

Walter Blackman
Republican | Arizona
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Walter Blackman
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 6
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Grand Canyon University, Online Program, 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)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2019-20
100%
2019
87%, 87% (cum.)â€
2019-20
|100%
2019
|87%, 87% (cum.)â€
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2019
|D
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (5)
Arizona Free Enterprise Club
Arizona Right to Life Action
Center for Arizona Policy Action (CAP Action)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
Paul Gosar
LIBERAL (1)
Humane Voters of Arizona
OTHER (6)
Arizona Farm Bureau
Arizona Nurses Association PAC
Arizona Police Association
Gila County Republican Party
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Arizona
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
National AfricaAmerrican 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 (2020)
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)
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?
Under no circumstances should abortion be allowed. When the pregnancy has placed the mother and or child is endangered, it no longer an abortion; it is classified as an emergency recuse surgery detriment by the doctors. Abortion is an elected procedure. If the health of the baby and mother are at risk, then it's an emergency.
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.
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.
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?
First, all provisions of the Affordable Care Act, known as "Obama Care" need to be completely repealed. Allowing any portion to remain in place could bring crippling provisions back with very little effort. Enacting laws that allow for providers of healthcare insurance to compete in a free market and across state lines will offer packages that appeal to the consumer. An equitable package that benefits the insured, the insurer, and the provider alike. Government input and manipulation, through regulations, needs to be minimized. This includes provisions that do not restrict small businesses from pooling together to provide healthcare insurance for their employees or for cooperatives to pool healthcare costs.
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?
Our immigration policy needs to encourage top contributors in the fields of science and mathematics to move to America. Otherwise, we need a stringent immigration policy. But we should place a 5 year moratorium on ALL immigration and secure the border along with fixing the broken system.
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 follow God every day, with the start and end of each day leading in prayer.
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. Although it does not command the attention of a large part of Washington’s foreign policy elite, the most pressing foreign policy issue facing the Nation may well be that of illegal immigration. Illegal immigration is seen as a domestic policy issue, and it certainly is one.
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.
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?
Restrictions on gun ownership should be placed on violent offenders that have proven that they do not value life. Aggravated assault, murder, aggravated rape are examples. People on illicit drugs, and people with severe, dangerous mental health issues should also be restricted. I do not believe in the "Red Flag" laws being pushed forward because taking away the 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 security.
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