David Adams (Texas)

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David Adams

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

May 6, 2023

Education

Graduate

Miami Dade College, 2000

Personal

Birthplace

Daytona Beach, Fla.

Religion

Catholic

Profession

Construction professional

David Adams ran for election to the El Paso Independent School District to represent District 6 in Texas. He lost in the general election on May 6, 2023.

Adams completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

David Adams was born in Daytona Beach, Florida. He earned a graduate degree from Miami Dade College in 2000. His career experience includes working as a construction professional. He has been affiliated with the Shriners and Rotary International.

Elections

2023

See also: El Paso Independent School District, Texas, elections (2023)

General runoff election

General runoff election for El Paso Independent School District, District 6

Valerie Ganelon Beals defeated Jacqueline Martinez in the general runoff election for El Paso Independent School District, District 6 on June 10, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Valerie Ganelon Beals (Nonpartisan)	51.5	1,067
	Submit photo	Jacqueline Martinez (Nonpartisan)	48.5	1,003

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,070
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General election

General election for El Paso Independent School District, District 6

Valerie Ganelon Beals and Jacqueline Martinez advanced to a runoff. They defeated David Adams and Josie Castro Garcia in the general election for El Paso Independent School District, District 6 on May 6, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Valerie Ganelon Beals (Nonpartisan)	30.1	1,493
✔	Submit photo	Jacqueline Martinez (Nonpartisan)	26.2	1,299
		David Adams (Nonpartisan)	23.2	1,150
	Submit photo	Josie Castro Garcia (Nonpartisan)	20.6	1,025

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,967
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Gustavo Arriaga Jr. (Nonpartisan)

2022

See also: Municipal elections in El Paso County, Texas (2022)

General election

General election for El Paso County Commission Precinct 4

Sergio Coronado defeated Blanca Ortiz Trout in the general election for El Paso County Commission Precinct 4 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Sergio Coronado (D)	57.0	29,138
		Blanca Ortiz Trout (R)	43.0	21,968

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 51,106
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Democratic primary runoff election

Democratic primary runoff for El Paso County Commission Precinct 4

Sergio Coronado defeated incumbent Carl L. Robinson in the Democratic primary runoff for El Paso County Commission Precinct 4 on May 24, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Sergio Coronado	53.8	2,905
		Carl L. Robinson	46.2	2,494

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,399
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Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for El Paso County Commission Precinct 4

Blanca Ortiz Trout defeated David Adams in the Republican primary runoff for El Paso County Commission Precinct 4 on May 24, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Blanca Ortiz Trout	55.6	1,601
		David Adams	44.4	1,281

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,882
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for El Paso County Commission Precinct 4

Sergio Coronado and incumbent Carl L. Robinson advanced to a runoff. They defeated Dorothy Byrd in the Democratic primary for El Paso County Commission Precinct 4 on March 1, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Sergio Coronado	38.1	3,752
✔		Carl L. Robinson	34.9	3,439
	Submit photo	Dorothy Byrd	27.0	2,658

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 9,849
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for El Paso County Commission Precinct 4

Blanca Ortiz Trout and David Adams advanced to a runoff. They defeated Victor Navarrete III and Adam Fatuch in the Republican primary for El Paso County Commission Precinct 4 on March 1, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Blanca Ortiz Trout	37.4	2,375
✔		David Adams	37.3	2,364
	Submit photo	Victor Navarrete III	17.8	1,129
	Submit photo	Adam Fatuch	7.5	478

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 6,346
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Campaign themes

2023

Ballotpedia survey responses

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David Adams completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Adams' 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.

I am a long time resident and business owner. I believe we can do better for our community and our children. I have spent my life paying it forward. I feel that being a team player we can do great things for our city. Raising my family has given me a better understanding of how to love unconditional, being a business owner has taught me to understand and nurturing my employees to become a close knit team. Moving here back in 1971 this area has changed and evolved but at the same time we have not moved forward but went backwards. Now we have the tools to step into the future but we have to with a purpose. We have to accept change and weather the storm but together we will get through it.

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?

