Ballotpedia, Dale Whitaker (Washington)

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Dan is originally from the United Kingdom. He earned his bachelor's degree in accounting from Ashford University. He lives with his wife, Sabreen, in Spokane. 

Dale currently owns and operates DSW Accounting PLLC. He previously worked as a controller for Augusta Precious Metals, a bookkeeper for Suntoya Corporation, and as an accounting assistant for Jeff Kavadias CPA PC

Dale Whitaker's campaign for Secretary of State in State of Washington is his first run for public office. 

Washington State Standard, Four highlights from the Washington secretary of state debate

Supports a voting process that is accessible, transparent, safe, and secure, and ensures every voter's confidence in the significance of their vote.

Advocates for a voting process that is accessible and safe.

Wants to make the electoral process more transparent to increase public oversight and confidence.

Proposed that Washington verify its voter data with citizenship information from the Social Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, and federal immigration services to ensure that there are no "ineligible voters."

Proposes that Washington verify voter data with citizenship information to ensure that there are no "ineligible voters."

Said, “I think we have to give voters as many options as possible so they can show up and vote in a way that makes sense to them. Anything less than that is disenfranchisement.”

- Advocates for a voting process that is accessible and safe.
- Wants to make the electoral process more transparent to increase public oversight and confidence.
- Proposes that Washington verify voter data with citizenship information to ensure that there are no "ineligible voters."
- Said, “I think we have to give voters as many options as possible so they can show up and vote in a way that makes sense to them. Anything less than that is disenfranchisement.”

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Believes small businesses are crucial to Washington State's prosperity and plans to lower business costs and financial burdens.

Believes small businesses are crucial to prosperity and plans to lower business costs and financial burdens.

Supports collaborating with local communities to address their specific needs and challenges.

Plans to work with local communities to address their specific needs and challenges.

Plans to waive all business annual renewal fees in 2025 to save businesses across Washington State tens of millions of dollars.

Wants to waive all business annual renewal fees in 2025.

Said, "Consumers are the lifeblood of any local economy. They keep communities thriving and businesses profitable. We need to keep advocating for their needs, so Washington State prospers through each election cycle."

Said, "Consumers are the lifeblood of any local economy. They keep communities thriving and businesses profitable. We need to keep advocating for their needs."

- Believes small businesses are crucial to prosperity and plans to lower business costs and financial burdens.
- Plans to work with local communities to address their specific needs and challenges.
- Wants to waive all business annual renewal fees in 2025.
- Said, "Consumers are the lifeblood of any local economy. They keep communities thriving and businesses profitable. We need to keep advocating for their needs."

Businesses

Supports implementing advanced technologies and protocols to safeguard businesses from fraud and interference.

Supports implementing advanced technologies and protocols to protect from fraud and interference.

- Supports implementing advanced technologies and protocols to protect from fraud and interference.

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Dale Whitaker

As of October 8, 2024, Dale Whitaker’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Dale Whitaker runs a small tax practice. He previously worked for a company where he uncovered fraudulent activities and filed whistleblower complaints with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodities and Futures Trade Commission.

Believes in protecting voting rights and ensuring fair elections.

Believes in ensuring elections are conducted with integrity and openness.

Believes his experience in government makes him the best candidate for Secretary of State.

Plans to implement "robust election integrity measures" to ensure fair and secure elections.

Supports "common-sense reforms" for elections, including same-day in-person voting and absentee ballots to ensure fairness.

Supports the Washington State Republican Party's stance on voting rights and elections.

Plans to collaborate with Republicans to reclaim the Secretary of State position.

As a state representative, sought legislative action to stop companies from using predatory practices against their customers.

Believes businesses are fundamental to the state.

Received the Republican endorsement for Secretary of State.

Reserves the right to refuse services to anyone and to cancel user access at any time.

Supports SwipeRed, a political action committee focused on reducing the number of registered Republicans in Washington state.

Won the 2020 election with 64% of the vote.

Believes in leveraging extensive experience in business and financial management to enhance administrative efficiency and effectiveness.

Believes he brings "expertise and a fresh perspective" to the role of Secretary of State.

Supports transparency and accountability in administration.

Believes "transparency, integrity, and accountability" are essential in public service.

- The secretary of state supervises state and local elections, certifies results, and manages voter pamphlets.
-T he secretary of state files and verifies state referendums and initiatives.
- The secretary of state registers corporations, trademarks, and charitable organizations. They also collect, preserve, and provide access to state historical records.
- The secretary of state administers a program for survivors of domestic violence and stalking.
- The secretary of state represents Washington in international trade and cultural events, and meets with visiting dignitaries.
- They are elected to a 4-year term, with no term limits. The salary for this position is $134,640.

The state's chief elections officer, chief corporations officer, and supervisor of the State Archives.