South Carolina House of Representatives District 112 candidate surveys, 2022

This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 112 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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General election

General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 112

Incumbent Joe Bustos defeated David Artushin in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 112 on November 8, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Joe Bustos (R)	59.1	12,007
	David Artushin (D)	40.7	8,267
	Other/Write-in votes	0.2	41

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 20,315
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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 Artushin (D)

THE ENVIRONMENT-The beauty of South Carolina is what draws us to its coast, waterways, forest and mountains. South Carolinians love the great outdoors and we want the beauty of our state to be enjoyed for generations to come. That is why I will fight to keep our waters clean and free from off-shore drilling. I pledge to find solutions for greener energy production, stopping pollution from big industry, and prohibiting the overdevelopment of our beautiful waterways, islands and marshes.

UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES- As your State Representative for district 112, I am committed to listening to the concerns of underrepresented communities and being an advocate for the issues that impact them the most. As your State Representative, I pledge to create new legislation that will support the needs and vision of a more inclusive and equitable future here in South Carolina.

VETERANS- My father was a Vietnam Veteran. He passed away from service related ALS (Lou Gehrigs disease) just over eight years ago. Since then, I have advocated for new legislation that protects and supports our veterans while overseas and once they've returned home. Our veterans deserve to have a voice in Columbia. They deserve better healthcare, comprehensive mental health support, career transition support and a local leader that will honor and respect the sacrifice they have made for our country.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

David Artushin (D)

The Environment

Clean Energy Affordable Housing Women's Rights Voters Rights Workers Wages Healthcare Public Education Infrastructure Social Justice Reform

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

David Artushin (D)

My lord and savior Jesus Christ. I want to follow his example of love and acceptance, peace and forgiveness, leadership and strength.

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

David Artushin (D)

Transparency and honesty

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

David Artushin (D)

To listen to the voters and properly represent the district

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

David Artushin (D)

Probably the first historical event that I can recall was the NASA Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. I was about six years old at the time. Like many students, I witnessed it live on television and it was absolutely devastating.

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

David Artushin (D)

One of my first jobs in high school was working as a fundraiser for Paralyzed Veterans of America.

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

David Artushin (D)

The governor and state legislature must work together and should support one another in policymaking.

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

David Artushin (D)

Education and Climate Change

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

David Artushin (D)

Yes, we must work together to build good policy