David Smith

Republican | Florida

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

David Smith


Party

Republican


Election Year

2018


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist 28


Incumbent

No


Links

David Smith websites FacebookX

EDUCATION

Texas A&M, College Station, Bach, 1982

Florida Tech, Melbourne, Mast, 2000

WORK & MILITARY

U.S. Marine Corps, Colonel, 30

AFFILIATIONS

CrossLife Church, Member, Rotary Club of Winter Springs

Member, Chamber of Commerce, Member

VFW, Member, Leadership Orlando

Alumni Member, Leadership Seminole, Alumni Member

Marine Corps Foundation, Member, Seminole County Republicans

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

None

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

CD-7, 2014

Race

Previous Races

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (4)

Florida Right to Life PAC

National Federation of Independent Business Florida

Personhood Florida Pro-Life PAC

Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida

OTHER (2)

Associated Industries of Florida

Florida Realtors

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)

Seminole County Sheriff, Dennis Lemma

Representative Jason Brodeur, HD-28

Professional Firefighters, Local 3476

Senator David Simmons, SD-9

Associated Builders & Contractors

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (6)

Amber Mariano

David Simmons

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations

Robert Olszewski

Sandy Adams

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (5)

Associated Builders and Contractors

Bob Cortes

Jason Brodeur

National Federation of Independent Business

Robert Olszewski


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)

Democrat, Republican, and Independent Voter Education

International Association of Firefighters

Transportation Workers Union of America

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Strongly Agree

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Strongly Agree

I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.

Strongly Agree

I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.

Strongly Agree

Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.

Strongly Agree

Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.

Strongly Agree

Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.

Strongly Agree

Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.

Strongly Agree

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.

Disagree

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.

Disagree

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.

Disagree

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.

Disagree

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.

Strongly Disagree

More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.

Strongly Disagree

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Strongly Agree

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Strongly Agree

Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.

Disagree

Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.

Disagree

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.

Strongly Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.

Strongly Agree

Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.

Strongly Disagree

Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.

Strongly Disagree

The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.

Agree

The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.

Agree

Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.

Strongly Agree

Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.

Strongly Agree

People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."

Strongly Disagree

People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."

Strongly Disagree

I support sanctuary cities.

Strongly Disagree

I support sanctuary cities.

Strongly Disagree

I support the death penalty.

Agree

I support the death penalty.

Agree

Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree

Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Strongly Agree

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Strongly Agree

Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.

Strongly Agree

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

Agree

Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.

Strongly Agree

I voted in these primaries and general elections:

2010 General Election, 2010 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

Agree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Only when it is a medical necessity to save the life of the Mother.

I voted in these primaries and general elections:

2010 General Election, 2010 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary

What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?

Our founding fathers rightly put in "checks and balances" to prevent government tyranny over the rights of its citizens.

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Only when it is a medical necessity to save the life of the Mother.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I'm a Christian that believes the Bible is the written word of God. I'm an active member of CrossLife Church in Oviedo, FL.

What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?

Our founding fathers rightly put in "checks and balances" to prevent government tyranny over the rights of its citizens.

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?

Conservative

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I'm a Christian that believes the Bible is the written word of God. I'm an active member of CrossLife Church in Oviedo, FL.

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

Information about my life and the events that shaped my beliefs can be found on my website: www.ElectSmith28.com Watch videos about my life of service and my core beliefs on Facebook. Follow me at DavidSmithRepublican

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?

Conservative

What is the best way to bring down unemployment?

Ensure Florida remains a low tax state. Promote a pro-business climate in order to expand existing businesses and recruit companies to relocate to Florida. Additionally, K-12, State Colleges and Universities should ensure graduates are ready to meet the demands of the labor market.

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

Information about my life and the events that shaped my beliefs can be found on my website: www.ElectSmith28.com Watch videos about my life of service and my core beliefs on Facebook. Follow me at DavidSmithRepublican

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

Promote "Direct Primary Care" in order to create a highly competitive market place for basic healthcare coverage that all Florida families can afford.

What is the best way to bring down unemployment?

Ensure Florida remains a low tax state. Promote a pro-business climate in order to expand existing businesses and recruit companies to relocate to Florida. Additionally, K-12, State Colleges and Universities should ensure graduates are ready to meet the demands of the labor market.

What role should government play in boosting the economy?

Keep taxes low and limit regulations to that which is needed to protect the citizens of Florida. Free enterprise will take care of the rest.

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

Promote "Direct Primary Care" in order to create a highly competitive market place for basic healthcare coverage that all Florida families can afford.

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

Bachelors and Masters degrees in Business Management. Successfully managed billions of tax payer dollars during my 30 year U.S. Marine Corps career. Held a TOP SECRET security clearance. Combat Veteran.

What role should government play in boosting the economy?

Keep taxes low and limit regulations to that which is needed to protect the citizens of Florida. Free enterprise will take care of the rest.

E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:

David@ElectSmith28.com (407) 542-4361

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

Bachelors and Masters degrees in Business Management. Successfully managed billions of tax payer dollars during my 30 year U.S. Marine Corps career. Held a TOP SECRET security clearance. Combat Veteran.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

I surrendered my life to Jesus Christ when I was a Freshman in college and was baptized in a fountain on the campus of Texas A&M University. That same year I got to meet and shake hands with President Ronald Reagan. I've called myself a Conservative ever since. I'm a life-long Republican.

E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:

David@ElectSmith28.com (407) 542-4361

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

I surrendered my life to Jesus Christ when I was a Freshman in college and was baptized in a fountain on the campus of Texas A&M University. That same year I got to meet and shake hands with President Ronald Reagan. I've called myself a Conservative ever since. I'm a life-long Republican.

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