PRIMARY ELECTION
July 30, 2024
Citizens Clean Elections Commission
Statewide & Legislative Candidate Statement Pamphlet
azcleanelections.gov
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LETTER FROM THE
CITIZENS CLEAN ELECTIONS COMMISSION
Dear Arizona Voter:
The Arizona Primary Election is on July 30, 2024.
This Guide is created by Clean Elections, the state’s nonpartisan voter education agency, to
provide voters ocial voting information about the Primary Election.
The purpose of a primary election is to nominate partisan candidates to advance to the
general election. All registered voters can participate, yet primary elections typically have
turnout rates in the thirty percent. Voting is a critical form of involvement in the political
process. Please read through this guide for more information on the primary so you can
have your voice heard in the election.
In this guide, you will find information on:
How to Register to Vote
Ways to Vote: By Mail or In Person
Accepted ID at the Polls
County Elections Contact Information
List of Candidates
With so many sources of information available, it can be dicult and frustrating to find
ocial, nonpartisan election information. Our goal is to educate and inform, not influence,
and we hope this Voter Education Guide helps you cast your ballot confidently. Thank you
for voting.
Respectfully yours,
Mark S. Kimble
Christina E. Werther
Amy B. Chan
Galen D. Paton
Steve M. Titla
Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission
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WHY AM I RECEIVING THIS?
Your household is receiving this Voter Education Guide because you or another resident
is registered to vote. Voter guides are sent by the legislative district assigned to your
residence. It may be possible for your household to receive multiple guides for dierent
legislative districts if there is a voter registered at a dierent residential address that uses
the same mailing address as you.
WHY SHOULD I READ THIS VOTER EDUCATION GUIDE?
This guide contains statements directly from the candidates for statewide and legislative
oce. This is an opportunity for voters to hear directly from candidates, not third parties,
about their views. This guide also contains ocial and accurate information on:
• How to Register to Vote
• Ways to Vote
• Accepted ID at the Polls
• County Elections Contact Information
WHO SENT THIS?
This guide is created by the Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission (Clean Elections).
Clean Elections is a state government agency created by voters in 1998. Voters mandated
Clean Elections create this Voter Education Guide and mail it to households prior to the
Primary Election.
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WHAT IS CLEAN ELECTIONS?
Clean Elections is the state’s non-partisan voter education agency founded in 1998 after
Arizona voters passed the Citizens Clean Elections Act (A.R.S. Title 16, Chapter 6, Article 2)
to root out corruption and promote confidence and participation in our political process.
1. Voter Education
We provide voters with non-partisan election information, tools and resources so they can
vote informed.
2. Clean Campaign Funding
We provide campaign funding to candidates who run for state oces in Arizona and agree
not to accept special interest money.
3. Enforcement
We conduct audits of candidates’ campaign finance reports and investigate complaints to
ensure funding is used appropriately.
HOW IS CLEAN ELECTIONS FUNDED?
The Citizens Clean Elections Fund, created by voters, receives revenues from: a 10%
surcharge imposed on all civil and criminal fines and penalties, qualifying contributions
from registered Arizona voters to participating candidates, and civil penalties assessed
against violators.
Funding for Clean Elections does not come from taxpayer money from the state
general fund.
WHO ARE THE COMMISSIONERS?
The Commission consists of five members, no more than two of the same political party
and of the same county. The Governor and the highest-ranking ocial holding a state-
wide oce, who is not a member of the same political party as the Governor, alternate in
appointing Commissioners.
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WHAT IS IN THIS GUIDE?
Primary Election Information
About the Primary Election
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Important Election Dates
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Voter Registration
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How to Vote
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Ballot Types in the Primary Election
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Voter Assistance
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ID at the Polls
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Contact Information
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Candidate Information
Which candidates are in the guide?
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Definition of Offices to be Elected .............................................................................. 15
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ABOUT THE PRIMARY ELECTION
What is the Primary Election?
The July 30 Primary Election determines the candidates from each political party who will
advance to the General Election in November.
Who can vote in a Primary Election?
All voters, including those not aliated with a recognized political party (Independents),
can vote in the primary election.
Why is voting in the Primary Election important?
Voting in a primary election is important because it allows voters to determine who the
nominees will be from each political party.
Candidates who win the primary election in their party will be listed on the general election
ballot, along with the other party nominees and candidates that are running independent
of a party.
Sometimes, a particular contest may only have candidates from a single party. This means
the winner of that oce is determined in the primary election. Voting in a primary election
ensures voters have a say in who represents them.
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IMPORTANT ELECTION DATES
PRIMARY ELECTION DAY
Polls open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
VOTER
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE
LAST DAY
TO VOTE EARLY
IN PERSON
EMERGENCY
EARLY
VOTING
EARLY
VOTING
BEGINS
LAST DAY TO
REQUEST BALLOT
BY MAIL
MAIL
BACK EARLY
BALLOT
30
J ULY
TUESDAY
1
J ULY
MONDAY
3
J ULY
WEDNESDAY
19
J ULY
FRIDAY
23
J ULY
TUESDAY
26
J ULY
FRIDAY
26-29
J ULY
FRIDAY
July 26th at 7pm
through Monday,
July 29th at 5pm
at 7pm
at 5pm
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VOTER REGISTRATION
Voters must be registered by Monday, July 1, 2024 to vote in the election. Not sure if you’re
already registered? Check online at azcleanelections.gov/am-i-registered-to-vote.
Ways to Register
Online:
Visit servicearizona.com. You must have a valid Arizona driver’s license or identification
card to use this service. You will be emailed a confirmation after you complete the
registration process.
Paper Form:
Voter registration forms are available at county recorder oces, motor vehicle division
(MVD) oces, most libraries, city clerk oces and public assistance agencies.
To download a paper form or for more information on the registration process, including
the qualifications to register to vote, please visit: azcleanelections.gov/register-to-vote
Voter Registration Card:
Your county recorder will mail you a voter registration card a few weeks after you register.
Voters are encouraged to verify that the information on their card is correct. Please contact
your county recorder with any questions, or to request a replacement registration card.
Your registration card may be used as a form of ID at the polls.
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BALLOT TYPES IN THE PRIMARY ELECTION
Which ballot do I get? Ballot Type
Democratic Party = Democratic Party Ballot
Green Party = Green Party Ballot
Libertarian Party = Libertarian Party Ballot
Republican Party = Republican Party Ballot
No Labels Party = No Labels Party Ballot (see below for important information)
I
ndependent Voter (No Party Affiliation) Select one: Democratic, Republican,
or local non-partisan (if available)
Note: The No Labels (NOL) Party Ballot will NOT have any federal, state, or legislative oce candidates
listed on it. This is due to a preliminary injunction issued by the U.S. District Court for Arizona barring
NOL candidates from appearing on the Arizona Primary Election ballot. No Labels Party of Arizona v
Adrian Fontes, CV-23-02172-PHX-JJT (2024). No Label Party voters who are on the Active Early Voting
List will automatically be sent a No Labels Party Ballot with no candidates listed, unless they contact
their County Recorder to determine if a local non-partisan ballot is available or they change their
political aliation on their voter registration before the deadline.
Independents CAN vote in the Primary
(you do not need to re-register with a party)
Step 1. Pick a Ballot
Independent voters must choose which ballot type they want to vote. Voters may only vote
one ballot. (Choose One: Democratic, Republican, or local non-partisan).
Step 2. Decide when to Vote
Vote Early:
1.
By Mail: If you want your county recorder to mail you a ballot, you must contact them
by July 19th to choose a ballot type. Your county will be able to tell you which ballot
types are available to you for selection. If you miss this deadline, you can still vote in
person (early or on election day).
2. In-Person: Visit an in-person early voting location, and ask the election worker for the
ballot of your choice (must show ID).
Vote on Election Day:
Ask your poll worker for the ballot of your choice (must show ID).
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VOTER ASSISTANCE
Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA)
The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) ensures that U.S.
citizens who are service members, their eligible family members or other overseas citizens
can vote in their home states. This guide has been mailed to every Arizona Military and
Overseas voter.
Resources for UOCAVA voters:
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. Secretary of State’s online system: Used to register to vote, request an early ballot and
return a voted ballot. https://azsos.gov/elections/voters/registering-vote/uniformed-
overseas-citizens
2. Federal Post Card Application (FPCA): Used to register to vote, request an early ballot
or update your voter information fvap.gov/arizona
3. Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB): Used as an emergency back-up ballot and to
register to vote. fvap.gov/arizona
Voters with a Disability
The Help America Vote Act (HAVA) requires every polling place to be accessible and have
available (and set up for use) accessible voting equipment that may be used by any voter.
Additional assistance may be available, such as curbside voting, braille and large print
ballots. Voters can contact their County Elections Oce for additional information.
Alternative Formats & Language
Voters can contact Clean Elections to request a larger print version of this guide, or to
request an alternative format.
This guide is printed in Spanish to assist local jurisdictions in complying with federal law
(Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA)). For more information about federal law,
please contact the United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, Voting
Section at 800-253-3931 or
[email protected]v.
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WHAT ID SHOULD I BRING TO THE POLLS?
List #1 Sucient photo ID inlcuding name and address (One Required)
• Valid Arizona driver license
• Valid Arizona non-operating identification card
• Tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal identification
• Valid United States federal, state or local government issued identification
List #2 Sucient ID without a photo that bears the name and address (Two Required)
• Utility bill of the elector that is dated within 90 days of the date of the election
• A utility bill may be for electric, gas, water, solid waste, sewer, telephone, cellular phone,
or cable television
• Bank or credit union statement that is dated within 90 days of the date of the election
• Valid Arizona Vehicle Registration
• Indian census card
• Property tax statement of the elector’s residence
• Tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal identification
• Arizona vehicle insurance card
• Recorder’s Certificate
• Valid United States federal, state, or local government issued identification, including
a voter registration card issued by the County Recorder
• Any mailing to the elector marked “Ocial Election Material”
List #3 Mix & Match from Lists #1 & #2 (Two Required)
• U.S. Passport without address and one valid item from List 2
• U.S. Military identification without address and one valid item from List 2
• Any valid photo identification from List 1 in which the address does not reasonably
match the precinct register accompanied by a non-photo identification from List 2 in
which the address does reasonably match the precinct register
Members of federally recognized tribes are not required to have an address
or photo on their identification in order to cast a provisional ballot.
