

Dave Williams
Republican | Colorado
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Dave Williams
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 15
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, B.A., 2009
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
El Paso County Republican Party, Former Vice-Chairman
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative, 2017 - Present
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2020
96%
2019
86%
2019
97%, 85% (cum.)â€
2018
71%
2020
|96%
2019
|86%
2019
|97%, 85% (cum.)â€
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2019
33%
2019
14%
2020
11%
2019
0%, 3% (cum.)â€
2019
0%, 3% (cum.)â€
2018
F
2019
0%, 0% (cum.)â€
2019
|33%
2019
|14%
2020
|11%
2019
|0%, 3% (cum.)â€
2019
|0%, 3% (cum.)â€
2018
|F
2019
|0%, 0% (cum.)â€
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
OTHER (3)
Colorado Chamber of Commerce
Colorado Medical Society PAC
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Colorado
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (6)
Clarice Navarro-Ratzlaff (2017)
Janak Joshi (2017)
Jared Wright (2013)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2019)
Thomas Tancredo (2019)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Rocky Mountain Gun Owners (2017)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
None
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I'd ask for reductions in all areas except maybe public safety or defense.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
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
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
That the government won't infringe on the religious beliefs and practices of people who publicly live out their faith.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Work with others to provide a free market solution that encourages freedom and choice for consumers while getting the government out of the middle of patients and doctors.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
IMMIGRATION
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
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Individuals who will contribute and assimilate to our American values and way of life.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
"On Christ the solid rock I stand, All other ground is sinking sand."
ABOUT YOU
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?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
https://insider.foxnews.com/2017/02/01/colorado-bill-politicians-sanctuary-cities-can-be-held-liable-illegal-immigrant-crime
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I'm a college graduate but more importantly, my current conservative experience as the incumbent is the best qualification.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Let's Keep America Great. Vote for President Trump!
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Neutral
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
No Answer
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Stopping Sanctuary Cities, protecting the life of the unborn, and protecting religious liberty.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is terrible and no one should be engaging in that kind of repugnant behavior. With that said, I would need more information from subject matter experts before giving a more detailed response.
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