Doug Basler

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Douglas Michael Basler

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Last election

November 7, 2023

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Spokane, Wash.

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Christian

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Douglas Michael Basler ran for election for King County Elections Director in Washington. He lost in the general election on November 7, 2023.

Biography

Douglas Michael Basler was born in Spokane, Washington. His career experience includes working in marketing and as a volunteer youth pastor, corporate trainer, and musician. Basler has been affiliated with Street Church USA, the Salvation Army, Street Feed, and the Rescue Mission.

Elections

2023

See also: Municipal elections in King County, Washington (2023)

General election

General election for King County Elections Director

Incumbent Julie Wise defeated Douglas Michael Basler in the general election for King County Elections Director on November 7, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Julie Wise (Nonpartisan)	83.9	399,050
		Douglas Michael Basler (Nonpartisan)	15.9	75,447
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	933

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 475,430
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Nonpartisan primary election

The primary election was canceled. Incumbent Julie Wise and Douglas Michael Basler advanced from the primary for King County Elections Director.

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Basler in this election.

2022

See also: Washington's 9th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Washington District 9

Incumbent D. Adam Smith defeated Douglas Michael Basler in the general election for U.S. House Washington District 9 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		D. Adam Smith (D)	71.6	171,746
		Douglas Michael Basler (R)	28.2	67,631
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	471

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 239,848
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House Washington District 9

The following candidates ran in the primary for U.S. House Washington District 9 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		D. Adam Smith (D)	55.2	78,272
✔		Douglas Michael Basler (R)	20.6	29,144
		Stephanie Gallardo (D)	15.9	22,531
	Submit photo	Sea Chan (R)	3.8	5,338
		Seth Pedersen (R)	3.4	4,781
	Submit photo	David Michael Anderson (Independent)	1.1	1,541
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	153

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 141,760
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Amelia Paz (D)
• David Ishii (D)
• Krystal Marx (D)

Endorsements

To view Basler's endorsements in the 2022 election, please click here.

2020

See also: Washington's 9th Congressional District election, 2020

General election

General election for U.S. House Washington District 9

Incumbent D. Adam Smith defeated Douglas Michael Basler in the general election for U.S. House Washington District 9 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		D. Adam Smith (D)	74.1	258,771
		Douglas Michael Basler (R)	25.7	89,697
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	582

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 349,050
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House Washington District 9

Incumbent D. Adam Smith and Douglas Michael Basler defeated Joshua Campbell and Jorge Besada in the primary for U.S. House Washington District 9 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		D. Adam Smith (D)	73.6	145,601
✔		Douglas Michael Basler (R)	15.6	30,923
	Submit photo	Joshua Campbell (R)	8.1	15,983
	Submit photo	Jorge Besada (L)	2.4	4,792
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	560

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 197,859
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2018

See also: United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Washington District 9

Incumbent D. Adam Smith defeated Sarah Smith in the general election for U.S. House Washington District 9 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		D. Adam Smith (D)	67.9	163,345
		Sarah Smith (D)	32.1	77,222

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 240,567
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House Washington District 9

Incumbent D. Adam Smith and Sarah Smith defeated Douglas Michael Basler in the primary for U.S. House Washington District 9 on August 7, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		D. Adam Smith (D)	48.4	71,035
✔		Sarah Smith (D)	26.9	39,409
		Douglas Michael Basler (R)	24.7	36,254

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 146,698
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2016

See also: Washington's 9th Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Democratic. Incumbent Adam Smith (D) defeated Doug Basler (R) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Smith and Basler defeated Jesse Wineberry (D), Daniel Smith (D), and Jeary Flener (I) in the top-two primary on August 2, 2016.