• Transparency, I feel we need to trust our leaders. They have made us loose that trust in them by being shady and never accepting fault. The buck stops with me I will be your elected official and I will answer to you.
• Fighting for our children they are our future. I will always fight for our kids. School safety, child bullying, CRT. These will be my priorities
• Better mental screening, we need more professionals to help us better manage this issue that is crippling our society. We need to help mentally disturbed individuals are showing signs of being troubled.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I love helping children enjoy being on this earth. Now that I’m a grandparent I understand even more that they are the number one priority because they are our future. So child welfare is very important to me. I also believe that we need to give them every opportunity and resource we can give them.

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

I was raised by my grandmother and I miss her dearly everyday. She was my rock that kept me grounded when I was younger.
Also my uncle John who thought me how to run a business correctly and successfully.

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

Life is my book. The Bible is the best book. And family is the best way I can describe my philosophy.

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

Transparency, accountability, integrity, are the big 3 in my book.

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

My business background working on large budgets, balancing my budget running day to day projects,. Running a hospital and civic organizations has also given me the knowledge to work with volunteers find solutions out of problems, work with all individuals to be a team. Being a good listener and being able to accept fault are what I possess and be a husband and father complete the

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

To work for the community first. Our kids are 6he core to being on any school board. To listen to all parties involved and be open to work for the common good. Look out for foolish spending and get a balanced budget.
Child safety is a key factor. And be a advocate for teachers and staff.

What legacy would you like to leave?

That I did everything I could to leave this world a better place.

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

Ran my car customizing company in 1989 for 3 years Odyssey Graphics then sold it.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Jack Nicklaus golf my way. He’s the best.

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

Iron man, I like saving the world.

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

Light um up.

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

Making time for more things. Spending more time with my family. I’m very driven in what I do.

What is the primary job of a school board member in your view?

To properly ensure the proper spending is accurate and accountable. Put proper safeguards in place to protect our children. Listen to our parents and families to understand there needs and there complaints.
Also to advocate for teachers there need are help too.

Who are your constituents?

Moms and dads, uncles and aunts, grandparents, cuzzins, from all walks of life.

How would you support the diverse needs of your district’s students, faculty, staff, and community?

Community involvement and awareness. Listen to parents and staff and find common ground to build on. Look at

How will you build relationships with members of the broader community? Which groups, organizations, stakeholders will you specifically target?

Teachers asso. State leaders, local leaders, parents. Teachers, vendors. To start…

What constitutes good teaching? How will you measure this? How will you support advanced teaching approaches?

A teacher knows how to make a child want to learn. We need the better understanding certain teachers know how to teach a child. Children like certain teachers they bond with and

In what areas would you like to expand curriculum? For example, do you see a need for advanced technical training or apprenticeships? What sort of innovative programming would you advance if given the opportunity?

If we fund the better programs it will fallow. If we train our teachers they well be on the battlefield and we will work on the issue. But if we make it they will come by.

What strategies or plans would you advance to ensure the schools are properly funded?

We need to talk to our friends in Austin and see what’s the plan for us.

We need stop foolish spending.

Better transparency. And accountability. Among other things.

What principles drive your policies for safety in schools?

School safety is very important to me. My thoughts are to work with our parents, listen to our teachers and encourage our kids that learning is fun.

How might you support the mental health needs of students/faculty/staff?

I will fight for more funding. We need to allocate more monies for better health screeners. Trained medical staff.
And more experienced doctors to treat these individuals.

What existing district policies would you like to change, or what new policies would you like to implement?

Better parent engagement to help teachers with students at home. More time to listen and see our kids post Covid and better education training for teachers need to stay and update.

Foolish spending, good old boy kick backs to elected officials need to go.

We need to allow for anyone who want to bid and be a vendor has the same chance across the board.

Describe your ideal learning environment for students.

1 teacher for every 6 to 10 kids. Kids who’s have everything they need to have the same chance to learn as another student.

How do you feel like your school district handled the coronavirus pandemic? What, if anything, would you do differently in the future?

I don’t like some things our school Dist did like mandates on masks,and taking shots. We need to better understand stand how to work together for a common goal. Covid was differently a learning experience for all.
But let’s be proactive instead of reactive.

What will you do to build a relationship with parents in the district?

Community town halls, speaking around the entire Dist. Listening to family issues.

What are your preferred strategies for faculty, staff, and administration recruitment?

As long as there is a chance to build communications we need to work together. We need to pay our teachers a better wage.

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2022

David Adams did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

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