

Walter Blackman
Republican | Arizona
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Walter Blackman
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 6
Incumbent
Yes
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*
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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