

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
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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