California State Senate District 24 candidate surveys, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for California State Senate District 24 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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Candidates and election results

General election

General election for California State Senate District 24

Incumbent Ben Allen defeated Kristina Irwin in the general election for California State Senate District 24 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ben Allen (D)	67.1	248,642
		Kristina Irwin (R)	32.9	121,809

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 370,451
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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?

Kristina Irwin (R)

Election Integrity

Parental Choice/School Choice/Medical Freedom

Lowering Individual and Business Tax (and Gas Tax)

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Kristina Irwin (R)

Medical Freedom and Parental Rights

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Kristina Irwin (R)

Justice Clarins Thomas, my parents, Nikola Tesla and Dr. Ben Carson. They all are smart, have (had) perseverance and determination. No was not an option.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Kristina Irwin (R)

The Art of War, Bible, Liberty and Tyranny, The Enemy Within, Trump's War and Atlas Shrugged

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

Kristina Irwin (R)

Listen to the people and do right by them. Do what's right and fair. Be a leader that kids can look up to in schools. Open and honest dialogue. Don't say one thing and do another when in office.

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

Kristina Irwin (R)

I am a mom of three, a born leader, strong multitasker, good listener and loyal friend.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Kristina Irwin (R)

Listen to the people and do right by them. Do what's right and fair. Be a leader that kids can look up to in schools. Open and honest dialogue. Don't say one thing and do another when in office.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Kristina Irwin (R)

Doing what's right for my district and my State.

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

Kristina Irwin (R)

The Challenger in elementary school, but I hardly remember it. The event that I remember most vividly is OJ Simpson and his friend/accomplice being chased by the police in the white Branco. This was in high school.

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

Kristina Irwin (R)

Working at the Santa Monica Mall in the 1990's at Bodacious Buns. It was a cinnamon roll fast food bakery.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Kristina Irwin (R)

Awaken The Giant Within because it tells people to wake up and be motivated!

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Kristina Irwin (R)

That's an easy one.... Wonder Woman (the original).

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Kristina Irwin (R)

We Built This City....on Rock n' Roll

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Kristina Irwin (R)

math

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Kristina Irwin (R)

Teamwork. They should work together for the greater good and the benefit of their constituents who elected them.

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

Kristina Irwin (R)

Illegal immigration, CA as a sanctuary city, high tax and gas prices, illegal and unethical mandates, a failing education system with an immoral and progressive curriculum, and school (unions) stronghold and corruption.

What are the benefits and drawbacks of a unicameral state legislature, in your opinion?

Kristina Irwin (R)

Lack of compromise, communication and common sense.

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

Kristina Irwin (R)

Not necessarily.

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

Kristina Irwin (R)

Yes, again you want to work together and have fair, open communications and common sense. At the end of the day, the most important is to do right by your constituents.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Kristina Irwin (R)

Fairness. As long as it leads to fair elections.

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

Kristina Irwin (R)

Any one of them....

If you are a current legislator, what appealed to you about your current committees?

Kristina Irwin (R)

n/a

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Kristina Irwin (R)

Ron DeSantis of Florida

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Kristina Irwin (R)

Who knows....time will tell.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Kristina Irwin (R)

Not yet but I'm sure I will have many!

Tell us your favorite joke.

Kristina Irwin (R)

I suck at telling jokes.....

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

Kristina Irwin (R)

They should have some say.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Kristina Irwin (R)

Yes, of course. I'm a fair, practical and reasonable person.

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