WALKER, ED

Meet the Candidate

Running For:
State House of Representatives
District:
52
Political Affiliation:
Republican
Montana Family Foundation Comments:

2013 Legislative Scorecard Score – 89%

2011 Legislative Scorecard Score – 100%

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Response Legend

  • SSStrongly Supports
  • SSupports
  • OOpposes
  • SOStrongly Opposes
  • *Comment
  • −Declined to respond
  • †Declined to respond, Position based on citation

Question Response Comments/Notes
1. Public School Funding in Montana is at an inadequate level. O
2. Parents should have greater freedom to choose how and where their children are educated, including options such as education savings accounts, tax credits, vouchers, or other school-choice mechanisms. SS* Parents are the primary authority in the upbringing and education of their children. Government's role should be to support families, protect parental rights, and ensure transparency in public education. I support expanding school choice, protecting homeschool freedom, and ensuring that curriculum in Montana schools reflects the values of families rather than political ideology. Montana's education system should focus on academic excellence, civic understanding, and respect for parental involvement.
3. Parents should be allowed to homeschool their children without additional state regulation SS
4. Curricula based on Critical Race Theory (CRT) should be prohibited in Montana public schools SS
5. Comprehensive sex education should be taught in public elementary schools, beginning as early as kindergarten. SO
6. Montana’s income taxes are too high. S
7. Montana’s property taxes are too high SS
8. Montana’s corporate taxes are too high S* Montana families and businesses are carrying an increasingly heavy tax burden, particularly through property taxes that continue to rise faster than incomes. I believe the Legislature must pursue meaningful property tax relief while making Montana more competitive with neighboring states like Wyoming and North Dakota. A pro-growth tax structure that encourages investment, job creation, and responsible government spending will ultimately strengthen Montana's economy and provide long-term stability for families.
9. The Second Amendment protects the right of law-abiding citizens to own firearms for self-defense. SS* The core responsibility of government is to protect the constitutional rights and individual liberties of its citizens. I strongly support the Second Amendment and the right of law-abiding Montanans to defend themselves and their families. I also believe individuals should not face discrimination or loss of opportunity based on personal medical decisions. Public policy should respect both personal freedom and constitutional protections while ensuring government does not overstep its proper role.
10. Montanans should not be discriminated against or treated differently based on their vaccination status. SS
11. Climate change is a serious problem that requires increased government regulation. SO
12. Environmental regulations in Montana are currently too restrictive. S* Montana can protect our land, water, and wildlife while also allowing responsible development of our natural resources. I oppose heavy-handed federal-style regulations that increase energy costs and drive investment out of our state. Instead, Montana should pursue balanced policies that support domestic energy production, good-paying jobs, and responsible stewardship of our natural resources.
13. Abortion should be illegal at all stages of pregnancy. S
14. Abortion should be legal only in the early stages of pregnancy and restricted after a specific point, except when necessary to save the life of the mother. SS
15. Abortion should remain legal at all stages of pregnancy, without restriction. SO
16. Individuals and organizations should be allowed to opt out of abortion-related mandates, if those mandates violate their religious or moral convictions. SS
17. Physician-assisted suicide should be legal in Montana. O* I believe every human life has inherent dignity and value and should be protected under the law. Montana should pursue policies that protect unborn children while also supporting mothers, families, and adoption resources. I also strongly support protecting the rights of individuals, healthcare professionals, and religious organizations to live and practice according to their moral convictions without government coercion.
18. Biological males who identify as transgender should be allowed to compete in women’s and girl's athletic competitions. SO
19. Medical procedures intended to change a minor’s sex or gender should be prohibited. SS
20. Same-sex couples should be permitted to adopt children. S
21. State and local nondiscrimination laws should be expanded to include sexual orientation and gender identity in the same manner as race, religion, and national origin. O* Strong families and parental rights are foundational to a healthy society. Public policy should protect children, respect biological realities in areas like athletics, and ensure parents remain the primary decision-makers in their children's upbringing. At the same time, government should respect religious liberty and avoid forcing individuals or organizations to violate their deeply held beliefs.
22. Montana’s marriage laws should be revised to reflect the U.S. Supreme Court’s legalization of same-sex marriage. S
23. Objective moral truths exist and should inform laws and public policy, rather than shifting cultural preferences. S
24. Government should be limited in scope, with most decisions best made by individuals, families, and local communities rather than centralized authorities. SS
25. Homosexuals and transgender people should be allowed to adopt children: S
26. Personal responsibility and self-governance are more effective at solving social problems than expanded government programs: SS
27. Parents—not government institutions—are the primary authority responsible for the education and moral formation of their children: SS* Strong families, personal responsibility, and limited government are foundational principles that have guided our state and nation for generations. Public policy should empower parents, support local communities, and respect the moral and cultural values that help families and children thrive.