

David W. French
Republican | Kansas
Candidate Profile*
Verified Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
David W. French
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 40
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Midwestern State University, Texas, MBA/BA
WORK & MILITARY
United States Army, Senior Intelligence Officer, 26
United States Army, Senior Military Analyst Consultant, 17
AFFILIATIONS
Leavenworth County Republican Party, Co-Chair 2016, Republican Precinct Committeeman
2016-current, Wyandotte/Leavenworth Founder's Keep, Vice President
Leavenworth County Republican Women, Member, Homeowner's Association's Board of Directors
United Methodist Church
Lansing City Citizen’s Academy
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative, 2019-2020
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2019-20
A+
2019
91%, 91% (cum.)†
2020
78%
2019-20
|A+
2019
|91%, 91% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2019
11%
2019
0%, 0% (cum.)†
2019
|0%, 0% (cum.)†
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (3)
Kansans for Life PAC
*National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
OTHER (2)
Kansas Chamber PAC
Kansas Farm Bureau
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Kansas for Life
NRA
Kansas Chamber
API
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?
Never
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?
Stop funding Planned Parenthood; reduce government overhead.
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?
It's not in the US Constitution. The government cannot set up their own religion. We the people have the right to worship God.
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?
Did not answer
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?
Did not answer
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.
I believe in the One true God who sent His Son, Jesus, to save us all.
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.
One nation under God. United States Constitution are rights given by God.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Did not answer
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?
Did not answer
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.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Did not answer
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
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?
Pro-life, protect religious freedom and cut taxes.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Did not answer
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