U.S. House, Washington District 9 General Election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Adam Smith Incumbent	72.9%	205,165
	Republican	Doug Basler	27.1%	76,317
Total Votes				281,482
Source: Washington Secretary of State

U.S. House, Washington District 9 Primary, 2016

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Adam Smith Incumbent	56.3%	67,100
	Republican	Doug Basler	23.4%	27,848
	Democratic	Jesse Wineberry	14.8%	17,613
	Democratic	Daniel Smith	3.3%	3,935
	Independent	Jeary Flener	2.3%	2,733
Total Votes				119,229
Source: Washington Secretary of State

2014

See also: Washington's 9th Congressional District elections, 2014

Basler ran in the 2014 election for the U.S. House to represent Washington's 9th District. Incumbent Adam Smith (D) and Basler were the top two vote-getters in the top-two primary. Doug Basler lost the general election on November 4, 2014.

Election results

General election

Incumbent D. Adam Smith defeated Sarah Smith in the general election for U.S. House Washington District 9 on November 6, 2018.

General election

General election for U.S. House Washington District 9

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		D. Adam Smith (D)	67.9	163,345
		Sarah Smith (D)	32.1	77,222

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 240,567
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Primary

U.S. House, Washington District 9, Blanket Primary, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Adam Smith Incumbent	63.1%	46,251
	Republican	Doug Basler	28.2%	20,674
	Democratic	Don Rivers	5.7%	4,190
	Citizens Party	Mark Greene	2.9%	2,136
Total Votes				73,251
Source: Results via Associated Press

Campaign themes

2023

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

Douglas Michael Basler completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Basler's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a small business owner, a community volunteer, and a family man. I am running to restore your voice in the US Congress. The problems that face our nation are not insurmountable but it will take commitment, energy, and courage to take the steps necessary to turn around this economy, keep our communities safe, and lower energy costs. I will fight for you!

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?

• Inflation can be slowed and stopped by taking immediate action to strengthen the dollar.
• America has vast energy reserves. I will work to bring down energy costs for all of us.
• Crime and homelessness can be greatly reduced by restoring responsible police power.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I will work to restore energy independence, and fiscal responsibility to the federal government. This will greatly reduce energy costs, food prices, and strengthen our jobs and the economy.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I respect the great leaders of history who were able to inspire generations and positively affect history. Abraham Lincoln, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Ronald Reagan and Winston Churchill to name a few.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty, integrity, and courage.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Energy, curiosity, commitment, and tenacity.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To represent faithfully the constituents of the district.

What legacy would you like to leave?

A better America

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The assassination of JFK it was on my fifth birthday.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I spent my early days selling newspapers, washing dishes, and doing small engine maintenance, during my middle school and high school years.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Hobbit- full of adventure and overcoming adversity.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Almost Paradise

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Getting it all done!

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

The US House is the most powerful branch of government and closest to the people who must elect the members every two years. It also holds the power of the budget and impeachment authority.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Some experience is helpful for procedural reasons. Life experience and integrity are even more important.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Our greatest challenge is to protect our personal freedoms and liberties from all enemies foreign and domestic. To maintain our territorial sovereignty and to restore manufacturing of all crucial and strategic industries back to the USA. It is time to "on-Shore" industry for greater national security and prosperity.

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Small Business- Small businesses comprise nearly 70% of our economy and deserve a passionate voice.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Yes, keeps them accountable.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I believe elected office should be like "Jury Duty" and that legislators should be citizens from all walks of life. I support term limits if it can promote this cause.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Abraham Lincoln

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

A woman in our district was recently assaulted standing in line at a local Fred Meyer grocery store. The assailant attempted to steal her purse. No one even tried to help. She successfully fought off her assailant, however this story and many like it show the need for new leadership that takes public safety seriously.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Top Gun Maverick is a great movie, especially since they brought back Tom Cruise, he's getting a little old though, did you notice he kept leaving the left turn signal on in the F-18?

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Yes, compromise in policy making is critical, while maintaining moral clarity and integrity.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

I will fight to end deficit spending and restore a balanced budget. This will greatly strengthen the dollar and seriously slow inflation.

