Walt Blackman
Candidate for Arizona State House – District 7
Arizona · Legislative District 7
Statement
As a veteran, I don't use words like honor casually. So when I tell you that I'm honored to serve as your State Representative, please know how sincerely I mean it. I campaign as an Arizona First conservative and then I govern just like I said I would. That means I'm working hard on advancing our shared goals: A strong rural economy, quality schools and school choice, secure borders and secure elections, medical freedom, religious liberty, low taxes, rural infrastructure, protecting our water, passing Term Limits on Congress, protecting our Constitutional rights, and much more. I'm running as a team with David Cook because he has a very strong record of championing rural Arizona's needs, and I believe we'll be a dynamic and effective team. I'm a proud combat veteran who believes in the greatness of America, if we fight to defend it. I ask for your vote and thank you for the trust you have placed in me. You get TWO VOTES for State House, so please vote Walt Blackman AND David Cook. Thank you!
Biography
Walt Blackman is a decorated combat veteran with over 21 years of military service. He also made history as the first African American Republican to be elected to the Arizona Legislature. He has served as Chairman of the Judiciary Committee and is now Chairman of the Government Committee. He is a public policy leader, author, and host of The Walt Blackman Show. In 2021, his lifetime of service was honored with induction into the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame. He and his wife Kristie have five grown children.
Positions
Issue Stances
Water Policy
No official stance on record.
Education Funding
SupportsEducation-related legislative work historically, though not a detailed current funding platform.
Border Security & Immigration
SupportsPublic campaign priority language refers to strong borders and safe communities.
Housing Affordability
No official stance on record.
Election Integrity
SupportsPublic campaign priority language refers to secure, transparent elections.
Healthcare Access
No official stance on record.
Public Safety & Criminal Justice
SupportsBiography and legislative history emphasize military service, judiciary work, and criminal justice reform.
Energy Policy
No official stance on record.
Economic Development & Jobs
SupportsPublic priority language refers to lower costs for Arizonans.
Reproductive Rights
No official stance on record.
Transportation & Infrastructure
No official stance on record.
Government Spending & Taxation
SupportsPublic priority language refers to lower costs; aligns with conservative fiscal governance.
Legislature
Legislative Voting Record
No voting record on file.
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Ballot
Ballot Measure Stances
No ballot measure stances on file yet.
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