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County
Recorder
(voter registration and early ballots)
Election Director
(voting locations and election
information)
Apache
Phone: 928-337-7515
TTY: 800-361-4402
voterreg@co.apache.az.us
Phone: 928-337-7604
TTY: 800-361-4402
r
vaughan@apachecountyaz.gov
Cochise
Phone: 520-432-8350
TTY: 520-432-8360
recor[email protected].gov
Phone: 520-432-8970
TTY: 520-432-8360
elections@cochise.az.gov
Coconino
Phone: 928-679-7850
TTY
928-679-7131
recorder@coconino.az.gov
Phone: 928-679-7896
T
TY: 928-679-7131
elections@coconino.az.gov
Gila
Phone: 928-402-8740
TTY: 711
sbingham@gilacountyaz.gov
Phone: 928-402-8709
TTY: 711
emariscal@gilacountyaz.gov
CONTACT INFORMATION
Citizens Clean Elections Commission
Call for questions on this guide or voter education, tools, and resources
1802 W. Jackson St. #129
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
602-364-3477
1-877-631-8891
ccec@azcleanelections.gov
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County
Recorder
(voter registration and early ballots)
Election Director
(voting locations and election informa-
tion)
Graham
Phone: 928-428-3560
TTY: 928-428-3562
recordersoce@graham.az.gov
Phone: 928-792-5037
TTY: 928-428-3562
hduderstadt@graham.az.gov
Greenlee
Phone: 928-865-2632
TTY: 928-865-1717
recor[email protected].gov
Phone: 928-865-2072
TTY: 928-865-1717
bcastaneda@greenlee.az.gov
La Paz
Phone: 928-669-6136
recorder@lapazcountyaz.org
Phone: 928-669-6149
elections@lapazcountyaz.org
Maricopa
Phone: 602-506-1511
TTY: 602-506-2348
v[email protected]opa.gov
Phone: 602-506-1511
TTY: 602-506-2348
v[email protected]opa.gov
Mohave
Phone: 928-753-0767
TTY: 928-753-0769
voterregistration@mohave.gov
Phone: 928-753-0733
elections@mohave.gov
Navajo
Phone: 928-524-4192
TTY: 711
voter.registration@navajocountyaz.gov
Phone: 928-524-4062
elections@navajocountyaz.gov
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Pima
Phone: 520-724-4330
TTY: 520-724-4320
recorder@recorder.pima.gov
Phone: 520-724-6830
TTY: 520-724-6871
[email protected]v
Pinal
Phone: 520-866-6830
Recorder@pinal.gov
Phone: 520-866-7550
pcelections_dl@pinal.gov
Santa Cruz
Phone: 520-375-7990
TTY: 711 or 1-800-842-4681
voter@santacruzcountyaz.gov
Phone: 520-375-7808
TTY: 711 or 1-800-842-4681
electionday@santacruzcountyaz.gov
Yavapai
Phone: 928-771-3248 Ext. 9
voter.registration@yavapaiaz.gov
Phone: 928-771-3248 Ext. 8
elections@yavapaiaz.gov
Yuma
Phone: 928-373-6034
TTY: 928-373-6033
voterservices@yumacountyaz.gov
Phone: 928-373-1014
TTY: 928-373-6033
elections@yumacountyaz.gov
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CANDIDATE INFORMATION
Which candidates are in the guide?
• Every statewide and legislative candidate that has their name printed on the Primary
election ballot is listed in this guide, per the Clean Elections Act.
• Information on federal and local candidates may be found on the
Clean Elections website: azcleanelections.gov/arizona-elections/find-my-candidates
What information is listed about the candidates?
The candidate’s name, party aliation, campaign funding type and website are provided.
Campaign funding type is listed as either traditional or participating. A traditional
candidate funds their campaign through private donations. A participating candidate funds
their campaign through participation in the Clean Elections Clean Funding program.
Each candidate had the opportunity to submit a 100-word biography and 200-word
statement. The statements were reproduced as submitted and were not edited for
spelling, grammar, or punctuation. Non-substantive editing may have occurred for layout
purposes only. These statements represent the opinions of the authors and have not been
checked for accuracy.
Definition of Oces to be Elected
Corporation Commissioner (Vote for not more than 3): 4 Year Term
The Arizona Corporation Commission has five members, each elected to four-year terms.
The Commission regulates the rates, business practices, health and safety of many utilities.
It also regulates corporations, securities, railroads and pipelines.
State Senator (Vote for not more than 1): 2 Year Term
The Arizona State Senate is the upper house of the Legislature, made up of 30 Senators,
one from each of Arizona’s 30 legislative districts. The Senate can draft, introduce and vote
on legislation. Along with the House, the Senate approves the state’s annual budget. The
Senate can place measures on the ballot for voter approval.
State House of Representative (Vote for not more than 2): 2 Year Term
The Arizona State House of Representatives is the lower house of the Legislature, made up
of 60 Representatives, two from each of Arizona’s 30 legislative districts. The House can
draft, introduce and vote on legislation. Along with the Senate, the House approves the
state’s annual budget. The House can place measures on the ballot for voter approval.
For more information on oce responsibilities, including federal and local oces, please
visit azcleanelections.gov/civics.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORCORPORATIONCOMMISSIONER
YleniaAguilar
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.aguilarforarizona.com
Biography:YleniaAguilarwasborninMexicoandraisedinArizonaandruralIllinois.
ShehasservedasaGoverningBoardMemberintheOsbornSchoolDistrict,Vitalyst
HealthFoundationBoardofTrustees,andHispanicsEnjoyingCamping,Hunting,andthe
Outdoors(HECHO)AdvisoryCouncil.ShecurrentlyservesasamemberoftheCentral
ArizonaWaterConservationDistrictonthefrontlinesofwaterissuesfacingArizona.
Statement:YleniaAguilarwasborninMexicoandraisedinArizonaandruralIllinois.Shehasservedasa
GoverningBoardMemberintheOsbornSchoolDistrict,VitalystHealthFoundationBoardofTrustees,and
HispanicsEnjoyingCamping,Hunting,andtheOutdoors(HECHO)AdvisoryCouncil.Shecurrentlyserves
asamemberoftheCentralArizonaWaterConservationDistrictonthefrontlinesofwaterissuesfacing
Arizona.Sheisthemotheroftwosons,BrockandFelix,bothintheirsecondyearofcollegeandhigh
school,respectively.Theyshareapassionforclubsoccerandmountainbiking,justliketheirmother.
YleniaAguilaristheBusinessDevelopmentManagerwithGybe,awateranalyticscompanyleveraging
satellites,sensors,andpredictivemodelingtohelporganizationsoptimizewatershedhealth.Gybeputsthe
powerofprecisionfreshwaterintelligenceinthehandsofmanagersacrosstheworldworkingtosecure
everycommunity'ssustainableaccesstoclean,lifegivingwater.YleniaisparticipatingasaClean
ElectionsCandidatebecauseshebelievesaCorporationCommissionershouldn’ttakemoneyfromspecial
interestsandthecorporateentitiestheyareelectedtoregulate.
JonathonHill
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:ParticipatingWebsite:www.votehillaz.com
Biography:IamanativeArizonan,borninKingmanandraisedincentralPhoenix.Since
2000Ihavelived,studiedandworkedinTempe.Forthelast18yearsIhavebeenan
engineeratASU’sMarsSpaceFlightFacility,whereIhaveoperatedscienceinstruments
onNASA’sMarsroversSpiritandOpportunity,theMarsOdysseysatellite,andnumerous
otherspacemissions.IbeganmycareerasanAerospaceEngineer(BSEandMS),but
fellinlovewiththegeologyworkourmissionsweredoing,soIswitchedtracksand
completedmyPhDinGeologicalSciences.
Statement:IamrunningbecauseIbelieveweneedmoreCommissionerswithstrongtechnical
backgrounds,whounderstandtheengineeringandsciencebehindpowergeneration,waterdistribution,and
groundwatermanagement.TheCorporationCommissionisresponsibleformakingmanycriticaltechnical
decisions,suchaswherepowerplantsandtransmissionlinescanbebuiltandwhetherwatercompanies
havesufficientgroundwaterresourcestoprovidefortheircurrentandfuturecustomers.Commissioners
needtohavethetrainingandexperiencetoproperlyevaluatethedifferentoptionsandmakethebest
possibledecisions.IalsobelievetheCommissionneedstoplacemoreemphasisonensuringthe
cybersecurityofourutilities,sincepowerandwatergridsareincreasinglybecomingtargetsforhackers.
ThroughmyworkwithNASAmissions,Ihaveusedstateoftheartcybersecuritytoolstoprotectour
nation’sassetsinspace,andIbelieveweshoulddeploythosesametoolstosecureourutilitygridshere
onEarth.IhopetousemyengineeringandgeologyexpertisetoensuretheCommission’sdecisionswill
makeArizona’sutilitiesmoreaffordable,morerobustandmoresecure.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORCORPORATIONCOMMISSIONER
ReneLopez
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:ParticipatingWebsite:voterenelopez.com/
Biography:IhavelivedandworkedinChandlerformorethan16years.Servingonthe
ChandlerCityCouncil20152023andservingasViceMayortwice.Iamathirdgeneration
Arizonanative,graduatingfromtheUniversityofArizonawithaB.S.inNuclear
EngineeringandminorinDirectEnergyConversion.IamalsoathirdgenerationU.S.Navy
VeteranservingasaNavalOfficeraboardsubmarines,honorablyseparatingin2000asa
Lieutenant.In2017IcofoundedCece’sHopeCenterthatimprovesthelivesandfutureof
victimsofhumantraffickingandsexualexploitationbybridgingthegapofservicesandprovidingholistic
support.Ihaveanextensive23yearcareerinProjectManagementworkinginTelecommunications,Energy,
andInformationTechnology.
Statement:ADDRESSINGINFLATION:Recently,thecurrentfederaladministration’spolicyiscausing
increasedcostofcoalandnaturalgasresultinginmajorincreasesintheutilityrateswearepayingacross
thecountry.AlongwiththewastefuluseofColoradoRiverwaterbyCalifornia,wehavelostapproximately
40%ofourhydrogeneratingcapacityfromHooverDam.Iwillworktoensurethatonlynecessarycostsof
operations,maintenanceandcosteffectivereliablesourcesofenergyarepassedontotheratepayers.
ENERGYRELIABILITY:Ibelievethatadiverseenergyportfolioisinthebestinterestsofstabilityandcost
effectivenessforArizona’slongtermfuture.Allformsofenergyproductionshouldbeonthetableforuse.
Somespecificsare:hydro,nuclear,coal,andnaturalgas,andinthatorderofpriorityforbaseload.
SECURINGARIZONA’SFUTURE:Forvariableenergyproduction,whichisusedtomeetpeakingand
supplementalenergydemands,Iseenaturalgasandsolarasthetwomainviableoptionsintheimmediate
term.Forlongterm,SmallModularReactors(SMRs)orotherforms(i.e.batteries,GeoThermal,etc.)could
beutilizedoncetheyhavebeenprovensafe,costeffective,andreliable.
LeaMárquezPeterson
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.VoteforLea.com
Biography:LeaMárquezPetersonwasappointedtotheCorporationCommissionin2019
andelectedstatewidein2020.AsaCommissionerandthePastChairwoman,shehas
foughtforaffordable,safeandreliableenergy.Leahasbeenasmallbusinessownerfor
decadesandalsoservedasPresident&CEOoftheTucsonHispanicChamber.She
receivedherdegreesinMarketingandEntrepreneurshipfromtheUofA,andherMBAfrom
PepperdineUniversity.LealivesinTucsonwithherhusbandandchildren.
