David Tollett

Republican | Arkansas

Candidate Profile

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BIOGRAPHY

Name

David Tollett


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 62


Incumbent

Yes


Links

David Tollett websites David Tollett emailFacebook

EDUCATION

Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, Ed.S

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Phillips County Chamber of Commerce, Board Member, Helena Regional Medical Center

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Representative, 2

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

Race

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

only in cases of rape or incest

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Disagree


iVoterGuide Notes:

Candidate notified iVoterGuide.com that the answer should have read, "Agree.  Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants)."

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Disagree


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

Eliminate State Income Taxes

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

None, in Arkansas we have a budget surplus

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Agree


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Disagree

This is a situation by situation case. Discrimination should not be allowed.

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

Never


HEALTHCARE

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.

I believe in a single payer insurance option to reduce cost of family plans

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

Never. Every person should have the right to decide what goes into their body.


NATIONAL SECURITY

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

Monitor all terrorist activities and take action when needed.

I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.

Strongly Disagree


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

We have a legal process and that should be followed


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Disagree


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Agree

I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

Disagree

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition

Agree

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Disagree

I believe in teaching ALL HISTORY, the good, the bad, the ugly. I believe minority history should be taught 365 as a part of that.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I believe that Christ died to save all sinners that accept him including me.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Absentee ballots should be counted and reported first.


EQUALITY

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

Hate crimes historically have been a threat to our society more than our government.

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Disagree

This would be extremely complicated at this point since we are generations removed from that awful time in history.


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.

I am for environmental laws that allow for job creation as well as for safe environmental protections, this can be achieved together

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Disagree

I do not think this practice is environmentally safe


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To protect citizens and allow them to live the American Dream.

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Conservative

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

Did not answer

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

no

What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

I believe a representative should represent the views and opinions of the people they represent.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Disagree

I believe officers should be protected doing their job. I also believed they should be held liable for excessive behaviors

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Disagree

I support funding these programs without reducing police funding


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

violent crime or offender should not be allowed access to weapons

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree

The criminals should pay. Would you sue Ford if a drunk driver killed a person, NO.

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