U.S. Senator
MASTERS, BLAKE (REP)
RODRIGUEZ, ROXANNE (REP)
Write-In Candidate
Statement:
Hello my fellow Arizonans. My name is Roxanne Rodriguez and I am asking for your vote in this very important upcoming 2022 election. A little about myself: I have a strong background in education in which I have taught for many years both in public and private schools and universities and have seen (bottom up) some of the greatest challenges our schooling system today faces. We are also confronted with a multitude of issues affecting our quality of life: from gun violence to drugs to skyrocketing inflation. I am therefore requesting your vote so that I can effect positive change. I look forward to serving your needs and will work very hard to try to improve the quality of life of all those I represent. I will be working on creating a campaign website for any comments or questions you may have. I will update that information once it is established.
Thank you very much for your time and I hope to earn your vote.
Best regards,
Roxanne R. Rodriguez
MCLEAN, TY, JR. (DEM)
Write-In Candidate
Phone Number:
480-735-4627
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
A normal citizen of Arizona who would like to try and do what’s right for the citizens of Arizona by pushing to protect our rights.
SMELTZER, TODD (DEM)
Write-In Candidate
Phone Number:
480-251-6002
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
I'm a professional family/children's entertainer of 34 years, performing magic, face painting, balloon art, as a Clown, Pirate, Wizard, Elf, Leprechaun, Easter Bunny, and SANTA CLAUS. I'm a Spiritual person first, than a father, than a liberal, a social democrat and lastly a conservative. I follow the path of Peace, Compassion, Love and Joy. In a world ruled by fear and pain it's time for a little laughter, loving values, and leaders who care about the people. I care about all people and wish to bring about balance to this society in a state of confusion.
TAYLOR, WILLIAM "WILL" (DEM)
Write-In Candidate
Statement:
Make the West the Best AGAIN!!!!
MAUL, LESTER "SKIP" (IND)
Write-In Candidate
Phone Number:
928-640-2358
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
20 years domestic (7states)/ international experience drilling oil and gas wells. From the Red Desert, Great Basin Desert, Amazon Jungle, Campos Basin, Karakum Desert even Oklahoma.
15 years experience in recreation, including golf course maintenance, aerial tram mechanic and full certification ski/snowboarding coach.
20 years studying political science, government healthcare, infectious disease and bureaucracy.
Goal as US Senator for AZ improvement in affordable and sustainable housing.
Instead of 85000 IRS agents 85000 immigration specialists, and total immigration reform.
Seeking out bureaucratic overlap and waste in government healthcare programs.
More funding for environmental restoration and recycling.
Returning to the "All of the above" energy policy including fifth generation nuclear.
Skip Maul featured in front page article Arizona Daily Sun by Todd Glasenapp October 7,2015
Never piloted the space shuttle or believed in climate change as an existential threat, nor been a venture capitalist who imagines he has the right to choose what anyone does to their body.
In my opinion our Constitutional Republic isn't under threat of losing governance by Democracy , we are under threat of an overwhelming Bureaucratic Nightmare, corrupt beyond any imagination.
WEED, RICHARD "DICK" (REP)
Write-In Candidate
Withdrawn
Statement:
Born and raised in Arizona I do not come from wealth I live amongst the rest of Arizonans, No matter my thoughts and opinion, my job is to vote for my constituents the way they want. I will listen to the people of Arizona, I will vote for You! the people of the great state of Arizona. if elected you will see a very different Senator than this country ever has. I promise my Allegiance to the people of this great nation and wonderful state.
U.S. Representative in Congress - District No. 1
SCHWEIKERT, DAVID (REP)
Signatures:
3,438
Phone Number:
480-469-7007
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Congressman David Schweikert is a Republican representing Arizona’s 6th district. He has served four terms in the United States Congress holding seats on the Ways and Means Committee and the Financial Services Committee. David is a champion of free enterprise who is committed to protecting taxpayers, promoting job creation, economic growth and prosperity. He is a budget hawk and is continuously fighting for solutions to curb federal spending and reduce American debt.
David and his family reside in Fountain Hills where together they run a real estate business. They attend Saint Maria Goretti Catholic Church. David and his wife Joyce enjoy backpacking and spending time outdoors with their daughter, Olivia.
HODGE, JEVIN (DEM)
Signatures:
2,185
Phone Number:
480-494-7531
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
I have worked in our community my entire life. I was born in Arizona, raised by a single mother who taught me the importance of serving my neighbors first. Civically, I lead the Booker T. Washington Child Development Center, Arizona’s longest-running Head Start school. We serve hundreds of underprivileged children and families annually with early childhood education. Professionally, I am a business executive that helps governments, non-profits, and companies solve problems, like root causes of homelessness and expanding COVID vaccine availability.
I got my opportunity, but now, Washington isn’t doing enough to help Arizonans get theirs. I am running for Congress to change that. In Congress, I will be a champion for the issues Arizonans care about. I will push Arizona to lead on 21st-century climate solutions, protect our voting rights and democracy, grow our economy from the middle-out, will ensure every Arizonan receives healthcare, fully fund our schools, and fix corruption in our government.
We have a tremendous opportunity to lead on market-based, pro-climate policies, and to transform our economy. We must continue to grow our economy and lead in innovation. When I am in Congress, you can trust I will be laser-focused on your family and wellbeing.
U.S. Representative in Congress - District No. 2
O'HALLERAN, TOM (DEM)
Signatures:
3,470
Phone Number:
928-275-1603
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Over the past five years, I’ve worked to secure concrete change for rural and tribal Arizona families—funds to clean up abandoned uranium mines in Indian Country, a new veterans nursing home in northern Arizona, COVID relief programs for small businesses fighting to stay open, funding for much-needed forest health programs and forest fire mitigation, and billions in new investments for rural Arizona roads, bridges, broadband expansion, water systems, electric grids, and more, in the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Even though our district is changing, the heart of rural Arizona remains intact in Arizona's new Second Congressional District. The families that live in our district are unique in their backgrounds, careers, creeds, and their political beliefs, but they are united by the maverick spirit of our wild, western lands.
Know that it has been my greatest honor to represent you, your family, and our rural communities in Congress. If elected to serve another term, I will continue to build upon the bipartisan work I've done to lower the costs of healthcare and prescription drugs, honor our veterans, invest in our infrastructure, protect the sovereignty of tribal communities, and stand up to attacks on our very democracy.
SARAPPO, CHRIS (IND)
Write-In Candidate
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
My name is Chris Sarappo and I am running for State Representative - District 2...
I have a Bachlors degree from the University of Arizona in Special Education.
I also have a Computer Programming Diploma and a published book.
I have been in nine different counties and three regions of the US.
I have two healthy, beautiful children.
I represent those who believe in the Rule of Law, the Constitution and Fair Elections.
I represent those who despise information censorship, media propaganda and the lack of open debates / discussions.
I represent those who are tired of corrupt career politicians in both parties and demand term limits.
I represent those who do not want to fight in wars overseas, while our cities are decaying and dangerous.
I represent those who want to live in peace with their neighbors of all races and religions, despite what the media suggest.
I represent those who demand to decide what is best for themselves and their families.
I represent those who will no longer be silenced by those who hate our county, culture and rights.
1. DEFEND THE ARIZONA BORDER
2. DEFEND THE SECOND AMENDMENT
3. PUSH FOR TERM LIMITS
4. PUT AMERICA FIRST...ALWAYS!
U.S. Representative in Congress - District No. 3
ZINK, JEFF (REP)
Signatures:
1,330
Phone Number:
602-756-5333
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Candidate Jeff Zink will represent Arizona’s 3rd Congressional District. He lives happily with Stephanie, his wife of 9 years along with their fur-baby Tyson in the South Mountain area. Jeff was raised in Phillips, Texas. He received his bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from Midwestern State University and his MSS degree in Sports Medicine from the United States Sports Academy. As a business owner for a decade, he understands the importance of keeping businesses open in order to provide for himself and his employees. Thereafter, he worked with several professional sports teams caring for sports related injuries.
Jeff spent time as a deacon of a local church. He understands the right to worship without restriction is vital to every person. Jeff believes focusing on all Americans and policies that preserve their Constitutional rights is fundamental. We need to create immigration reforms that streamline the process for those who come to this Great Country if they choose to become United States citizens. Our citizens deserve to have their needs and opinions respected and creating realistic voter reform is the right direction. He believes in standing up for all of your rights!
GALLEGO, RUBEN (DEM)
Signatures:
3,461
Phone Number:
520-329-3751
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Congressman Ruben Gallego has represented Arizona’s 3rd Congressional District (formerly the 7th Congressional District) since 2015. He has fought tirelessly to bring jobs to the district, ensure access to healthcare and a woman’s right to choose, make higher education more accessible, pass real immigration reform, protect voting rights, fight climate change, strengthen labor rights and worker protections, and ensure better care for our veterans and military families. He successfully fought for funding and relief during COVID-19 for working families, small businesses, and all struggling Arizonans. He continues to fight to bring those responsible for the insurrection of January 6, 2021 to justice, and bring more jobs and create expanded opportunities for all in Arizona.
The son of Latino immigrants, Ruben was the first in his family to attend college at Harvard University. He later joined the Marine Corps, serving in Iraq with the hardest hit unit of the war, Lima Company 3/25. As a father, husband, veteran, lawmaker and resident of Phoenix, Ruben’s goal is to make Arizona a better place to live, work, and raise a family for all communities.
U.S. Representative in Congress - District No. 4
COOPER, KELLY (REP)
Signatures:
4,020
Phone Number:
602-705-6207
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
I am a dedicated husband and father, a small businessman, a community leader and a United States Marine Corps veteran.
The economy and inflation are something I am very familiar with. I write 75 to 100 payroll checks every two weeks and have employed over 1000 people in Arizona in my time here in Arizona.
Education is extremely important to me. My children are attending a public charter school in this district and my wife, and I volunteer helping the school and students every chance we get.
My time in the USMC has given me exposure to many of the countries in the world; all of S. America, C. America, N. America, Okinawa Japan, S. Korea, S. Africa and Italy.
I am a dedicated community leader and the founder and chairman for the Maricopa County Republican Veterans Committee. My partnership with community groups and fundraising through my businesses have helped me to identify the needs of our community and where needed feed that information to both the state legislators as well as the federal Senators and Congress people for action.
I believe people over politics and service for America. Together we can move this country forward!
STANTON, GREG (DEM)
Signatures:
2,975
Phone Number:
602-903-5423
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Congressman Greg Stanton delivers results for Arizona families, with a focus on creating good jobs and building a strong local economy that works for everyone.
During his time as Mayor of Phoenix and now as a Congressman he has earned a reputation of working across the aisle to get things done – leading the city to invest in the biosciences, helping small businesses create jobs, earning national recognition as a leader on LGBT equality, and passing a transportation infrastructure plan that will triple Phoenix’s light rail system.
Before his election to Congress in November of 2018, Greg served 7 years as Phoenix's Mayor and nine years on the City Council and as Arizona’s Deputy Attorney General. He attended Marquette University on the Harry S. Truman Scholarship and earned a law degree from the University of Michigan.
Greg and his wife Nicole have two children.
U.S. Representative in Congress - District No. 5
BIGGS, ANDY (REP)
Signatures:
6,909
Phone Number:
480-363-2352
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Andy Biggs was first elected to serve the people of Arizona’s Fifth District in 2016. He currently serves on the House Oversight and Reform Committee and the House Judiciary Committee, where he is Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
From 2019 through 2021, he served as Chairman of the House Freedom Caucus. He is currently co-chair of the Border Security Caucus, Vice Chair of the Congressional Western Caucus, and a co-founder of the bipartisan War Powers Caucus.
Prior to his election to Congress, Andy served in the Arizona State House of Representatives for eight years, and in the Arizona State Senate for six years. In 2012, Andy was elected Senate President.
Andy has lifetime ratings of 100% with Club for Growth and National Right to Life, 100% with NumbersUSA, 98% with FreedomWorks, 96% with American Conservative Union, and 96% with Heritage Action for America.
Andy received his B.A. in Asian Studies from Brigham Young University, his J.D. from University of Arizona, and his M.A. in Political Science from Arizona State University.
An Arizona native, Andy and his wife, Cindy, have lived in Gilbert for 35 years. They have six children and eight grandchildren.
RAMOS, JAVIER (DEM)
Signatures:
2,752
Phone Number:
602-686-0072
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
My campaign seeks to return our Country to civility in politics and to be respectable to one another. I seek to engage in civil and meaningful conversations with the constituents of AZ CD 5. Individuals are more complicated than the labels that are placed upon them by society. I endeavor to reach consensus while protecting our freedom, equality, and privacy.
My underling policy for the evaluation of current laws and futures laws will be based upon how the law affects people and their lives. My foundation is based upon the Constitution of the United States that all people are created equal and that we are all endowed with certain inalienable rights and our government is formed to protect a person’s right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
SMITH, CLINT (IND)
Signatures:
7,834
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
I’m Clint Smith, and I’m running for Congress.
I’m a husband, a father and a grandfather. I’m an outdoorsman, a former Scoutmaster of a Boy Scout Troop, and an engaged citizen in the community. And for the past 35 years, I have been a small business owner in the East Valley - running my own independent law practice. I’ve worked with thousands of clients in my practice, helping people achieve peace of mind through greater financial security.
I’m running as an Independent because this race is not about Republicans, Democrats, and the bitter partisanship they engage in that has so deeply divided us. This is about getting rid of the political games and getting back to civility. I believe we share more common values and daily struggles than we realize. We need a representative who is dealing with our rising cost of living, helping small business owners hire the workers they need to grow, and ensuring our families have good healthcare.
It’s clear -- our representative government is out of balance right now. It’s time for renewed, independent leadership that will restore normalcy and stop the rancor.
BORDEN, DEBRA JO "D-JO" (DEM)
Write-In Candidate
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Debra Jo Borden (she/they) is a humanitarian minded professional educator and social justice advocate. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Ottawa University and holds a K-8 Elementary Education teaching certificate in Arizona, and Structured English Immersion and K-12 Music Education Endorsements. She completed a Master of Arts in Social Justice and Human Rights at Arizona State University. Debra Jo lectures at the university level in the Social & Behavioral Sciences (Women in Other Cultures and Cultural Diversity). Most recently she served on the Maricopa Superintendent Teacher Advisory Team for 2021-2022, and she is currently a candidate with the National Board of Certified Teachers. Debra Jo is from the Latter-day Saint community and is in a traditional marriage of 18 years. With her spouse she has become a biological, adoptive, and foster parent. Her master's capstone intersected her child development and educational backgrounds, with trauma-informed foster/adoptive training, and awareness for the social, racial, and cultural layers that can severely compound access to care for children caught in legal systems. She created an online hub of resources that support migrant children and their families no matter what stage of immigration they might be in: https://sites.google.com/asu.edu/debra-jo-borden-portfolio/the-hub-child-migrant-support.
U.S. Representative in Congress - District No. 6
CISCOMANI, JUAN (REP)
ENGEL, KIRSTEN (DEM)
THORNTON, AVERY (DEM)
Write-In Candidate
Phone Number:
480-399-8765
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
America needs a new vibe and I am here to progress us forward. I believe in our democracy and in the American people. We the people are powerful and I want to see us progress with greener and more inclusive policies for all under the Stars and Stripes.
BERTONE, FRANK (NON)
Write-In Candidate
U.S. Representative in Congress - District No. 7
POZZOLO, LUIS (REP)
Signatures:
1,631
Phone Number:
480-562-8300
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
I'm a naturalized US citizen, and an immigrant from Uruguay. After several years following the process I became US citizen in 2012 . My background back in Uruguay was in banking and finance but I started my work history in the US as a dishwasher, and I was able to move thru different positions in private business; recruiter, safety-training supervisor, senior business analyst, Microsoft Certified Professional, General Manager and Director of Operations. Three years ago I became a business owner. It was not easy but it was possible to achieve our American Dream, with my wife Karen and my daughter Belen we learned about sacrifices, hard work, innovation and discipline.
America saved us in every possible way, we are blessed to be part of this Nation, and now it is time to give back and focus our efforts, experience and knowledge to help others to achieve their dreams.
GRIJALVA, RAÚL (DEM)
Signatures:
2,676
Phone Number:
520-222-7895
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Raúl Grijalva is a Tucson native who has dedicated his life’s work to public service and improving the quality of life for Arizonans. Since his election to Congress in 2002, Raúl has been a champion for lower income, marginalized, and minority communities. Quality public education, good wages, the right for workers to organize, and protecting the environment are some of his top policy concerns. As Chairman of the Natural Resources Committee, Raúl leads the fight to address climate change, hold polluters accountable and preserve public lands for future generations. As a member of the Committee on Education and The Workforce, Raúl fights to provide needed resources to our faltering education system and make access to debt-free higher education a reality for all. As Chair Emeritus of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Raúl plays a leadership role in protecting Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security, pushing a universal health care system and creating a fair economy that benefits everyone, not just the wealthiest few. As a senior member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Raúl is a steadfast proponent of comprehensive immigration reform and is a top voice for protecting DACA recipients and their families.
GARCIA, JEANNETTE (REP)
Write-In Candidate
Withdrawn
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
I am Jeannette Garcia, a first-generation American born in East Los Angeles, California. I joined the United States Army at the age of twenty-one. My military background includes serving a deployment from 2011-2012 in Kandahar, Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom as part of a Special Unit known as an Army Female Engagement Teams. I was also an Army Military Police Officer and Federal Police Officer with the United States Air Force for a total of eight years of law enforcement experience.
I am Pro-Law Enforcement, Pro-Second Amendment, and Pro-life, and believe CRT does not belong in our schools. I believe in securing our borders and strengthening our immigration system. I am a candidate that wants to earn your vote and bring American values back into our schools and homes.
U.S. Representative in Congress - District No. 8
LESKO, DEBBIE (REP)
Signatures:
4,395
Phone Number:
602-235-9320
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the people of Congressional District 8 in the U.S. Congress. Since first being elected, my staff and I have dedicated ourselves to helping constituents and addressing issues that affect our district, our state and our nation. From tax relief for working families to removing burdensome regulations on businesses to strengthening our national defense, I’m proud of the work we have done. But there is so much more to do especially in the area of improving healthcare, border security and fighting the coronavirus pandemic.
I hope you will join me in bringing commonsense conservative solutions to the issues our country faces today. You can count on me to fight for all residents of District 8. I would be honored to have your support for another term in the U.S. Congress.
SPREITZER, JEREMY (DEM)
Write-In Candidate
Phone Number:
602-888-1204
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Public Servant 22 Years as a School Teacher and now Firefighter.
Committed to fostering equality for healthcare services, education, housing, employment, standard of living for all residents of the AZ U.S. 8th District.
Key Points:
Involvement in fully representing the 8th District and its constituents though equality and representation.
Helping create more affordable Healthcare including Medicare and Healthcare through policy change.
Bringing a rational and moderate view through informed processes that honor AZ’s 8th District Constituents.
GRAYSON, RICHARD (DEM)
Write-In Candidate
Withdrawn
Phone Number:
480-688-1954
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Unfortunately, no Democrat filed to run for Congress in the primary, so I am running as a write-in candidate for those Democrats and others who hate Trump Republicans and want to register a protest vote along with their votes for other Democrats. I am pro-choice and have helped women get abortions since I was a teenager in Brooklyn in the early 1970s. I have a B.A. and an M.F.A. from Brooklyn College, an M.A. in English from the College of Staten Island, and a J.D. with high honors from the University of Florida College of Law. The author of eight books of fiction and articles in the NY Times and other periodicals, I have taught at universities and colleges in New York, Florida, Arizona, New Jersey and California. I was a staff attorney in social policy at the Center for Governmental Responsibility in Gainesville and served on the board of directors of the Human Rights Council of North Central Florida. I've worked in many Democratic campaigns, starting in 1964 for LBJ, HHH & RFK. In 2014, I was the Democratic nominee for Congress in Wyoming. In my past races, I was endorsed by NOW and the UAW.
