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David Howser (Kentucky)

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David Howser
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Republican Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

May 17, 2022

Education

Associate

Jefferson Community College, 1992

Personal
Birthplace
Louisville (City Only), Ky.
Religion
Presbyterian
Profession
Fire service
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David Howser (Republican Party) ran for election to the Kentucky House of Representatives to represent District 36. He lost in the Republican primary on May 17, 2022.

Howser completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

David Howser was born in Louisville, Kentucky. Howser's professional experience includes working in fire service. He earned an associate degree from Jefferson Community College in 1992.[1]

Howser has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]

  • Kentucky Association of Fire Chiefs
  • Kentucky Fire Commission Board
  • Jefferson County Fire Chiefs Association
  • Eastern Area Community Ministries
  • Swigert Middletown Lodge F. & A.M. #218
  • The Scottish Rite Valley of Louisville
  • Lyndon Fire Protection District
  • Bluegrass Arabian Horse Association
  • Golden Horseshoes 4-H Club
  • Louisville Northeast YMCA
  • Kentucky Firefighters Association Member
  • NRA Member

Elections

2022

See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 36

John Hodgson won election in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 36 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
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John Hodgson (R) Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
14,667

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 14,667
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 36

John Hodgson defeated David Howser and Richard Crawford in the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 36 on May 17, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
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John Hodgson Candidate Connection
 
47.9
 
2,015
Image of David Howser
David Howser Candidate Connection
 
34.9
 
1,466
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Richard Crawford
 
17.2
 
722

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Total votes: 4,203
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2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

David Howser completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Howser's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I will be a true home grown representative for our district. I was born, worked and raised my family in eastern Jefferson County Kentucky. I have been serving this community as a firefighter since the age of 17! Community service is my passion. Being a firefighter and then a fire chief has been the greatest honor of my life but I will be equally honored to serve the constituents of eastern Jefferson County as their next state representative.
  • Lower Taxes - So that Kentuckians keep more of what they earn
  • Protect Life and the unborn - be a voice for the voiceless
  • Defend the Second Amendment - protect gun-owner rights
A Safer Community - My hometown of Louisville is the economic engine for the state of Kentucky. No one disputes this fact. But the violent crime which is currently escalating out of control in this community is hampering this state's economy. The population of Louisville is declining because current residents are moving out and they are not being replaced with new ones coming in. To help turn this trend around we must reduce the violent crime rates! According to the CATO Institute Kentucky spends the least per capita on law enforcement in the country at just $168 per person. This is even well below ALL our surrounding states. So we must increase law enforcement funding and at the same time we need to look at justice reforms. Bail paid by others for violent crimes and juvenile "catch and release" practices need to be stopped. Reduced, or no bail for non-violent crimes needs to be evaluated also. Wrap it all up with comprehensive tax reform to pay for all this.
Individuals with Honor and Integrity are most important. Transparency relating to personal life is important to establish such.
Hard worker that will always do what is best for others.
Life Long Community Servant - Never out worked and served with honor and integrity his entire adult life.
Like a lot of kids I grew up wanting to be a firefighter, and not a professional politician. I joined the fire department as a "volunteer firefighter" at just 17 years old. A few years later at the age of 21 I got my first fulltime job as a firefighter. After 42 years of serving this community I still have this first real job and still honored to come to work everyday! I have held every position from firefighter to fire chief. It has been the honor of my life to serve as a firefighter but I will be equally honored to serve as the next state representative of KY House District 36.
Seeing others suffer in the moments of their tragedy and unable to help them on their worst day.
All have been elected to serve the citizens of their state. Upon taking their oath of office they swear to abide by the constitution and perform the duties they were elected to do. So each has there duties outlined in the constitution and each need to understand and respect that fact. It is generally in the best interest of the state if that relationship is at least amicable.
Education
I have no thoughts on the matter. It is not spelled out in our constitution thus not an option without a lot of debate and put before the voters in a constitutional amendment.
NO! A good understanding of the desires of the constituency they represent is a must. In fact I am of the belief we should have term limits to keep out career politicians.
Yes - In order to compromise and understand their particular values, and the values of their particular constituency, knowing other legislators is beneficial.
I am fine with existing processes.
With a strong knowledge and experience as a Fire Chief or administrator I have a lot of experience dealing and understanding state and local governments. I most definitely will request to serve on the State and Local Government Committee. Also with a career in public protection I would like to serve on the Veteran, Military Affairs and Public Protection Committee.
NO
Short term emergency powers are rightfully given to the govern. Longer term "emergencies", like supposed pandemics, need to involve more representation from legislators. Unlimited powers and beliefs by one elected official can be damaging to a state.
There is no way a group of legislators will agree on everything 100% of the time no matter what party you are in. Compromise is desirable as long as you do not go against your own core values or the values of your community.

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    1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 15, 2022


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