Iowa State Senate District 6 candidate surveys, 2022

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General election

General election for Iowa State Senate District 6

Incumbent Jason Schultz defeated David Davis in the general election for Iowa State Senate District 6 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jason Schultz (R)	82.9	17,509
		David Davis (L)	16.8	3,549
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	62

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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?

David Davis (L)

Term Limits. We need term limits at both the State and Federal level. I do not believe that Congress and State Legislatures intended our elected officials to remain in office for life.

Police Reform. Qualified Immunity needs to be reformed. It seems that Qualified Immunity has become a “Get Out of Jail, Free” Card, for many police officers.

Carbon Capture Pipeline. I believe that the Carbon Capture Pipeline is an abuse of the intent of eminent domain in Iowa and the country.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

David Davis (L)

Besides the three issues mentioned above, I support marijuana reform. Over 30 states have either legalized or decriminalized marijuana. Iowa needs to join the majority of states, in the country.

  I am also passionate about the right of self defense. I will not support any additional restrictions on the right to own firearms.  I also support a Constitutional Amendment affirming the right to own firearms, in the state of Iowa.  

As a Libertarian, I support choice in education. I believe parents should have more of a say in their child’s education than government. I will continue to support open enrollment, in Iowa, and look to improve school choice for Iowa parents and children.

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

David Davis (L)

I tend to look up to anyone that follows a libertarian philosophy. There are very few people in government that follow that philosophy, at the moment.

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

David Davis (L)

“Libertarianism in One Lesson,” by David Bergland. This was the first book I read on libertarianism.

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

David Davis (L)

Honesty and incorruptibility. These are lacking with many of our elected officials.

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

David Davis (L)

I understand people more than many others holding public office. Public office was never meant to be a life long career.

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

David Davis (L)

Some of the vote responsibilities are to ensure that the laws passed by the legislature are not going to violate the rights of individuals.

What legacy would you like to leave?

David Davis (L)

I would hope that people will say that I was an honest individual.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

David Davis (L)

The one historical event that I remember would be the Watergate scandal. It was in the news all the time, and my relatives and parents were talking about it all the time. I was between the ages of five and seven at the time, but remembered more during the end.

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

David Davis (L)

I served on active duty in the United States Army from 1985 to 1992.

What is your favorite book? Why?

David Davis (L)

Even though it’s been a while since I read it, I would have to say “The Brotherhood of War,” series by W. E. B. Griffin. It was a series of fictional novels about a group of soldiers from the end of WWII to the end of the Vietnam War.

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

David Davis (L)

“Fresh Air” by Quicksilver Messenger Service. That’s the song in my head right now.

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

David Davis (L)

Forgiveness and reconciliation are things that I struggle with all the time. Many times it’s easy, but sometimes it’s really hard.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

David Davis (L)

The State Legislature should work with the Governor on issues where there is agreement, even if the Governor and Legislature are not in the same party.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

David Davis (L)

One of the biggest challenges facing Iowa is for it to remain competitive for job creation. Iowa has to keep taxes low and keep regulations to a minimum.

What are the benefits and drawbacks of a unicameral state legislature, in your opinion?

David Davis (L)

Iowa isn’t a unicameral.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

David Davis (L)

Not really. State Legislators are usually part time. They should be from members of the community.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

David Davis (L)

Yes. Legislators have to be able to work with one another to get things done.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

David Davis (L)

I will support the independent plan that Iowa has had for some time now.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

David Davis (L)

Being a former truck driver, I would be interested in serving on the Transportation Committee.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

David Davis (L)

I do admire Barry Goldwater.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

David Davis (L)

I am not interested in running for a different office, at this time.

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?

David Davis (L)

I heard a story of an individual who was concerned about mental health in Iowa. That made me wanting to know what can the legislature do, or what shouldn’t they do, with regards to mental health.

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

David Davis (L)

Why would they? “Emergency Powers,” in my opinion, is a “catch all” for government to do what they normally would not be allowed to do. If there were “Emergency Powers” it needs to be severely limited in scope and duration.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

David Davis (L)

Yes, at times. There are many issues that I would not compromise on, but there are some issues where it is necessary.

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