U.S. Representative in Congress - District No. 9
GOSAR, PAUL (REP)
Signatures:
3,801
Phone Number:
505-437-0701
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Dr. Paul Gosar is a conservative Republican representing Arizona’s Fourth Congressional District and currently serving in his sixth term. He is known as one of the most fiscally and socially conservative members of Congress.
As a member of Congress, he has consistently voted to reduce taxes, repeal burdensome regulations and he worked to make America great. His efforts have succeeded. Dr. Gosar continues to work to create more jobs for our families. His efforts have led to thousands of Arizona families living better, with better wages, better health and more opportunities. He's working to keep our families safe by securing the border and works tirelessly for a border wall, and ending the invasion by illegal aliens, criminals and terrorists.
and he's reforming government by cutting federal spending and forcing accountability.
Paul and his wife Maude have three children and two grand baby girls who light up their life.
GRAYSON, RICHARD (DEM)
Write-In Candidate
Phone Number:
480-688-1954
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Unfortunately, no Democrat filed to run for Congress in the primary, so I am running as a write-in candidate for those Democrats and others who hate Trump Republicans and want to register a protest vote along with their votes for other Democrats. I am pro-choice and have helped women get abortions since I was a teenager in Brooklyn in the early 1970s. I have a B.A. and an M.F.A. from Brooklyn College, an M.A. in English from the College of Staten Island, and a J.D. with high honors from the University of Florida College of Law. The author of eight books of fiction and articles in the NY Times and other periodicals, I have taught at universities and colleges in New York, Florida, Arizona, New Jersey and California. I was a staff attorney in social policy at the Center for Governmental Responsibility in Gainesville and served on the board of directors of the Human Rights Council of North Central Florida. I've worked in many Democratic campaigns, starting in 1964 for LBJ, HHH & RFK. In 2014, I was the Democratic nominee for Congress in Wyoming. In my past races, I was endorsed by NOW and the UAW.
T., TOM (DEM)
Write-In Candidate
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
I am an American, born in Chicago in 1952 to Ukrainian refugees of World War II. Educated through the Chicago Public School system and graduated from the University of Illinois. After graduating from the U of I, I enlisted in the U.S. Navy, served over 20yrs, and retired as a Commander. After retiring from the Navy my wife, Theresa, and I moved to Arizona where I continued my service to the people and community as a high school science teacher for over ten years.
I am running as a write-in candidate to secure our democracy which is in jeopardy. Some representatives continue to spread disinformation and conspiracy theories about our election process. Disseminating the lies of wide spread fraud in the previous election thereby denying the truthful results of a fair and secure election.
I run to secure the right of every woman to make their own decisions about their health without harassment or legal obstacles.
I run to bring needed leadership for all people in our district, state, and country. Leadership based on integrity, honesty, strength, and vision.
My wife and I have been married for 42 years and have 2 adult children and 3 grandchildren.
Governor
HOBBS, KATIE (DEM)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
16,982
Phone Number:
602-892-4728
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Katie Hobbs is an Arizona native who has dedicated her life to working towards a better future for Arizona through advocacy and public service.
As a former social worker and chief compliance officer at one of the largest domestic violence centers in the U.S., a member of the Arizona House of Representatives, the Senate Minority Leader, and now as Arizona’s Secretary of State, Katie has built coalitions and worked across the aisle to ensure Arizonans can find good-paying jobs, make their voices heard at the ballot box, and build a better life for themselves and their families.
Throughout her public service, Katie has always gotten the job done so that government works better for the people of Arizona, including:
- Passing Medicaid expansion in Arizona through a bipartisan effort.
- Securing rights for victims of sexual and domestic violence.
- Providing new opportunities in education and job training.
- Defending Arizonans’ voting rights and combating disinformation.
- Running the most secure election in the state’s history in 2020 amid unprecedented challenges to our democracy.
With an open seat for Governor in 2022, Katie is stepping up to run so she can continue to be a champion for all Arizonans.
DENNY, STEPH "STEPH" (REP)
Write-In Candidate
Financial Disclosure Statement
Statement:
Attorney General years 1988-2001. State and Federal Grants knowledge before coming in the door. ACJIS Level B TOCT ID 8409.
In sunny AZ vote for “Steph”.
Steph will get the job done from 17 years in Government Political working with Governor’s staff, and Legislative staff.
I had a porcelain doll made to look like me and we had our picture taken in a studio with matching dresses.
United States Ancestry DNA communities Early Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, East Texas, Lower Midwest and Virginia.
NOVOA, ALICE (REP)
Write-In Candidate
Financial Disclosure Statement
Phone Number:
520-266-2753
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
I am a protege of The Holy Bible, The United States Constitution (Federal and State law), and International Law. My greatest strength is the interpretation of Law by making each word count. All government agencies must uphold the Constitutional “Oath of Office,” and abide by existing law to be effective.
Arizona native.
Higher Education:
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY PHOENIX, ARIZONA
Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies.
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY PHOENIX, ARIZONA
Master’s in Criminal Justice, emphasis in Law Enforcement.
I promise to change Arizona's course at the “Ballot Box” from current "elected" Illegal Aliens/ registered voters (thousands) Swamp, making sure United States Code: USC 18-1015: Naturalization, citizenship or alien registry is enforced:
(f) Whoever knowingly makes any false statement or claim that he is a citizen of the United States to register to vote or to vote in any Federal, State, or local election (including an initiative, recall, or referendum)-
Shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.
I promise to you my employer (citizens) to bring absolute halt permanently to this rooted evil plantation. We must sustain a completed secure present/future for the sake of the children/children’s children. Must be the "right" watchmen.
LUTES-BURTON, MIKAELA "MIKKI" (LBT)
Write-In Candidate
Financial Disclosure Statement
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Libertarian, humanitarian, disestablishmentarian.
CAMBONI, ANTHONY (NON)
Write-In Candidate
Financial Disclosure Statement
Statement:
King, Ambassador Anthony Camboni, Esq. is the most intelligent Individual currently operating in this, and other, dimensional realities.
You're Welcome!
Respectfully,
King, Ambassador Anthony Camboni, Esq.
http://AnthonyCamboni.com
MERRILL, RAYSHAWN "SHAWN" (IND)
Write-In Candidate
Financial Disclosure Statement
Phone Number:
520-775-2425
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Who I Am I? I can tell you that I am not a politician. I am not some big name guy with a lot of money that comes from a lot of money. I am not a Tucson native but for the last 7 years Tucson, AZ has become my second home. But who am I? RayShawn D'Anthony Merrill is my name from Louisville, Ky. I have no political experience, however my life has shown that I have had great impact on people of every race, religion, upbringing, background, education. I am the friendly guy on the local bus. I am your Flanders next door. I am the customer in line counting make sure he has enough for groceries. I am the young man in laundry room. I am your average guy that lives in America but I am not of the nor. But what is normal? I'm the abnormal Man of God with a heart like Mr. Rogers with a smile that wants what's best for the people. Possessing an unvarnished ability to work day and night fighting like Dr King for People of Tucson and Arizona. Its with transparency I desire your vote so your voices are heard.
POUNDS, WILLIAM, IV (GRN)
Write-In Candidate
Financial Disclosure Statement
Phone Number:
623-759-4666
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
On January 26, 1995, William J. Pounds IV was born to Monie & William A. Pounds III. William has used this life gifted to him to devote himself to the principle of justice for all, for the disabled, for the poor, & for refugees. William, as a certified caregiver, has cared for & created opportunities for a great many special needs children. As a tutor & teacher’s assistant for mainly deaf children William beheld the potential that young minds are capable of reaching with the right guidance & support system. As a journalist, William has refined his investigative skill set to seek out truth. The way towards Arizonan peace & prosperity requires care, a genuine pursuit of truth, & adequate guidance, William is the candidate with the experience & team that Arizona needs to go neither left, nor right, simply forward.
WEST, LIANA (GRN)
Write-In Candidate
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Phone Number:
480-269-5066
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
I am a daughter, a mother and a working class activist. I am a plant-based chef and a cat rescuer. I am an avid bicycler. I attended Mountain View High School, Mesa Community College and University of Phoenix. I studied Project Management in Financial Services and worked as a licensed stock broker for Edward Jones and Vanguard. In the solar industry I helped customers secure funding for their home solar projects, for about four years. After searching for an ethical way to earn income, I decided to try working at a plant-based restaurant.
In 2019 I started working at my favorite local vegan eatery, 24 Carrots. For me, working for a plant-based business with vegan values dramatically improved my optimism that compassion can be the focus for any business. Unfortunately, capitalism and greed caused 24 Carrots to shut its doors in December, 2021.
I have been an active contributing member of the Arizona Green Party since 2016. The Green Party addresses all of the issues that are important to me, such as:
Housing Rights
Reproductive Rights
Universal Healthcare
Animal Rights
Rank Choice Voting & Voting Rights
A secular stance on separation of church and state
Secretary of State
FINCHEM, MARK (REP)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
22,640
Phone Number:
520-808-7340
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Proof showing the consent of the governed is an elections process that is free and fair; they are the life blood of our democratically elected republic. Over the last several years I have advocated for robust voter protections the ensure universal suffrage for all legal voters. Mine has been a life of service in both the private and public sectors. Our civil society is dependent on protection voting rights, a transparent elections system and accountability of those who are charged with unbiased oversight.
As a retired law enforcement officer, I know the value of "chain of custody" and fraud prevention where ballots and ballot tabulation systems are concerned. I hold a BA from Grand Canyon University in Government with an Emphasis in State & Local Public Policy, and I am working to complete a Masters Degree from the University of Arizona, James E. Rogers Law School in Legal Studies and Economics.
FONTES, ADRIAN (DEM)
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13,771
Phone Number:
602-565-2257
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Sign up today to join Adrian in the fight to guarantee every eligible Arizonan the right and opportunity to have their voice heard and their vote counted. Together, we will elect Adrian Fontes to the office of Secretary of State and protect our Democracy by keeping elections free, fair and accessible to ALL Arizona voters.
Attorney General
HAMADEH, ABRAHAM "ABE" (REP)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
12,969
Phone Number:
602-345-1586
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
I’m a first generation American who has dedicated my life to defending the Constitution. As a prosecutor, I’ve defended the rule of law and put criminals away. As a U.S. Army Captain and Intelligence Officer who just returned from a deployment to the Middle-East – I know about protecting our state and nation. That's why I'm supported by Trump’s national security team: Ric Grenell, Kash Patel, and Robert O'Brien.
I’m running for Attorney General because when I got back from my deployment, I no longer recognized our country. I witnessed Arizonans surrender their freedoms in the name of security, while the political class blatantly violated their own decrees. We watched as churches, schools, and small businesses were shut down while big-box stores remained open. They demonize our police while idolizing criminals. When do we say enough is enough? I say NOW.
As Attorney General, I will prosecute criminals who terrorize our cities. I will ensure our elections are free, fair, and without fraud. I will go after the cartels that are importing drugs into our communities, treating them as the terrorists they are. I will safeguard our God-given freedoms. I’m running to be the Attorney General that fights for you
State Treasurer
YEE, KIMBERLY (REP)
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Signatures:
14,246
Phone Number:
602-456-9536
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Under Treasurer Kimberly Yee's leadership, assets increased by 96 percent. Earnings and distributions increased by $2 billion, reaching historic records. She was the first Treasurer to visit all 15 counties in her first year in office and increased local government earnings by 75.4 percent. A longtime advocate of financial education, she created a new law requiring students to have one semester of personal money management before graduating from high school.
Arizona born and raised, Kimberly comes from a family of small business owners in Arizona since the 1930's. She is the highest ranking Arizona Republican woman and first Chinese-American Republican woman elected to statewide office in US history. As Senate Republican Majority Leader, she was the second woman in this position following Sandra Day O’Connor in 1973.
She has been recognized among Roll Call's 25 Most Influential Women in State Politics. Kimberly was an onstage speaker of the 2016 Republican National Convention and named a 2014 “Rising Star” by the Republican National Committee.
An undergraduate of Pepperdine University, she also holds a master’s degree in Public Administration. She worked in the administrations of two governors and a state treasurer. Kimberly and her family are active in their church and community.
QUEZADA, MARTÍN (DEM)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
10,561
Phone Number:
602-653-0437
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Martín has served the West Valley community in Maryvale and Glendale for the past 10 years as an elected school board member, State Representative and now as your State Senator
Martín’s future as an AZ political leader is just starting. With your support, he will continue to be the strongest and most effective voice for:
• A criminal justice system that keeps us safe yet doesn’t criminalize mental illness, addiction or poverty;
• Accessible, modern and safe elections and respecting our state’s initiative and referendum processes;
• A responsible investment in public education, community colleges and our universities;
• A vibrant economy that focuses support on small, women and minority-owned businesses;
• Comprehensive immigration reform that keeps families together and strengthens our nation’s history of welcoming immigrants.
Martín is now running for Arizona State Treasurer to continue fighting for the people and our Arizona values. When elected he will continue fighting for the people and ensure that the management of Arizona’s taxpayer dollars reflect the values of the people we serve, rather than a few narrow special interests.
Learn more at MartinQuezada.com
Superintendent of Public Instruction
HORNE, TOM (REP)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
12,829
Phone Number:
480-483-2178
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
The pillars of a quality education have been demolished in the state of Arizona. Instead of
promoting academic achievement, educators are indoctrinating students in
critical race theory and other radical propaganda. This results in student laziness and
failure to master skills necessary for a successful life.
My first priority is to get CRT out of our schools and to bring back the emphasis on academics. I want to bring strong conservative values back to our schools. I will promote real
learning and fight for English immersion instead of bilingual. I intend to fight back against all types of
brainwashing of our children. Moreover, under my leadership, our schools will stay open and
not shut down to appease special interests.
I’m the only candidate with the experience, knowledge, and integrity to do this job effectively.
When I served as school board president and later as Arizona Superintendent, my team and I
made undeniable progress: higher SAT scores and students better prepared for higher learning
instruction. I put a stop to ethnic studies, which had CRT in its curriculum. But since I left office it has come back. I put a stop to it once and I will do it again.
HOFFMAN, KATHY (DEM)
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FINERD, PATRICK (REP)
Write-In Candidate
Financial Disclosure Statement
Phone Number:
480-202-8324
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
I am running as a write in. My first priority is to get CRT out of our schools and to bring back the emphasis on academics. I want to bring strong conservative values back to our schools. I will promote real
learning and fight for English immersion instead of bilingual. I intend to fight back against all types of
brainwashing of our children. Moreover, under my leadership, our schools will stay open and
not shut down to appease special interests.
Everyone in Arizona will be able to trust that I will provide a safe Environment. I am a former elected Precinct Committeeman , Former Appointed Notary through the state of Arizona and I am also a Appointed Board Member for the Selective Service of the State of Arizona.I was born and raised in Arizona . I’ve volunteered to help with campaigns and other things.
State Mine Inspector
MARSH, PAUL (REP)
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Signatures:
12,643
Phone Number:
602-402-5035
Statement:
Hello, my name is Paul Marsh, an Arizona native with over 25 years in the Construction and Mining Industry. I am the current Arizona State Mine Inspector who received an appointment in November 2021 upon Joe Harts Retirement.
I know the value of hard work as I am a United States Marine Corps Veteran where I operated heavy equipment. This led me to my amazing career where I started as an equipment operator in 1994. I have moved up thru the ranks in the industry, and started mine safety in 2003, and promoted to Director of Safety, as well as an Operations Manager. I understand what it means to be a miner because I am a miner, who has worked along side miners throughout my career. I earned my CMSP (Certified Mine Safety Professional) in 2015 and have a proven track record of keeping miners safe and have successfully worked with regulatory groups to improve overall safety in the mining industry.
I have the knowledge, experience, and the leadership to be the State Mine Inspector, and I look forward to serving Arizona and the great men and women in the mining industry.
-Paul
DI GENOVA, TRISTA ""TRISTA"" (DEM)
Write-In Candidate
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Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Hi Arizona🌵🤠👍😁! Grew up here- Only person from FW/Sunnyside to be honors grad of Berkeley, Oxford, Taipei Medical Uni!
Makes me better qualified than Bill Clinton!4😆
Seriously, I hold Masters in medical humanities, focus in public health/safety, emergency response/disaster preparedness! Ready & rearing to be state mine inspector!
So write me in- TRISTA- RHYMES W/STATE MINE INSPECTA 😁
GOP welcome to write me in too!😁
I traveled the 🌎, observing firsthand innovative ways to solve problems. I feel uniquely qualified to serve.
Educator, scholar & community organizer for decades.
Unapologetically pro-woman, pro-democracy, pro-student, pro-family, pro-kids, pro-teacher, pro-worker, pro-Progressive American values!
I support safe & sound science in classrooms!
Make Arizona best not worst state for teachers & students!
Cancel all student debt!
Everyday I lobby your gov't, on behalf of your best interest, yer welcome! :)
Thanks for million followers across social media! :-) #trismagistus In my podcast #politicsaf, I cover other pro-democracy podcasts!
Daily I reach out to all Democrats, all tribes in Arizona; Latino community @telemundoaz; @womensmarch; lgbtq+; @collegedems!
I contribute to UofA #kampstudentradio, #dailywildcat; #KPYT, Pascua Yaqui tribal radio, ON THE REZ w/Trista Show!
Thanks in advance for your vote! Unlike trump, you won't regret it! LOL😆
Corporation Commissioner
MYERS, NICHOLAS "NICK" (REP)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
24,789
Phone Number:
480-331-7747
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
For five years, in front of the commission, I have been fighting empty promises, discrimination, neglect from the Corporation Commission staff, irresponsible rate setting, corruption, and refusal of service from a utility. It became painfully clear that for decades Arizonans have dealt with a Corporation Commission that has neglected the people. Corporations have essentially had free rein. Arizonans need someone with a proven track record, who is willing to stand up for them now, and in the future. Someone who will look out for their best interests proactively instead of reactively. Many Arizona utility customers, just like you, end up paying more than they should, having disconnection issues, and sometimes are even the victims of abusive practices by utilities. All of these are problems that I can, have, and are continuing to address. For five years I have been a customer, just like you, that has dealt with unfair and unjust utility issues. All things that I will continue address as a Commissioner. It’s time to start focusing on the issues that really matter for Arizona’s future. Let’s stop this trend and elect someone with the recent experience needed to serve you, the people of Arizona.
THOMPSON, KEVIN (REP)
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Signatures:
23,797
Phone Number:
480-586-6472
Email Address:
[email protected]
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Kevin’s public service started early. At 19, he joined the USAF. After Basic and Tech School, he received orders to England. Kevin was deployed to the middle east for Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. After the cease fire, he received follow-on orders to Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, Nevada. While stationed at Nellis, Kevin began working on a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering. He received an Honorable Discharge in 1996, and subsequently finished his degree at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
After graduation, Kevin was recruited by Southwest Gas and transferred to Mesa. He spent 17 years in various departments, including Engineering and Government Relations. After seeing the good and bad of politics, Kevin ran for City Council in Mesa and was elected in August 2014, and was re-elected in 2018. He is currently in his final year on Council.
