Kevin Ballard
Kevin Ballard (Republican Party) ran for election to the Washington House of Representatives to represent District 28-Position 1. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Ballard completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Kevin Ballard served in the U.S. Army from 1990 to 2012. He studied at Santa Clara University, American River College, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Ballard’s career experience includes working as a police officer in Union City, California from 1987 to 1990. He became self-employed in 2013.
Ballard earned a certificate of municipal leadership from the Association of Washington Cities, which describes itself as “a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan corporation that represents Washington's cities and towns before the state legislature, the state executive branch and with regulatory agencies.”[1][2]
Elections
2020
See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 28-Position 1
Incumbent Mari Leavitt defeated Kevin Ballard in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 28-Position 1 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mari Leavitt (D) | 57.2 | 39,973 | |
 | Kevin Ballard (R)  | 42.6 | 29,785 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 114 | ||
| Total votes: 69,872 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 28-Position 1
Incumbent Mari Leavitt and Kevin Ballard advanced from the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 28-Position 1 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mari Leavitt (D) | 57.1 | 24,845 | |
| ✔ | | Kevin Ballard (R) | 42.7 | 18,575 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 56 | ||
| Total votes: 43,476 | |||
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Campaign themes
2020
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Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Kevin Ballard completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ballard's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Kevin served for nearly 23 years as a US Army Aviator of which 13 years were in the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne). Prior to his Army career he was a Law Enforcement Officer with the City of Union City, California. Kevin has owned a small business since 2013 and is a champion of small business in his community.
Kevin volunteers with the American Legion Post 53, The Military Officer's Association of America, and the Military Order of World Wars.
Kevin, his sweetheart Amy, and their two dogs and two cats enjoy calling the DuPont community home. Kevin is keen on the issues pertinent in the 28th Legislative District and realizes now, more than ever, the constituency needs a leader who represents their specific interests.- Kevin Ballard will bring true representation to the legislature and not a rubber stamp of Seattle and King County policy out of touch with the needs of the 28th LD.
- Kevin Ballard will enforce fiscal responsibility and accountability, especially during a time of economic hardship when taxpayers cannot afford more taxation.
- Kevin Ballard can help Veterans in the 28th LD transition to civilian life by supporting targeted education, housing and family support programs specific to our region.
Moral Courage
Personal Accountability
1. Understand you work FOR the people.
2. Understand you must be accountable for your voting record.
This book outlines the life of a Special Operations soldier, leader and visionary. The story is intriguing because it speaks to individual acts of heroism, and also speaks to the struggles of very senior military officers as they navigate the political landscapes of the day. Most specifically it speaks to moral courage to tell the truth despite the effect truth might have on your professional career.
He was humble and effective and I seek to follow in his footsteps as a great civic leader.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Association of Washington Cities, “About Us,” accessed June 12, 2020
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 6, 2020