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Campaign website

Basler's campaign website stated the following:

“	LOWER GAS PRICES NOW! ​The path to lower gas prices is ENERGY INDEPENDENCE! We have more than enough energy resources here domestically to amply supply all of our energy needs and to be a net energy exporter. There is no reason why our energy needs should be held hostage to foreign nations who do not support us! Doug Basler will fight to responsibly open every domestic resource, and to build the Keystone pipeline and other projects that increase domestic reserves and lower prices. A STRONG DOLLAR STOPS INFLATION ​The highest inflation that America has ever seen is happening now and the career politicians are only making it worse. Out of control government spending, borrowing, and printing money, is driving our economy to the brink of disaster. The budget must be balanced and spending brought to heel immediately. We must let our voices be heard and un-elect the career politicians in both parties that are responsible for this economic disaster. Take action today and get involved. America is depending on all of us to do our part. OPEN BORDERS POSE AN EXISTENTIAL THREAT TO OUR NATION ​Over 1 million illegal immigrants have already crossed our border since the Biden administration took office. This is an attempt to steal our nation from the citizens and give it to others. It is nothing less than an invasion. The current administration has now proposed granting $450,000 to EACH unlawful immigrant that supposedly suffered on account of our laws being enforced. This is an outrage and must be stopped and reversed NOW. I will fight to secure our borders, finish the wall and insure that only legal immigrants are admitted to our nation. DEFUNDING POLICE IS A DISASTER FOR ALL OF US! ​The murder rate has doubled in Seattle since all this craziness about defunding the police has started. Property crimes, theft and other crimes are skyrocketing out of control. It's time for us to say NO to the defund movement supported by the Democrats. Let's stand together and make America SAFE again! I stand with our police and first responders. I will always fight for them and for all of us to have the safe neighborhoods, parks, and schools we expect from our hard earned tax dollars. The number one role of government is to protect us and our God given rights! ELECTION INTEGRITY The 2020 election has shown us the need to continue to fight. With widespread voter fraud allegations and the startling results from the Arizona audit, I'm committed to seeing our voting system improved and secured so that every legal vote is counted and no illegal votes are counted. ​Public confidence in the integrity of the vote is critical for peace and stability in our country. We are told to trust the system, but we shouldn't have to trust, we should know that our voting system is secure and reflects the actual will of the electorate. ​I am 100% committed to insuring that our system is legitimate! THE "PANDEMIC" EMERGENCY SHOWED 'THE RULING CLASS' TRUE INTENTIONS! ​The attack on our CONSTITUTIONAL rights was unprecedented in our nations history. Mandates do not have the force of law yet our elected officials acted with impunity against law abiding citizens that did not comply. It's time to fight back at the ballot box. Join Doug Basler in standing for the freedom that has been won for us through the generations that have gone before. This is our time to stand and fight! Please make a donation to help us defeat those who would strip us of our God given Liberty!	”
—Doug Basler's campaign website (2022)

2020

Douglas Michael Basler did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

2016

The following issues were listed on Basler's campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.

“	Economy: The strongest economy the world has ever seen was created by freedom, innovation and private enterprise. The greatest lifter of citizens out of poverty into financial independence and secure retirement has been home ownership. The foreclosure crisis has dashed the hopes of countless families in Washington and across the nation. I will work to end non-judicial foreclosure and to once again make home ownership affordable, safe and common. Reinvigorating the economy will require a fresh approach that limits government regulation and excessive job killing taxation, plus incentivizing domestic businesses so that they will once again choose America first for manufacturing. Environment: I am committed to responsible environmental protection while maintaining economic development and private property rights. The United States has long been the world leader in conservation, protection and management of the environment, all while protecting private ownership of property and maintaining a vibrant economy. The fact is that if the U.S. stopped using all fossil fuels, the global reduction of carbon emissions would be negligible. International cooperation must be an integral component in environmental protection. Equality: The role of government in society is to insure that all people are treated fairly and equitably and to protect our God given rights. It is improper for elected officials and government agencies to play favorites by picking winners and losers based on income, social status or worse, political contributions. The U. S. Government must act to guarantee a fair and level playing field for our families, businesses, and communities. Energy: We have all seen the benefit of the free market in energy with the dramatic decrease in gas prices. The free market, and public demand, will continue to fuel traditional and emerging energy technologies. I will continue encouraging innovation and balanced regulation that will keep America moving, strong and prosperous.	”
—Doug Basler's campaign website, http://www.dougbasler.com/

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