Kevin has served the citizens of Mesa at the national stage as Chair of the National League of Cities Economic Development Committee, American Public Gas Associations Public Policy Committee, at the State level as immediate past President of Arizona Municipal Water Users Association, and at the local level on many non-profit boards.
KUBY, LAUREN (DEM)
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Signatures:
13,137
Phone Number:
602-790-2156
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
The five-member Corporation Commission—the most important office no one knows about—regulates our electric, water, and gas utilities. I’m running for one of two seats to embrace a future where clean air and water—as well as clean, affordable, and reliable energy—are a given for every Arizonan, no matter their income. As Tempe’s vice mayor, I stood up to special interests and worked for consumer, environmental, and worker protections. As your commissioner, I will continue to represent the public interest. As an ASU sustainability scientist, I know Arizona faces serious climate challenges – wildfires, extreme heat, air pollution, and a historic drought. But with crisis comes opportunity. As the sunniest state in the nation, and with Congress finally investing in solutions, our state is poised to lead the clean energy transition. When elected, Sandra Kennedy and I will pass policies proven to reduce costs, build energy independence, and protect our water supply. On the other hand, our Republican opponents are science deniers and are even opposed to utilities offering valuable rebates for consumers to save money, energy, and water. Vote for BOTH Kennedy and Kuby. We will serve as corporate watchdogs, consumer champions, and solar advocates on the Commission. Vote for TWO.
GIBSON, CHRISTINA (NON)
Write-In Candidate
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Statement:
I want to keep it simple. Here's what I believe based on what I've experienced...
I believe in true freedom for every individual. I believe that far too often the average American has been unheard, especially the vulnerable and the minority groups. I believe it's time for politicians to actually listen to the people and take action according to what they've heard from the people. That's it. Tell me what you want and I'll listen sincerely without feedback from industry and big dollar donors.
State Senator - District No. 1
FOGEL, MIKE (DEM)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
893
Phone Number:
928-642-5347
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
I am running for AZ Senate LD 1 with the Clean Slate for Democracy to take corruption out of politics. I want to strengthen traditional public schools and voter rights, the bedrock institutions of our democratic republic.
The three-decade defunding of Arizona’s public schools, which has placed us last in the US, must be reversed to achieve the following:
• A comprehensive solution for P-20 education, including increasing access and affordability of PreK and higher education.
• More resources going to schools to serve the students most in need (poverty/opportunity weight).
• Funding that solves our next fiscal challenges when federal COVID relief funds dry up in 2024 or the Prop 123 triggers activate.
• A long-term fix for the Aggregate Expenditure Limit.
• A significant investment in special education.
• Funding for full day kindergarten
• Raising teacher pay to a competitive level.
Efforts to place election outcomes in the hands of partisan groups must be stopped. Let’s empower voters so voting is easy and secure. We need to retain early voting.
To create an economy that works for all of us, Arizona needs a fair tax structure to prevent structural deficits and balance the tax burden equitably.
CleanSlateAZLD1.com
State Senator - District No. 2
KAISER, STEVE (REP)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
1,148
Phone Number:
602-926-3314
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
What an amazing state we live in! Breathtaking beauty, affordability and economic growth are all reasons why I choose to live in Arizona with my wife and three boys. I’m a pro-life pro-freedom conservative that will stand up for limited government, individual liberties and pro-growth policies. I love this state and I know this district well. I grew up here! I attended public schools in PVUSD from Kindergarten to Senior year, GO HUSKIES! We must demand high quality, high performing schools and ensure every parent can choose the best school for their child. It's important to always place parents and students at the front of all we do in education.
In addition to education I also value service. I served eight years as an Army Officer, leading a team of Soldiers in Afghanistan as a Captain in 2008. My professional experience consists of management in retail, healthcare, non-profit and government sectors. All of those experiences culminated in me running my own business, a local junk hauling and recycling company. Above all I want to protect and grow this great state. If re-elected I will keep a mentality of servant leadership at the heart of everything I do.
CASTEEN, JEANNE (DEM)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
743
Phone Number:
602-380-4810
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Jeanne Casteen is a parent, educator, and former school board president. As a middle school and high school teacher, Jeanne has seen firsthand how policies at the state level have created a two-tier education system that hurt entire communities. She knew she could do more for her students from the board room, and in 2012 joined her local school board. She served for eight years, and was president for four years. In 2020, Jeanne was the democratic nominee for Maricopa County School Superintendent, and came within .6% of winning. She now heads a nonprofit advocacy organization that focuses on discriminatory legislation coming from the Arizona legislature. She has two adult children who were born and raised in Arizona, and Jeanne is running for state senate so that they and their children will have access to an excellent public education, and have access to fair wages and affordable housing.
State Senator - District No. 3
KAVANAGH, JOHN (REP)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
793
Phone Number:
602-695-8561
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
John Kavanagh is a twenty-six year resident of District 23. John and his wife, former Fountain Hills Mayor Linda Kavanagh, have been married for 44 years and have two sons.
Kavanagh is a professor of criminal justice at Scottsdale Community College and recently retired as director of its Administration of Justice Studies and Forensic Science Programs. Prior to teaching at Scottsdale Community College, John taught at ASU and served 20 years as a police officer with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department, retiring as a detective sergeant. He is also a military veteran.
Kavanagh also served ten years in the Arizona House of Representatives, six years as a town councilman in Fountain Hills and three years in Lafayette, New Jersey.
Educationally, John was awarded a BA in Liberal Arts from NYU, a Masters Degree in Government from St. John’s University (Queens, NY), and a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from Rutgers University.
John Kavanagh has A+ ratings from both the American Conservative Union and the National Rifle Association. He believes and has voted for limited government, low taxes and public safety. Twice the Humane Society of the United States has named Kavanagh “Legislator of the Year.”
DUGGER, THOMAS (DEM)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
541
Phone Number:
480-247-0159
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Core Campaign Goals
1. Schools. I would like to increase funding for schools. 51.7% of voters cast their ballots in favor of Proposition 208. However- it was determined that this would result in schools receiving "too much money." The measure was struck down- despite having the support of the people.
2. Water. I will work to determine the best solutions for the current water crisis, which will only worsen as the population in Arizona grows.
3. Budget. I will work to ensure that the senate stops misusing funds for political grandstanding and tax giveaways for the rich.
4. Healthcare Workers. Healthcare workers are currently subject to an alarming rise in verbal aggression and physical violence. I support increased penalties for those who assault healthcare workers.
State Senator - District No. 4
State Senator - District No. 5
SILVEY, JEFF (REP)
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Phone Number:
602-834-8386
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
I am privileged to be in the United States of America! I have benefitted greatly from our liberties, freedoms and the spirit of the American people.
Our first home was a small, on a gravel road, with no indoor bathroom and only cold water to the kitchen sink. We were poor, but through guidance of parents, family and follow citizens—coupled with personal hard-work, opportunities for education, and the grace of God, I was able to make a better life.
I am concerned that the opportunities that I had are becoming out of reach for many today--as families find it harder to earn enough money to pay bills and build for their future.
The American people are great, but sometime our leaders are not so wise. An example, President Joe Biden's policies lead to doubling the cost of gas/diesel, which has raised the cost of everything.
Americans deserve better. Because of the blessing afforded to me, I am running. IF you want a choice, on August 2nd, Write-In my name for the State Senate – or else the Democrats primary voters will determine your candidate in the November election.
ALSTON, LELA (DEM)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
1,671
Phone Number:
602-278-2002
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
For the past eleven years I have represented LD 24 in the Arizona Legislature, eight years in the House and currently in my fourth year in the Senate. It would be my honor to continue to serve as the Arizona State Senator for LD 5. Throughout my career as a lawmaker, I have championed our public schools and universities, advocated on behalf of our most vulnerable communities, and worked to find common ground with my colleagues and pragmatic solutions to the challenges confronting our state.
Accessible and affordable public education that prepares Arizona's young people for 21st Century careers, improving the lives of children and families, working in support of housing for the homeless and low-income families, and defending the civil rights of all of Arizona's citizens will continue to be my priorities, should I be re-elected to represent LD 5 in the Arizona State Senate.
A native Arizonan and the proud product of our public school system, from kindergarten to graduate school, I believe in the potential of our young people and Arizona, which is why I will continue working for the people of our great state as your LD 5 State Senator.
State Senator - District No. 6
KING, RICH (REP)
Write-In Candidate
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Phone Number:
951-623-9090
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
My name is Rich King I have been married for 27 years and been with my wife for 31 years. We have 4 boys ranging from 24 - 9 years old. I grew up in Rosemead Ca, where back in the 1850 my great great grandfather was one of the first pioneers in the area. On the other side of my family which would be my great great Grandfather had and I believe is still there, a large ranch in Mesa Arizona. A fun fact my great grandfather was born in a small town in Mexico during a cattle drive. My family and I left California and moved to Tucson 7 years ago. For the past 2 years my family and I moved to the White mountains where we love the beauty that these mountains bring. We have lived in Arizona for the past 7 years. I obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronic Engineering in 1999. I worked as an engineering for a few years before moving to management. I have worked for various large medical equipment manufactures and private companies. I manage a very large P&L for a large health care organization.
State Senator - District No. 7
ROGERS, WENDY (REP)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
1,993
Phone Number:
480-529-9891
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Conservative Republican, 20 years active duty service, ret Lt Col, one of Air Force’s first women pilots, 21 years business entrepreneur, State of AZ subst teacher, real estate instructor, CCW, home school mom, Ham radio, Search & Rescue, CFI pilot. #MAGA #TakeBackAZ01 #AZpol 🇺🇸🦅
Build the wall
End sanctuary cities
Cut spending
Defund Planned Parenthood
Take care of our veterans & rebuild our military
NITSCHKE, KYLE (DEM)
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Signatures:
613
Phone Number:
480-560-4652
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Kyle was born and raised in Gilbert, AZ. Kyle has been organizing since 2016, fighting for a government that works to make the lives of Arizonans better.
In 2018, as the organizer in Flagstaff, Kyle registered over 2,500 young people and contributed to an increase in voter turnout in the 2018 election of 300% on NAU's campus. After graduating, Kyle took a job with a Congressional campaign where he met with and listened to the concerns of thousands of Arizona voters.
Kyle's passion is in working with young people and increasing their political power. Arizona has seen drastic cuts to public education funding, and Kyle has seen the suffering of students, their families, faculty, and staff as a result. Kyle wants to see our public schools funded by 100% public funds. Kyle wants to see a thriving Arizona with jobs that have benefits (paid sick leave, parental leave, retirement savings, etc.). Most importantly, Kyle wants to see a State Legislature that works for ALL Arizonians, not just wealthy donors.
DANIELS, JEFF "J.D" (LBT)
Write-In Candidate
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Phone Number:
928-951-6030
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
I will do my best to return Arizona to it's people, by eliminating all unnecessary regulations and restrictions that impede the rights and abilities for people to prosper for themselves. I believe the Government has taken so much from the people that they have trouble simply surviving, instead of improving.
In short… FULL STATE SOVEREIGNTY.
I believe in Personal Property rights and our sovereignty and will defend them to the utmost.
Our School system is completely out of control. Massive spending and moving further and further away. Our kids need to learn necessary life skills rather than simply learning how to pass tests.
Immigration. It's a misconception that Libertarians want unsecured borders. My thought on this is that we appreciate legal immigration. It is what built our great Country. The problem is the crimes committed when illegal immigration is permitted, Fraud, Smuggling, Etc... I understand this is a small percentage of illegal immigrants, but it is also true that there is a small percentage of USA citizens that are criminals, but we still enforce the law. This needs to apply to everyone.
Finally, I just want to say, if you want your freedoms back and your rights respected, Vote Libertarian.
State Senator - District No. 8
HOLZAPFEL, ROXANA (REP)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
1,073
Phone Number:
480-801-8600
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
I was born Roxana Reyes, to a Cuban father and Puerto Rican mother. I was a police field training officer and will always have the backs of the men and women in blue! I have lived in Tempe for 35 years and call Arizona my home. I am a life long Republican, and a pro life, 2nd Amendment conservative who believes in the Constitution and all it stands for.
NO to SEL and CRT in any of our schools.
NO to mask and "vaccine" mandates of any kind, now and ever again.
NO to government overreach in our businesses, schools, homes and places of worship.
NO to rules and regulations that are crippling our small businesses.
YES to border security; finish our wall and enforce our laws.
YES to giving parents voices in their children's schools; the money follows the child.
YES to protecting and caring for our veterans and rebuilding our military.
YES to voter integrity; only American citizens have the right to vote.
Though I am no biologist, I know for certain that I AM a woman and I AM the woman for the job!
MENDEZ, JUAN (DEM)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
634
Phone Number:
480-389-5826
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
For ten years as your public servant elected to the Arizona Legislature, I have fought to restore integrity and accountability in government. Having grown up in poverty with a single mother, I know that individual success is built on a shared investment in public education, infrastructure, health, economic stability, housing, and safety. Now as a new father, I know firsthand how important it is that we end the political and economic inequalities that punish many Arizonans by denying opportunities to better the future of their children. I received my associate's from Phoenix College, bachelor's from ASU, and am pursuing a Master's in Public Administration. Previously, I managed AZ Community Voice Mail, a nonprofit where I connected thousands living in poverty, transition, and homelessness to jobs, housing, information, and hope. I also served on the Tempe Community Council. I recently was a substitute teacher for Tempe & Mesa high schools and co-instructor at Phoenix College.
The number one barrier to progress for all at the Capitol is the influence of big money in elections. Money shouldn’t determine how legislators vote. I am running for re-election as a part of your publicly-funded Clean Elections Team with support from voters like you.
State Senator - District No. 9
State Senator - District No. 10
FIERRO, NICK (IND)
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Signatures:
1,492
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
I'm Doctor Nick Fierro. As the father of a young growing family I see the need to create a brighter future for my children. I want my children to enjoy living in a state where people work together to create a better Arizona.
Securing this future for both the current and rising generation is one of my biggest motivators in running for public office as State Senator. As your State Senator in District 10, I will work tirelessly with everyday citizens, leaders, and policymakers on both sides of the aisle to create legislation that is bipartisan. I believe as Arizonans, we have more similarities than differences, and we can accomplish so much more by working together than we can on our own. We can make positive, lasting change not just for ourselves, but also for our children, as we create solutions that battle the social problems occuring in our community. Vote for Nick Fierro to make it happen.
State Senator - District No. 11
BRANNIES, MARYN (REP)
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Signatures:
623
Phone Number:
623-202-7483
Email Address:
[email protected]
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Small business owner, Army Veteran, and involved in local sports as an AIA referee. I have lived half my life in this district and know the issues that are priorities to my neighbors. My job is to listen to you and work for you.
MIRANDA, CATHERINE (DEM)
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1,492
Phone Number:
480-284-2690
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
CATHERINE FOR COMMUNITY
I'm Catherine Miranda, and I'm a Democrat running for State Senate. I have served my district as an educator, as a legislator in the Arizona House of Representatives for four years and the Senate for four years. In this divided climate, you deserve someone who will work for you. You deserve someone who will put partisan politics aside, and get things done. You deserve someone with EXPERIENCE! I grew up in our community, and I know first hand the challenges that your families face. I know the impact of immigration policies drafted have that affect our communities, and how healthcare and education legislation affects our families. Once elected, I will get off the ground running working for our community because
EXPERIENCE MATTERS!
-School teacher
-School administrator
-School board member
-State Representative 4 years
-State Senator 4 years
State Senator - District No. 12
RICHARDSON, DAVID (REP)
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Signatures:
652
Phone Number:
602-516-2199
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
I’m a life science executive and engineer, a business owner and entrepreneur, a native Arizonan and first-generation college graduate, and a new dad. I’m transitioning to public service because I’m driven by the desire to leave a better Arizona for my children’s children. My top priorities include securing a sustainable water supply, preserving great options for education, supporting business and entrepreneurship, and protecting individual liberty. I believe it is possible to uphold strong conservative values while still treating those who disagree with us as neighbors, not enemies. It will take a compassionate and unifying voice to win our district and represent it well, and I’m running to be that voice.
EPSTEIN, DENISE "MITZI" (DEM)
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Signatures:
1,366
Phone Number:
480-704-4624
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
We need better funding for education, more affordable housing options, high quality jobs, and sustainable water solutions. As your current House Representative and a computer systems analyst, I am a problem-solver with a successful track record. In 2021, I led a statewide team to develop and pass bipartisan solutions for Arizona’s Unemployment Insurance system. The results are better benefits for workers and lower tax rates for employers. As a former school board member, I am known for listening to parents, teachers, and students, and I speak up at the Capitol for the support our schools need in order to offer an excellent education and keep qualified educators. As a small business owner, I know first-hand that public policies must provide a supportive environment for your business to compete and grow. I push for fiscal responsibility and government integrity: our tax dollars belong in our pockets and in the programs that help our community, not in the pockets of cronies and special interests. Practical solutions are possible without raising taxes, if we work together. In the AZ Senate, I will continue listening, collaborating and leading to build on Arizona’s strengths.
State Senator - District No. 13
MESNARD, J.D. (REP)
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Signatures:
1,041
Phone Number:
480-447-8244
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
As your legislator I’ve written laws that helped create jobs, supported our small businesses by cutting bureaucratic red tape, protected health coverage for Arizonans with preexisting conditions, directed more money into our kids’ classrooms, created the Teacher Academy at our universities, helped employees get wages rightfully owed, protected survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse, confronted the opioid epidemic, shielded seniors from financial exploitation, promoted veteran-friendly college campuses, and increased savings for the state’s rainy-day fund (proving crucial during this pandemic). For these accomplishments I’ve won Guardian of Small Business, Champion of the Taxpayer, Friend of the Family, Open Government Leader awards and more. I even had the honor of being elected Arizona Speaker of the House, where I crafted fiscally responsible budgets and personally sponsored the largest education investment in state history, dramatically boosting teacher pay 20%. Today's historic health and economic challenges require someone with the right experience and a track record of success to navigate. That’s why I need your vote. Let me continue using my diverse background, which includes husband (to a registered nurse), father, professor and small business owner, with master's degrees in business and public administration, to keep delivering results for you.
HANS, CYNTHIA (CINDY) (DEM)
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Signatures:
1,078
Phone Number:
480-353-6255
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
I’m a mother of 3 and a g-mother of 2, having lived in AZ 29 out of the last 34 years. I have boots-on-the-ground experience in the 2 most pressing arenas: education and elections. Public schools need adequate funding and charter schools should have the same transparency accountability as public schools. Most of my education career was spent in middle schools as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal. After retiring , I became engaged in the foundations of democracy. I became a volunteer Deputy Registrar with the Maricopa County Elections and have worked every election since 2017. I’m active with Save Our Schools and the League of Women Voters. My favorite activity is attending Naturalization ceremonies and seeing people from all around the world achieve their dream of becoming American citizens. I believe Arizonans deserve privacy in their healthcare decisions, without government interference. Like most Arizonans, I'm also interested in seeking viable solutions to sustainable clean water availability.
State Senator - District No. 14
CLARK, KRISTIN (DEM)
Write-In Candidate
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State Senator - District No. 15
HOFFMAN, JAKE (REP)
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Signatures:
1,097
Phone Number:
480-980-7020
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
As the 2021 National Legislator of the Year, a 100% rated constitutional conservative legislator, a champion of the family and taxpayers, an A+ defender of the Second Amendment, and fierce advocate for the freedom, opportunity, and prosperity that exists in Arizona, you can have confidence that I'll always fight for you.