Statement:SincejoiningtheCommissionin2019,LeaMárquezPetersonhasbeenafierceadvocatefor
holdingutilitiesaccountableandfightingforaffordable,reliableenergy.AstheonlyCommissionerbased
outsidethePhoenixarea,Leahasworkeddiligentlytoprovidefinancialreliefforcustomersandensure
energyreliabilityforallofArizona.Learecentlyvotedinsupportofmorethan$200milliondollarsin
revenuereductionsintheAPSratecasetosavemoneyforratepayers.LeaservedastheChairwomanof
theCommissionfrom2020to2022andledinitiativestorebate$40milliondollarstocustomersofAPSand
TEPduringthepandemic,createdanenergyreliabilitysummittoensureutilitiesarepreparedforArizona’s
hottestdaysandhostedmeetingsoftheCommissiontodiscusstheCaliforniarollingblackoutsandits
impactonArizona’senergyandutilityprices.Leaisachampionforadvancednucleartechnologiesandco
chairsanationalnucleartaskforce.Additionally,shehashostedmultiagencyworkshopstoimprovethe
statusofsmallwaterutilitiesthroughoutthestatetoensurewaterreliabilityandaffordabilityforArizonans.
Pleasevisitwww.VoteforLea.comandfollowheronFacebookandX.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORCORPORATIONCOMMISSIONER
JoshuaPolacheck
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.joshuaforarizona.com
Biography:IgrewupacrosstheruralWest,seeingfirsthandthevalueofpublicservice.
At23,IwascommissionedintotheForeignServiceandspentnearlytwodecadesserving
Americaoverseas,includinginMosulandBeirut.In2018,aftergettingmymastersfrom
theHarvardKennedySchool,IreturnedhometoArizonawithmyfamily.Ihavespentthe
lastfiveyearsfightingtoelectrepresentativeswhoactuallywanttofixtherealproblems
ourstatefaces.Idecidedthisistheyearformetogetintothearena.Let’sstopplaying
politicswithouressentialutilities.
Statement:ThegoverningmajorityontheArizonaCorporationCommissionisinthepocketofoutofstate
fossilfuelinterests.Insteadofaforwardthinkingtransitiontocleanenergy,theyaretyingoureconomic
futuretothechaosinEasternEuropeandthePersianGulf.Ifreelected,theywillbringtoArizonathe
deadlypoliciesthatkilledover200peoplewhentheTexasgridfailed.Ifelected,Iwillinstituteamarket
basedenergyindependencepolicythatwillbringusanaffordable,reliable,andsecuregridthrough
Arizonaproducedenergy.Asaformernationalsecurityofficial,Isawfirsthandhowfragilethefossilfuel
supplychainisandhowourdependencyonitisathreattoAmerica.Withyoursupport,wecanbreak
Arizona’srelianceonforeignenergyandbecomeamodelforthenation.Freefromdirtyfossilfuels,wewill
befreefromsuddenratehikes.UseallthreeofyourvotestoelectJoshuaPolacheck,YleniaAguilar,and
JonathonHilltotheCorporationCommission.Wewillprotectyou,notcorporateinterests.Startatthe
bottomoftheballotandvoteyourwayup.LearnmoreaboutourplantosecureArizona’swaterandpower
futureat:www.joshuaforarizona.com
RachelWalden
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:ElectRachelWalden.com
Biography:I'velivedinArizonafor39years.IgraduatedwithhonorsfromArizonaState
Universityandcontinuedthereformypostgraduateeducation.IwashiredbyASUasa
TeachingandResearchAssistantandwasafellowshiprecipient.Mycareerwasin
financeandbusinessrelations.Iwassecuritieslicensedandtrainedininvestments,
ethics,andfraudprevention.Myclientswerelargemarketcorporationsandmywork
involvedgovernmentregulations,compliance,auditing,andprocessimprovements.I
currentlyserveasamemberoftheMesaPublicSchoolsGoverningBoard.Ihaveprioritizedparentalrights,
fiscalresponsibility,andtransparency.
Statement:TheCommissionexistsundertheArizonaConstitutiontoprotecttheratepayer.Their
responsibilityistomaintainasafeandreliablegridusingtheleastcostofgeneration.TheCommissionis
supposedtoregulate,notlegislate.Forcedenergyinvestmentsandclimategoalsputtheratepayerlast
andthwartfreemarketprinciples.Thegovernmentshouldnotpickwinnersandlosersinthemarketplaceby
choosingproductsthatmeetapersonalagenda.Weneedtoeliminatesubsidiesandmandatesthat
increasethecostofyourutilities.AsArizonagrows,weshouldcontinueamixedportfolioofenergyoptions
toallowpredictable,abundant,andwelldistributedresourcesacrossourstate.Analloftheabove
approachtoenergyhasproventobecosteffectiveandreliableandhedgesagainstmarketconditionswhen
pricingandsupplyfluctuate.Wemustworktocreateanefficientandeffectiveorganizationthatis
responsivetothecommunitiesandbusinesseswithinourstate.TheCommissionenforcessecuritiesand
investmentlawsandmyworkexperienceiscrucialinthefighttoensuretheintegrityofthefinancial
marketplaceandprotectconsumersfromfraud.IhavetherightbackgroundandskillstoputArizonansfirst
anddeliverresults,notexcuses.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATESENATORDISTRICT1
KenBennett
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.kenbennettforsenate.com/
Biography:KenBennettisasuccessfulbusinessmanandfinancialprofessionalwitha
longhistoryofpublicserviceinArizona.He’safifthgenerationArizonanwhogrewupin
PrescottandwasCEOofhisfamilybusinessfor20+years.Bennett,anEagleScout,
laterservedonthePrescottCityCouncil,thenintheStateSenateforeightyears,the
lastfourasSenatePresident.HewasArizona’s19thSecretaryofState(2009to2014)
overseeing12successfulandsecurestateelections.Hewaselectedagainin2022tothe
Senate.Bennettandhiswife,Jeanne,havethreechildrenandfourgrandchildren.
Statement:EveryoneclaimstobeaconservativewhowantstomakeArizonaandAmericagreatagain.
Butwhilemyopponentshavebeentalkingaboutwhattheyhopetodo,I'veactuallybeendoingthework,
righthereinYavapaiCounty.Balancedbudgets,historictaxcuts,moremoneyforschoolsandpublic
safety,thenation'sbestschoolchoiceandSecondAmendmentprotections,fightingtosecureourborders
andendtheBidenBorderCrisis,andprotectingtheunbornandfamiliesinneed.AsaformerSecretaryof
State,nowViceChairoftheSenateElectionsCommittee,Iplayaleadroleinlegislationtoimprove
electionsecurityandintegrity,increasetransparency,andgivevoterselectionstheycantrust.Ifixbills
thatwon’tworkandpassbillsthatdo,likeverifyingthatthenumberofeligiblevoterswhocastballots
actuallymatchesthenumberofballotscounted.IservebecauseweneedEFFECTIVEconservativesin
office.I’mrunningwithexperiencedRepresentativesSelinaBlissandQuangNguyen,veryeffective
conservatives!Iamnotapoliticianlookingformynextoffice–Iamasmallbusinessmanwholovesmy
communityandstate.IaskforyourvotesoIcankeepfightingforyou!
MarkFinchem
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:VoteFinchem.com
Biography:Afterserving21yearsfirstasafirefighter/paramedic,thenfor18yearsasa
lawenforcementofficer.Godbuiltmewithaheartforservice,andin2014Iwaselectedto
theHouseofRepresentativesandserved8yearsdefendingcivilrights.Myconservative
valuesreputation,supportedbyavotingrecord,isevidenceofmyfidelitytothe
ConstitutionsoftheUnitedStatesandArizona.IampleasedtobeA+ratedbytheNRA.
Statement:IamrunningforStateSenatebecauseourbordershavebeenbreached,wemustholdthe
executivebranchaccountableforfailuretoprovideforthewellbeingofArizonans.Oursouthernborderis
wideopen,ourcyberborderisregularlyattacked,andthereisaproblemwithourcourts,aborderthathas
separatedthepeoplefromjustice.Ourlawenforcementorganizationsneedgreatersupport.Elections
belongtothePeople,notthegovernment,butitseemsthatmanyelectedofficialsandgovernment
bureaucratshaveforgottenthat.I’veledtheefforttoauditelectionrecordsjustlikeweauditfinancial
records.I’vespokenupfordisenfranchisedvotersandtheruleoflaw.Consentofthegovernedgoeswith
therighttoinspecttheresults.Iwillensurethisrightispromotedtothefullestextentpossible.Every
legalballotshouldbecounted,voterrollsmustbecleanedupandthosewhocheatmustface
consequencesfortheiracts.Iproposelegislationtoensurecompletetransparencyofthevotecounting
processandtomakealldocumentspublicrecordsthatmustbeproducedondemandbytaxpayers.Weare
facingeconomicchallengestodaythatwillonlygetworsewiththecurrentstateandfederal
administrations.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATESENATORDISTRICT1
MikeS.Fogel
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:ParticipatingWebsite:cleanslateazld1.com/
Biography:Born(1957)andraisedintheMidwest.GrewupinsuburbanChicago.
AttendedLawrenceUniversityandearnedaBAinHistory/Education,1979.EarnedanMS
inSportManagement,1985.Collegebasketballcoachandadministrator,19801993.High
schoolsocialstudiesteacher,basketballcoach,andadministrator19932019aftermoving
toChinoValley,AZ.ThreeyearsasaprincipalinBagdad,AZ.SpenttwoyearsinBeijing,
Chinaasaheadmasterofaprivatehighschool.Retired2020.ServeontheChinoValley
UnifiedSchoolBoardandthePoleraHealthBoard.ElectedasCountyChairoftheYavapaiDemocratic
Partyin2023.
Statement:IamrunningforAZSenateLD1withtheCleanSlateforDemocracytotakecorruptionoutof
politicsandprovideamoderate,reasonablevoicetothelegislature.Iwillstrengtheningdemocratic
institutionsandindividualfreedomstraditionalpublicschools,voterrights,women’sreproductiverights
andcreatinganeconomythatworksforallcitizens.Thedisinvestmentofourschools,whichhasplaced
themnearthebottom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forschoolsmostinneed(poverty/opportunityweight).•Fundingthatsolvesthefiscalcliff
loomingaheadofuswhenthefederalCOVIDrelieffundsdryupin2024.AddressthetriggersinProp123
aswell.•AlongtermfixfortheAggregateExpenditureLimit.•Asignificantinvestmentforspecial
education.•Fundingforfulldaykindergarten•Asolutionthatraisesteacherpaytoacompetitivelevel.
