David Farnsworth

David Farnsworth was born in Mexico City, Mexico, and lives in Arizona. Farnsworth graduated from Mesa High School and earned his A.A. in business administration from Mesa Community College in 1979. His career experience includes owning a real estate investing and rental management company and several other companies, working as a licensed real estate and insurance agent, and as a supervisor for Home Depot.[1][2]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I grew up in Mesa Arizona and married with children and grandchildren. I’m a constitutional conservative.

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?

We need to secure our southern border.We need to secure our elections.We need to protect our children born and unborn.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I believe the United States constitution was inspired by God. I am pro life, pro second amendment. I believe we should have less government, lower taxes, and more personal responsibility.

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

Former secretary of agriculture Ezra Taft Benson.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

“An enemy hath done this” by Ezra Taft Benson.

“The book of Mormon“

“2000 mules”

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

Honesty, integrity, being teachable, understanding the United States Constitution, having the courage to do the right thing under pressure.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am honest, trustworthy, dependable, teachable, I have a good understanding of the Constitution and the proper role of government. I speak fluent English and Spanish.

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

Protecting the liberty of the people is the number one responsibility.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Less government, lower taxes, more personal responsibility. Liberty for the people of Arizona.

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

When I was five years old I attended Lincoln Elementary school.

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

I worked for the city of mesa. It was a summer job, which ended at the end of the summer.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Book of Mormon. Along with the Bible, it teaches the gospel of Jesus Christ. It also tells of a free Native American country, about 100 BC. It provides a great amount of understanding about freedom verses captivity. There were two groups: The Freemen and The Kingmen. Just like today!

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

God bless the USA.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Life itself is a struggle. It is meant to be. That is how we grow strong.

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

The governor and the legislature should work as closely together as possible. However, legislation should be written by the legislature. The governor should not be trying to control the legislature.

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

Election integrity, border security, growth leading to challenges with water, protection of children both born and unborn. We must build more freeways without increasing taxes. We can do this by eliminating waste in government. There are some departments which are doing more harm than good. They should be eliminated.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

It can be very helpful, if they are not unduly influenced by lobbyists and special interest groups. The legislature is a very dangerous place, full of people wanting money and power. It takes a very strong personality to stay there without being wrongfully influenced.

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

It is necessary to learn who is like-minded in the legislature. It can be very beneficial in understanding the complexities of all the votes that are taken. However, you cannot have a relationship that is so close that you can’t vote against anyone and everyone. Because, no one has a perfect understanding of the proper role of government. You must always vote your conscience.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Government, commerce and finance.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

.The only one I want to model myself after is the Lord Jesus Christ.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

No, there is plenty of work to do in the Arizona State Senate.

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 have heard many stories concerning the 2020 election. They were personal and passionate stories of people who had first hand knowledge of election fraud. Even though I don’t have personal proof that the 2020 election was stolen, I am confident that it was.

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

We definitely need a well developed emergency plan. However, emergency powers should be extremely limited and temporary. The legislature needs to take responsibility for developing this plan. In the governor’s response to Covid, The rights of the people were trampled on. Closing some businesses and leaving others open and shutting people out of their houses of worship is totally unconstitutional.

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

Minor compromises are a necessary part of reality. However, you must never compromise your integrity.

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What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

Protect the unborn. Reduce unnecessary regulation. Expose government waste and fraud.[12][13]

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

Property Rights. No increase in taxation. Protecting our borders.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[13]

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

Former Sec. of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson. He understood and taught clearly the proper role of Government.[13]

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else that best describes your political philosophy?

“The Proper Role of Governement" by Benson[13]

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

Honestly, integrity and understanding of the founding principles of our Republic.[13]

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Book of Mormon. Like the Bible, it teaches principles of happiness and also it is a great teacher of correct teaching for good Government.[13]

Farnsworth listed the following issues on his campaign website:[14]

Political Position:

Pro-Life

Pro-2nd Amendment

Pro-Family

Pro-School choice

Pro-Free markets[13]