David Eastman

David Eastman was born in Orange County, California, and lives in Wasilla, Alaska. He served in the U.S. Army from 2002 to 2009. Eastman earned a bachelor's degree from West Point in 2003, a graduate degree from Biola University in 2008, and a graduate degree from the Acton School of Business in 2019.[1] Eastman served in the military from 2003 to 2011 and was appointed as a military summary court-martial judge. Eastman previously worked in law enforcement; he's worked as a volunteer firefighter and EMT in Alaska. He was elected to serve in the Alaskan House of Representatives.[2]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I filed to run for the state house so that those in the Mat-Su will have a voice in Juneau that is their own and that will never back down from advocating on their behalf.

As an Army officer, I chose Alaska as my first assignment because of its beautiful mountains, the opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, and the freedom that can still be found here on the Last Frontier. I will do all I can to protect that freedom and the people of the Mat-Su Valley.

As John Adams declared: “Posterity, you will never know how much it cost the present generation to preserve your freedom. I hope you will make good use of it. If you do not, I shall repent in heaven that I ever took half the pains to preserve it.”

The role of a statesman is to defend the rights and interests of the public against special interests. Compromises should further the public interest, not sell out one group of voters for the benefit of another group that is more politically connected.

I live in Wasilla with my wife Jennifer and our four children. Our kids were born in the Mat-Su. It is our home.

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?

PFD. No part of the PFD should be taken by government without a vote of the people. State law determines the amount of the dividend. The law should be honored by every legislator. I will never support using the amount of the dividend as a political gimmick, or to extort from the people support for political policies they fundamentally oppose.Justice. Whether Alaskans live within city limits or not, they deserve to know that when they pick up the phone in an emergency help is on the way. When property is stolen or vandalized they need to know that crimes will be investigated promptly and property returned, if possible. Catch and release does not do justice to victims. Those who engage in violent crimes and destruction of property should be held accountable, whether that crime is shoplifting or grand theft auto. Law enforcement should never be telling the public "Sorry about what happened to you, but I have more important things to worry about." Likewise, those in custody of law enforcement are innocent until proven guilty.Integrity. Confidence in our public institutions has taken a beating. Some will say this is a failure of PR on the part of government agencies. I believe it is more than that. I spoke at length with the Alaska couple whose door was beaten down by the FBI simply because they attended President Trump's speech near the White House. Legislators must devote themselves to asking the hard questions and ensuring that each of our public agencies are living up to their mission providing the service for which they were commissioned. Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. We must be ever vigilant or forfeit the integrity of our public institutions.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about improving public safety and reducing the burdens that government places on honest Alaskans. Our fish and other natural resources must be managed for maximum sustained yield. We must ensure the integrity of every aspect of our election process so that voters can be confident their vote will count.

As a father of four youngsters, I am committed to working to ensure that the Mat-Su Valley remains the best place in Alaska to live, work and raise our families.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Compromises should be made to further the public interest, not sell out one group of voters for the benefit of another group that is louder or more politically connected.

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What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

Protecting members of the public from violent crimes and restoring justice in our criminal justice system; Protecting members of the public from theft and other property crimes; Protecting the full PFD from being taken by government without a vote of the people.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about public safety and improving the lives of the people of my district through reducing the burdens that government places on honest Alaskans. I am passionate about working to make the Mat-Su Valley the best place in Alaska to live, work and raise our families.

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 received a call recently from a young woman who had served time in prison and was calling in tears about SB91. Her best friend had just died, and she explained that SB91 was responsible for her friend's death. When she was in prison, it gave her an opportunity to get cleaned up and to make better life decisions. Because of SB91, when her friend was convicted she was put right back on the street, and died shortly after being released from custody. She wished that her friend had been given the same opportunity that she had had, but she was denied that opportunity and now it was too late.

Eastman's campaign website highlighted the following issues:

Freedom First!

The right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, self-defense, free speech and freedom of association are not rights granted to us by a generous and loving congress, or rights given to us by a tolerant federal or state bureaucracy. Rather, as the United States Declaration of Independence points out, they are rights granted to us by God, and government is therefore obliged to secure and protect these rights.

Government derives its just powers not from the good intentions of those holding positions in government, but from the consent of the people. It is important that those serving at any level of government remember and acknowledge this.

Pro-Gun

David is a life member of Gun Owners of America, the Alaska Outdoor Council, and the National Association for Gun Rights, and a member of the NRA. He has previously been endorsed by the National Association for Gun Rights, and as a first-time member of the public office received the NRA’s highest grade for standing up for the rights of gun owners.

Pro-Life

If elected, I will work with my colleagues in the state legislature to correct this and to end public funding for abortions in Alaska. As Abraham Lincoln observed of slavery, the issue of not extending full human rights to segments of our society for any length of time results in great difficulties whenever one endeavors to return to a culture of life. I am quite aware of these difficulties, and as a legislator will work tirelessly to encourage a culture that protects innocent life without exception.

Pro-PFD

Under no circumstances should the PFD be taken from Alaskans and used to fund state government. Those who believe that our state bureaucracy will do a better job of spending their PFD are always welcome to donate their PFD to the state. Pick. Click. Give.

Pro-Education

Alaska's school system consistently ranks near the bottom of all fifty states. Instead of continuing that level of mediocrity, we need to fight for better options for our parents and better outcomes for our students. I was blessed by the personal investment of time and attention that my parents made in my education. It permitted me to excel in all educational settings, public, private, homeschool and later at a military service academy. Learning begins at home. Education is not one-size-fits-all, and for that reason will always defy top-down government solutions. Parents should be left free to choose the very best options for their children without government interference.[9]

—David Eastman, [10]