Gowan, David

Meet the Candidate

Running For:

State House

District:

19

Political Affiliation:

Republican

Family:

Married to Jessica for 27 years, father to two sons

Religion:

Christian

Biographical Info:

David has been active in his local church and in the Boy Scouts, where he helped his son earn his Eagle. He has also been engaged in his local educational community, including time spent on the Board for Veritas Christian Community School. He is a member of the ELKS Lodge #2065, a committed martial artist, and is the Chairman of Tai Shin Ki Do Martial Arts System founded by Hanshi Barnes.

Statement:

I first ran for office because Arizona had a Republican Legislature that routinely rolled over for bloated budgets and liberal bills. Once elected, I went to work organizing conservatives, first into the Liberty Caucus, and later into a functioning majority. As we made gains, we shrunk Arizonas budget, cut regulations, and created an environment that encouraged job creation. We also tackled border security and illegal immigration like no other state in the country. And we championed pro-family policies that made Arizona the #1 pro-life and pro-school choice state in the country. Today, I continue to pursue Arizona First policies that include enforcing our immigration laws, securing our elections, protecting private property and water rights, restoring our Constitutional Rights, defending our best in the nation second amendment rights, and empowering parents and kids to choose the education that best meets their needs through school choice.

Survey

Response Legend

SSupports
OOpposes
*Comment
−Declined to respond
†Declined to respond, Position based on citation

Question	Response	Comments/Notes
1. Enacting state-level restrictions on firearm ownership beyond current Arizona law.	O*	Award Winning 100% Pro-2nd Amendment Voting Record A+ Rated by the NRA AZCDL Member of the Year
2. Adding sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes in Arizona nondiscrimination statutes.	O*	Already voted against these bad ideas
3. Expanding state-level enforcement efforts to deter illegal border crossings.	S*	I was proud to be the House author of SB1070 and to have passed legislation giving our local law enforcement the tools they needed to do their jobs. I have a 100% pro-border security voting record.
4. Prohibiting taxpayer funds from directly or indirectly funding abortion services, except where required by federal law.	S*	And I have voted this way for years. 100% pro-life voting record.
5. Maintaining the universal Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program without limiting eligibility.	S*	And I have the voting record to prove it, including a 100% pro-school choice voting record.
6. Legalizing physician-assisted suicide for individuals seeking end-of-life assistance, regardless of terminal illness.	O*	With the voting record to prove it.
7. Allowing licensed counselors to provide therapy to minors seeking to reduce or manage same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria, with parental consent.	S*	With the voting record to prove it.
8. Increasing criminal penalties for the sale and distribution of fentanyl and other illicit drugs.	S*	With the voting record to prove it.
9. Requiring stronger age verification and parental consent protections for minors accessing social media platforms and downloading mobile applications.	S*	With the voting record to prove it.
10. Increasing criminal penalties for individuals who purchase sex.	S*	Has not been before the Legislature yet but I would support it
11. Requiring election procedures that ensure voter identification verification and ballot security.	S*	And I have a lengthy voting record FOR greater election integrity, clean voter rolls, ID verification, increased ballot security, etc.
12. Enacting a legislative referral that would ask voters to repeal Arizona Proposition 139, the constitutional right to abortion.	S
13. Expanding current marijuana laws to increase accessibility to recreational marijuana for adults.	O*	And I have already voted against these bad ideas.