Novotny first ran after four-term incumbent Nick Zerwas resigned to spend more time with his family.
[1] Novotny opposes ending qualified immunity for police officers and banning no-knock warrants.
[8][9] He has argued that bail should be set for violent offenders who pose a threat to society, not nonviolent low-level offenses.
[10] Novotny opposed a provision that would give families of those killed by police money for burial costs and trauma services.
[15] Novorny opposed legislation to restore the right to vote to felons while they are on parole, saying it is unfair to the victims of serious crimes such as homicides.