Vouchers/EmpowermentScholarshipAccountsrolledbackandregulated.Universalvotingrightsprotected.
Aprogressivetaxstructuremustbecreatedtopreventstructuraldeficitsandbalancethetaxburdenmore
fairly.Goodgovernancebeginswithdignity,liberty,andfiscalresponsibility.
StevenZipperman
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.VoteZipperman.com
Biography:SteveZipperman,adedicatedAmericaFirstConstitutionalConservative,has
beenteachingtheUSConstitutionalongwithhiswifeSharonforfiveyears.Hefirmly
believesinthefoundationalroleoftheDeclarationofIndependenceandtheConstitution
inAmerica'ssuccesses.AformerU.S.Armyenlistee,stationedatWalterReed,Steve
passionatelysupportsveterans.HetookasolemnoathtodefendtheConstitution,a
commitmentheupholdseveryday.Steveisaretiredsmallbusinessmanwithacademic
achievementsinZoology,BusinessAdministration,andLaw,whobringsstrongnegotiationskillsandlegal
acumentohisunwaveringdedicationtoserving"WethePeople"andpreservingcitizens'freedoms.
Statement:LessGovernment,LowerTaxesandFiscalResponsibilityaretheanswerstoasoundeconomy
andprivatesectorgrowth.WeneedtoreturntowhatourFoundingFathersintendedwhentheywroteour
Constitution.OurleadersneedtoreturntotraditionalAmericanvaluesincludingmorality,honestyand
integrityingovernment.Iamnotaprofessionalpolitician.AsaVeteran,the2ndAmendmentisvery
importanttomesoIwillnevervoteforRedFlaglaws.Idonottakemoneyfromlobbyists,becauseIdon't
oweanypoliticalfavorstoanyoneandmyvotesarenotforsale.Mycampaignisfundedbydonationsfrom
peoplelikeyou.Weneedastrongborderandelectionreformsincludingtheeliminationoftabulation
machinesandinprecinctvoting.Theruleoflawisveryimportanttome.EmpowermentScholarship
Accountsareablessing,andIwillworktoexpandthatprogram,ifpossible."WethePeople"arethemost
importantwordsintheUSConstitution.Electedofficialsmustlistentothepeople,whoprovidethepower
togovernmentbyconsentofthegoverned.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT1
SelinaBliss
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:SelinaBliss.com
Biography:CurrentlycompletingmyfirsttermintheArizonaStateHouseof
Representatives.HavelivedinLegislativeDistrict1since1971andamengagedina
varietyof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ArmedWomenofAmerica,andtheYavapaiCountySheriff’sOffice
SearchandRescue.Iamrunningforreelectionbecauseofadeeprespectforourrich
historyandamdedicatedtoprotectingandstrengtheningthedistrictIserveandArizona.
Statement:Nowfinishingmyfirstterminoffice,IamhappytoreportI’vekeptmypromisesandbuilta
conservativerecordontheissuesthatmattermost.WorkingwithRepresentativeQuangNguyenand
SenatorKenBennett,Iprioritizedeffortstoboostoureconomyandfightinflation,secureourborderand
stoptheopenbordercrisis,andrestoreintegritytoourelectionprocess.Ivotedtodefendour2nd
Amendmentrights,protectlife,andlookafterbothourveteransandfirstresponders.Iamalsousingmy
backgroundasanurseandeducatortoadvanceprogressforourschools,universities,andhealthcare
system.Iamfightingtoprotectyourmedicalfreedomrightsandtopreventfutureattemptsatgovernment
mandates.I’velivedinthisDistrictsince1971andhavebeeninvolvedwithavarietyofpolitical,charitable,
andcivicorganizationsincludingtheYavapaiCountySheriff'sOfficeSearchandRescue.I’mcommittedto
publicserviceandamgratefulforthetrustyouhaveshownme.YouhaveTWOVOTESFORSTATEHOUSE
andIhopeIcancountonyoutocastonevoteformesoIcanreturntoworkalongsideQuangNguyento
keepArizonagreat!Thankyou!
QuangNguyen
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:quangforarizona.com
Biography:QuangwasrescuedfromVietnambytheUSmilitaryjustoneweekbefore
Saigonfell.Ittookmonthstobereunitedwithhisfamily,butQuang’sAmericandream
hadbegun.Workingjobs,hetaughthimselfEnglish,graduatedhighschool,thenfrom
LongBeachState,beforegoingtoworkforNorthropCorporationontheF20andF18
programs.In1993,awonderfulwoman,Mai,said“Yes”andtheybegantheirlifetogether.
TheymovedtoArizonain2004withtheirtwokids,Quanglaterstartedhisownbusiness,
andhewaselectedtotheStateHousejustafewyearsago.
Statement:IranforofficeasaConstitutionalConservativeandthankstoyourvotesIwenttotheState
CapitolandKEPTMYWORD!Icontinuetochampionrealelectionintegritymeasures,secureborders
(finishthatwall),criminalizingfentanyldealers,lowtaxes,medicalfreedom,safeneighborhoods,improved
highwaysandtransportation(includingupgradestoI17),longtermwatersecurity,andpersonalliberty.I
havea100%progun,proConstitution,prolife,proschoolchoice,andproArizonavotingrecord.I’ve
workedcloselywithRepresentativeSelinaBlissandSenatorKenBennettonscoresofimportantbillsand
ourdistrictishometooneofArizona’smostreliablyconservativegroupoflegislators.Yetonceagainthe
powersthatbearethrowinganotherprimarychallengeratus.Isay“Bringiton!”becausewe’regoingto
keepvotingforlibertyandwhatisright,nomatterhowmuchmoneytheythrowatus.Youknowme,and
youknowtheloveIhaveformycountry,mystate,andeveryonewhocallsithome.Ifyouwantaproven
AmericaFirstpatriot,thenIaskforoneofyourtwoStateHousevotes.Onbehalfofmywonderfulwifeand
kids,THANKYOU!AndmayGodcontinuetoblessAmerica.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT1
JayRuby
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:ParticipatingWebsite:www.cleanslateazld1.com/
Biography:Iamdedicatedtocultureservingthecommunity.IgrewupinSouthwestern
Pennsylvania,graduatedcollegeinOhio,andlivedabroadstudyinglanguageandtheater
inBerlin,GermanyandHolstebro,Denmark.AftermovingtoPrescott,Arizonathree
decadesagoIfoundedTheCarpetbagBrigadePhysicalTheaterCompanyandthe
TsunamiontheSquareperformingartsfestival.Asthecreativeandcommunications
leaderofaninternationallytouringtheatercompanyIfacilitatedcrossculturalexchanges
andglobalseminars,Iledteamstosuccessincomplex,demandingenvironmentswithtightdeadlinesand
competingpriorities.Ibringpeopletogetherthrougheventsandstories.
Statement:Iamanactoranddirectorwhoispassionateaboutcultureservingcommunity.Iamasonof
theAmericanRevolution–withdeeprootsinPennsylvania.IcametoArizonathreedecadesagoasaRust
BeltrefugeewithAppalachianvalues:investinthecommunity,helpothers,questionauthority.Myfavorite
foundingfathersaid,“Itisthefirstresponsibilityofeverycitizentoquestionauthority.”IadmiredBenjamin
Franklinforthatquoteandforadvocatingtoabolishslaveryinouroriginalconstitution.Myalmamater,
AntiochCollegehadthemotto,“Beashamedtodieuntilyouhavewonavictoryforhumanity”.Winning
victoriesforhumanityandquestioningauthorityarethevaluesthatunderpinmyworkinthearts,whereI
believeitisnecessarytoberealisticaskfortheimpossible,andgentlypushpeopletonewpossibilities.
Myperformanceworkinspiresproductivediscussionsandcreatesexperiencesandforumstoengage,build,
andsustaincommunity.Ourlegislaturecanbeimprovedbylearningtofunctionlikeanensembletheater
withcriticalthinkingandskillfullistening.Iwanttorenewtheartofdialogueinourlegislatureandimprove
ourqualityoflife.Ilookforwardtoservingyou.
MarciaSmith
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:ParticipatingWebsite:cleansladeazld1.com
Biography:Iamtheyoungestof11andgrewupinMinneapolisinaworkingclass
Catholicneighborhood.IgraduatedfromtheUniversityofMinnesota,whereIstudied
EconomicsandSpanish.IjoinedtheNavyaftercollege.AftermyNavalservice,Iattended
AlbanyLawSchool.Ihaverepresentedhealthcareprovidersforover25years.My
husbandandIchosetoliveinArizonabecauseofitsnaturalbeautyanditscommitment
toindividualliberty.
Statement:Iamrunningtorepresentallresidentsofourdistrict,notjustthosewhoagreewithme.We
areonecommunityandweneedlegislatorswhowillprovidesolutionstoourproblems,notoneswhoseek
todivideus.Weallagreeweneedaccesstoaffordablehealthcare.Arizonahasashortageofprimarycare
practitioners.InYavapaiCounty,thereisonlyoneprimarycarephysicianforabout1700residents,many
whohavehighhealthcareneeds.Becauseoftheshortageofpractitioners,toomanyresidentsinour
Districttravellongdistancesforcare.Weneedrepresentativeswhocaneffectivelyaddressthisshortage
sowecanaccesshealthcarewhenweneedit.Iunderstandtheissuesprovidersfaceandwhatpoliciescan
beadoptedtohelpthemhelpus.Wecanallagreeourhealthcaresystemmustincludementalhealthcare
resourcestoaddresstheopioidoverdosecrisisandtheepidemicoflonelinessinourretirement
communities.Mostofusagreewomenshouldhavetherighttomaketheirowndecisionsaboutwhether
theyarewillingandabletocontinueapregnancy.Isupportawomen’srighttochooseandtheArizona
AbortionAccessAct.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT1
ShawnWildman
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:Participating
Website:www.WildmanForStateHouseDistrict1.com
Biography:ShawnDellWildman’slifeinPhoenixbeganin1981soonaftermarryingher
highschoolsweetheartandArizonanative,inherhomestateofTexas.Familyconnection
inspiredmovingtoYavapaiCountyin1994wheretheycontinuedhomeschoolingtheir
children,holdaFederalFirearmsLicenseinsupportofthe2ndAmendment,and
own/operateCoffeeGram,alocalprintpublication.ShawnDellandherhusbandcelebrate
42yearsofmarriageandtheiradultchildren.TheystillenjoyworkingtogetheratCoffeeGram,theirsmall
businessof20+yearsprovidingcommunitysupporttoothersmallbusinessesthroughadvertisingandprint
work.
