Alabama State Senate District 28 candidate surveys, 2022

Elections in Alabama, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Alabama State Senate District 28 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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Candidates and election results

General election

General election for Alabama State Senate District 28

Incumbent Billy Beasley defeated David Boatwright in the general election for Alabama State Senate District 28 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Billy Beasley (D)	80.7	21,252
		David Boatwright (L)	18.4	4,837
		Other/Write-in votes	0.9	240

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 26,329
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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

David Boatwright (L)

During my 4 years in the United States Marine Corps, I learned what it means to serve and to lead.

As a father, I am very concerned with the future of the state of Alabama and I want to help make it a better place for my children to grow up.

Libertarians believe in freedom. I believe that you know what is best for your life and that elected officials should stay out of the lives of the citizens of Alabama. I will always stand up for the lives, rights and freedoms of the citizens of Alabama.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

David Boatwright (L)

During my time in office, there are three things I want to tackle.

1. Ending the grocery and income tax in Alabama. The people of Alabama are represented too little and taxed too much. I believe that it is a crime to tax people on essential items such as food and the wages they have worked hard for.

2. Implementation of a state lottery system. With the elimination of the grocery and income tax, the state will still needs to generate revenue. A lottery system is a great way for the state to generate income without forcing citizens to pay the tax. Lottery is a 100% consensual tax, unlike the other taxes we pay for that are enforced through the threat of violence. Many people in Alabama play the lottery and have to travel out of the state to do so. We could keep that money in Alabama and put it to good use.

3. Decriminalization of Cannabis. I believe that its time to end the failed war on cannabis in Alabama. We have had false propaganda dictate policy in this state for too long and its time to correct that. I will wok to decriminalize cannabis and make it legal for citizens to grow, buy and consume cannabis in the state of Alabama.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

David Boatwright (L)

Judgment, Justice, Dependability, Integrity, Decisiveness, Tact, Initiative, Enthusiasm, Bearing, Unselfishness, Courage, Knowledge, Loyalty, Endurance.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

David Boatwright (L)

I'm young, full of energy, tactful, honest, respectful, confident, empathetic, common sense thinker, a veteran and I truly give a damn.

What legacy would you like to leave?

David Boatwright (L)

One of outreach and empathy. Life is hard and I want to do all I can to help people out.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

David Boatwright (L)

9/11, I was 4 years of age when that event happened.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

David Boatwright (L)

From a young age, I have always been doing some kind of work. whether that was working with my dad building houses or working with friends and family. My first "real" job was the USMC and I served 4 years.

What is your favorite book? Why?

David Boatwright (L)

The Outsiders. Its a great story about outcast kids trying to figure everything out.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

David Boatwright (L)

Rising energy cost, over-taxation, a failing education system, cannabis laws and the threat of global war.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

David Boatwright (L)

No, Character, beliefs and work ethic are what I view as most important.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

David Boatwright (L)

Absolutely. As a Libertarian, when I become senator, I will need to have other legislators on my side if I ever want to get anything done. No reason to make enemies when I need friends.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

David Boatwright (L)

Veterans and Military Affairs Committee, Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee, Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee.

See also

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• Alabama State Senate elections, 2022

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