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David Watson
David Watson was a 2016 Libertarian candidate for District 6 of the Kentucky House of Representatives.[1]
Biography
Watson is a veteran of the United States Army. He is medically retired from the army due to injuries sustained in the line of duty. He is affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America, A Soldiers Heart:Blue Grass and Muddy Waters, and the National Association of Gun Rights.
Watson is a small business owner and a firearms instructor.[2]
Issues
Political philosophy
Watson made the following statement to Ballotpedia regarding his political philosophy:[2]
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In 2001, I swore an oath to defend our Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic. Our government, both federal and state, have been infringing upon our individual liberties for far too long. I saw the candidates, Mr. Coursey and Mrs. Robinson, running for the 6th District State Representative position, and saw that we needed a candidate who would fight for the cause of liberty. Just like after 9-11, I decided that it was time to stop waiting for someone else to “do something”. Realizing that I could be that somebody, decided to set aside my private life, and enter the fray of public service once again.
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Elections
2016
Elections for the Kentucky House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 17, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was January 26, 2016.
Incumbent Will Coursey defeated Paula Robinson and David Watson in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 6 general election.[4][5]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 6, General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Will Coursey Incumbent |
52.38% | 11,399 | |
| Republican | Paula Robinson | 43.16% | 9,393 | |
| Libertarian | David Watson | 4.47% | 972 | |
| Total Votes | 21,764 | |||
| Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Will Coursey ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 6 Democratic primary.[6]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 6, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Will Coursey Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Paula Robinson ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 6 Republican primary.[7]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 6, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Paula Robinson (unopposed) | |
Recent news
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See also
- Kentucky House of Representatives
- Kentucky House of Representatives District 6
- Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Kentucky State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State," accessed January 25, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Information submitted through Ballotpedia's biographical submission form on September 1, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State," accessed August 17, 2016
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "2016 General Election Results," accessed November 25, 2016
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State," accessed January 26, 2016
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State," accessed January 26, 2016