Statement:ShawnDellWildmanwasbornandraisedinTexas.Herenlistedfatherandhardworking
mother’sauthenticloveofcountryandcherishingoftraditionalAmericanvaluesformedtheframeworkfor
herendearmentoffreedom’sspecialwayoflife.Shegrewtounderstandfreedom’swayoflifehasbeen
unyieldinglywonforwe,herstewards.ShawnDellattendedprivateandpublicschoolsbenefitingfromboth
opportunities.Shegraduatedsalutatorianthenlaunchedintocollegeasthefirstfemaleadmittedtoanall
maleinstitutionbuttheurgentneedtoserveafamilymemberstrugglingwithmentalillnessbecameher
higherpriority.AttainingrespectfuleffectivesupportforthementallyillwhilepreservingtheirConstitutional
rightsremainschallenging.HerVeterandadtaughtShawnDellthevalueofprotectingour1stAmendment
foreveryonewhileshewatchedherbeautifulAmericanflagburninginAmericanstreetsonthenightlynews
duringthe1960s.Heexplainedthe1stAmendmentprotectedtheirrighttofreespeech,asitdoesours,
because“iffreespeechistakenfromthem,soonourswouldbetakenfromus.”OurhardwonStatesrights
areerodingwithunabatedfederaloverreach.Let’sexpresshonorandgratitudetoourVeterans.Theyare
family.Theyareoverdue.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATESENATORDISTRICT2
JoshBarnett
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.barnettforaz.com/
Biography:Multiplebusinessowner,2greatkids,coauthoredSavingAmericaand
authoredseveralpamphletstylebooksonPrivateMembershipAssociations,andsaved
150+businessesduringCovidbymovingthemintothePrivate.
Statement:IwilldoeverythinginmypowerasaStateSenatortofightbackagainst
illegalimmigrationandalsostreamlinethesystemtomakeitmoreefficientforpeople
whowanttodoittherightwayandcomelegally.IwillpushtoexpandESAprogramsandschoolchoice.
FixingourelectionssystemismynumberoneprioritybecauseIknowthatalltheproblemsournationand
statearefacingarebecauseofillegallyrunelections.Itisthecommondenominatorforallofourproblems
ShawnnaBolick
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.BolickforArizona.com
Biography:TheHonorableShawnnaLMBolickhasbeenaneffectivelegislatorforher
districtsinceshewaselectedtoservein2018.Withastrongpolicyandresearch
background,sheisadynamicleaderadvancingeducationalfreedom,taxreform,election
integrity,protectingourchildren,counteringfentanylabuse,andworkingtoendhuman
trafficking.BolickisthecurrentStateSenatorinDistrict2.In2020,Bolickwasreelected
totheArizonaHouseofRepresentativesinaswingdistrict.BolickisaRepublican,wife,
andmotheroftwo.ShawnnaandherfamilyresideinPhoenix,AZwiththeirthreegreyhounds.
Statement:DearNeighbor:Actionsandaccomplishmentsspeaklouderthanhollowrhetoric.Since2019,I
haverepresentedyouwithacommonsensevoiceattheStateCapitol.Ihavesupportedlegislationto
secureourborder,reduceourtaxes,decreaseregulatoryburdensonsmallbusinesses,makehousingmore
affordable,lowerinflationonourfoodandhousingcosts,increaseeducationaloptions,protectandsecure
theintegrityofourelections,counterfentanylfromenteringourcommunities,advanceconsumerprotection
measures,andendchildsextrafficking.WhenIamreelected,Iwillcontinuetoadvocateforthese
priorities.Ihaveneverbackeddownfromdoingwhatisright,earningthe“ChampionofLiberty”awardin
2021fromtheRepublicanLibertyCaucus.IhavealwaysworkedhardtosupportourRepublicancandidates
inthegeneralelection.Iamawife,mom,andprotectorofourchildren.Iwillcontinuetobeacheckon
Hobbs’radicalagenda.Pleasevisitmywebsiteatwww.BolickforArizona.comtolearnmoreorask
questions,andIhumblyaskforyoursupport.Thankyou!Shawnna
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATESENATORDISTRICT2
DennisPugsley
Party:GreenCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:
NoBiography
NoStatementSubmitted.
JudySchwiebert
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:judyschwiebert.com/
Biography:JudySchwieberthasspentherlifeinLD2asthemomoftwosons.A
teacherfor27yearsatCactusandGreenwayHighSchools,acommunityleader,co
founderofTheaterWorks,churchboardmember,andgrassrootsorganizer.Shewas
movedtorunforofficewhenshelearnedthatalmost25%ofArizonastudentshadno
permanent,qualifiedteacher.Likeparentsandbusinessleaders,sheknowsthatinvesting
inourpublicschoolsallowseveryonetothrive.
Statement:I’vespentmylifeinLD2asamom,teacher,listener,andleader.Iknowandsharethe
prioritiesofourdistrict.Thisismyhome.IwasdeeplyhonoredtobeelectedasyourStateRepresentative
in2020.I'vecontinuedtolistenandworktogethertoaddresstheissuesthatareimportanttoyouandyour
family.Inmyfirstterm,Idirectedfederaldollarstopreschoolprogramsforatriskchildrenandfamiliesand
sponsoredabipartisanadulteducationbilltoallowArizonanstoliftthemselvesoutofpoverty,andprovide
employerswithaneducatedworkforce.Thispastsession,Isponsoredbillstoincreasesalariesforall
educatorswithoutraisingapennyintaxes,increasethesupplyofschoolcounselors,andaddressstudent
andcommunitysafety.I’vesponsoredlegislationtoimprovehealthcarebymakinggenetictestingavailable
tohelppreventcancerandbycappingprescriptiondrugprices.Lastly,Ihaveworkedtoaddressthe
housingandhomelessnesscrisisbyprioritizinginvestmentsinaffordableandemergencyhousing,and
protectingcondoownersfromlosingtheirhomestooutofstatecorporations.Assomeonewhosharesyour
priorities,Iwillalwaysputpeoplefirst,notpolitics.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT2
AriDanielBradshaw
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.ari.vote
Biography:AriDanielBradshawisafourthgenerationArizonan,smallbusinessowner,
formerViceChairmanofPhoenixSisterCities’PragueCommittee,andtheformer
presidentofthelargestYoungRepublicansregionalchapterinArizona.Havinglosthis
fathertosuicideafteranopioidaddictionandcousintoillegallytraffickedheroin,Ariis
dedicatedtoaddressingissuesofsubstanceabuseandtheopenborderattheState
Capitol.BradshawhasbeenendorsedbymanyRepublicanmembersoftheStateHouse
andbyAmandaMonizeoftheMaricopaCAWCDWaterBoard.
Statement:MynameisAriDanielBradshaw,I’mafourthgenerationArizonan,smallbusinessowner,
formerViceChairmanofPhoenixSisterCities’PragueCommittee,andtheformerpresidentofthelargest
YoungRepublicansregionalchapterinArizona.Ilostmyfathertosuicideat13afterdealingwithanopioid
addictionandmycousinshortlyafterfromanoverdoseonillegallytraffickedheroin.I’maproductofschool
choiceandhaverunmyownlocalsmallbusinessesformyentireprofessionalcareer.Idecidedtorunfor
StateRepresentativebecauseIwasn’thappywiththeleadershipweareseeingoneithersideoftheaisle
andIwanttoensurethatbothmygenerationandtheGOPhaveavoiceatthetabletocombatissues
concerninghomeownership,schoolchoice,substanceabuse,bordersecurity,homelessness,andcrime.
Wemustbalanceourbudget,standstrongagainstradicalleftwingpolicies,andfighttorevivethe
Republicanpartywiththenextgenerationofvoters.IamproudlyendorsedbymanyRepublicanmembersof
theLegislatureandbyAmandaMonizeoftheMaricopaCAWCDWaterBoard.Ihopetobeacommunicative
andconsistentconstitutionalistRepresentativeforourhomedistrict.GodBlessArizona!
StephanieSimacek
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.simacekforaz.com/
Biography:StephaniewasraisedinOregon,whereherteachersinstilledinhera
passionforeducation.In2014,shemadeArizonahome,andthemotheroftwobegan
teachingfirstgradersintheDeerValleySchoolDistrict.Teachingwasbothrewardingand
challenging,andreaffirmedherbeliefinthepowerofeducationtotransformlives.Asa
strongadvocateforhercommunity,herdedicationcontinueswhileshechampionsfor
studentsasaDeerValleyGoverningBoardMember.Nowitistimetodomoreforher
districtandStephaniewouldbehonoredtorepresenttheresidentsofLD2inthestatelegislature.
Statement:Iamamom,teacher,volunteer,andDeerValleyUnifiedSchoolDistrictgoverningboard
member.MyjourneybeganinOregon,whereIwaseducatedbyremarkableteacherswhoinstilledinmea
passionforlearningandacommitmenttogivingback.AfterreceivingmyBachelor'sdegreein
CommunicationfromPortlandStateUniversity,Iventuredintotheprofessionalworld,seekingmeaningand
awaytocontributetomycommunity.IbeganteachinginpubliceducationaftergraduatingfromGrand
CanyonUniversitywithmyMastersinEarlyChildhoodEducation.Workingwithfirstgraderswasrewarding
andchallenging,anditreaffirmedmybeliefinthepowerofeducationtotransformlives.Isawfirsthandthe
positiveimpactofdiverseteachingmethods,dedicatedstaff,andengagedparents.Asamotheranda
memberofthiscommunity,Iunderstandthechallengesandaspirationsoffamiliesinourdistrict.I
understandtheimportanceofqualitypubliceducation,waterandenvironmentalchallenges,thePhoenix
housingcrisisandreproductivefreedom.Thesearenotpartisanissues;theyareissuesthataffectusall,
regardlessofourpoliticalaffiliation.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT2
JustinWilmeth
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.justinwilmethaz.com/
Biography:JustinWilmeth,likemanynowproudArizonans,isfromelsewhere.Hailing
fromWestTexas,JustinhasbeenamemberoftheArizonaHouseofRepresentativesfor
fouryears,beingelectedforthefirsttimein2020.Overthatspan,hehasprovedadeptat
gettingstuffdonefortheresidentsofLD2,getting29billssignedintolawthepastfour
sessions.Focusingoneconomicdevelopment,shrinkingregulationsandconsumer
protection,JustinhasaproudtrackrecordofkeepingArizona’spositivebusiness
environmentstrong,servingthelasttwoyearsasCommercechairman.
Statement:IloveArizona.WhenImovedhereadecadeagoIhadnoplansofrunningforoffice.Serving
theresidentsofNorthPhoenixhasbeenasupremehonor.I’mrunningforathirdtermbecauseIhave
playedabigpartinArizona’sboomingeconomyandthere’smoreformetodoasyourstaterepresentative.
IbelievethatthebestwaytoagreatsocietyistheavailabilityofamazingjobsandsalariesforArizonans.
