David Livingston

Republican | Arizona

Candidate Profile*

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

BIOGRAPHY

Name

David Livingston


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

General


Race

State Senator, Dist. 22


Incumbent

Yes


Links

David Livingston websites
David Livingston phones
David Livingston email
Facebook

EDUCATION

Arizona State University, Tempe, B.S. Fin., 1988

WORK & MILITARY

ChFC, Member, 1997

MDRT, Charter Member, 2003

AFFILIATIONS

Christ Church of the Valley, Christian Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Senator LD22, 2019-2020

State Representative LD22, 2013-2018

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); National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

OTHER (3)

*Arizona Police Association; Arizona State Troopers Association; National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Arizona

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Please see my website for a current list

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2018); Republican National Committee (2016)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)

Arizona Chamber of Commerce (2020); Arizona Leadership Fund (2020); National Federation of Independent Business (2014)


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

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

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

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?

To protect the life of the mother

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

To protect the life of the mother


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 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

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

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

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 state needs to leave the churches alone. Nothing more.

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

The state needs to leave the churches alone. Nothing more.


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

Strongly Agree

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

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?

I'm already an advocate for free market reforms that get government out of the way and allow consumers to take charge of their health care savings/expenses, and the prices they pay for medical care. The challenge is getting enough good votes elected to be able to break the grip that government has on our health care system.

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

I'm already an advocate for free market reforms that get government out of the way and allow consumers to take charge of their health care savings/expenses, and the prices they pay for medical care. The challenge is getting enough good votes elected to be able to break the grip that government has on our health care system.


ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.

Strongly Disagree

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

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?

Hmm, I've already done that I suppose when I helped to balance our state's budget. As always, the focus is on waste, fraud, duplicative programs, and things that the state government shouldn't be involved in.

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

Hmm, I've already done that I suppose when I helped to balance our state's budget. As always, the focus is on waste, fraud, duplicative programs, and things that the state government shouldn't be involved in.


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

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

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?

The needs of our country vary over time. At this moment we have more than 20 Million Americans unemployed so we don't likely need anyone new at the moment, but when we get back to where we have industries and sectors that can't find the help they need, then America can get back to allowing in those individuals who can make a real contribution to the nation's well being.

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

The needs of our country vary over time. At this moment we have more than 20 Million Americans unemployed so we don't likely need anyone new at the moment, but when we get back to where we have industries and sectors that can't find the help they need, then America can get back to allowing in those individuals who can make a real contribution to the nation's well being.


EDUCATION

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree

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

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

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

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

There are no additional restrictions on gun ownership needed.

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

There are no additional restrictions on gun ownership needed.


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Neutral

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Neutral

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Agree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Agree

In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?

At this time my focus is going to be on getting Arizona's economy back on top and getting people back to work. Arizona was doing really well before the virus shutdown and everything we need to focus on largely relates to undoing the damage that has been done.

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

No. It is stupid and evil and plays a smaller and smaller part of our lives each and every day, which is something to celebrate, but other than jihadism, most of the "-ism"s like racism or sexism aren't threats to domestic security.

In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?

At this time my focus is going to be on getting Arizona's economy back on top and getting people back to work. Arizona was doing really well before the virus shutdown and everything we need to focus on largely relates to undoing the damage that has been done.

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

No. It is stupid and evil and plays a smaller and smaller part of our lives each and every day, which is something to celebrate, but other than jihadism, most of the "-ism"s like racism or sexism aren't threats to domestic security.


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

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

Strongly Disagree

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 have a lengthy voting record you can rely on as well as awards from groups that rate us on our voting records. For instance the Arizona Family Project has awarded me their Friend of the Family award every year I have been in office.

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

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

I'm a husband, father, and recently became a grandfather. I've owned and operated a successful small business. I'm involved in my community and of course, I'm already doing the job and have received high marks from conservative groups.

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

I have a lengthy voting record you can rely on as well as awards from groups that rate us on our voting records. For instance the Arizona Family Project has awarded me their Friend of the Family award every year I have been in office.

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

I'm a husband, father, and recently became a grandfather. I've owned and operated a successful small business. I'm involved in my community and of course, I'm already doing the job and have received high marks from conservative groups.

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

NO

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?

I take my job seriously, I take my oath of office seriously, I don't have any trouble saying NO to bad ideas no matter how powerful their supporters are, and I am guided by my faith and the Constitution.

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

I take my job seriously, I take my oath of office seriously, I don't have any trouble saying NO to bad ideas no matter how powerful their supporters are, and I am guided by my faith and the Constitution.


VALUES

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

Strongly Agree

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

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'm a Christian and do my best to live my life according to those values. Like all Christians, I'm best described as a work in progress.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I'm a Christian and do my best to live my life according to those values. Like all Christians, I'm best described as a work in progress.

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