# Curtis Goodwin

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Office: Congress

District: 2

Party field: Libertarian Party

Photo: <https://assets.civicengine.com/uploads/candidate/headshot/951958/951958.jpg>
Website: Unknown

Official source: <https://apps.arizona.vote/electioninfo/assets/69/0/NominationPapers/goodwin-curtis-25102-30721.pdf>

Partial research directory, not a complete or certified personalized ballot.

## Research references

- **Authoritarianism vs. Libertarianism**: Government-sanctioned background checks should be required for any and all firearm purchases
  - Source: <https://lp.org/platform-page/>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1015-topic-7).

- **Authoritarianism vs. Libertarianism**: "Assault-Style" Rifles Should be Banned
  - Source: <https://lp.org/platform-page/>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1015-topic-9).

- **Authoritarianism vs. Libertarianism**: Gay marriage (including civil unions) should be outlawed
  - Source: <https://lp.org/platform-page/>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1015-topic-10).

- **Collectivism vs. Individualism**: We should raise taxes on the wealthy to increase benefits for the poor
  - Source: <https://lp.org/platform-page/>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1015-topic-12).

- **Collectivism vs. Individualism**: We should bring back and encourage affirmative action programs
  - Source: <https://lp.org/platform-page/>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1015-topic-20).

- **Authoritarianism vs. Libertarianism**: Substances with minimal physical harm such as cannabis and psilocybin should be decriminalized
  - Source: <https://lp.org/platform-page/>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1015-topic-21).

- **Authoritarianism vs. Libertarianism**: The government should regulate social media sites to prevent fake news and misinformation
  - Source: <https://lp.org/platform-page/>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1015-topic-23).

- **Authoritarianism vs. Libertarianism**: We should reduce regulations on nuclear energy production, allowing for the industry to grow
  - Source: <https://lp.org/platform-page/>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1015-topic-27).

- **Collectivism vs. Individualism**: There should be a state-funded "Universal Basic Income"
  - Source: <https://lp.org/platform-page/>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1015-topic-29).

- **Collectivism vs. Individualism**: The government should ban private and charter schools, ensuring every child receives a public education
  - Source: <https://lp.org/platform-page/>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1015-topic-30).

- **Collectivism vs. Individualism**: Every child deserves access to excellent education options regardless of their family income or zip code
  - Source: <https://lp.org/platform-page/>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1015-topic-31).

- **Collectivism vs. Individualism**: We should adopt a single payer healthcare system and get rid of private healthcare options
  - Source: <https://lp.org/platform-page/>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1015-topic-32).

- **Collectivism vs. Individualism**: The minimum wage should be raised
  - Source: <https://lp.org/platform-page/>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1015-topic-33).

- **Collectivism vs. Individualism**: Housing is a human right and it should be guaranteed by the government
  - Source: <https://lp.org/platform-page/>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1015-topic-34).

- **Authoritarianism vs. Libertarianism**: Unrealized gains should be taxed
  - Source: <https://lp.org/platform-page/>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1015-topic-36).

- **Interventionism vs. Isolationism**: The US military operation which removed Maduro from power was a good thing
  - Source: <https://lp.org/platform-page/>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1015-topic-37).

- **Interventionism vs. Isolationism**: The US should maintain a significant troop presence in Japan (currently over 50,000 active duty troops)
  - Source: <https://lp.org/platform-page/>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1015-topic-38).

- **Interventionism vs. Isolationism**: The United States should continue to support and fund NATO
  - Source: <https://lp.org/platform-page/>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1015-topic-39).

- **Interventionism vs. Isolationism**: The United States should continue to weaponize sanctions and embargos against adversarial nations such as Cuba, North Korea and Iran
  - Source: <https://lp.org/platform-page/>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1015-topic-40).

- **Interventionism vs. Isolationism**: The United States should leverage its global hegemony to force other nations to comply with global environmental regulations
  - Source: <https://lp.org/platform-page/>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1015-topic-41).

- **Interventionism vs. Isolationism**: The Monroe / Donroe Doctrine is a good thing and the United States should push all influence from Asia and Europe out of the Western Hemisphere
  - Source: <https://lp.org/platform-page/>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1015-topic-42).

- **Interventionism vs. Isolationism**: The United States should invest in foreign influence campaigns to push American values abroad
  - Source: <https://lp.org/platform-page/>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1015-topic-43).

- **Interventionism vs. Isolationism**: The United States should invade Mexico and eliminate the drug cartels
  - Source: <https://lp.org/platform-page/>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1015-topic-44).

