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Dean Davison
Dean Davison (Libertarian Party) ran for election to the Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 19. He lost in the general election on November 2, 2021.
Davison completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Dean Davison attended the Burlington Country Institute Of Technology Medford. Davison’s career experience includes working as a firefighter and meteorologist. He has served as the District 5 chair of the Libertarian Party Of Virginia, and as vice president of his local chapter of the American Meteorological Society. Davison has been affiliated with his local chapter committee of the National Weather Association.[1]
Elections
2021
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2021
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 19
Incumbent Terry Austin defeated Wendy Rowden and Dean Davison in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 19 on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Terry Austin (R) | 78.3 | 27,515 |
Wendy Rowden (D)  | 19.7 | 6,918 | ||
 | Dean Davison (L) | 1.8 | 640 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 64 | ||
| Total votes: 35,137 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Terry Austin advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 19.
Democratic convention
The Democratic convention was canceled. Wendy Rowden advanced from the Democratic convention for Virginia House of Delegates District 19.
Campaign finance
2019
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2019
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 19
Incumbent Terry Austin won election in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 19 on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Terry Austin (R) | 97.0 | 19,331 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 3.0 | 590 | ||
| Total votes: 19,921 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Dean Davison (L)
Campaign themes
2021
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Dean Davison completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Davison's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Cut Farm Regulations
- Broadband Expansion putting on Fire and EMS Grounds
- Election Reform
Farm Regulations - Our Farmers can't sell product or use there land without government stepping all over them . We need to cut restrictions and allow farmers to prosper
Broadband and On EMS Fire Grounds - The pandemic has shown we need more internet . We need to allow this to go on fire and EMS grounds for allow the depts to collect rent to help pay for there equipment which will allow no tax burden being passed to the taxpayer.
Tax Reform - Fair Tax
Dr James Lark Past National Chair Of The Libertarian Party.
John Moore - Teacher
John Welling and Shawn Vena - First Fire Chiefs
Hardworking and hold myself accountable
Understanding
Bad Budgeting
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2019
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Dean Davison completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Davison's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Lower Taxes School Choice Hemp Growth on Farms (Jobs)
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Taxes . They are way to high .We need to go to a consumption tax ie Fair or Flat Tax
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
My Parents .They brought me up well and I want to serve people because I like helping others such as I have in my 19 years In Fire Rescue
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
Read up on personal individual freedom . Reason Magazine.
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Honest And Truthful
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
Leadership . Leadership in my party ,Leadership in the Weather Community ,Leader in the Fire Service
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
To do what is best for the people who elected you.
What legacy would you like to leave?
To allow people to be more free and have less regulations then when I get in.
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
Well the wall came down in the USSR
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
I was in retail for a place called Wawa and well over 5 yrs
What happened on your most awkward date?
The person thought someone else was me
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
Christmas . The True meaning Jesus was born . Then to see the children ie my nephew's and nieces eyes light up
What is your favorite book? Why?
Full alarm leadership . Very good to understand how to be a great leader
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
Weathercontrol . Stop bad disasters to save lives
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
The view
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
Old town road
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
To get above the living paycheck to paycheck . I would say I had to learn alot in a middle class home
Every state besides Nebraska has two legislative chambers. What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?
Lack of leadership
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
No . Political figures have been in office to long for the most part . Fresh faces who know how to plan and stay true to who they represent
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
Not going deeper into debt
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
Should hear each other out and find a compromise good for the constituents
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
Yes you need to gain votes and listen to other ideas
What process do you favor for redistricting?
Independent
If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
Public Safety
If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?
I'm a Libertarian so have not had that option yet
Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
Lacey Putney. Always worked for the constituents
Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?
Possible Board of Supervisors
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?
To many farmers come to me and tell me how hard it is to farm . How they have to have 2 other jobs to survive. In the 19th district we have a ton of farms . Time to loosen regulations on farmers and Small Business.
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See also
2021 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted on Ballotpedia’s biographical information submission form on January 22, 2019