At the Capitol I have been hard at work to secure our elections, authoring legislation to ban the private funding of elections, prohibit the mass mailing of ballots to voters who didn’t request it, and require proof of citizenship to vote.
I’ve fought to protect children by prohibiting sexually explicit material from being used in our schools.
I’ve stood up against the tyranny of COVID by protecting small businesses from rogue government agencies, and this year, banning any Arizona government from requiring a COVID vaccine.
I’m proud to be running as a team with two incredible conservative Republicans, Jacqueline Parker and Neal Carter. I ask that you support all three of us. You get ONE vote for Senate and TWO votes for House. If you want a conservative team that works together to get great things done, please vote for HOFFMAN, PARKER, and CARTER for Legislature!
SMITH, ALAN (DEM)
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Phone Number:
515-943-1415
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
I am running for the State Senate in your LD 15 which includes Queen Creek, San Tan Valley and East Mesa. “I WILL BE YOUR CITIZEN LEGISLATOR.”
I am not a professional politician, like my opponent, special interest focused election denier Jake Hoffman. I will be in the legislature for YOU. I will be your state senator for two election cycles(4 yrs) and retire. I am running on your ARIZONA PRIORITIES supporting: 1) Our Democracy. There was no massive election fraud. 2) Women’s Rights, especially, Women’s Privacy & Healthcare Rights. 3) Fully funded public schools, community colleges and state universities. 4) Statewide water planning and conservation. 5) Common sense gun legislation. 6) Continued use of early and mail-in voting. 7) Infrasturcture improvements to keep our economy moving forward. These core priorities will shape the decisions I make as your state senator. The differences between myself and my opponent are clear. Please vote for the vision that best supports the long term future of Arizona. Thank you for your trust, Alan Smith For more info see: "AlanSmithForArizona.com"
State Senator - District No. 16
SHOPE, THOMAS "T.J." (REP)
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1,111
Phone Number:
520-509-6573
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Born in Florence, AZ, T.J. Shope resides in Coolidge and is a graduate of Coolidge High School, Central Arizona College, and Arizona State University.
Elected to the Coolidge Unified School District Governing Board in 2008 and re-elected in 2012 & 2016, his term of service concluded in December of 2020.
In the House of Representatives, Shope served on the Committee on Agriculture & Water, the Committee on Energy, Environment & Natural Resources as well as the Committee on Commerce. Shope was Speaker Pro Tempore from 2017-2021 and served as Chairman of the Committee on Ethics, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Rules, member of the Committee on Education, and member of the Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water.
Shope was elected to the Arizona Senate in 2020 and took office January 11, 2021. In the Senate, he serves as the Vice Chairman of three committees: Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water; Transportation & Technology; and Education. He is also a Member of the Committee on Health & Human Services.
Shope is married to Melissa and is the Community Sales Development Officer at National Bank of Arizona.
State Senator - District No. 17
WADSACK, JUSTINE (REP)
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Signatures:
2,048
Phone Number:
520-271-9001
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Justine is a strong "America First" Conservative Republican with 40 years in Tucson, AZ. A Daughter of the American Revolution, Wife of 22-year Ret. Air Force Major, Mother to four Military, Mother to two Disabled Teenagers & proud Grandmother.
Justine was the Republican LD10 Nominee in the 2020 General Election as THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE.
Justine's career began in Advertising/Marketing/PR in Chicago before coming home to produce halftime for NBA/NFL & concerts for Arizona Tribal-Nations. She's a Small Business Owner/Investor/Realtor known as "the Agent who gives back", having donated $40,000 to Military & 1st-Responders.
Justine FOUGHT & WON legal battles against State Agencies DES/DDD/DCS, TUSD & Dept. of Education for violations of Human/Civil Rights/Civil Liberties, Constitutional Law, ADA Title-II Section-504 & Parents' Rights under IDEA/FAPE/A.R.S. 1-601/A.R.S. 1-602.
Justine has already helped thousands of people in Pima County fight for MEDICAL FREEDOM, keeping their jobs with use of Religious Exemptions!
Justine stands for; -AMERICA FIRST -VOTER INTEGRITY -U.S. CONSTITUTION -MEDICAL FREEDOM -SECOND AMENDMENT -SCHOOL CHOICE -EDUCATION REFORM -PARENTS RIGHTS -BORDER SECURITY -BILL OF RIGHTS -LEGAL IMMIGRATION -PROLIFE -LOW TAXES/INCENTIVES, DCS REFORM -MENTAL HEALTH/ELDERLY HEALTHCARE REFORM -VETERAN/HOMELESS CARE -STOPPING HUMAN TRAFFICKING -FREEDOM -LIBERTY.
NICKERSON, MIKE (DEM)
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Signatures:
672
Phone Number:
970-309-9099
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Mike Nickerson
Democratic Candidate for Arizona State Senate
Legislative District 17
I’m running for State Senate to defend the most basic right of all Arizonans--the right to vote and to have that vote counted honestly. Our present senate has wasted time and money on ‘audits’ and passing highly partisan bills imported from other states...bills that are intended to divide us and divert our attention from issues that matter.
I believe in meeting our challenges head-on. In addition to fair voting rights, I will fight for excellent public schools; quality health care for all Arizonans; and for women and their doctors to decide on appropriate medical procedures, not legislators. I will fight to protect our children by pushing for the passage of sensible gun safety laws.
I won’t allow special interest groups to keep us stuck in the past when it comes to negotiating a workable water plan that protects Arizona’s future, and takes advantage of the unique economic benefits to generate solar power.
I am running as a Clean Candidate so no one has given me more than $180 to fund my
campaign. My only obligation is to the people of Arizona.
State Senator - District No. 18
CAINE, STAN (REP)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
814
Phone Number:
520-591-8641
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Why am I running for office? After working 33 years for the Department of Defense, I knew in my retirement that I could not stand by and watch my great state and country continue down the path it was heading. Gas prices continue to rise; inflation is higher than it’s been in years; our freedoms and liberties are being challenged; people are not respecting police, first responders, or our military; our border is not being enforced; and common respect and courtesy is fading. Families are being torn about by political division that is fueled by the mainstream media.
I helped to raise my three kids in Arizona, and all graduated from Arizona schools. I am a certified substitute teacher in Arizona and have worked in Amphi and Marana schools.
It’s time Arizona leads the nation in restoring respect, responsibility, and common decency back into Arizona and our lives.
I’m running to make a positive difference!
SUNDARESHAN, PRIYA (DEM)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
789
Phone Number:
520-344-3477
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Priya Sundareshan is running for State Senate to make Arizona a leader in renewable energy, restore balance to our water supply through conservation and efficiency, and improve our democracy by making voting easy and accessible to all. She teaches natural resources law at the University of Arizona and her career has been focused on environmental sustainability and addressing climate change. She is a voting rights advocate and has been leading voter protection efforts and engagement on redistricting within the Arizona Democratic Party.
Priya was born and raised in the district. She studied engineering at MIT and law and natural resource economics at the U of A, so she knows we need more science-based decision-making in politics. She has a growing family and wants her children and all children to inherit a sustainable world.
State Senator - District No. 19
GOWAN, DAVID (REP)
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Signatures:
849
Phone Number:
520-559-0878
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
I’m proud to be your State Senator, and I never forget why I ran for office, or who I work for. I’ve worked to put an end to the liberal establishment running our state, and to make sure rural Arizona has a strong voice to stand up to the Maricopa County majorities that dominate our State Legislature. I’ve been named Champion of the Taxpayer, Friend of the Family, earned an A+ from the NRA, turned our state’s budget deficit into a surplus, and helped turn Arizona into the #1 pro-life state, #1 pro-2nd Amendment state, and #1 pro-school choice state in the country, all while cutting regulations and growing jobs! Your values are my values! I’ve served as Speaker of the House, giving Southern and rural Arizona real influence, and today, as the Senate Appropriations Chairman, that influence continues. My mission is the same – to give you, our district, and Arizona, my very best! I continue to fight for election integrity, secure borders, high-paying jobs, quality schools and school choice, taking care of our police and veterans, and more. I ask for your vote and thank you for the trust you've shown in me through the years. God bless!
State Senator - District No. 20
GONZALES, SALLY (DEM)
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Signatures:
800
Phone Number:
520-990-8130
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
I am Senator Sally Ann Gonzales. It's been an honor to serve my LD3 constituents for the past 10 years. My mission has been to advocate and protect our most vulnerable citizens; our children and elders. Now more than ever will this be most crucial, as our country and state go through these uncertain times and then start the recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
I will continue to work to provide a safety-net for all our citizens impacted by Covid-19, in areas of health, employment loss and the disruption of our children’s education. Fulling funding our public schools while improving the working conditions for our dedicated teachers is a must. I am also committed to expanding vocational opportunities and upgrading our workforce by funding and supporting programs like JTED.
It is essential that our three universities/community colleges be recognized, treated and funded as engines of economic development in Arizona. In closing, clean air and water are essential to the well-being of our citizenry therefore, Arizona must have strong laws to ensure the protection and improvement of our environment. To further my work on these causes, I humbly ask for your continued support on August 4, 2020.
PERKINS, ERIC (DEM)
Write-In Candidate
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Email Address:
[email protected]
State Senator - District No. 21
CLEVELAND, JIM (REP)
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Phone Number:
520-459-8552
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
My wife and I have been married for 33yrs and have 6 children and three grandchildren.
I am U.S. Navy veteran and have worked for the Federal Government and served as a Director of a Children’s Ministry; I am currently a Teacher and Pastor.
This varied background gives me the experience, knowledge and motivation to address the challenges facing Arizona Families.
Challenges like the need for school transparency and school choice giving parents the knowledge and resources to educate their children as they choose.
The challenge of keeping families safe as drugs flood our streets and are a direct threat to Arizona families and are responsible for the tragic death of thousands of Arizonans.
I support fully funding law and border enforcement to protect Arizonans from surging crime.
I support funding treatment centers enabling the addicted to return as productive members of society.
To meet the challenge of providing for a family I support eliminating the state income tax providing more money for Arizonans to raise their families and keeping Arizona competitive to attract the best and brightest to relocate to Arizona.
Strong families mean strong communities. I will be a voice for families in the State Senate.
GABALDÓN, ROSANNA (DEM)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
994
Phone Number:
520-303-7494
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Leadership, Experience, and Common Sense; it is an honor to take ideas from Southern Arizona to the State Senate because that is what Arizona needs; a little common sense and straight from the heart.
Rosanna served as an Arizona State Representative from 2013 to 2021. She was elected to serve at the State Senate for Legislative District 2 in 2020.
She is known for her work with the local stakeholders, school boards, and business partners to bring together successful opportunities for growth and education. She is most proud of her participation in programs that involve working with children. Rosanna’s believes in creating opportunities and prosperity by supporting and encouraging public education and economic development efforts. She is a champion for protecting Arizona’s unique environment and protecting our most vulnerable.
Together we have been successful in bringing together the collective energy and leadership necessary to shape the future of our State.
State Senator - District No. 22
ESPINOZA, DIEGO (DEM)
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Signatures:
791
Phone Number:
602-509-6308
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Jose “Diego” Espinoza is currently serving his second term in the House of Representatives for Legislative District 19 (LD19) and serves as Co-Chair for the Latino Caucus. LD19 serves residents in Avondale, Tolleson and West Phoenix. In addition to proudly serving in the state legislature, Representative Espinoza’s professional career includes prior public service as a Council Member and Vice Mayor of the City of Tolleson, Arizona and owning and operating a successful small business.
Representative Espinoza has served on numerous boards and commissions including:
• National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO)
• Arizona Latino Legislative Caucus (Co-Chair)
• Native American Caucus
• Commerce Committee (Ranking Member)
•Rules Committee
•Ethics Committee
• Military, Veterans and Regulatory Affairs Committee
• Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce
• National League of Cities and Towns
• Hispanic Forum de Oeste
• United States Green Building Council
• Tolleson Community Action Program Advisory Board
• Teen Youth Council Mentor
• Tolleson Service Committee
As a lifelong west valley resident, Representative Espinoza is committed to promoting and advocating for those in his district and the great state of Arizona!
NORWOOD, JEFFREY "JEFF" (REP)
Write-In Candidate
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Statement:
Hello,
My name is Jeffrey "Jeff" Norwood and I' running as a write-in Canidate for AZ State Senator for District 22. I've lived here in the great state of Arizona for over 30 years at the same address and now due to recent redistricting, it's now in the AZ Legislative District 22. I'm currently retired and have plenty of time to devote my attention to the people of my district.
Thank You
ROBINSON, STEVE (REP)
Write-In Candidate
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Statement:
A native Arizonan, born at the Phoenix Indian Hospital. Steve Robinson is a father and grandfather.
Steve spent summers as a child, with his family on the Navajo reservation.
Growing up in a single parent household, Steve became passionate about helping struggling single mothers.
Steve has always had a heart for serving his community.
While Vice- President for motorcycle riding club, he led single mother outreach and bikers for tots Christmas drives.
Steve led a National Protest against the FBI in 2015, making National headlines.
Steve is currently Director of Operations for We the People AZ Alliance and 2nd Vice Chair of Legislative
District 22 Republican Party.
WEED, RICHARD "DICK" (REP)
Write-In Candidate
Financial Disclosure Statement
Statement:
Born and raised in Arizona I do not come from wealth I live amongst the rest of Arizonans, No matter my thoughts and opinion, my job is to vote for my constituents the way they want. I will listen to the people of Arizona, I will vote for You! the people of the great state of Arizona. if elected you will see a very different Senator than this country ever has. I promise my Allegiance to the people of this great nation and wonderful state.
CHAPMAN, STEVE (DEM)
Write-In Candidate
Financial Disclosure Statement
Statement:
Steve Chapman was born and raised in the West Valley, has been an elected School Board Member for more than 10 years, and he serves on non-profit boards throughout Arizona that support public education. As a community School Board Member for Tolleson, Avondale, Glendale, and Phoenix he has increased educator pay by over 60% and continually passes policies to improve the quality of education for all students. Steve is an advocate for the community in the district and at the legislature.
Steve Chapman will be focused on ensuring that Arizona invests in our community, from public schools to our infrastructure, ensuring working families earn a fair wage with benefits, and that a woman’s healthcare decisions are made between her and her doctor.
It is critical to ensure that our community has a proven leader who can effectively continue to advocate for pro-choice protections, safe communities and a better economy by creating partnerships at the capitol to pass meaningful legislation for the people of LD 22 and the state of Arizona. Steve Chapman has represented our community for over a decade thanks to your continued support.
Continue to support Steve Chapman by writing him in on your ballot.
CRAWFORD, JUSTIN (DEM)
Write-In Candidate
Financial Disclosure Statement
Statement:
I've lived in District 22 for more than a decade. I'm a true Progressive candidate, our district is under siege by the right wing and dark money, we are one of the remaining districts that can fight off the right's crazy policies. The Republicans want to sell our water to Saudi Arabia and sell our future to the highest bidder. We have an education and water crisis and it seems that's just fine with Republicans and Kari Lake. They want to take away your rights, stomp on your civil liberties, tell you what to do with your body all the while preaching for "small government". They believe that private business running our government is the solution so they can line their pockets and leave us to fight for scraps. Join Arizona's progressive movement to stop supporting special interests and start supporting our people's interests. We don't need more out of state ice cream parlors and news readers in our government, we need real people that care about others. The state legislature is majority right wing, please if you don't write me in, write in that will fight for District 22's values.
RAYMOND, KENYA (DEM)
Write-In Candidate
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Email Address:
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Statement:
I feel I would be your best candidate for this position because I am passionate about what happens in my community and I am dedicated to getting things done. My significant role as the CEO for my own non-profit organization has allowed me to collaborate with others and help address the issues of our community as a whole. I am open to different perspectives and ideas that will make me a more well-rounded candidate. As your representative, I will be the voice of our community and I will focus on the most important needs first. Help me facilitate the change that we need now. I am the right choice for you and your family for our community.
VALACH, PAUL (DEM)
Write-In Candidate
Financial Disclosure Statement
Statement:
My name is Paul Valach, my family escaped communism in 1965 when we immigrated to the US. I have a business degree from Arizona State and MBA from University of Phoenix. I spent 20 years teaching at the MCCD, as well as University of Phoenix for five years. I taught at Central Arizona College for two years. Subjects I taught included General business, Internet and HTML. Through my company I have built websites, provided guidance on social media presence and built Google Business Pages.
I hosted two radio shows, both tech related. I co-hosted a four year political TV show. During that run I interviewed several high profile folks like Governors, Senators and the Speaker of the House. I produced a TV show dedicated to the Phoenix Sister City program where I was the Chair of the Prague committee, my birthplace.
I am Pro-Business, I am also Pro-Education. I am Pro-Choice. What is happening in today's society is simply not acceptable. I want to work with whoever wants to work with me. I will be there to help those that will ask. No judgements, no party preference, work with all who need assistance.
DIEHL, STEPHEN (IND)
Write-In Candidate
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Email Address:
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Statement:
I moved out West in 2012 from Missouri, and I settled here in Phoenix in a small apartment without any family and very few known friends. I worked at a popular business in Scottsdale and met hundreds of people that came from all over the world to spend time here. Afterwards I worked at the Scottsdale Unified School District and met many promising young minds. I then took a job working for the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, where I spent 5 years seeing a very different side of our state. I now happily work in the private sector where I can actually be productive, and have been for the last 4 years. I will continue to work in the private sector even after I am elected. A State Senator should represent all aspects of our society and its needs. I am not bored, retired, or seeking titles. I am trying to build a family, I have a full time job, and I try and live within my means. It is my duty, as a citizen, to take this job even if no one else seems to want it.
PLATT, DENIECE (REP)
Write-In Candidate
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Email Address:
[email protected]
KILGORE, BRYAN (DEM)
Write-In Candidate
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Financial Disclosure Statement
Phone Number:
602-796-1161
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Bryan Kilgore, Avondale City Councilman, Feb 2014-present
He has a long history of serving his community and
advocating for education, the arts, literacy, parks & rec, small
businesses, and human services. Prior to becoming an Avondale Councilman,
he served as a member of the Neighborhood and Family Services
Commission, the Capital Improvement Plan Committee and was the Chairperson
for the Municipal Art Committee. While serving as Chair of the Municipal Art
Committee in 2011, he brought forth the concept and helped develop
the Mayor Marie High School Art Contest, which provides scholarships annually
to graduating high school seniors.
His history of service also includes serving as a member of the Maricopa County
Community Services Commission and as the Avondale representative for the
South Mountain Citizen Advisory Team.
Currently, he serves on the Luke West Valley Council, is Chairman of the
Avondale Risk Management Trust Fund Board, and is a member of the Council
Subcommittee for Boards and Commissions.
BA degree from GCU and has been an educator in Arizona for the past 20 years.
He is also a graduate of the Avondale Citizens Leadership Academy class of 2011, and a
humble graduate of the Hispanic Leadership Institute.
AZ Native.
State Senator - District No. 23
GARCIA SNYDER, GARY (REP)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
1,158
Phone Number:
928-257-7290
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Blessed with a unique district that is home to a variety of cultures and natural resources. Arizona’s Desert Southwest Yields the highest quality agriculture, bottled dairy, hunting, military installations and some of the friendliest people. Sadly, our rural district is suffering from a lack of funding for water, education, health care and infrastructure from border walls to highways & residential widening streets projects. When we demand money for our rural communities needs, our current long term legislators (D) Vote NO.
Infrastructure is critical for our rural communities safety ,thats why I'm going to the State Capitol to prioritize the Urgency that has been neglected and a complete failure under our current long term elected legislators. The quality of life we enjoy shouldn't be a pawn in a partisan political game. While businesses & families are still recovering from the damage done to our economy by the pandemic.The tax burden placed on business owners must be lightened- substantially.
