Daures Stephens

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Daures Stephens

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

March 3, 2020

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Marine Corps

Years of service

1982 - 1986

Contact

Campaign website

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Daures Stephens ran for election to the Kern County Board of Supervisors to represent District 1 in California. He lost in the primary on March 3, 2020.

Stephens completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Daures Stephens served in the United States Marine Corps from 1982 to 1986.

Elections

2020

See also: Municipal elections in Kern County, California (2020)

Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Kern County Board of Supervisors District 1

Phillip Peters won election outright against David Fluhart and Daures Stephens in the primary for Kern County Board of Supervisors District 1 on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Phillip Peters (Nonpartisan)	52.2	25,062
	Submit photo	David Fluhart (Nonpartisan)	24.4	11,697
		Daures Stephens (Nonpartisan)	23.4	11,215

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 47,974
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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Daures Stephens completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Stephens' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

"As a United States Marine Corps Veteran, a Kern County Sheriff's Sr. Deputy (Ret.), School Board Trustee, and citizen, I have never let the public down, and I never will."

Daures Stephens was raised in Kern County's First District (Ridgecrest, California) and after graduation, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps. Semper Fi.

After his years of service to our country, Stephens returned and worked for the Kern County Sheriff's Office as a Senior Deputy until retirement, career that had him working in multiple communities with the citizens of Kern County throughout the First District and beyond.

Stephens continued his service to community and is a current two-term elected member of the South Fork Union School District Board of Trustees, a business owner of South Lake Cycle (www. southlakecycle.com) and job creator, along with being dedicated family man. He is married, has two children and is a proud grandpa of two precious grandkids.

He is endorsed by California Assemblyman Devon Mathis and Kern County Sheriff Carl Sparks (retired), as well the law enforcement communities including Kern County Detention Officers Association and Kern County Probation Department.

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?

• Public safety is one of Daures Stephens' top priorities. He's lived and worked as a first responder in all parts of the district, which gives him an understanding of his constituents' needs.
• Daures Stephens advocates for and supports Kern County's economic industries and small businesses. He will protect and defend Kern County's vital resources. Stephens also understands small businesses needs and challenges faced due to his own personal experience in this area.
• Leadership/Experience/Accessibility - "One of the ways I'm going to represent the large county is to make sure I'm accessible, my phone number will not be private".

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Public Safety, Economic Development & Leadership/Experience/Accessibility

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

I am proud to say that my first job came from enlisting in the United States Marine Corps. Below provides you with information on my military background. More information can be found at http://www.stephensforsupervisor.com/about.html

---USMC Service to Country 1982-1986
---Field Training Officer
---Marksmanship Instructor

USMC Military Awards
---United States Marine Corps - High Shooter of the Year (1982-1986) with a Colt 45 Model 1911
---United States Marine Corps - Certificate of Good Conduct (1985)

---United States Marine Corps - Non Commission Officer of the Year for unit (1986)

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