AsHouseCommercechairIhavefocusedonpoliciestoincreaseeconomicopportunityforyouandyour
family,whilestandingupforcommonsensevaluesimportanttoeverydayArizonans.I’veaddedfivestate
internationaltradeofficestoenticebiginternationalcompaniestorelocatehere,whichincreasesArizona’s
spotlightontheworldstage.Iworkinabipartisanmannerandhavehad11billssignedintolawundera
Democratgovernor.MytrackrecordisagoodoneforourcommunityandI’dliketokeepthatmomentum
going.I’dbehonoredtohaveyourvotethisfall.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATESENATORDISTRICT3
JohnKavanagh
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:
Biography:JohnKavanaghisathirtyyearresidentofDistrict3.Hehasbeenmarriedto
hiswife,Linda,for48years,withtwogrownchildren.Johnisaprofessorofcriminal
justiceatScottsdaleCommunityCollegeandteachesatA.S.U.Johnalsoserved20
yearsasapoliceofficer,retiringasadetectivesergeant.Johnservednineyearsontwo
towncouncilsandisinhis18thyearinthelegislature.JohnhasaBAfromNYU,a
Master’sDegreeinGovernmentfromSt.John'sUniversity(Queens,NY),andaPh.D.in
CriminalJusticefromRutgers.Heisamilitaryveteran.
Statement:IampleasedtoberunningforreelectiontotheArizonaSenatesothatImaycontinuemy
lifetimeofcommunityservice.Thelegislatureisanexcellentplacetoservethepublicthroughthedrafting
ofgoodlegislation,advocacyagainstbadlegislation,andtheperformanceofconstituentservices.Ihave
sponsoredmanygoodlawsduringmyyearsofservice,andIamespeciallyproudofbeingtheonly
legislatorinArizonahistorytobenamed"LegislatoroftheYear"threetimesbytheHumaneSocietyofthe
UnitedStatesformymanyhumaneanimalbillsthathavebecomelaw.BecauseIhavenoopponentsinthe
primaryorgeneralelection,Ilookforwardtorepresentingyouforthenexttwoyearsandpleasefeelfreeto
contactmeat(602)9265170.Yourcommentsandsuggestionsarewelcome.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT3
JosephChaplik
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.josephchaplik.com/
Biography:Joseph’sbackgroundisinbusiness.Hehadasuccessfulcareerin
telecommunicationsataFortune50companywithexecutivemanagementpositions.He
nowownsaninvestmentrealestatefirm.Hiscompanyhasreceivedseveralawards
includingtheINC5000FastestGrowingPrivateCompany,CorporatePhilanthropyAward,
andBusinessEthicsFinalistAward.
Statement:RepresentativeJosephChaplikkeepsArizonafirst—he’sbolsteringpublicsafety,fightingthe
cartels,loweringyourtaxes,protectingtheunbornandprotectingArizonans’valuesandelections.Running
forhisthirdterm,hehasprovenhimselftobeachampionoflimitedgovernment,constitutionalrights,
personalliberties,andethicalbehavior.Hisconservativescorecardsare100%.AsyourState
Representative,ChaplikhasworkedtomakeArizonaasafeandprosperousplacetoliveandconduct
business.Heisprotectingschoolchoiceoptions,andbelievesparentsknowwhat’sbestfortheirchildren.
Josephinvestsinhislocalcommunity,supportingmanycharitableorganizationsincludinglawenforcement
andchildren’sfoundationboards.HeprotectedScottsdale’sGatewayPreservefromcitydevelopment.He's
involvedintheUSMarshalsPosseandtheSheriff’sOfficeMemorialFund,raisingmoneyforfamiliesof
fallenofficers.JosephisaScottsdaleresident,andismarriedwithtwosons,twodogsandacat.
RichardCorles
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:ParticipatingWebsite:www.richardcorles.com
Biography:IwasborninEngland.There,IreceiveddegreesinMathandControl
Engineering.IbeganworkingforHoneywell,who,in1975,movedmefromEnglandto
Arizona.In1986IbecameaUSCitizen.ThirtyyearsasanEngineeringManagerwith
Honeywellhonedmyleadershipandnegotiatingskills.InmysparetimeIwasinvolvedin
thelocalsoccerscene.Ipromotedgirls’soccerthroughoutthevalley,focusingon
teamworkskills.From20012022,mywifeandIstartedandranawinedistributorship.
Statement:MylifeexperienceswillhelpmebeaneffectiveLegislator.Isupportprotectingwomen’s
reproductiverights.Governmentisresponsibleforprotectingawoman’srighttoreceivethemedicalcare
thatshechooses;Iwillworktoensurethatright.Weneedtoprotectourdemocracy.Ademocracycannot
existwithoutfreeandfairelections.MaricopaCounty’selectionssystemisbulletproof.Iwillworktokeep
itthatwayandtoensurethateveryeligiblevotercancontinuetoexercisetheirrighttovote.Educationis
ourbestinvestmentinthefuture.Today'schildrenwillbeourfutureleaders,entrepreneurs,skilledworkers,
andtaxpayersandwillincreaseourpropertyvalues.Governmentisresponsibleforprovidinganexcellent
educationforallourchildren.Iwillworktoprotectourpublicschools.Weneedcompetitivesalariesto
recruitandretainthebestteachersandsupportpersonnel.Iwillworktolimitvoucherfundingandsupport
localbondelections.IwanteveryoneinArizonatobesecureandtohaveopportunitiesandsupportfor
realizingtheirpotential.Iamrunningtogiveyouachoice.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT3
AlexanderKolodin
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.alexforaz.com/
Biography:AlexanderKolodinisacivilandconstitutionalattorneywhohaswona
varietyofhighprofilevictoriesforconservativesinthecourtroom.Inhisfirstterm,he
broughthislegalexpertisetothestatehouse,sponsoringsuccessfullegislationto
improvethesecurityofArizona’selectionsystem,protectcivilliberties,andsafeguard
Arizona’swatersupply.HelivesinScottsdalewithhiswife(ateacheratBasis
Scottsdale)andtheirtwochildren.
Statement:Neitherofusknewthatwe’dbedealingwithaDemocratintheGovernor’sofficewhenyou
electedmetodeliveronaboldconservativeagenda.Butyoudidn’thirethekindofguywhomakes
excuses.So,instead,Ifoundwaystogetresults.Whetheritwashelpingdeliverthefirsttaxrebatein
decades,gettingmajorhealthfreedomwinssignedintolaw,attachingcommonsensemeasurestosecure
ourelectionstomustpasslegislation,orrollingupmysleevestosolveawatercrisisinRioVerde,we
provedthathardworkandcreativitycanadvanceRepublicanprincipleseveninachallengingpartisan
environment.I’mrunningforreelectionbecausemykidsdeservetogrowupintheArizonaIknowandlove.
Onewheretaxesandregulationarelow,whereparents,notbureaucrats,controltheirchildren’seducation
andwherethegovernmentexiststoguardyourfreedoms,nottakethemaway.There’sstillalotmorework
todoandI’mnotdonefightingforyouyet!
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATESENATORDISTRICT4
KennethRBowersJr.
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.VoteKenBowers.com
Biography:married,retired,USNavyveteran
Statement:Helloneighbors!IamaregisteredArizonaattorneyanda20yearveteranas
anofficeroftheArizonaDepartmentofCorrectionswhereIcametobelieveourprison
systemshouldnotimprisonpersonsconvictedofpurelyfiscaloffenses.Suchoffenders
shouldpayrestitutiontotheirvictimsandafinetotheState,butnevergotoaprison.I
donotsolicitoracceptfinancialcontributionsandIdoallthetasksofcampaigningmyself.Iama
conservative.IsupportPresidentTrump,therighttolife,andtherighttobeararms.Iamaskingforyour
vote.GODBLESSAMERICA!
ChristineMarsh
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.christineportermarsh.com/
Biography:I’maproudPhoenician,graduateofArizonapublicschools,andState
Senator.IraisedmysonsandfosterchildreninLD4,andI’minmyfourthdecade
teaching.In2016,IwasArizona’sTeacheroftheYear.Throughthatexperience,I
traversedArizonaandsawfirsthandtheissuespublicschoolsface.Whatmotivatesmeis
theneedformorebalanceinthelegislature.OnepartyrulehasstifledArizonaand
harmedvulnerablepopulations.I’veseengreatbillsfailwithoutahearingandradical
legislationsailthroughourlegislature.Weneedanewmajoritysobetterideascangetafairshot.
Statement:IwasfirstelectedtotheStateSenatein2020;IranbecauseIknewIcouldbeavoicefor
Arizona’spublicschoolstudents,teachers,andstaff.AsanEnglishteacherwithasmanyas44students
inaclass,Iunderstoodwhatitmeanttobeunderfundedandunderstaffed—andIstilldo.Istillteachpart
time,andthatisincrediblyimportanttomyworkattheCapitol.Gimmickslikeonetimebonusesorgrant
fundedcounselorsarejustthat:gimmicks;andtheywon’tsolveourteachershortage,norreduceclass
sizes.IhavealsoworkedtomitigatethelossoflifeduetoArizona’sdrugcrisis—butwestillhavesofarto
goboththereandonmanyotherissues.ThatiswhyIamrunningforathirdterm.WhileIcurrentlyserve
ontheTransportationandEducationCommittees,Ihavearecordofsupportingreproductiverights,gun
safety,voterprotection,education,infrastructure,cleanair,andsafewater.Ihaveoneofthesenate'smost
moderatevotingrecordsandtheresolvetoworkwithanyonewithgoodideastosolvethemanychallenges
weface.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATESENATORDISTRICT4
CarineWerner
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:wernerforaz.com/
Biography:CarineWernerisanimmigrant,momofthree,smallbusinessowner,and
ScottsdaleUnifiedSchoolBoardMemberrunningforStateSenatetosafeguardthe
AmericanDreamforournextgenerationandensuretheyhavetheopportunitiesprevious
generationshadtocreateasuccessfullifehereinArizona.CarineWernerisachampion
forqualityeducationandisreadytotakeherproven,commonsenseleadershiptothe
StateLegislature.CarineWerner'ssolutiondrivenagendawillfocusonreducingcrime,
securingtheborder,fosteringeconomicprosperity,andcreatingabetterqualityoflifeforallArizonans.