Property taxes must come down. Our communities can't survive thru this inflation in food supplies , rising housing prices and fuel cost !
Im going to the State Capital to finish our recovery & lighten the burdens created by the current administration (D)
State Senator - District No. 24
HERNANDEZ, ANNA (DEM)
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Signatures:
748
Phone Number:
480-648-5489
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
I’m Anna. I was born and raised in Phoenix. I come from proud, working people who are problem solvers who hustle everyday to provide for their families.
I’m a daughter that grew up quickly and helped my parents while they worked multiple jobs to provide us a home. A daughter that lost my dad to COVID when he was forced to go back to work during the pandemic.
I’m a sister that raised my little brother. A sister that lost that little brother, my best friend, when police killed him in 2019.
I’m a tia that wants to see my nephews and nieces achieve more than they dream possible.
I never wanted to run for office. But my family, like many of yours, has paid the cost of the choices of politicians who put money and ego before people. Because of their choices, AZ ranks 48th in education, 8th in incarceration, quality jobs aren’t in our neighborhoods, housing is unaffordable, and our communities are denied important resources.
We need to be represented by people that understand the impact of their choices. We deserve better and I'm committed to fighting for all of us.
Let’s build the life we deserve!!
State Senator - District No. 25
KERR, SINE (REP)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
976
Phone Number:
623-695-1734
Statement:
It has been my honor to serve as your State Senator. While everyone campaigns as a conservative, I can offer my actual conservative record, which is pro-taxpayer, pro-family, pro-life, and pro-Constitution. My focus continues to be limiting the size of our government while ensuring that what it must do, it does as well as possible. My family owns and operates a 4th generation dairy farm in Buckeye and our Arizona roots are deep in the soil. I’m grateful for the support of so many in our district, both in Maricopa and Yuma County, and I’m hard at work on the various concerns we have, from water to transportation to classroom funding to school safety to lower taxes to border security to protecting our 2nd Amendment rights, I’m going to keep working on all of it. God has truly blessed our country and our state but it is our responsibility to protect them both. Arizona is a national leader in job growth, school choice, educational improvement, and regulatory freedom. I ask for your vote and I promise to continue my work as a reliable conservative.
State Senator - District No. 26
State Senator - District No. 27
KERN, ANTHONY (REP)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
941
Phone Number:
602-812-2691
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
President Donald Trump endorsed me because he knows how important it is to elect qualified candidates to our Republican Party and to the State of Arizona. President Trump referred to me as “…an incredible fighter for Election Integrity” and applauded my work fighting for Economic growth, support of the Second Amendment, Jobs, Secure Borders, and Public Education. As a State Representative, I stood up to the special interests and stopped many bad bills. As a result, I have now a primary challenger that opposes President Trump’s policies and my conservative record, so I need your vote to ensure that we use common sense to secure our borders against the ongoing migrant invasion and push back against attempts by the Joe Biden’s administration to drag us into socialism. My opponent will claim to be a conservative, but my actual six-year voting record is proof I am a true conservative. I’ve been awarded the Liberty Award, Friend of the Family Award, and Hero of the Taxpayer Award. My wife and I love the West Valley and the state of Arizona. If you want a true conservative fighting on your behalf, I humbly ask for your vote. Thank!
State Senator - District No. 28
SANDOVAL, DAVID (DEM)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
580
Phone Number:
602-524-0669
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
The City of Peoria has held a special place in my heart since birth. My mom graduated from Peoria High School in the early 1930s. My Aunt, Toni Lebario, was the first Hispanic-woman business owner in Peoria (Toni's Beauty Salon) in the heart of downtown. My wife is a Cactus High School grad and our two children are products of Parkridge Elementary and Sunrise Mountain High School.
I have extensive experience in leadership roles. I am a local business owner and the current President of the Peoria Unified School District governing board and served as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Abrazo Health's Maryvale Hospital and Board Member for the Peoria Chamber of Commerce. I am a courageous leader who leads with compassion and empathy, with a steadfast commitment to ensuring the success of the entire community and will continue to prioritize the voices of all stakeholders as input versus feedback. I am proud that I have influenced spaces where all voices matter, all opinions are respected, and all input is welcomed. I look forward to continuing to serve the community with an innovative and people first mindset.
Thank you
State Senator - District No. 29
SHAMP, JANAE (REP)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
776
Phone Number:
602-570-2071
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Arizona has been home for over 30+ years. As long as I have been able to choose my home, it's been right here in The Great 48! I’m a true Constitutional Conservative, happily married ranch wife, bonus mom & Nana, cowgirl, and a Registered Operating Room Nurse. I’ve been in politics for many years, but the lockdowns, mandates, and shutting down of scientific debate during the Covid pandemic got me very involved in the fight for medical freedom and our rights. I am 100% a Trump supporter who thinks the RINO's have to go, an American who loves her country, and an Arizonan who knows we need change at the State level! Election Integrity, Medical Freedom, Border Security, Securing our Water, Agriculture Industry support, Parental Authority via School Choice, and ensuring the protection of our God given Constitutional Rights are at the top of my list of current issues. We The People need to get the government and political establishment out of our everyday lives and increase OUR voices at the State and Federal levels of government! We need America First voices and fresh ideas in our Arizona State Senate and I am the Nurse for the job!
RAYMER, DAVID (DEM)
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Phone Number:
928-846-9618
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
I am a doctor of chiropractic, living and working in Arizona for eight years already. I previously worked as a substitute teacher (Havasu SD), legal assistant, and technical support for military subcontracting companies. My family moved to Maricopa county in 2015, first living in South Scottsdale for one year, then relocating to Surprise/El Mirage.
My goal is to represent the democratic party in legislative district number 29 this November.
I would like to return civility and professionality to our government process in the state, which will benefit all residents. I have time to serve, as I am now semi-retired.
State Senator - District No. 30
BORRELLI, SONNY (REP)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
1,211
Phone Number:
928-486-4831
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
I just finished my second term in the State Senate and also as the Majority Whip. I will continue to keep my focus on a balanced budget, a strong state economy, jobs, improving our schools, limiting the size and scope of government, protecting the taxpayers, and defending our Constitution. There is a non-stop battle between those on the left who want to grow our government, raise our taxes, and chip away at our freedoms – and those of us on the right who want to increase our freedoms by letting you keep more of what you earn and by keeping government out of your lives as much as possible. I will always be on the side of freedom. I was and will always be a US Marine, and I am also involved in doing what I can to help our veterans and to make Arizona a veteran-friendly state. Never hesitate to contact me if I can be of service to you, and thank you for the honor of getting to represent you in the State Senate.
State Representative - District No. 1
BLISS, SELINA (REP)
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Signatures:
1,818
Phone Number:
928-925-5642
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
I am running out of desire to have Arizona reach its full potential. As a life-long conservative Republican my priorities are protecting and defending the Constitution, promoting a strong border and election integrity, reducing the tax burden and government overregulation, maintaining fiscal responsibility and economic opportunity, upholding the right to bear arms, defending life, supporting our troops and families, and the protection of state rights. I am highly engaged with our communities and volunteer for several political and civic organizations including the Yavapai County Republican Party, the State and National Federation of Republican Women, the Arizona State Rifle and Pistol Association, the Well-Armed Woman, and the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue. Having lived in this District since 1971, I have a deep respect for our rich history and am dedicated to protecting and strengthening Arizona. After working as a nurse in this community for while teaching nursing at Yavapai College, I am accustomed to making a difference in the lives of others. I come from a long line of public servants in my family and am called to serve the community in which I was raised. I appreciate your support to keep Arizona great.
NGUYEN, QUANG (REP)
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Signatures:
1,501
Phone Number:
928-605-2424
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Currently serving at the House of Representatives, Legislative District 1. Quang is a lifelong Republican with a conservative voting record in the First Session of the 55th Legislature. Quang is serving in the Second Session with legislation to include: Improve education standards; strengthen the 2nd Amendment; promote religious freedom; stop mask and vax mandates; support election integrity.
Quang was born in Vietnam in 1962. He emigrated to the U.S. at the end of the Vietnam War conflict. After many years of waiting in long lines, Quang legally became a U.S. citizen in 1983. He graduated from Long Beach State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Education. Worked for corporations throughout S. California. Quang located to AZ in 2004. In 2006, he started his consultant business.
Family:
Spouse: Mai - School Nurse for Granite Mountain Middle School in Prescott, AZ
Son: Casey - Graduated 2017, University of Portland. Works for a successful ad agency
Daughter: Sarah - Graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy C/O 2021. Currently studying at the Naval Postgraduate School
Community:
http://quangspeaks.com/reviews.html
Organizations:
Founded Patriot Network AZ and Blue Collar Patriots
President of Arizona State Rifle and Pistol Association
RANSOM, CATHY (DEM)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
875
Phone Number:
520-848-0196
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
I am Cathy Ransom, an Arizona mom who knows our economy has not been working as hard for moms as moms work for our economy. As the business manager of a small business in the Verde Valley, I have witnessed how decades of one-party domination in the state legislature have failed rural Arizona. Water, Education, and Healthcare have all been neglected. That needs to change. Our economy is not working for essential workers, teachers, frontline workers and small business owners. Teachers and Nurses are leaving the state because they can’t afford to live here. I want the legislature to level the playing field and ensure we adequately invest in an equitable future for all of us. The Arizona legislature can help prepare the next generation for 21st century jobs by investing in our human infrastructure. Companies considering relocating to Arizona want an educated workforce and a solid healthcare system. It’s time for a new vision for Arizona’s future at the state capitol. As part of the Clean Slate for Democracy I will hold education, the environment and an economy that works for all of us as top priorities. Learn more at CleanSlateAZLD1.com
SINCLAIR, NEIL (DEM)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
820
Phone Number:
510-557-1400
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
I am a husband, father, grandfather, and a solar energy entrepreneur. As the board chairman of Cybertran International I am focused on developing a zero carbon footprint mass transit system powered by the sun. Environmental crises, made worse by climate change, are part of a larger pattern that threatens our way of life. Arizona can play an important role in providing a solution to the challenges of climate change. To do this we need better legislative priorities and lawmakers who nurture innovation and support Arizona’s transition to clean energy.
Developing sustainable clean energy technologies here in Arizona helps us attract new businesses. We can and should be leading the world in solar energy innovation. To attract innovators for high growth businesses, Arizona needs a modern, high-caliber public education system anchoring intelligent, motivated, creative individuals and their families. To seize this opportunity we need to properly fund public education. This is why funding education and addressing climate change will be my top legislative priorities and why I am running as a clean election candidate as part of the Clean Slate for Democracy to build a better future for all Arizonans.
CleanSlateAZLD1.com
State Representative - District No. 2
LAMAR, CHRISTIAN (REP)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
1,172
Phone Number:
480-648-2250
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Christian is passionate for God, the Constitution of the United States and Technology. As an America First Patriot, Christian was the first Republican in the entire State of Arizona to draft a Censure in support of the Arizona audit. He is a 21 year industry certified information technology expert and started his IT career in high school by volunteering at his church serving the Lord by establishing a web streaming media presence, developing individual websites for departments, and supporting 200 employees in the church. Christian was born at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI and raised by his Father and Mother. He is the youngest of 3 children and moved to Phoenix, AZ, Maricopa County in 2002. Christian has appeared on many major national media outlets such as CSPAN, Larry Elder, Laura Ingraham and local 12 News NBC Phoenix.
WILMETH, JUSTIN (REP)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
1,136
Phone Number:
602-872-1648
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Howdy everyone! I have had the honor of serving in the Arizona House of Representatives for the past two years.
I've spent that time fighting against overreaching COVID mandates and supporting election integrity reforms. In 2021, I had more bills signed into law than any other first-year freshman in modern state history. I'm very proud I can be an effective Legislator for our district and I understand how to get the job done.
During my first term, I was the Vice Chairman of the Transportation Committee. Also, I was a member of the Commerce Committee and Health Committee. Those topics are all fascinating to me and you'd be surprised what comes our way in those committees. I've spent my entire career in public policy. I've worked a combined 12 years at two different state legislatures, including here in Arizona, where I was a policy staffer for the Republican Caucus. I also worked at Americans for Prosperity, a Conservative entity focused on lowering taxes, regulations and shrinking government wherever possible.
I'm running again to ensure our great state continues to be friendly for free markets and individual liberties! I look forward to earning your support.
SCHWIEBERT, JUDY (DEM)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
1,571
Phone Number:
602-769-5149
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Judy Schwiebert has spent her life in LD 20 as the mom of two successful now-adult sons, a teacher for 27 years in our local public high schools, and a community leader. Now, she’s running to represent our community in the AZ State House. As a proven, strong leader, she knows and shares the priorities of our district. This is her home.
As a teacher, co-founder of Theater Works, board member of a large church, and community center director, she learned powerful lessons about how listening and working together give everyone a chance to succeed. Most recently, Judy co-founded a non-partisan group where people concerned about healthcare, education, and other issues worked together to successfully turn their concerns into positive, powerful action, with demonstrated impact.
Judy puts people over politics and will work for all of us to restore school funding, ensure quality affordable healthcare, and foster good-paying jobs that allow everyone their chance at the American Dream. She’ll prioritize smart investments in our community’s future because she knows that we all do better when every student gets a quality education and every family and business gets their chance to thrive.
State Representative - District No. 3
CHAPLIK, JOSEPH (REP)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
1,538
Phone Number:
480-630-5750
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Promises kept, Re-Elect! Representative Joseph Chaplik keeps Arizona’s taxes low and economy strong, favoring limited government and ending illegal immigration. Your State Representative works to make Arizona a safe, prosperous place to live. Joseph has been building educational and medical freedom. Parents – not bureaucrats – should decide what’s best for our children.
Joseph is an effective leader. 100% of his sponsored bills were signed by the governor, and he received a 100% rating from the Center for Arizona Policy and the Free Enterprise Club. Joseph proudly supports the Constitution, especially the 2nd Amendment.
Joseph has had a successful career in telecommunications and leads a commercial real estate company across three states. His company is recognized as an INC 5000 and has received awards in corporate philanthropy and business ethics.
Joseph also remains involved in his local community. He supports many charitable organizations and has served on several boards in the non-profit sector, law enforcement, and children's foundations, including the US Marshals Posse and Sheriff’s Office Memorial Fund.
Joseph is a resident of Scottsdale and is married with two sons. He is pro-life and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Proven leader working for you!
FLANAGAN, GEORGIA "GIA" (IND)
Write-In Candidate
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Statement:
I believe in keeping the government out of our lives.
There are politicians who want to end a woman’s right to control her own body, end the right to bear arms, end the right to birth control, end the right to freedom of speech, end the right to in vitro fertilization.
If this is not tyranny, what is?
The two major political parties have evolved into institutions that force their members into increasingly extreme and polarizing platforms that effectively asphyxiate any debate or objection.
I will stand up for our civil liberties. I might not agree with you, but I respect your right to your opinion and your right to make your own choices.
I work for a Fortune 500 company in the revenue management department. I have never held a political office. Thank you and I would truly appreciate your vote.
SKIRBST, JOHN (IND)
Write-In Candidate
Financial Disclosure Statement
Statement:
An independent voice… fiscally prudent and socially inclusive. Representing voters who don’t subscribe to extreme views on either side of the political spectrum.
Leadership experience with two global healthcare innovators, Johnson & Johnson and BD. Undergraduate studies at Rutgers, and a Master’s Degree from the University of Illinois.
You have a second amendment right to bear arms. With rights though… must come responsibilities. Common sense gun laws can help keep our communities safe.
I respect your right, if you choose to oppose abortion… so please respect a woman’s right to decide what is best for her own body and unique circumstances.
The best path forward is to build a coalition of moderate independents with no party affiliation. This group of political problem solvers can place sound judgement above party politics, and attempt to restore balance.
With Republicans currently holding a slim 31-29 majority over the Democrats in the Arizona State House… the voters of District 3 deserve a choice in this election.
Please cast a WRITE-IN vote for JOHN SKIRBST
State Representative - District No. 4
GRESS, MATT (REP)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
1,885
Phone Number:
602-529-1995
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Matt Gress is an Arizona conservative that believes in common sense principles like small government, balanced budgets and individual liberty. He’s running to protect the Arizona we know and love — one built on freedom, free enterprise and opportunity for all.
Like many, Matt came here from somewhere else — small town Oklahoma. The youngest of four, he was raised by a single mom in a single-wide trailer. Growing up, Matt learned the value of hard work, to respect his elders and to count his blessings.
Matt worked his way through college driving school buses, and became the first in his family to earn a degree. After graduating, Matt was accepted to join Teach for America, a national teaching corps focused on serving in high-need, high-poverty schools.
From 2017 to 2021, Matt served as a Governing Board Member in the Madison Elementary School District. While on the board, Matt fought to keep schools open during COVID-19, supported increased school choice and advocated for parents and taxpayers to have a seat at the table in curriculum, hiring decisions and budgeting.
Matt currently serves as the state’s top budget chief in the Arizona Governor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting.
SYMS, MARIA (REP)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
1,080
Phone Number:
602-430-0472
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
With the right pro-growth, fiscal conservative plan, Arizona can lead the nation in jobs, economic prosperity and quality education. I have the qualifications and experience to be an effective part of this effort by reducing government regulations and taxes that impede Arizona’s economic recovery and by ensuring resources go to the classrooms so our children can reach their full academic potential.
My 25-year career in public service and private business makes me uniquely qualified to represent you. With experience as an attorney representing large and small businesses, an Assistant United States Attorney fighting for taxpayers, an Assistant Attorney General protecting Arizona’s most vulnerable, and a Councilwoman for the Town of Paradise Valley standing firm against government waste, I offer a substantial and comprehensive understanding of the economic, education, and public safety issues facing Arizona. As a mom to children who attend public schools in LD28, I am passionate about better quality education so all Arizona children have the opportunity to reach their full potential. I am ready to hit the ground running and will work every day to create opportunity for all. I would be honored by your vote and encourage you to learn more at SymsForAZ.com.
State Representative - District No. 5
LONGDON, JENNIFER (DEM)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
893
Phone Number:
602-529-8784
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
In 2004, Jen was paralyzed in a random drive-by shooting, changing the trajectory of her life. Before the shooting, Jen was a successful businesswoman and family provider. After the shooting, she struggled to stay afloat, losing her health insurance while lying in a hospital bed in a coma and confronting poverty head-on. But in the face of such adversity, Jen triumphed.
Upon her recovery, Jen became a force for good in our community. Jen worked to raise awareness and improve the lives of people with disabilities and increase opportunities and access for other marginalized groups. She also focused significant energy on gun violence prevention, spearheading grassroots efforts and advancing policy change at the local, state, and national levels.
Since first elected as state representative for Arizona LD24 in 2018, Jen has worked tirelessly to build a stronger, healthier community and improve the lives of all people in our community. Jen became the first Democrat appointed to chair an Ad Hoc committee in more than 50 years during her first term. Upon her 2020 reelection, Jen’s peers elected her to serve as Assistant Leader. In 2021, more bills introduced by Democrats were passed than in the prior six years combined.
SHAH, AMISH (DEM)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
1,201
Phone Number:
602-435-0006
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Hi, my name is Amish, and I'm proud to serve as your current elected State Representative. As I near the end of my second term, I am appreciative to all of you for your continued consideration and support. The last two years were stressful for our state and our nation, and I hope that we bring out the "better angels of our nature" in each of us as President Lincoln once said. Let's support and uplift each other as we face daunting societal challenges such as rising housing costs and homelessness, underfunded public education, and inaccessible or unaffordable health care. Meanwhile, we as your elected officials must work as hard as we can to deliver results for you on these fronts. I continue to push for a culture of hard work, civility, responsiveness, and a drive for excellence in our government.
