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Sandra Richter

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Sandra Richter
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Libertarian Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 6, 2018

Personal
Profession
Retail management

Sandra Richter (Libertarian Party) ran for election to the Arkansas House of Representatives to represent District 67. She lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.

Richter completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Sandra Richter studied business at the University of Central Arkansas. Richter’s career experience includes working as a library supervisor from 1988 to 2009 and retail manager at Staples from 2009 to 2018.[1]

Elections

2018

See also: Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 67

Incumbent Stephen Meeks defeated Sandra Richter in the general election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 67 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Stephen Meeks
Stephen Meeks (R)
 
78.8
 
8,559
Image of Sandra Richter
Sandra Richter (L) Candidate Connection
 
21.2
 
2,299

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

Total votes: 10,858
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 67

Incumbent Stephen Meeks defeated Rodney Leggitt in the Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 67 on May 22, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Stephen Meeks
Stephen Meeks
 
68.2
 
2,049
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Rodney Leggitt
 
31.8
 
955

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

Total votes: 3,004
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Campaign themes

2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Sandra Richter participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on May 21, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Sandra Richter's responses follow below.[2]

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

“ Legalization of Marijuana
Tax Reform
Violence in our schools[3][4] 		”

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?

“ We are facing a major Opioid epidemic, as everyone is aware. The legalization of marijuana would greatly impact this epidemic. We have so many citizens who are in pain for one affliction or another, and marijuana would allow them the dignity of pain relief without getting them addicted to a drug that has so many side effects as opioids do.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[4] ”

Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Sandra Richter answered the following:

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

“ Maya Angelou. This woman was so intelligent and wise. Her writings, including her poems, are full of common sense antidotes that would benefit anyone in their quest for a fulfilling life.[4] ”
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
“ Number one is listening to the people whom you are representing. Many of us are tired of having our vote negated after electing the person who was so attentive to us before the election. I would be an honest representative of those in my district.[4] ”
What qualities do you possess that would make you a successful officeholder?
“ Personally... I am not a politician. I am a mother and grandmother, but most of all...I'm an American. I love this country and am fed up with having to vote for the lesser of two evils. I get it.[4] ”
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
“ Actually represent those people you represent. It's not rocket science. You live in my district? Tell me what you need and how you want me to represent you.[4] ”
What legacy would you like to leave?
“ I would like to be known for being a person of integrity.[4] ”
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at that time?
“ The assassination of John F. Kennedy in 1963. I was 9 years old.[4] ”
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
“ At the age of 13, I worked as a motel maid for the summer tourist season in Manitou Springs, Colorado.[4] ”
What happened on your most awkward date?
“ I slammed the car door on my dates fingers. I was mortified. Luckily I didn't break them.[4] ”
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
“ Christmas. Besides being the celebration of my saviors birth, it is a time of giving. More than anything in this world, I love to give gifts. There have been many years when I didn't have any money to buy gifts, so I would make them for my friends and family, and give my time to those in need.[4] ”
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
“ I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas[4] ”
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
“ Understanding that God has a plan for me. I have been through the death of a child, suicide of my spouse, the death of my parents, and a divorce. Keeping my faith foremost in my life has kept me strong.[4] ”
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
“ Probably, but it is not necessary. Sometimes it helps to have people who are closer to their constituents. I think the longer you are in office, the harder it is to relate to the average citizen.[4] ”
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?
“ I hear so often that the only time the residents of this district hear from their legislators is at election time. They are tired of electing someone and then being forgotten while the person they elect pursues their own agenda.[4] ”

Ballotpedia biographical submission form

The candidate completed Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form:

“ What is your political philosophy?

I was tired of the two party system and having to vote for the lesser of two evils. I want to give the people another choice that will listen to them and represent them fairly.[4]

”
—Sandra Richter[1]

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted on Ballotpedia’s biographical information submission form on May 21, 2018
  2. ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
  3. ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Sandra Richter's responses," May 21, 2018
  4. ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 4.14 4.15 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.


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