Statement:Today,Arizonafacesaflailingeconomywithoutofcontrolprices,abrokenborder,rising
crime,homelessness,andchallengeswithinoureducationsystem.Manyofusworrythatourchildrenand
grandchildrenwon’thavethechancetoenjoythesameopportunitiesandlifestylethatwehave.Carine
Werner’sprovencommonsenseleadershipwilladdresstheproblemsweface,andhelpusprotectthe
communitywelove,together.IntheStateSenate,CarineWernerwillworktoimproveoureducationsystem
bypayingteachersmore,empoweringparentsandinvestinginourfuture.CarineWernerwillpromote
legislationthatfosterssafecommunitiesbyprovidinglawenforcementwiththetoolstheyneed,securing
theborder,andaddressinghomelessnesswithcompassionandaccountability.Additionally,CarineWerner
willworktocreatealowtax,businessfriendlyeconomicenvironmentthatwillgeneratejobgrowth,improve
costoflivingandreducetheburdenonfamiliesandyoungadults,allowingthemtohaveasuccessfullifein
Arizona.Learnmorehere:www.wernerforaz.com
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT4
KelliButler
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.kelliforaz.com
Biography:KelliButlergrewupinArizona,withintheboundariesofLD4.Sheserved
threetermsintheStateHouse,from20172022.Shewastherankingmemberonboth
HealthandHumanServicesandAppropriations,andalsoservedonGovernmentand
Elections,Commerce,andBankingandInsurancecommittees.Kelliandherhusband,
Ben,aresmallbusinessownersofButlerFamilyDentalandtheparentsoftwoadult
sons.Throughherexperienceswiththeirneighborhoodpublicschools,Kellibecame
engagedinstatepoliticsasanadvocateforstudentsandteachers,affordablehealthcare,reproductive
rights,andstrengtheningthestate’seconomy.
Statement:IgrewupinArizona,withintheboundariesofLD4.Myhusband,Ben,andIaresmallbusiness
ownersandparentsoftwoadultsons.IpreviouslyservedintheStateHousefrom20172022.Avaluable
experiencecamefrommyearlyworkontheCommerceCommittee—mycolleaguesandIcametomeetings
preparedtodiscussthemeritsofeachbill.Instead,weweretoldweaskedtoomanyquestionsandquickly
learnedthatminoritymembers’billsarerarelyallowedtomovethroughthelegislativeprocess.Thatneeds
tochange.Iamrunningagaintobepartofthatchange.Weknowpublicschoolsareunderfunded,but
universalvoucherssendtaxdollarstoprivateschoolswithnoaccountability;95%ofusvotebymailyet
effortscontinuetorestrictearlyvoting;mostofussupportexpandingaccesstoquality,affordable
healthcare,yetattacksonwomen’sreproductiverightsseemtobethepriority.Withanewmajority,those
prioritieswillchange.Insteadofdivisiverhetoric,let’sfocusonArizona’sfuture.Wemuststrengthenour
publicschools—PreKthroughhighered—toimproveourworkforceandeconomy,addresscomplexpublic
safetyandpublichealthissues,andprotectourenvironmentandnaturalresources.
PamelaCarter
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:pamelacarter.com/
Biography:PamelaCarterisa4thgenerationnativeArizonanwhogrewupinthis
community.Sheisastrongadvocateforpeople,relationships,andfamilies.Hervolunteer
workincludesservingontheBoardofDirectorsforHelp4Kidz,anonprofitthatworkswith
atriskyouthandfamilies.Withamaster’sdegreeinCommunicationsandBiblical
Studies,Pamela’spastbusinessexperienceincludesownershipandmanagementofa
sportsmedicineandtrainingfacility(oneofthelargestinthenation)utilizedbymany
includingprofessionalathletes,nationalteamsandcelebrities.Pamelawillbringherstrongbusiness
acumenandproblemsolvingtotheLegislature.
Statement:Partisanpoliticalgamesaredamagingourstate–I’mrunningtostopthem.Iwillkeepmy
word,workacrosstheaisletochampionsolutionswhenIcan,andnotlettheperfectbetheenemyofthe
good.I’llfocusonissuesyoutellmemattermost:Bordersecurity,publicsafety,fightinginflationandhigh
prices,supportingschoolchoiceandhigherpayforteachers,securingourelectionssoeveryvoter,
regardlessofparty,cantrusttheresults,andprotectingourlongtermwaterfuture.I’mafourthgeneration
Arizonan,mygreatgrandfatherimmigratedlegallyfromMexicotoworkinthecopperminesintheGlobe
area.MyfatherwasintheAirForceandbecamearealestatebrokerandbusinessownerhereinPhoenix,
andIwasabusinessownerofthelargestsportsmedicineandweighttrainingfacilitiesinthenation,
trainingavarietyofNFLathletes,collegiatefootballplayers,celebritiesandmore.Fromthosedeeproots
comemyArizonavaluesandmylifelongcommitmenttoourgreatstate.Ifyouwantqualityschools,safe
neighborhoods,andastrongeconomy,IaskforoneofyourtwovotesforStateRepresentative.Thankyou!
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT4
KarenGresham
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.karenforaz.com
Biography:I’mapublicschoolparentandPhoenixnative.IattendedArizonapublic
schoolsandgraduatedSummaCumLaudefromASU.AfterworkingasaCPAauditing
corporations,nonprofits,andutilities,Iretiredfromaccountingtoraisemythreesons.
Sincethen,I’vevolunteeredintheclassroom,onPTOboards,forpropubliceducation
candidates,andformanycharitableorganizations.InowserveastheGoverningBoard
PresidentfortheMadisonElementarySchoolBoard.Iwasalsosecondrunnerupfor
Leukemia&LymphomaSociety’sWomanoftheYearin2019,andlaterservedastheeventchairandon
theleadershipteam.
Statement:WhenIfirststartedservingonmylocalPTOandsawtheirbudget,Isawthatalmostallour
fundraisingwenttomakingsureourschoolhadanaide.Questionsstartedforming:Whyareourschools
underfundedenoughthatthecommunityhastocometogetherjustsoourschoolcanhaveateachers’
aide?Whathappensindistrictswherecommunitiesmaynothavethemoneytosupportthat?Whyareour
kids–andourteachers–nottreatedastheprioritytheyshouldbebyourstate?I’mrunningtomakesure
thatourkidsareapriority:sothattheirschoolsarefundedrobustlyandequitably,theyhaveaccesstothe
healthcaretheyneed,andtheyliveinsafecommunities.It’stimeforanewlegislativemajoritywithnew
priorities,andIhopeIcancountonyourvotetobuildthatnewmajority.
MattGress
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.mattgress.com/
Biography:MattGress,representingArizona'sDistrict4,championscommonsense
principles:asecureborder,smallergovernment,andindividualliberty.Mattknowsthe
valueofhardwork.Hewasraisedbyasinglemom,workedhiswaythroughcollege
drivingschoolbuses,andbecamethefirstinhisfamilytograduate.Formerlyahigh
schoolEnglishteacherinalowincomearea,heservedontheMadisonElementary
SchoolDistrictBoard,fightingforopenschoolsduringCOVID19andparentaleducational
choice.BeforebeingintheArizonaHouse,Mattservedasthestate’sbudgetdirectorandhelpedauthorthe
largesttaxcutinArizonahistory.
Statement:MattGresscurrentlyrepresentsDistrict4intheArizonaHouseofRepresentatives.He
believesincommonsenseprincipleslikeasecureborder,smallgovernment,balancedbudgets,and
individualliberty.Asourstaterepresentative,Matthasworkedrelentlesslytoaddresspressingissues:
fightingtheBidenadministration’sopenborderpolitics,reducingthecostofliving,increasingteacherpay,
andtacklingcrimeandhomelessness.Heisendorsedbypoliceofficers,firefighters,andlocalbusiness
organizations.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.Mattlearnedthevalueofhardwork,putting
himselfthroughcollegedrivingschoolbuses.Hewasthefirstinhisfamilytoearnadegree.After
graduating,MattbecameahighschoolEnglishteacher.From20172021,MattwaselectedasaGoverning
BoardMemberintheMadisonElementarySchoolDistrict.MattfoughttokeepschoolsopenduringCOVID
19andsupportededucationalfreedomforparentstochoosethebestlearningoptionsfortheirkids.Before
histimeintheArizonaHouse,Mattservedasthestate’schiefbudgetdirectorandhelpedauthorthe
largesttaxcutinArizonahistory.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATESENATORDISTRICT5
LelaAlston
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.lelaalstonaz.com/
Biography:IwasbornandraisedinPhoenix,attendingAdams/GraceCourtElementary
andgraduatedfromPhoenixUnionHighSchool.Iearnedmybachelor'sdegreeat
UniversityofArizonaandmymaster'sfromArizonaStateUniversity.Itaughtinthe
PhoenixUnionHighSchoolDistrictfor34yearsandhaveservedonthePUHSDGoverning
Boardsince2008.Ihaveservedinthestatelegislaturefor32years.IliveinPhoenix
whereIraisedtwochildrenandhavesixgrandchildren.
Statement:ItwouldbemyhonortocontinuetoserveastheArizonaStateSenatorforLD5.Iwantto
continueservinginthelegislaturebecauseIwanttosecureourelectionsandprotectvotingrights,protect
reproductiverightsandreformtheoutofcontrolESAvouchersthataredrainingfundingfromourpublic
schools.Duringmytimeatthelegislature,I'vesecured$150millionfortheHousingTrustFundtoaddress
homelessnessandthehousingcrisis.I’veincreasedfundingforveteran'sservices.Isponsoredabillthat
wouldrequireschoolstousetextbooksthatdon'tdiscriminatebasedonsex,sexualorientation,
disabilities,raceandreligion.I’vealsoincreasedtheKinshipFosterCaremonthlystipendfrom$75to
$300.ThisyearIputforthabilltoraiseitto$600.Throughoutmycareerasalawmaker,Ihave
championedourpublicschoolsanduniversities,advocatedonbehalfofourmostvulnerablecommunities,
andworkedwithmycolleaguestofindpragmaticsolutionstothechallengesconfrontingourstate.Ifre
elected,youcancountonmetocontinuemakingArizonaaplacewhereeveryonecanthrive.
JoshuaOrtega
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:
Biography:IspenteightyearsasacombatmedicintheArmy.Now,Iwanttoservethe
peopleofArizonaandkeeptheGrandCanyonStatefreeandprosperousasithasstood
all33yearsofmylife.
Statement:IchosetoservemycountryintheArmybecauseIowemylifetothis
country.In1973,myfatherimmigratedfromMexico,becamealegalpermanentresident
ofAmericaandhasn'tlookedback.Heinstilledinmealoveforthiscountrylikenoother.ThedebtIowe
thiscountrywaspartiallypaidbackwhenIservedforeightyearsasacombatmedicintheArmy.Now,I
wanttoservemynewhomestate.MyentirelifeI'vewatchedArizonaexemplifythoseAmericanvalues
whichweallholddearandIwanttokeepArizonaafreeandprosperousstate.IbelieveintheConstitution.
IstudiedjournalismbecauseIbelieveintherighttospeakfreelyagainstthegovernment.Ibelieveinthe
righttobeararmsasapreventivemeasureagainstatyrannicalgovernment.Ibelieveinthepowersnot
delegatedtotheUnitedStatesbytheConstitutionarereservedtotheStatesrespectively.Ibelievein
Arizona.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT5
SarahLiguori
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:sarahliguori.com/
Biography:SarahLiguori,anArizonanativeandmom,hasadiversecareerspanning
landdevelopment,commercialrealestate,andfinancialplanning.Shehasalonghistory
ofcommunityinvolvementwithorganizationsliketheUrbanLandInstitute,SalvationArmy
HomelessShelter,andtheArouetboard.Asafreshmanlegislator,shewasabletoeffect
changewithbipartisanwaterconservationpolicy.Sarahisnowservinghersecond
sessioninthelegislatureandleadstheHousingandHomelessnessInitiativesata
statewidenonprofit.Sarah'sdedicationandextensiveexperiencepositionherasakeyadvocatefor
positivesocialandpolicyimpactinArizona.