Amish Shah, MD
State Representative - District No. 6
PESHLAKAI, MAE (DEM)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
1,416
Phone Number:
928-856-0717
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
I am Dine’; Tangle People Clan and born for the Deer Water Clan, Maternal grandfather Salt Clan and her paternal grandfather's clan is the Rock Gap People Clan.
As a child, I attended a U.S. Federal Bureau of Indian Affairs Boarding School in Tolani Lake, Arizona, 100 miles northeast of Flagstaff, Arizona. I am a boarding school survivor.
In 1965, after marrying my husband, James Peshlakai, an accomplished silver and goldsmith, I took up silversmithing and, to this day, make jewelry every day as well as weave.
I know the issues and challenges of District 7 and worked tirelessly for the communities of rural and tribal Northern Arizona. I know we need our voices heard and made more effective every day.
As a Precinct and State Committee Member of the Arizona Democratic Party, I have worked or volunteered on the majority of tribal, county, state and federal elections since 1974. I have traveled all of Arizona’s Legislative District 7 to register voters, collect signatures for candidate petitions, referendums, and educate constituents on the US census and the 2021 Redistricting of Arizona.
I am committed to be the voice of the people of rural and tribal Arizona.
TSOSIE, MYRON (DEM)
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Signatures:
712
Phone Number:
602-677-9524
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
My name is Myron Tsosie, 40 years of age, Dine, of the Coyote Pass Clan born for the Towering House People my maternal grandparents are the Towering House and my paternal grandparents are the Water Flows Together People from Chinle, Arizona (the Heart of the Navajo Nation). Since 2014 I have served on the Chinle Unified School District School Board working with local, state and national leaders both in the House and Senate.
My involvement in working with both public and community schools began with CUSD #24 from 2003 to 2008, then with Chinle Boarding School, Inc., from 2008 to 2011, I had the greatest opportunity of working with students grades K-12, parents, educators, administrators and school board members.
I have spent countless hours working and serving members of the community; I find satisfaction in energetically confronting tough challenges and working collegially to overcome them. The residents of Legislative District 7 is my ultimate focus, I will work with my colleagues to create a shared vision for work and learning; build strategic partnerships; sustain the communities progress through continuous involvement; adopt and maintain current policies, maintain strong ethical standards; and objectively seek answers to questions and challenges as they arise.
State Representative - District No. 7
COOK, DAVID (REP)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
765
Phone Number:
928-701-3021
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
I’m in my third term and I'm keeping my promises -- to be a strong voice for rural Arizona, to protect taxpayers and keep our budget balanced, to increase school funding and teacher pay, and to improve our transportation and water infrastructure. I've kept those promises and many others. As the only rancher in the legislature, I’m involved in lots of issues dealing with the ranching, agriculture, and farming communities in our state. I have a pro-Constitution, pro-family values, and pro-taxpayer voting record because I know that preserving and expanding freedom is my most solemn responsibility. My record is 100% pro-2nd Amendment, 100% pro-Life, and 100% pro-Taxpayer. And I continue to fight to ensure we get our share of funding for projects like the Tonto Bridge, often over the objections of Maricopa County legislators. There are too many politicians at the State Capitol and not enough of us regular folks who do the jobs that make Arizona work. I'll keep working my tail off to do the very best I can for you and I ask for your vote. On behalf of my awesome wife Diana and our amazing kids, thank you for your support and your continued trust!
VERRILL, CHRIS (IND)
Write-In Candidate
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Phone Number:
928-707-4544
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Stop Trump.
Stop the big lie.
Protect democracy.
This election is no longer Democrat vs Republican vs Independent. It’s no longer liberal vs conservative. In this election, democracy itself is on the ballot.
In the 2022 primary, the GOP selected election deniers who either do not believe in or do not understand how democracy works. This is disastrous for Arizona. And as a swing state, this is potentially disastrous for the country.
As a write in protest candidate, Chris Verrill has no delusions about winning. But his campaign will accomplish two things. One, you can vote with a clear conscious for a candidate who believes in free and fair elections. Two, and more important, when you go to the polls to vote for Chris Verrill, be sure to vote for Arizona candidates who also believe in free and fair elections. Vote Katie Hobbs for Governor. Vote Mark Kelly for US Senate. Vote Tom O’Halloran for US Congress. Vote Adrian Fontes for Arizona Secretary of State.
Vote like American democracy depends on it. Because it does.
State Representative - District No. 8
DARROW, CADEN (REP)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
605
Phone Number:
605-786-3811
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Our district has schools that need help, rising crime rates, and families struggling with rising inflation and surging gas prices. So why are our State Representatives ignoring these problems? Hernandez and Salman vote NO on increased school funding. They vote NO on increased teacher pay. They vote NO on giving law enforcement the tools they need to do their jobs in a way that keeps everyone safer. They support higher taxes and higher spending that increase inflation and drive gas prices higher. And this last year Salman used her “fear of Covid” to justify taking the entire legislative year off. That’s right – she collected her pay, collected her per diem, but skipped going to work, voting on bills, or doing her job. Now she wants re-election? Bill Loughrige and I are running to give a voice to those who want Representatives to vote for good bills, no matter if they’re “Republican” or “Democratic”. We’re running to support more money into our classrooms, more help for our teachers, safer neighborhoods, and an end to the inflation madness that is pushing the price of grocery store staples out of reach of many Arizonans. We hope to earn your votes!
LOUGHRIGE, BILL (REP)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
744
Phone Number:
480-223-8034
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
The Loughrige family has been in Arizona since 1933. Bill retired as a Senior Special Agent for the United States Customs Service. He worked over 8 years as a Phoenix Police Walking Beat Cop and over 26 years with US Customs. After retirement he has operated a PI, Process Serving and Security Guard service.
Active in the community, Bill is currently President of the Tempe Sunrise Kiwanis and the Walker Fire Protection Association near Prescott, AZ.
A wage earner all his life and part of a large active family, he believes a strong family is the important foundation for America. He also believes freedom from governmental restrictions allows success and a strong culture.
Bill’s platform is to support individual freedom, strong families, independent living, and security for all. We succeed when we obey laws and respect each other. Government must enforce our laws.
We must improve our public education, teach our children to read and respect others and at the same time respect themselves
We need our governments to act responsibly, respect our individual freedoms and protect us from those bent on hurting us.
Well experienced Bill is a calm and trusted voice for all generations.
SALMAN, ATHENA (DEM)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
604
Phone Number:
480-648-1801
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Representative Athena Salman is a mother who welcomed her first child this year. Athena was born and raised in Arizona to a first generation-American family from Mexico, Germany and Palestine.
Athena's advocacy started over a decade ago when radical right lawmakers enacted steep budget cuts to public education. Prior to being elected, she worked on higher education accessibility, healthcare affordability, gender and LGBTQ equity, and protecting our freedom to vote. She fought corporate greed as a union shop steward, empowered girls working at a major nonprofit, and built support for early childhood development in the southeast valley. Last year, Athena successfully passed a law to guarantee feminine hygiene products to women in prison and end the shackling of pregnant people. Athena received Tempe's MLK Diversity Award, 2018 Phoenix New Times' Best Politician and Arizona Republic's 2019 Top 10 Newsmakers to Watch.
Athena was the first in her family to graduate from college, finishing Magna Cum Laude from Arizona State University with degrees in Economics and Political Science. She was originally elected to the state legislature in 2016, served as the House Democratic Whip, serves as the Ranking Member on the Government and Elections Committee and is on the Education Committee.
State Representative - District No. 9
MENDOZA, MARY ANN (REP)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
798
Phone Number:
480-809-9088
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Mary Ann Mendoza was thrust into the illegal immigration fight when her son, Sgt Brandon Mendoza of Mesa PD, was tragically killed on 5/12/14, by a drunk, wrong-way illegal driver.
The new administration has made it impossible to have constructive conversations-or a meeting of the minds on immigration issues requiring reform. Immigration laws must be upheld.
Mary Ann Mendoza is a voice for Angel Families across America, and a victim of cancel-culture for speaking about many issues facing America. The only way to meet the challenges facing us is to get involved and take action. That is exactly what Mary Ann is stepping up for in LD 9.
a Main issues facing Americans now is assault on Constitutional rights. Our educational systems are using their platform to override parental rights. Now is the time to disrupt the liberal agenda and restore respect, honor, and constitutional soundness.
We the People hold the power, understanding, and rights to ensure local, state, and federal government governs for the people, in accordance with the Constitution to preserve the rights we are guaranteed as citizens of a free nation. Now is the time to make that happen.
PEARCE, KATHY (REP)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
1,063
Phone Number:
480-330-2380
Email Address:
[email protected]
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I’m a mom, a grandma, and I’m involved in helping our returning veterans through a non-profit organization that I run. I know freedom isn’t free -- my son Brent lost both legs fighting for us in Iraq to keep America free! I’m running for State House because we need more regular citizens involved, not more lawyers or politicians. I want election integrity and ballot security so everyone can get honest, reliable election results quickly. I want school districts to focus on educating, not indoctrinating, our kids, without getting sidetracked by political agendas that have nothing to do with the Three R’s. I want to support police and fire and give them the tools they need, not have the public’s safety held hostage by radicals who want to defund and eliminate them. I want secure borders, our wall finished, and immigration laws enforced. I want balanced budgets and sensible policies to help fight inflation and high gas prices. I want a long-term plan for water issues, because as our population continues to grow, water becomes increasingly important. If you want a commonsense candidate who wants to do right, without the political games, then I ask for your vote. Thank you!
BLATTMAN, SETH (DEM)
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Signatures:
967
Phone Number:
602-793-6214
Email Address:
[email protected]
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Small business owner running for State Representative in LD9.
State Representative - District No. 10
PARKER, BARBARA (REP)
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1,396
Phone Number:
480-577-9094
Email Address:
[email protected]
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My political journey began after surviving the Iranian Revolution of 1978 and witnessing how tyranny destroys a nation. I’m running as a constitutional conservative to save Arizona and our Republic from Biden’s failed policies. I am 100% Pro-Life, Pro-Constitution, Pro-2nd Amendment, Pro-Limited Government, and Pro-Religious Freedom. I am a proud Arizona native! I’ve been married 40 years and my husband and I have raised our 4 children in Mesa. I have degrees in Nursing & Clinical Psychology with certifications in Cardiovascular & Emergency Room Medicine. I’ll stop government bureaucracies from playing politics with our health, our lives, and our civil liberties in the name of pseudoscience. I’m honored to have the endorsement of proven conservatives like State Senator Warren Petersen, Cindy Biggs (wife of Congressman Andy Biggs), US Senate Candidate—Commissioner Justin Olson, and many other grassroots leaders. We MUST HAVE COURAGE & LEADERSHIP at the capitol from those who will bring experience serving the people and who are grounded in principles that work. Your priorities are my priorities: securing the border, election integrity, parental choice, and stopping radical agendas from further overtaking our government and schools. I would be humbled and honored to earn your vote on August 2nd.
HUNTER, HELEN (DEM)
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Signatures:
596
Phone Number:
480-361-5129
Email Address:
[email protected]
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Rev. Dr. Helen Hunter partners with the community – organizer, social justice advocate, pastor, chaplain, and businesswoman. She has worked with underserved populations for 30+ years, especially in the areas of housing and healthcare. In collaboration with Arizonans Concerned About Smoking and the United States Public Health Service, Dr. Hunter has promoted and supported non-smoking policies among many HBCU’s. As a pastor, Dr. Hunter helps provide transitional, permanent, and affordable housing for low- and moderate-income individuals and families.
Dr. Hunter has lived in Mesa 16 years and has been very active in East Valley cities. Leading efforts to ensure equal rights for all, Dr. Hunter was instrumental in creating meaningful, accountable community policing and currently serves on Mesa’s Use of Force Committee. As President of the East Valley NAACP for 6+years, her work with East Valley Police Chiefs was recognized with the Golden Rule Award (2019) by the Arizona Interfaith Movement. Dr. Hunter truly believes we can and we must commit to solve societal problems TOGETHER. Working, serving, giving and living TOGETHER - practicing the GOLDEN RULE - with dignity, integrity, honesty, and compassion.
State Representative - District No. 11
PEÑA M., TATIANA (REP)
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Signatures:
768
Phone Number:
602-537-5327
Email Address:
[email protected]
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Tatiana Peña was born, raised, and currently resides in South Phoenix. She attended schools in the Roosevelt District, as well as, Frank Elementary, Fees Middle School, and Mountain Pointe High School. At South Mountain Community College, she served as Student Government President and earned the nomination for the All-USA Academic Team. She earned a bachelor’s degree in multi-lingual and multi-cultural education at Arizona State University. Her mariachi violinist father trained her to play mariachi guitar, vihuela, and sing. More recently she’s completed a Master’s in Public Administration from Grand Canyon University. She’s worked as a teacher in public, charter, and private schools. She is married and has three daughters.
Knowing how valuable a good education can be to give children better opportunities for success, Tatiana values giving children and families educational equality through school choice. She believes that in order to preserve a healthy middle class and not fall into bad policies, AZ cannot keep raising taxes and over-regulating. She’s pro-life and believes in protecting the innocence of children from radical ideologies aimed to change moral virtues. She believes in prison reform with a focus on rehabilitation and family re-unification once society’s debt has been repaid.
DE LOS SANTOS, OSCAR (DEM)
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Signatures:
660
Phone Number:
602-699-5935
Email Address:
[email protected]
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The proud child of working-class immigrants, Oscar De Los Santos has dedicated his life and career to serving South Phoenix, Laveen, and Guadalupe.
As a former 6th grade English teacher in South Phoenix, Oscar knows the importance of a high-quality public education for our community's children.
As the former head of public policy of the Association of Arizona Food Banks, he represented Arizona's 1,000 food banks and food pantries, and worked successfully with both parties to pass legislation to combat childhood hunger.
Today, he serves at the Arizona Democracy Resource Center, where he works to protect voting rights from Republican attacks.
Prior to working on public policy in Arizona, Oscar worked in President Obama's 2012 campaign for president and in the Obama White House.
Oscar holds two graduate degrees: one in Christian Ethics from Union Theological Seminary, and another in public policy from the University of Oxford where he studied as a Rhodes Scholar.
As a Clean Elections candidate, Oscar is rejecting donations from corporations, lobbyists, and political action committees.
In office, Oscar will fight for smaller class sizes and better teacher pay, more jobs with living wages and good benefits in our community, and healthcare as a human right.
QUINONEZ, MARCELINO (DEM)
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Signatures:
672
Phone Number:
602-574-9207
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Marcelino Quiñonez is an educator, nonprofit leader, and artist currently serving as Legislative District 27 State Representative. He earned his B.A. and MFA in Theatre from Arizona State University. Marcelino has taught high school English and Drama at Espiritu NFL YET and Arizona School for the Arts, and as an adjunct theatre professor at Arizona State University and South Mountain Community College. His play “El Che” was published as part of an anthology titled “Latina/o Heritage on Stage: Dramatizing Heroes and Legends” and his other play “Dear Senator” was a joint artistic collaboration with former Arizona Attorney General Grant Woods. Marcelino has earned various awards and recognitions for his artistic and social activism efforts, including appearing on the cover of TIME Magazine in 2012. He has served as Director of Youth Outreach at St Vincent de Paul and Director of Educational Outreach and Partnerships for Arizona State University. Marcelino was elected to serve on the Roosevelt School District Governing Board from 2012-16 and currently serves on the Board of Directors for St Vincent de Paul, the Latino Council for St Jude Children’s Hospital, and Childsplay Theatre. He lives in Phoenix, Arizona in District 27 with his thirteen-year-old daughter, Mia Quiñonez.
State Representative - District No. 12
CHASTON, JAMES "JIM" (REP)
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Signatures:
1,442
Phone Number:
602-617-2449
Email Address:
[email protected]
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Jim Chaston grew up in the Western U.S., attending Arizona elementary and junior high schools, then permanently moving to Arizona to attend college in 1991. He graduated from Arizona State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and a Master of Taxation.
Jim has worked in accounting for over 30 years, starting his own CPA firm more than 18 years ago. His firm specializes in working with local small business owners and individuals.
Jim also served as City Finance Director, worked with County Water and Sewer Districts, and Tribal Governments and Enterprises working in their accounting and budget systems.
Jim’s extensive background and experience working with government, business, and individuals, makes him uniquely qualified to represent the best interests of Arizonans at the State Capitol.
Jim has been married to his wife Pamela for 29 years and together they have three children. He enjoys completing Triathlons, Spartan Races and other activities to bring out the best in himself and to see just what he is capable of and testing his limits continuously.
As a small business owner, community advocate, and CPA, I’m running to take conservative values and sound financial principles to safeguard your hard-earned tax dollars.
CONTRERAS, PATRICIA "PATTY" (DEM)
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Signatures:
907
Phone Number:
602-809-8018
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
My name is Patty Contreras and I am running to be your State Representative in Legislative District 12. I have lived in the Ahwatukee-Foothills area of Phoenix for over 30 years. I am a third generation Arizonan from Somerton, a small, rural farm town in Southwestern Arizona. My grand-parents were migrant farm workers and my father was a small businessman in Yuma. I have a Bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University and a Master’s degree in Administration from NAU. I was a public servant for 30+ years serving Phoenix residents.
I am an advocate for our community. Education, Seniors, and the Environment are my priorities. I have advocated, and will always advocate, for the elderly, minorities, immigrants, and the LGBTQ community. I marched for Women, Immigrant Rights, to Save our Schools, and for responsible gun legislation. I love this state and its diversity. It has a diverse climate, a diverse geography, and a diverse population. I want to be your State Representative to participate in a government that represents the diverse population of our district and the state. Like Thomas Jefferson said, “We do not have a government by the majority. We have a government by the majority who participate.”
TRAVERS, ANASTASIA "STACEY" (DEM)
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Signatures:
987
Phone Number:
602-622-8563
Email Address:
[email protected]
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I'm a U.S. Army Veteran, Scientist and Mom.
I see the world of opportunity for our children getting smaller: from access to education, making their own family planning and healthcare decisions, the environment they will inherit, and whether they will have a voice in their democracy.
Arizonans deserve a better future. I want to expand the choices and opportunities for Arizonans. As a mother, I think a lot about the legacy we are leaving to our children. Politicians rarely seem to consider what the long-term ramifications their policies will have on subsequent generations. We are the stewards of their future.
I fought for our country, our freedoms, and our future. Our country is currently divided and that doesn’t help Arizona families. The government needs to work for us again. “We the people” needs to mean something once more. We need to bring common sense back into government, to focus more on issues that bring us together, less on what divides us, and a return to fiscal responsibility that can still meet the needs of Arizona's working families.
That’s the example we need to set for future generations!
State Representative - District No. 13
HARRIS, LIZ (REP)
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Signatures:
864
Phone Number:
480-313-3924
Email Address:
[email protected]
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After moving to Chandler in 1999, Arizona is the place I call home. It’s an amazing state but the things that make it successful are under attack. Ironically, voters are fleeing high-tax, high-regulation states are moving to low-tax, low-regulation states like Arizona, but they’re bringing their liberal policies and voting habits with them. We need to make sure we don’t let this leftward push ruin everything that’s working in Arizona. I’ll work to protect election integrity followed by school choice, teacher pay increases, and strong K-12 support. I’ll advocate for secure borders and enforcement of our laws. I’ll work for a strong economy and safe neighborhoods. And I’ll oppose efforts to raise taxes or give government greater control over our lives and daily decisions. As a servant leader for the last several decades, I am committed to you and I will work tirelessly to get the job done! I’m a wife and mother, blessed with three great kids. I’ve worked in real estate for the last 17 years and have served in a variety of community and industry positions. I ask for your vote so I can get to work and do all I can for Arizona and our district!
