Brent Backus
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Brent Backus
Elections and appointments
Last election
November 3, 2020
Personal
Profession
Management system consultant
Contact
Brent Backus (Republican Party) ran for election to the Arizona State Senate to represent District 13. He lost as a write-in in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Backus (Republican Party) ran for election to the Arizona State Senate to represent District 13. He lost in the Republican primary on August 28, 2018.
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Biography
Backus earned his M.S. in geoenvironmental science from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. His professional experience includes work as a management system consultant.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2020
General election
Republican primary election
2018
- See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2018
General election
Democratic primary election
Republican primary election
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Brent Backus did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Brent Backus completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Backus' responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Secure future water resources. Control illegal immigration. Reform the school funding formula and school choice for parents.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Securing our personal liberties. Government continues to control more of our daily lives.
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
I highly regard President Ronald Reagan. He was for the U.S. Constitution, he loved God and his country. I was elected as a delegate to the Republican Convention in 1984 to reelect Ronald Reagan. Great communicator!
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
The book to read is, " A Miracle That Changed the World, The 5000 Year Leap". I read it once per year.
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Honesty and of course conservative principles.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
Passionate for protecting the U.S. Constitution and keeping government out of our lives.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
My first job was when I was in high school and I was a farm worker in orchard. Made a 1.60 per hour. Loved the work and being in the outdoors.
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
Water.
If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
Natural Resources,Energy and Water Ethics Rules
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Ballotpedia biographical submission form
The candidate completed Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form:
| “ | What is your political philosophy?
To protect the U.S. Constitution and to protect the taxpayer. [2] |
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| —Brent Backus[1] |
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted on Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form on August 10, 2018 Cite error: Invalid
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Senate President:Warren Petersen
Majority Leader:Janae Shamp
Minority Leader:Priya Sundareshan
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