- **Interventionism vs. Isolationism**: The United States should continue to sell weapons to Israel to aid with the fight against Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis
  - Source: <https://lp.org/platform-page/>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1015-topic-45).

- **Interventionism vs. Isolationism**: The United States should immediately cease all funding to Ukraine
  - Source: <https://lp.org/platform-page/>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1015-topic-46).

- **Direct Populism vs. Institutional Federalism**: We should adopt a Ranked-Choice Voting (RCV) system
  - Source: <https://lp.org/platform-page/>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1015-topic-47).

- **Direct Populism vs. Institutional Federalism**: Jury and judicial nullification should be allowed even if there is undeniable evidence that someone broke the law
  - Source: <https://lp.org/platform-page/>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1015-topic-51).

- **Collectivism vs. Individualism**: The government should forgive student loans by either going further into debt or raising taxes
  - Source: <https://lp.org/platform-page/>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1015-topic-56).

- **Authoritarianism vs. Libertarianism**: Charter schools, which are run by private organizations but funded by the government, should continue to exist
  - Source: <https://lp.org/platform-page/>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1015-topic-57).

- **Authoritarianism vs. Libertarianism**: There should continue to be limits on how much you can donate to candidates
  - Source: <https://lp.org/platform-page/>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1015-topic-61).

- **Authoritarianism vs. Libertarianism**: Insurance providers should be required to offer free birth control
  - Source: <https://lp.org/platform-page/>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1015-topic-66).

- **Collectivism vs. Individualism**: The death penalty should be abolished
  - Source: <https://lp.org/platform-page/>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1015-topic-68).

- **Collectivism vs. Individualism**: The United States and/or Arizona should self-impose significant climate regulations
  - Source: <https://lp.org/platform-page/>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1015-topic-72).

- **Collectivism vs. Individualism**: Every human has the right to immigrate to the United States and nobody is illegal on stolen land
  - Source: <https://lp.org/platform-page/>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1015-topic-73).

- **Collectivism vs. Individualism**: The United States should have no limits on annual immigration
  - Source: <https://lp.org/platform-page/>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1015-topic-74).

- **Authoritarianism vs. Libertarianism**: There should be a "big, beautiful wall" along the US-Mexico border
  - Source: <https://lp.org/platform-page/>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1015-topic-76).

- **Authoritarianism vs. Libertarianism**: Arizona should eliminate the income tax
  - Source: <https://lp.org/platform-page/>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1015-topic-77).

- **Authoritarianism vs. Libertarianism**: The gas tax should be eliminated
  - Source: <https://lp.org/platform-page/>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1015-topic-79).

- **Authoritarianism vs. Libertarianism**: A carbon tax should be implemented to make polluters pay proportionally more based on their emissions, following the polluter-pays principle.
  - Source: <https://lp.org/platform-page/>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1015-topic-80).

- **Collectivism vs. Individualism**: The government should ban vaccine mandates
  - Source: <https://lp.org/platform-page/>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1015-topic-81).

- **Authoritarianism vs. Libertarianism**: Utilities like APS should continue to enjoy state-sponsored monopoly status
  - Source: <https://lp.org/platform-page/>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1015-topic-83).

- **Authoritarianism vs. Libertarianism**: The government should be allowed to ban certain curricula from being taught to children
  - Source: <https://lp.org/platform-page/>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1015-topic-84).

- **Interventionism vs. Isolationism**: We should increase tariffs both to protect American industry and to use as geopolitical leverage
  - Source: <https://lp.org/platform-page/>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1015-topic-85).

- **Authoritarianism vs. Libertarianism**: There should be more regulations and taxes to slow fossil fuel production and to encourage more renewable energy production
  - Source: <https://lp.org/platform-page/>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1015-topic-86).

- **Collectivism vs. Individualism**: There should be race or ethnicity-based "safe spaces" or segregated zones
  - Source: <https://lp.org/platform-page/>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1015-topic-88).

- **Authoritarianism vs. Libertarianism**: We should run a balanced budget and avoid incurring more debt at the state and federal level
  - Source: <https://lp.org/platform-page/>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1015-topic-90).

- **Collectivism vs. Individualism**: Right-to-work laws (which allow workers in unionized workplaces to opt out of paying union dues) should be upheld at the state and federal level.
  - Source: <https://lp.org/platform-page/>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1015-topic-91).

Snapshot: 2026-09-11T18:04:05Z; version: 1e157808caabc1c283f10fa0. Export time is not a source-review date.