WILLOUGHBY, JULIE (REP)
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Signatures:
986
Phone Number:
480-466-0077
Email Address:
[email protected]
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Julie Willoughby is a Christian, mother, wife, and Republican. Through ongoing community service Julie came to understand how government can impact everyone’s quality of life. She embraces the fact that, “With a staunch commitment to family and community I can make a positive impact on the future.”
As a healthcare practitioner Julie has risen through the ranks of her profession, and has embraced the noble cause of helping those that cannot help themselves. Working under pressure as a trauma nurse she has proven herself level headed, rational, and a creative problem solver while effectively communicating even in the face of overwhelming life and death situations.
Julie is involved in her community as the HOA board president, and has had the pleasure of serving her neighbors in ways that have made the community a better place. Julie continues to support her community by volunteering at her family's school whenever possible.
A graduate from Arizona State University, Julie, received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing and holds multiple professional certifications. Julie donates her time to helping her husband’s Rotary Club with fundraising and community functions.
Julie Willoughby is your candidate for Legislative District 13 serving Chandler, Gilbert, and Sun Lakes.
PAWLIK, JENNIFER (DEM)
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Signatures:
1,660
Phone Number:
480-525-7098
Email Address:
[email protected]
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Representative Jennifer Pawlik is a native Arizonan and a former elementary school teacher. She lives in Chandler with her husband, Jason, and is the mother of adult twin daughters. Jennifer taught in Arizona's public schools for seventeen years before leaving in 2016 to run for legislative office. Currently she teaches for NAU's College of Education at Chandler Gilbert Community College.
At the legislature, Representative Pawlik serves on the House Education Committee and the House Judiciary Committee. She participates in the Community & Legislative Partners in Aging (senior caucus) and the Latino Caucus. In the community, Jennifer has volunteered for the Chandler Unified's bond committee, the Unite for Education bond & override committee for Gilbert Schools, and the Chandler Complete Count Census Committee.
Representative Pawlik is seeking re-election in 2022.
State Representative - District No. 14
GRANTHAM, TRAVIS (REP)
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1,228
Phone Number:
602-926-4868
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Travis Grantham is the current Representative and a Conservative Republican candidate seeking reelection for the Arizona House of Representatives in Arizona’s 14th Legislative District (LD14). LD14 encompasses all of Gilbert. He is a business owner and also a Lieutenant Colonel and Pilot in the Arizona Air National Guard's 161st Air Refueling Wing based out of Sky Harbor International Airport. Travis and his wife Patricia have two daughters and live in Gilbert, AZ.
REESE, BRANDY (DEM)
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677
Phone Number:
630-881-2849
Email Address:
[email protected]
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Brandy’s love of school and church helped her thrive through her family’s hardships. Her dream of becoming a scientist was hard-won through scholarships, student loans, and full-time jobs while attending college full-time. Brandy believes no matter where you live, your children should have the freedom to learn and gain an education that prepares them for the future.
She established a successful career as a forensic scientist where she spent her career identifying, collecting, and analyzing physical evidence. She processed crime scenes and sifted through fire debris. She dedicated herself to taking violent criminals off the street.
As a scientist, Brandy relies on objectivity to discover answers and solutions. As a peace officer, she dedicated herself to keeping everyone safe. As a mom, she is a tireless advocate for our community schools. As a legislator, she will champion for neighborhood schools, affordable healthcare, and economic opportunity. Brandy believes we need more data and evidence in our politics and less yelling.
Brandy is uniquely positioned and qualified to represent all her constituents, no matter what’s in your wallet or which party you’re in. Brandy will reach across the aisle and focus on solving the problems that matter most to your family.
State Representative - District No. 15
CARTER, NEAL (REP)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
1,257
Phone Number:
480-628-1037
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Serving as your representative is a position of sacred trust, a trust I take very seriously. Issues close to my heart include protecting religious liberty and the unborn, reducing taxes and spending, eliminating government waste, enhancing border security, and protecting the integrity of education through expanding parental rights and school choice. I am 100% pro-life: I voted for the heartbeat bill and for an end to chemical abortions: 100% pro-2nd Amendment: a longtime CCW permit holder myself and sporting enthusiast; 100% committed to reducing taxes: I've signed Americans for Tax Reform's pledge never to raise taxes, and 100% committed to freedom whether it be health freedom, educational freedom, or economic freedom. Victories this past session include fighting against mask requirements by passing a bill in the State House banning masks at all government offices and standing up for local determination where incorporation is involved. Fighting for you means building allies with shared vision and tested principles. I'm proud to be running with Jacqueline Parker and Jake Hoffman as your conservative, constitutional voice in the legislature. No other team has the expertise, wherewithal and stamina to champion your causes better than Carter, Parker and Hoffman. Thank you for your vote.
PARKER, JACQUELINE (REP)
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Signatures:
1,110
Phone Number:
480-832-2870
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
As one of the top fiscal conservatives in the legislature, I’m running for re-election to continue fighting to keep Arizona red and stop us from turning into California! I am 100% Pro-Life, Pro-Constitution, Pro-Limited Government, Pro-Family, & Pro-Religious Freedom. I’m a born and raised Arizona native, but I’ve traveled all over the country while earning a B.A. in Philosophy from BYU, an M.A. in Literature from ASU, and a J.D. from USF in California. I’m fluent in Spanish having served church and medical missions in Texas, Mexico, Ecuador, and Nicaragua, so I understand better than most what is needed to secure our borders and stop illegal immigration. After joining the Arizona State Bar and spending several years in private practice, I worked as a legal policy advisor at the Corporation Commission where I drafted policy and legislation that has limited government and put money back into the pockets of Arizona rate payers. During my first term at the legislature I have utilized my education and training to fight back against the democrat agenda infusing our legislature, our state, our elections, and our schools. Arizona voters deserve PROVEN conservative leadership with a demonstrated ability to deliver results and solutions.
State Representative - District No. 16
HUDELSON, ROB (REP)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
799
Phone Number:
520-276-7454
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Husband & Father. Pastor. Navy Veteran. Pro-Life. Gun Rights. Constitutional Conservative. Limited Government. Rule of Law. Freedom & Liberty. Parental Rights. Free Speech. Secure Elections. Secure the border. Religious Freedom. Sworn enemy of Socialism!
State Representative - District No. 17
JONES, RACHEL (REP)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
1,896
Phone Number:
520-329-5162
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
I am a Border Patrol wife, mother of 5 beautiful children, former teacher, and former business executive. My faith in God is of the utmost importance to me, and has molded me into the person that I am today. I am pro-life, pro-2nd amendment, pro-school choice, and pro-Constitution! I believe that every American is valuable, and that we all have unalienable rights given to us by our Creator. I want to be a voice FOR THE PEOPLE!
ALLMOND, DANA (DEM)
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Signatures:
681
Phone Number:
520-485-8235
Email Address:
[email protected]
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I am a retired Lt. Colonel, a proud graduate of West Point Academy, a wife and a mother. The motto of the military academy is “Duty, Honor, Country.” We have never needed these virtues more in Arizona. The right to vote is fundamental to our democracy and we must make certain that all Arizonans who want to vote can vote. Attempts to suppress the vote must stop. Those who are this afraid of democracy, know in their hearts that they will lose a fair election. Our public education system should move from the bottom 5 to the top 5. We need to take steps to insure a safe and abundant water supply for our children and our farmers.
I earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1994 and was commissioned as a second lieutenant. My graduate degrees include a Master of Science, counseling and leader development from Long Island University, New York in 2002 and Master of Business Administration from Arizona State University in 2019. I live in Marana with my husband Jon Wilson who is an emergency medicine physician assistant and we have four amazing children.
RADFORD, BRIAN (DEM)
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Signatures:
752
Phone Number:
520-490-7405
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Hello my name is Brian Radford, I’m running for the AZ House! I am a proud resident of our beloved District. I am also a retired corrections officer, former teacher, and foster parent! Flipping the AZ Legislature blue in 2022 runs right through our district. We need a strong candidate focused on serving the needs of our community. From supporting small businesses to tackling water scarcity issues I am your candidate. I can’t win without your support so chip in today and become a founding donor of my campaign to turn the AZ Legislature BLUE! Visit radfordforaz.com for more info!
State Representative - District No. 18
EVANS, LINDA (REP)
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Signatures:
759
Phone Number:
917-796-8873
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Linda Evans, MFA, is an experienced Leader having served on Boards of Directors in Tucson, Arizona and NW Ohio. Evans taught Psychology to Boarder Patrol & Police Officers at Pima College. On the Board of Assistance League of Tucson, Linda started the 1st Speaker’s Bureau and was liaison to Hughs Corporation, Youth on Their Own, & Primavera Foundation.
Linda has served as Secretary General of International Center of Woman Playwrights. Evan’s MFA is from Columbia College, Chicago. Evans (LG Evans) is a director & multi-award winning Playwright whose plays & musicals have been produced in Manhattan. Evans’ works are archived at the OSU main library, Columbus, Ohio.
Evans enjoys going door-to-door in her Legislative District 18 and listening to the concerns of people in the neighborhoods, from Broadway to the Catalina Foothills and from East of I-10 to Sabino Canyon Rd down to Camino Seco. Linda can be reached easily at her email: [email protected]
GUTIERREZ, NANCY (DEM)
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708
Phone Number:
520-668-8099
Email Address:
[email protected]
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Nancy has lived in Arizona most of her life. She attended NAU and earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Math. She has lived all over our state including Phoenix, Sierra Vista as a military spouse and teacher and Tucson since 2007. She and her husband have raised their two daughters in Tucson. She has held an Arizona Teaching Credential since 1994 and has taught in Paradise Valley, Sierra Vista and currently teaches yoga at Tucson High since 2013. She earned her 500 hour Certified Yoga Teacher training at Yoga Oasis, has taught classes in Tucson since 2009, and currently teaches yoga at Tucson High.
She has continually searched out leadership positions. She volunteered for several years in her daughters’ classrooms and served as President of the Manzanita Elementary FFO. She was the Physical Education Department Chair for five years and is currently on the Safety Committee. In 2017, she served on the board of the Tucson chapter of the National Organization for Women and was elected as the President of that organization in 2018. She is committed to working to make our community vital and vibrant.
MATHIS, CHRIS (DEM)
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898
Phone Number:
520-465-8290
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Chris Mathis is a Democrat who teaches health care law at the U of A and lives with his wife, Colleen, in Tucson. In December, Chris was appointed to represent Legislative District 9 in the Arizona House of Representatives. Chris practices elder law, helping older Tucsonans and their families resolve issues related to long-term care, public benefits and estate planning. A Professor of Practice at the University of Arizona’s James E. Rogers College of Law and Arizona Education Association member, Chris teaches classes on Health Care Law & Policy and Aging. He formerly served as Director of Policy & Communications at the Healthcare Markets & Regulation (HMR) Lab at Harvard Medical School and as Southern Arizona Coordinator for the Flinn-Brown Fellows Civic Leadership Program. Chris worked in the Illinois General Assembly, the U.S. House of Representatives, the British Parliament and as a Health Care Legislative Assistant to U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel prior to moving to Tucson in 2001. He earned a Master in Public Administration from the Harvard John F. Kennedy School of Government and a Master in Public Health from the Harvard School of Public Health as well as law and undergraduate degrees from the University of Illinois.
State Representative - District No. 19
CLARK, SANDA (DEM)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
835
Phone Number:
520-437-5614
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
I am Sanda Clark. In a spirit of profound gratitude for all this country has given to me, with a determination to build a better, more sustainable, more inclusive Arizona for everyone. I am running to represent you in the AZ House, LD19.
Born in Bucharest, Romania, I came to the University of TX in Austin in 1968. There I met my life partner and husband, cellist/playwright Harry Clark. Together we have enjoyed a tough but rewarding life in the field of chamber music.
My reasons for running:
1. Growing up in Bucharest and witnessing the events in Ukraine, told me it's time to stop complaining, get up and do something!
2. My life in music gifted me with perseverance, determination and the joy teamwork provides.
I am running because I am passionate to keep our Republic, to promote and restore civility and decency to our town square. We are better together!
Time to appreciate how lucky we are to be Americans.
I promise to call it as I see it, work to improve and preserve our freedoms, protect the planet, protect and improve our healthcare, support a good wage and education for our kids!
State Representative - District No. 20
CANO, ANDRÉS (DEM)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
784
Phone Number:
520-216-7018
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Andrés Cano represents the 3rd legislative district in the Arizona House of Representatives.
Raised in public housing by a single mom, Andrés, 29, saw a path for advancement in Arizona’s public schools. He is a first-generation college graduate.
In 2012, Andrés accepted a position as a senior aide to Pima County Supervisor Richard Elías in Tucson, Arizona. He became the youngest policy advisor in the County's history, overseeing the Supervisor’s constituent outreach and neighborhood relations.
Six years later, in 2018, Andrés, a Democrat, was elected to Arizona House of Representatives.
Representative Cano sits on the House Committee on Ways & Means, and the House Committee on Natural Resources, Energy, & Water.
State Representative - District No. 21
KENNEDY, DAMIEN (REP)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Phone Number:
520-245-9453
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
My wife and I moved from Missouri over 16 years ago. I have a son and a daughter who have all just recently moved out on their own. I have worked as a photographer and a graphic designer with a splash of insurance mixed in. I took on the role of compliance manager within the agricultural field because they needed knowledgeable and strong analytical skills to keep the public safe from a growing industry.
Working in the medical cannabis industry let me to work with legislators and regulators across many boards to craft rules for testing and safety spread over many divisions. Working a number of issues to keep public safety and community standards as number one with local supervisors and school program coordinators to maintain public trust, knowledge and zoning guidelines.
I am blue collar through and through, from my grandfathers butcher and farmer roots to my father's union electrician career, I learned what it meant to work hard and complete the work you are asked to do. As your next representative I will bring these work ethics with me as your voice in Phoenix, being that strong, loud, voice Southern Arizona needs. Thank you for your support.
MCEWEN, DEBORAH (REP)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Phone Number:
520-310-0824
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
For many years I have worked for Criminal Investigation Divisions. Quality assurance and accountability are the most important aspects of that job. It is with this level of importance and seriousness that I take these attributes with me to the legislature. Having followed the constitution and the rule of law throughout my career, it is only natural that I should continue on that path.
I appreciate my small town upbringing with family and moral values. Being active in church and community organizations taught me the importance of serving others. As a past Grassroots Coordinator to a national organization I know that I can work across the aisle with all legislative team members. I've hunted with my father and range-qualified with my co-workers. I’ve volunteered to do the dirty work no one else wanted and I did it with pride and accountability.
My husband and I moved to Rio Rico 5 years ago. We recognized the same small town atmosphere that we grew up with. Through government oversight, transparency and accountability I will represent local district interests with fairness and equality to all citizens. I’m running for office to protect your rights and maintain your family values in Arizona.
State Representative - District No. 22
CHAVIRA CONTRERAS, LUPE (DEM)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
903
Phone Number:
602-679-4200
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
I am a lifetime resident of District 19. I was raised in Cashion, AZ; attended Littleton Elementary School and Underdown Jr. High. I am a Westview High School graduate, class of 1993. I have worked for Pomeroy and Associates for 19 years as the Director of New Business. I am married to Sara Contreras and we have 3 children: Lupe Jr., Violeta, and Amalia. We are Avondale residents living very close to Cashion where I grew up. My wife is a Special Education Teacher for Sierra Linda High School and our children attend school in the Littleton District.
SUN, LEEZAH (DEM)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
1,041
Phone Number:
623-850-4568
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Leezah is dedicated to improving LD22 for everyone, especially working families. She’s a known and experienced community leader who’s been featured in AZ Central and other outlets for her organizing and leadership efforts. She values people over dark money and corporations. Her agenda demands better quality jobs, higher wages, better working conditions, more robust healthcare, and better funded public education in our district. Leezah is dedicated to fighting for these issues, and has a proven track record of championing unions and working families. She believes in improving education funding for both our students and teachers so that we can provide a brighter future for Arizona. She wants to end predatory HOA practices and unfair zoning standards which create inhospitable living conditions for our most vulnerable populations.
Above all, she believes in putting people first. Leezah believes special interest groups are making a mockery of our Constitution. She’s the only candidate in this race who has signed a pledge to run as a Citizens Clean Election candidate for the second time. This means that she has vowed never to take special interest or big donor dollars for her campaign. Join her with your vote, and let’s put people back in politics.
GARCIA, JEANNETTE (REP)
Write-In Candidate
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[email protected]
Statement:
I am Jeannette Garcia, a first-generation American born in East Los Angeles, California. I joined the United States Army at the age of twenty-one. My military background includes serving a deployment from 2011-2012 in Kandahar, Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom as part of a Special Unit known as an Army Female Engagement Teams. I was also an Army Military Police Officer and Federal Police Officer with the United States Air Force for a total of eight years of law enforcement experience.
I am Pro-Law Enforcement, Pro-Second Amendment, and Pro-life, and believe CRT does not belong in our schools. I believe in securing our borders and strengthening our immigration system. I am a candidate that wants to earn your vote and bring American values back into our schools and homes.
State Representative - District No. 23
PENA, MICHELE (REP)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Phone Number:
928-605-8265
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Having been raised here, Michele Pena states that it is a privilege to call the beautiful city of Yuma, Arizona, Home. Pena is a single mother who works full time, along with volunteering for local school programs and being involved in the community. Because of this, she is driven to help address her concerns over the current state of our economy, the local needs of our rural community as it is being affected by the current administrations government overreach, and most of all, efforts against our children's education. As a mother, Pena holds a firm stance in fighting to see a change that reflects a better quality of life for our children. She believes that her experiences of being raised and spent most of her adult life in a high control group, has contributed in her passion behind her fight for freedom that our founders left us in the Constitution. Pena will dedicate all in her capacity to achieve the task of standing and representing District 23 with love for our neighbors and country.
LUGO, JESUS, JR. (DEM)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
1,475
Phone Number:
602-425-8165
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
I was born in Yuma, Az, and raised in Gadsden, Az, where I currently reside.
I am running for Arizona House of Representative District 4 in 2022 because I believe it is time
to have a candidate with high moral and ethical standards. I will work tirelessly
to gain the trust, respect, and confidence of people in our district. I have a Bachelor degree in
Political Science and over ten years of professional experience in mental health, substance abuse,
immigration, and law. We need a new generation of leaders who will promote policies that will foster economic growth and alleviate the middle-class squeeze, defend Yuma County values against those who threaten
our values. I will bring leadership to Yuma County, which will improve the lives of working
families, children, the elderly, the sick, and the poor. I will be a leader that will bring our people
together and makes us stronger. The issues that matter to me are the social safety net for people,
health care, middle-class concerns. I will fight to develop a society with a resilient middle-class experience with higher levels of
social trust and better educational outcomes, lower crime incidence, better health outcomes, and
higher life satisfaction.
State Representative - District No. 24
HERNANDEZ, LYDIA (DEM)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
1,182
Phone Number:
602-463-9900
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Lydia Hernandez is the daughter of migrant farmworkers, born in South Texas. Her resilient path began at a young age as a migrant coupled with her parents' insistence on the importance of education are the key components that created Lydia’s hunger for knowledge.
