David McPherson

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David McPherson
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Democratic Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Shawnee Mission North

Bachelor's

Kansas State University, 1998

Personal
Birthplace
Olathe, Kan.
Religion
None
Profession
Engineer
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David McPherson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Arkansas House of Representatives to represent District 7. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

McPherson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

David McPherson was born in Olathe, Kansas. He earned a high school diploma from the Shawnee Mission North and a bachelor's degree from Kansas State University in 1998. His career experience includes working as a engineer.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 7

Incumbent Brit McKenzie defeated David McPherson in the general election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 7 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Brit McKenzie
Brit McKenzie (R)
 
66.5
 
7,164
Image of David McPherson
David McPherson (D) Candidate Connection
 
33.5
 
3,616

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 10,780
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. David McPherson advanced from the Democratic primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 7.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Brit McKenzie advanced from the Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 7.

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for McPherson in this election.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

David McPherson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by McPherson'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 am a proud husband, and father of 5 adult children. I have spent my professional career as a mechanical engineer in industrial manufacturing for the past 25 years. My wife and I recently made the choice to move to Northwest Arkansas. This place has held a special in my heart since I started vacationing here as a young boy in the 80's. For 40 years I have visited nearly every summer. When I was able to decide where to spend my time after my children left home there was no other choice. I have always been interested in politics, and seeing what was happening in NWA I could no longer sit on the sidelines. I have thrown myself into this race with the specific task of listening to ALL the people of this district, hearing their concerns, and using the problem solving skills of a practicing engineer to come up with the best solution.
  • Public education is the cornerstone of a functioning society. Every child in Arkansas deserves the best education possible.
  • "The Natural State," is not just a slogan. We must preserve the environment that makes Arkansas great, and NWA the gem of the Ozarks.
  • Three rules I live by. Live and let live. I am my brother's keeper. Leave it better than you found it.
Education, Conservation, Local Economic Development
Arnold Schwarzenegger. He worked very hard to get to where he is, but he still knows that he did not get to where he is by himself. He has said on multiple occasions that no one get anywhere without the help of others. We are all on this together and he knows it.
Christopher Hitchens, Letters to a Young Contrarian.
Independent thinking. Do not fall into the trap of polling. If what you think is right goes against polling, then you need to educate your constituents as to why you think that way. If your party presses you to tow the line you need the fortitude to say why you won't.
Honesty, intelligence, and the ability to change my mind when presented with a compelling arguement.
Leave it better than I found it.
I was 11 and gathered around the TV in the cafeteria of our grade school with every other student and all of our faculty to watch the Space Shuttle Challenger take off.
The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan. His storytelling and ability to keep you engaged over 14 books.
Ironman. Any mechanical engineer that tells you differently is wrong.
My relationship with my father.
The legislature represents the people of the state. The governor represents the state to the rest of America. As governor they should be helping the legislator understand how policies they make in the name of the people will position the state on the national scene. Is a piece of legislation good for a portion of the state but will effect a "big picture" plan of the state as a whole in a negative way? If so, then a compromise must be met.
First and foremost, education. Beyond that, transitioning into a player in the green energy sector is an amazing opportunity that must be tendered with care and concern for our natural resources.
No
Absolutely! Nothing is accomplished without relationships. No one gets to where they are alone. Empathy requires a bond with others. Whether on "your side" or not.
Bernie Sanders
I am focused on the current race. I do not have aspirations outside of Arkansas. If I can effect change as a Representative I may look to the State Senate, but I feel the most impactful change is done at a local level.
In one of my very first meetings I was told of a conversation a citizen had with the incumbent representative. They were pleading a case against a piece of legislation and asking the rep to really consider the negative effects. The response they received was along the lines of, this legislation is going to pass whether I vote for it or not, so I am going to vote for it. To vote for something just to be on the winning side or to tow the party line is not something I EVER want to be accused of.
Yes
Yes, as long as both sides come to the table with facts.

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David McPherson campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Arkansas House of Representatives District 7Lost general$5,973 $1,766
Grand total$5,973 $1,766
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 13, 2024


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