About Rudy Bautista
I grew up in a working-class community in east Los Angeles.
Unfortunately, I saw first-hand how high crime and unemployment can ruin a community.
I believe it is essential for a community to trust that laws will be enforced, and perpetrators prosecuted.
Too many have sacrificed to ensure we have them, and everything must be done to preserve them and end the trend of discarding them for political gain or to appease a special interest group.
Born and raised in California, I obtained my BS from the US Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY. Upon graduating, I was commissioned as an officer in the US Navy and merchant marine. After sailing the world for five years, I moved to Utah to attend law school at Brigham Young University. Upon arriving in Utah, I knew immediately this would be my home for life.
Since obtaining my law degree, I have spent my entire legal career defending the integrity of the criminal justice system. I started as a public defender and now operate my own law firm. Whether as an officer in the US Navy, or as a criminal defense attorney, I have fought oppression to protect our way of life.
I am most passionate about ensuring our way of life.
We must defend not only our safety, but our constitutional rights. I am a staunch supporter all of our constitutional rights.
I also believe it is essential that we must not only preserve our economy, but help it grow.
Businesses should be encouraged; however, employees must be protected as well.
We have all had enough of politicians and the system as it is now. I am an independent running under the Democrat Party ticket. As such, I agree with both conservative and progressive positions depending on the issue. I have dedicated my entire career protecting the freedoms we all have and will continue to do so.
I am a staunch supporter of unions as I believe they are essential to not only protecting the workforce but keeping companies successful. A safe and secure workforce has proven time after time to be the most productive.
As Attorney General, I will not let my personal views dictate the management of the office but I will fight oppression.
I will follow the will of the people and not be a puppet of the legislature, governor, or any special interest group. I will only do what the will of the people dictate. We have all had enough of politics as usual. I will bring an end to that practice.
We need an AG who will not only protect ALL of Utah's citizens, but also one who will stand up to the legislature and governor who continually ignore what the constituents desire and are entitled under our constitutions.
The State’s top prosecutor should not accept any financial contributions. I am the only candidate running for Attorney General who has refused to accept any financial contributions for their campaign. This is the only way to ensure the integrity of the office and guarantee it.
I am not bound to a party platform. I am both conservative, and progressive, depending on the issue.
I will put aside my personal beliefs and will represent the people of this state as they, the people dictate, and not merely be a puppet for a political party, the legislature, governor, or corporation.