Alabama State Senate District 24 candidate surveys, 2022

This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Alabama State Senate District 24 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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Candidates and election results

General election

General election for Alabama State Senate District 24

Incumbent Bobby Singleton defeated Richard Benderson in the general election for Alabama State Senate District 24 on November 8, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Bobby Singleton (D)	82.0	25,440
	Richard Benderson (L)	17.1	5,311
	Other/Write-in votes	0.8	259

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 31,010
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Survey responses from candidates in this race

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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?

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Richard Benderson (L)

Meeting the needs of vulnerable citizens

Modernizing rural infrastructure

Decriminalization of cannabis

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Richard Benderson (L)

Upgrading rural infrastructure to improve the quality of life of our citizens.

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

Richard Benderson (L)

Integrity, compassion, & transparency

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

Richard Benderson (L)

Consensus Builder

Networking

What legacy would you like to leave?

Richard Benderson (L)

To have made a positive impact that improves the quality of life for the citizens of the district.

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

Richard Benderson (L)

Being attacked for doing the right thing and exposing wrong doings.

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

Richard Benderson (L)

Insuring that all residents have the basic needs that are expected in a modern America. This would be adequate medical care, successful schools, & infrastructure, such clean water, wastewater system, broadband, roadway and bridge improvements. just to name a few…

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

Richard Benderson (L)

Yes

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

Richard Benderson (L)

Yes, relationship are essential in working together. Ultimately, you are on the same team, the team elected to serve the people.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Richard Benderson (L)

A Public Hearing Process confirmed by public vote

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

Richard Benderson (L)

Compromise is common when you have multiple parties involved, however some issues there isn’t much room for compromise.