She is a graduate of Baylor University. In Arizona, (1993), she grew into a leadership role with Valley Interfaith Project as a grassroots leader, organizing public actions.
Her involvement & leadership led to the birth of the Arizona Coalition for Immigrant Rights, an effort to civically engage families in public discourse which ultimately culminated in the massive marches that encouraged over 300,000 families to advocate for immigrant rights. This exposed Arizona nationally, and for the first time, our state was engaged in the conversation with national groups regarding training, civic engagement, citizen workshops, voter registration, and get-out-the-vote efforts.
Currently, Mrs. Hernandez serves on the Cartwright School District Governing Board #83 where she has served since 2003. In 2010, under her leadership, turned the District academically around.
Mrs. Hernandez is a former State Legislator for LD29 with over 30 years of experience in public service! EDUCATION! JOBS! HOUSING! HEALTH CARE! BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL!
ORTIZ, ANALISE (DEM)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
999
Phone Number:
480-709-0503
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
I'm Analise Ortiz. My parents are educators who raised their six kids in Arizona and taught us that neighbors should give back to each other. I graduated from ASU and became a journalist. As I uncovered injustice in my community, I knew I had to do more to change it. Today, I fight for changes to state laws. I've advocated for civil rights legislation to become law and I have experience defeating bills that threatened our freedoms. As an auntie, I am dedicated to building a brighter future. I will deliver courageous and compassionate leadership for Maryvale and Glendale by working to invest in public schools, address the high cost of housing, and bring good-paying jobs to our community. Soy Analise Ortiz. Mis padres son educadores y crecieron a sus seis hijos para siempre contribuir a nuestra comunidad. Sirvo a nuestra comunidad luchando por cambios en las leyes estatales para que podamos mejorar la educación, fortalecer tus derechos civiles y ayudar a las personas trabajadoras a prosperar. Como tía de seis niños, me dedico a construir un futuro mejor para las familias de Arizona. Me postulo para representar a Maryvale y Glendale como miembro de los Representantes de Arizona.
State Representative - District No. 25
DUNN, TIMOTHY "TIM" (REP)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
871
Phone Number:
928-726-9114
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Tim Dunn is a third generation Farmer and a life long conservative from Yuma Az. Tim is a founding board member of Champion Christian Church. Tim has two sons and he and his wife live in Yuma happily married for twenty years. Along with the farm and Dunn Grain Co, Tim and his wife Eileen four Sport Clips Haircuts franchises. two in Yuma and one in Buckeye and one in Goodyear. Tim is a supporter of the 2nd Amendment. Appointed to the legislature in February of 2018 and than elected in 2018 and 2020, Tim has earned the respect of his constituents. Tim understands the importance of the three military installations in the District as they partner with our communities. Agriculture, military and job growth are the pillars of success we have in LD13 and Tim is committed to ensuring your voice is being heard at the capital by its representative. Tim is Chairman of the Land and Agriculture committee, serves on Energy ,Water and Natural Resources and on the Ways and means committee. Tim is chair of the legislatures Rural caucus.
State Representative - District No. 26
AGUILAR, CESAR (DEM)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
597
Phone Number:
602-668-6025
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Cesar Aguilar was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona in a working-class family. Cesar graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's in Political Science and after graduating in 2016, Cesar went off to work for the Arizona Democratic Party. Cesar today focuses his time running a nonprofit, the Arizona Students’ Association, where Cesar works on advocating for college accessibility and affordability. Cesar truly believes that education is the greatest equalizer and our communities are strengthened by working-class values. Cesar has experience sitting on multiple governing boards and advocating for Latino children in K-12 and higher education. Cesar knows what it takes to advocate for working-class people and knows that education and opportunity go a long way.
-Lifelong Member of the National Association of Latino Elected & Appointed Officials (NALEO)
-Cochair of the Latinx Advisory Board for the Department of Education for Superintendent Kathy Hoffman
-Hispanic-Native American Indian Caucus Vice President of the Arizona School Board Association
-Aguila Youth Leadership Alumni
-Former Balsz School Board Governing Board Vice President
-Volunteer reviewing scholarship applications for Maricopa Community College.
-Obama Foundation Fellow
-Opportunities for Youth
-Working Families Party Member
BRAVO, FLAVIO (DEM)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
712
Phone Number:
602-460-9877
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
I am a fifth-generation Arizonan, born and raised in West Phoenix. I received a Master’s degree in Migration Studies from the University of San Francisco, and hold a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Loyola University Chicago. I am running for State Representative because I want every family in our community to truly thrive; where our children can pursue their educational goals, have great careers, and lead extraordinary lives.
We are still overcoming the pandemic and the cost of living has skyrocketed. Our schools, which should be places where students, teachers, and parents are supported, have faced continuous uncertainty. Strong PreK-12 public schools, affordable housing, and access to healthcare are necessities. With a background in economic and immigration policy, I am committed to supporting small businesses, as well as ensuring dignity in all work.
Each of my experiences as an educator, Congressional staffer, and in the nonprofit sector provide me with the skills to address our district’s most pressing needs while working for a more just, and livable future for Arizona, and generations to come. I invite you to visit my website FlavioBravo.com. It would be an honor to earn your vote and to serve you at the State Legislature.
State Representative - District No. 27
TOMA, BEN (REP)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
684
Phone Number:
602-820-6539
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
I’m a husband, father, small-business owner, and committed conservative. As the House Majority Leader I’ve fought an emboldened Democrat minority and beaten them. Working with my seatmate Kevin Payne, we’re passing reforms to make our elections more secure and transparent. I authored and led passage of the largest tax cut in state history, have record tax revenues, increased K-12 classroom funding and teacher pay, put a stop to Critical Race Theory (CRT) and other left-wing attempts to indoctrinate our kids, and have one of the strongest economies and job markets in the nation. I have a 100% pro-Constitution voting record and, as the father of five girls, am absolutely committed to protecting our 2nd Amendment rights. I’m running as your proven conservative team with Anthony Kern and Kevin Payne because I’m tired of candidates who campaign as conservatives or who try to do Trump impressions to fool voters. Kern, Toma and Payne are actual MAGA conservatives with proven records of protecting taxpayers, limiting the size of government, and protecting our liberties. This battle is not for the faint of heart, or for those whose ambitions matter more than ideology. Let’s work together to protect Arizona. We ask for your vote!
KISSINGER, DON (DEM)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Phone Number:
480-818-9390
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
I’m running as the only Democratic candidate for District 27 Representative. I am a retired engineer, a 36 year Arizona resident and a father of 3 and grandfather of 4. I hope to provide District 27 voters a choice in the November General Election.
I am pro choice, a supporter of our public school system and firmly believe that Arizona elections have been and continue to be free and fair. I do not support any restrictive changes to the permanent early voter list or vote by mail rules. Climate change, the environment and Arizona’s looming water shortage are areas of particular interest and concern for me.
Voters should be aware that there are two Arizona State Representatives from each district and the ballot allows you to vote for up two. Since I am the only Democrat on the ballot, some may be tempted to cast their second vote for one of my Republican opponents. Doing so will make it less likely that I prevail. If you want to help end one party rule in Arizona vote for only the Democrat in the District 27 House race.
State Representative - District No. 28
LIVINGSTON, DAVID (REP)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
1,203
Phone Number:
623-229-7094
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
When I ran for office, I promised to put taxpayers and families first, and I’ve done exactly that. Every candidate claims to support conservative ideas, but I have an actual 100% VOTING RECORD for secure elections, a strong border (including a border wall), and an end to illegal immigration. I have a 100% pro-life and pro-2nd Amendment record. I’ve earned the “Friend of the Family” and “Hero of the Taxpayer” awards and have led on education funding and teacher pay increases. The Wuhan virus hurt our economy but today, Arizona is the fastest recovered state in the country thanks to our low tax and regulatory burden, and a pro-growth environment that keeps government out of the way and lets the free market do its thing. I have opposed special interests, voted NO on bad bills, and was proud to be a 2016 delegate for Donald Trump at the RNC National Convention, so now I have a contested primary. Bring it on! I work for you and will keep doing what’s right. I’m running as a team with Beverly Pingerelli and Frank Carroll and we are glad to be your Proven Conservative Team! I ask for your vote. Thank you!
PINGERELLI, BEVERLY (REP)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
1,089
Phone Number:
623-687-7604
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
I'm running for the Arizona House of Representatives in Legislative District 28. In my first 2-year term, I stand by a conservative voting record, sponsoring and supporting legislation to improve accountability in educational spending and academic standards, promoting school choice and parental rights, defending the sanctity of life, vigorously fighting against governmental overreach and mandates, and strengthening Second Amendment and religious freedoms guaranteed by our Constitution. Fiscally, I believe economic growth is achieved through lower taxation and regulatory reform, and that election integrity and government transparency are essential to restore trust. I’ve been married 34 years, and my husband and I are blessed with two beautiful daughters. We’ve lived in Arizona for 18 years and our children attended elementary and high school in Peoria. I received my B.S. in Biological Sciences from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan and currently hold an American Society for Clinical Pathology Cytogenetics Certification. I work at Grand Canyon University as a Science Program Coordinator, and I've also worked as a cytogenetics technologist at St. Joseph's Hospital's Molecular Medicine Laboratory, performing cancer biopsy genetic and infectious diseases testing. I’ve also served on the Peoria Unified School District Governing Board.
HOLBROOK, STEPHANIE (DEM)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
724
Phone Number:
623-910-1711
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
About Stephanie.
I am a wife, mother, business owner, endurance athlete, and veteran. I am running for Arizona State Hours of Representatives in Legislative District 28.
A bit about me. I have family roots here in Arizona. My grandmother came to the state in a covered wagon in the early 1900s before Arizona was a state. Her family homesteaded outside of Pearce, Arizona. My uncle still lives on the ranch.
I left Arizona in high school but returned in 1998. I love it here. I want it to continue to be a welcoming state with freedom and opportunities for everyone.
I am running because I believe the citizens in Legislative District 28 want the same things. The kitchen table issues:
Quality education
*Equality and a system that allows their voices heard
*Fair elections
*Support to our citizens and small businesses
*Taking care of the elderly and the young
*Supporting workers and Small businesses
*Quality Roads and infrastructure
*Clean air and clean Water
*Water security
State Representative - District No. 29
MONTENEGRO, STEVE (REP)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
630
Phone Number:
623-826-8108
Statement:
Steve Montenegro served in the Arizona House for eight years, holding positions like Speaker Pro-Tem and Majority Leader, and later served in the State Senate. He voted for the largest tax cuts in state history, the Arizona Jobs Bill, and SB1070. He authored Arizona’s transparency laws, the American Civics Act, and the ban on affirmative action. He has a 100% pro-life, pro-family, pro-2nd Amendment, and pro-border security voting record, and won the Hero of the Taxpayer and Friend of the Family awards. He has a long record of supporting Arizona's veterans/bases and helped bring F-35’s to Luke AFB. Steve was an Arizona delegate for Donald Trump and made numerous appearances on national TV defending the President against liberals like Jorge Ramos and Chris Cuomo. After serving in the legislature, Steve returned to the private sector. He serves as Ministry Pastor at Catalyst Church. He has served as Executive Director for Desert Reach, an organization helping inner-city high school students succeed in life. He has also been active in efforts to improve the integrity and accuracy of our elections. He and his wife Melissa have been married 13 years and have two beautiful daughters. Melissa is a Charter School Administrator.
PODEYN, SCOTT (DEM)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
531
Phone Number:
623-810-7893
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
I’m a retired disabled veteran. I’m an Aircraft Armament Systems Craftsman. I’ve served 3 tours to Korea and 1 to The Philippines and England. I turned wrenches and loaded the F-4, F-16, F-15, and A-10. I’ve had five tours of duty in the Persian Gulf and two combat tours. I don’t have any self interests only yours the people.
I’m not a politician but just a guy that has busted his butt for everything I have. I’m a lot like the people of Arizona. I live on a fixed income of 5 figures and I’m happy when I can turn $200 to the next month. I am dedicated to my core values of service before self and honor and integrity in everything I do. Without honor or integrity a person has nothing to take to the grave. I’m a hard working stiff that just wants to serve Arizona.
My education is in Physical Geography and Earth and Planetary Science.I’m focused on water conservation, veterans issues, educational funding to give students and educators every opportunity to excel, and creating jobs.
State Representative - District No. 30
BIASIUCCI, LEO (REP)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
1,573
Phone Number:
928-680-4242
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
Leo Biasiucci was born and raised in Lake Havasu City, Arizona and has been an Arizona resident for over 30 years. After receiving his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from The University of Arizona, Leo came back to Lake Havasu to help run the family business.
In 2016, Leo decided that he was ready to give back to his community. He became an active member of The Lake Havasu Men’s Republican Club, The Conservative Republican Club, The Kingman Republican Forum, and he is also an appointed Republican PC. He is a proud member of the NRA and was previously on the Lake Havasu Parks and Recreation Board, and on the Lake Havasu Planning and Zoning Commission.
After spending numerous days attending legislative sessions in Phoenix, Leo ran for a seat in the Arizona House of Representatives and was elected in 2018. He is currently the House Majority Whip and passed two monumental bills in only his 2nd term. His bill, HB2111, made Arizona a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary State and HB2889 made all child sex crimes mandatory sentences and added life in prison. He believes strongly in the Constitution and he will never stop defending your freedoms.
GILLETTE, JOHN (REP)
Financial Disclosure Statement
Signatures:
887
Phone Number:
928-293-1795
Email Address:
[email protected]
Statement:
I am a US. Army Veteran, Retiring as a Command Sergeant Major, specializing in Counter Terrorism Operations and Human Intelligence Collection. Awarded The Meritorious Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Army Accommodation Medals. Received Jungle Expert, Sniper, and Pathfinder Badges. I work in Real Estate as a small business self employed Licensed Agent. Previous employment in Law Enforcement as a SWAT Team Leader. I hold a BA in Criminal Law from Canterbury, and a graduate of the US. Army Sergeants Major Academy. I currently serve as Mohave County District 204 Precinct Committeeman. My wife Jamie is a healthcare provider PA-C in the Kingman medical community. We have been married for 16 years and are raising our twin children in Mohave County.
I support and live conservative values. I will only support bills that forward the America and Arizona First Agenda. I fully believe that the US. Constitution was written by some of the most brilliant minds in history, is the law of the land, AS WRITTEN.
I WILL NOT support unlawful Immigration,1619 Project or Critical Race Theory being taught in our schools or new taxes.
I WILL put Americans and Arizonans First!
Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court
Ann Timmer
James Beene
William Montgomery
Judge of the Court of Appeals Division I
Cynthia Bailey
David Gass
Kent Cattani
Michael Brown
Steven Williams
Proposition 128
Overview:
Relating to initiative and referendum (state legislature authority)
Official Language:
THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT WOULD ALLOW THE LEGISLATURE TO AMEND, DIVERT FUNDS FROM, OR SUPERSEDE AN INITIATIVE OR REFERENDUM MEASURE ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF ARIZONA IF THE MEASURE IS FOUND TO CONTAIN ILLEGAL OR UNCONSTITUTIONAL LANGUAGE BY THE ARIZONA OR UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT.
Proposition 129
Overview:
Relating to initiative measures
Official Language:
THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT WOULD LIMIT AN INITIATIVE MEASURE TO A SINGLE SUBJECT AND REQUIRE THAT SUBJECT TO BE EXPRESSED IN THE TITLE OF THE INITIATIVE MEASURE.
Proposition 130
Overview:
Relating to property tax exemptions
Official Language:
THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT WOULD CONSOLIDATE FOUR SECTIONS OF THE CONSTITUTION REGARDING PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS INTO A SINGLE SECTION; REMOVE THE CONSTITUTIONAL DETERMINATIONS OF THE AMOUNTS OF CERTAIN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS; AND ALLOW PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR RESIDENT VETERANS WITH DISABILITIES, WIDOWS, AND WIDOWERS REGARDLESS OF WHEN THEY BECAME ARIZONA RESIDENTS.
Proposition 131
Overview:
Relating to the executive department
Official Language:
THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT WOULD CREATE A NEW EXECUTIVE OFFICER WHO WOULD BE ELECTED ON A JOINT TICKET WITH THE GOVENOR AND SUCCEED TO THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR IN THE EVENT OF THE GOVERNOR’S DEATH, REMOVAL FROM OFFICE, OR DISABILITY TO DISCHARGE THE DUTIES OF THE OFFICE.
Proposition 132
Overview:
Relating to initiative and referendum measures (60% approval for tax proposals)
Official Language:
THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT WOULD REQUIRE THAT AN INITIATIVE OR REFERENDUM TO APPROVE A TAX RECEIVES SIXTY PERCENT OF THE VOTES CAST TO BECOME LAW.
Proposition 209
Required Signatures: 237,645
Sponsor:
.Predatory Debt Collection Protection Act
Overview:
Relating to predatory debt collection protection
Official Language:
THE LAW WOULD REDUCE MAXIMUM INTEREST RATES ON MEDICAL DEBT FROM 10% TO 3% ANNUALLY; INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF CERTAIN ASSETS EXEMPT FROM DEBT COLLECTION; ANNUALLY ADJUST EXEMPTIONS FOR INFLATION BEGINNING 2024; AND ALLOW COURTS TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF DISPOSABLE EARNINGS GARNISHED IN CASES OF EXTREME ECONOMIC HARDSHIP.
Proposition 211
Required Signatures: 237,645
Sponsor:
Voters' Right to Know Act
Overview:
Relating to the disclosure of the original source of monies used for campaign media spending
Official Language:
THE LAW WOULD REQUIRE ENTITIES AND PERSONS SPENDING OVER $50,000 ON STATEWIDE CAMPAIGNS OR $25,000 ON OTHER CAMPAIGNS, NOT INCLUDING PERSONAL MONIES AND BUSINESS INCOME, TO DISCLOSE THE ORIGINAL DONOR OF CONTRIBUTIONS OVER $5,000; AND CREATE ADDITIONAL REPORTING AND ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS.
Proposition 308
Overview:
Relating to the classification of students for tuition purposes
Official Language:
THE LAW WOULD ALLOW ARIZONA STUDENTS, REGARDLESS OF IMMIGRATION STATUS, TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL AID AT STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND IN-STATE TUITION IF THEY GRADUATED FROM AND ATTENDED A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL, OR HOME SCHOOL EQUIVALENT, FOR TWO YEARS IN ARIZONA.
Proposition 309
Overview:
Relating to voter identification
Official Language:
THE LAW WOULD REQUIRE VOTERS TO WRITE THEIR BIRTHDATE, GOVERNMENT-ISSUED IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, AND SIGNATURE ON A CONCEALED EARLY BALLOT AFFIDAVIT; REQUIRE PHOTO IDENTIFICATION TO VOTE IN-PERSON; AND REQUIRE THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PROVIDE WITHOUT CHARGE A NONOPERATING IDENTIFICATION LICENSE TO INDIVIDUALS WHO REQUEST ONE FOR VOTING PURPOSES.
Proposition 310
Overview:
Relating to taxation benefitting fire districts
Official Language:
THE LAW WOULD ESTABLISH A FIRE DISTRICT SAFETY FUND TO BE FUNDED VIA AN INCREASE OF ONE-TENTH OF ONE PERCENT TO THE STATE’S TRANSACTION PRIVILEGE (SALES) AND USE TAX FROM JANUARY 1, 2023 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2042.