we will change the world\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it."}]