Walter Blackman

Republican | Arizona

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Walter Blackman


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 6


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Walter Blackman websites
Walter Blackman phones
Walter Blackman email
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EDUCATION

Grand Canyon University, Phoenix AZ, Present, 2020

Georgetown University, Online Program, Executive Certificate in Strategic Diversity, 2016

Depart of Defense Equal Opportunity Management Ins, Panama City FL., Professional Certification Programs, 2006

WORK & MILITARY

Department of Defense; United State Army, Sergeant First Class, 21

AFFILIATIONS

Association Of the United States Army, 11th ACR Blackhorse Association

The Non Commissioned Officers Association (NCOA)

2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment Association, 1st Cavalry Division Association

1st Infantry Division Association

Wounded Warrior Association, United States Cavalry and Armor Association

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Representative LD6, 2

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (4)

Arizona Free Enterprise Club

*Arizona Right to Life Action

Center for Arizona Policy Action (CAP Action)

*Paul Gosar

OTHER (3)

*Arizona Nurses Association PAC

*Arizona Police Association

*Gila County Republican Party

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)

National American Africa Republican Committee of P

National Rifle Association,

The Payson Tea Party

The Arizona Fraternal Order of Police, the Phoenix

Arizona Fire Fighters Association,

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2018)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)

Arizona Free Enterprise Club (2019)

Arizona Leadership Fund (2019)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2020)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2020)

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?

Only in the event of an ectopic pregnancy.


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?

The government must maintain an attitude of neutrality toward religion.


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

Strongly Agree


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?

Include free-market value options for healthcare insurance.


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 believe we should look at USAID and the amount of Foreign Aid.


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?

Immigrants that are legally documented, assimilate to our culture and working towards citizenship.


EDUCATION

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

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?

None.taking away rights from one group of people creates an unstable government


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?

Environmental technology; biomass; forestry products Water; rural development management.

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

Yes, it degrades our society and diminishes the integrity of our national value.


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.

Strongly Disagree


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.

I am a fervent advocate of the 2nd Amendment, health care issues, and education funding.

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

Freshmen rookie of the year. Served with success and excellence in the 54th legislative session.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

No felony convictions nor have I been penalized or engaged in inappropriate sexual misconduct.

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

I am for less government in your lives. Americans should control their destiny not government.


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 follow God every day, with the start and end of each day leading in prayer.

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