Statement:Ihavereceivedthegreatprivilegeofrepresentingmydistrictandservingthepeopleinour
stateasalegislator.Inthisrole,myexperienceinbusiness,finance,realestate,andcommunityadvocacy
alignswithmydesiretocreateamoreequitableandsustainableworld.Iampassionatelydedicatedto
creatingpoliciesthatbuildbridgestosuccessinpeople'slives,insteadofbarriers.Asapublicschool
parent,Isupportincreasedschoolfundingsothatteacherscanworkattheirhighestabilityandstudents
aresetupforacademicsuccess.Ibelieveeveryoneshouldhaveaccesstohealthcare,reproductiveand
abortioncare,livefreewithoutdiscrimination,andbeabletosupportthemselvesandtheirfamiliesona
livablewage.Myexperienceinhousingspansthestateandfocusesonthesolutionsweneedintheshort
andlongtermtodiminishthetraumasomanyareexperiencingfromhousinginsecurity.Everyday,Iwake
upreadytoworktirelesslytosecureabrighterfutureforbothtodayandtomorrow—advocatingforthewell
beingofthenextgenerationandthehealthofourenvironment.
CharlesWalterLucking
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.charlesluckingaz.com/
Biography:CharlesLuckingthecurrentMemberoftheArizonaHouseofRepresentatives
forLegislativeDistrict5.Heisahusband,afatheroftwolittlekids,aReturnedPeace
CorpsVolunteer,evictiondefenseattorney,andaleaderingovernmentandcommunity.He
afifthgenerationArizonanandthethirdgenerationinhisfamilytoholddiplomasfrom
Arizona’spublicschools.Asalegislatorheisachampionforreproductiverights,voting
rights,housingandpubliceducation.
Statement:MynameisCharlesLucking,anditismyhonortoserveasyourStateRepresentative.Iam
runningforreelectionasanArizonanwhocaresdeeplyaboutourstateandthediverseandbeautiful
communitiesthatmakeupLegislativeDistrict5.IamafifthgenerationArizonan,ahusbandandafatherof
two,ReturnedPeaceCorpsVolunteer,anattorney,andaservantleader.Asyourneighborinthelegislature
IserveontheMilitaryAffairsandPublicSafetyCommitteeandtheHouseCommerceCommittee.In
committeeandonthefloorIfightforoursharedvalues:togetherwepushtoprotectpubliceducation,we
demandaccesstoreproductiverights,andstandwithworkers,veterans,andwithourmostvulnerable
populations.Weworktirelesslytoimprovetheavailabilityofaffordablehousing,preserveournatural
resources,andsafeguardourvotingrights.Withyoursupportandyourvotewecancontinuetobuilda
sustainable,healthyandthrivingArizona.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT5
AaronMárquez
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.aaronmarquez.com/
Biography:AaronMárquez–aveteranofmultiplepoliticalcampaignsandtheUnited
StatesArmy–grewupinArizona,servedhiscountrythroughtwodeploymentsto
Afghanistan,andhasfoughtforprogressivechangeinArizonanationwide.In2020,voters
electedAarontotheatlargeseatofthePhoenixUnionHighSchoolDistrictGoverning
Board,wherehehasbeenfightingforprogressivechangetoimprovelocalpublicschools
forourstudentsandtheirfamilies.IntheStateHouse,Aaronwillfighttorepealuniversal
vouchersforprivateschools,drainingfundingfromourpublicschooldistricts,andhewillfighttoprotect
abortionrights.
Statement:IntheStateHouse,IwillfightalongsideGovernorHobbstorepealuniversalvouchersfor
privateschools,drainingfundingfromourpublicschooldistricts,andIwillfighttoprotectabortionrights.
InDemocraticmajoritydistrictslikeDistrict5inCentralPhoenix,weneedtoincreasevoterturnout,
especiallyLatinovoterturnout.WemustsupportDemocraticcandidatesinswingdistrictslikeParadise
Valley,Chandler,andNorthPhoenix.WecannotbringrealchangetoArizonawithoutgivingGovernorHobbs
aDemocraticmajorityinthestatelegislature.AstheDemocraticnomineeforDistrict5,Iwillcontinue
campaigningaftertheJuly30thDemocraticPrimarytoensurewestopDonaldTrump,defeatKariLake,and
flipthestatelegislature.AsanArmyveteran,Isworeanoathtodefendourdemocracy.Iknowhowmuchof
athreatDonaldTrumpposestothefutureofourdemocracy.Wecannotdebateeducationpolicyorabortion
policyifweendupwithanauthoritarianintheWhiteHouse.WeneedtofightforJoeBidenandRuben
GallegoinNovember.Iwillbringmyexperiencefromtheschoolboard,theArmy,andasadadtofightfora
betterArizonainthestatelegislature.
DorriThyden
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:dorri4az.com/
Biography:DorriThydenhasmorethan20yearsofexperienceworkingingovernment,
politics,andthelegalindustry.SheisfourthgenerationtocallArizonahomeandgrewup
inFountainHills.DorrireceivedherundergraduatedegreefromArizonaStateUniversityin
politicalscienceandhergraduatedegreefromtheUniversityofMarylandininternational
securityandeconomicpolicy.Dorrihasabroadspectrumofexperienceinthelegaland
policyarenas,includingworkingforthedemocraticpartyandonnumerouspolitical
campaignstoelectdemocrats.Hercareerfocushasbeencommunicationsandincludedrolesrelatedto
policy,regulation,andlaw.
Statement:DorriThydenisrunningforArizonaStateHouseRepresentativeforDistrict5becauseshe
believesshecanbridgethegapbetweengovernmentandcommunitiestobeaneffectiveleader,advocate,
andlegislatorforLD5.Dorrihasastrongbackgroundingovernment,politics,andthelegalindustryand
hasspenthercareerworkingincommunications.Shehasexperienceworkingforhercommunityand
believesshecanhelpArizonansbeheardandnavigatetheprocesstoimplementpoliciesthatbenefitour
familiesandneighborhoods.DorribelievesArizonansdeservelegislatorsthatworkforthem.Shewillwork
tosupportpoliciesthataredevotedtoprochoice,women’srights,andhumanrightsandwillensure
Arizona’slawsarefairandequitable.Dorriisastrongadvocateforincreasedpubliceducationfundingand
asacommunityadvocate,sheisfocusedonpublicsafetyandcommunitybuilding.Shebelievesourbest
policiesstartwithafocusonourneighborhoodsandfamilies.Sheisdedicatedtohousinginitiativesthat
providemoreinventoryandaffordabilityinourcommunities,butthatalsoworktoaddresshomelessness.
Fromaneconomicstandpoint,Dorriiscommittedtosmartgovernmentandsupportingpoliciesthatfoster
incomeequalityandeconomicstabilityforworkingfamilies.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATESENATORDISTRICT6
TheresaHatathlie
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.theresahatathlie.com/
Biography:BorninTubaCity,ArizonaandraisednearbyinCoalmineMesa,Theresa’s
parentsinstilledintheirchildrenthefoundationalteachingsoftheDinéculture,artsand
crafts,andbeingbilingualinspeechandthoughttobeselfsufficient.Forthelasteleven
years,shehasservedontheDinéCollegeBoardofRegentsasarepresentativeofthe
westernregionoftheNavajoNation.Today,shecontinuesherworkasthecurrentsenator
forLD6.Ms.HatathliereceivedherBachelorofScienceinBusinessAdministrationfrom
NorthernArizonaUniversityin2005andaCertificationinHumanResource.
Statement:Everydayconstituentissuesdrivemywork,toholdentitiesaccountableanddemanding
transparency.Lookingtowardthefutureandproactivelyworkingtoensureourchildrenandgrandchildren
havethefreedomtomakehealthcaredecisions;torecieveaneducationfreefromdiscriminationand
constrainttobewhotheyare;torevelinthebeautyoftheenvironment;tohaveaccesstocleandrinking
waterandmostimportantlytobeseenandvalued.Tocontinuetopushbackandadvocateforvulnerable
peopleanddemandgreateraccountabilityandtransparencyforthosemissingandthosewhosevoiceshave
beensilenced.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT6
LloydJohnson
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:ParticipatingWebsite:www.lloydjohnson4az.com/
Biography:IwasbornandraisedinWashingtonState.Ihave3adultchildren&7
grandchildren.Mywife&ImovedtoArizonain2011.Myworkhistoryismostlyin
MaintenanceManagement.IcurrentlyworkatconcessionsatthePetrifiedForest
NationalPark.
Statement:SinceIwasachild,I'vehadaninterestinpolitics.In1988Iattendedthe
RepublicanStateConventioninTacomaWashington.Atthattime,Iwantedtorunforoffice,butraisinga
familytookprecedence.IbelieveGodandFamilyshouldbefirstineverydecisionwemake.Nowthatmy
childrenaregrown,andit'sjustmywifeandI,sheencouragedmetorunforoffice,sinceLD6needs
Republicanrepresentation.Myissuesarelistedbelow.Iwouldliketopromotetradeschoolsintheregion.
Weneedtosupplythetoolsforthepeoplesothepeoplecouldbuildstrongercommunities.Weliveina
ruralareaandtradeschoolsaremorerealisticforthejobsinruralArizona.Ibelievesmallbusinessisthe
backboneofAmerica.Weneedtosupportandstrengthensmallbusinessinourcommunities.Ihavealways
valuedlifeandbelievelifebeginsatconception.Iamaprolife/profamilycandidatethatiscommittedto
doingwhatittakestoprotectfamilies.Iamastrongadvocateforthe2ndamendment.
RichKing
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.richkingaz.com/
Biography:HimynameisRichKing,Ihavebeenmarriedtomylovelywifefor29years
andwehavefourwonderfulboysandagrandson.IhaveaBachelorofSciencedegreein
ElectronicEngineering,andIhavebeenworkinginhealthcaremedicalequipmentservices
forthepast25years.Mostoftheseyears,Ihavebeeninsomeformofaleadershiprole
rangingfrommanaginga$5Mbookofbusinesstoa$28Mbookofbusiness.Ihave
managedateamrangingfromassmallas3toaslargeas70people.
Statement:Iamabusinessmanwithcommonsenseconservativevaluesnotapolitician.Ienteredthis
raceasIamafeedupArizonianthatistiredofpeoplenotrepresentedus"ThePeople".Iwanttobeapart
ofmakingabetterfutureforourkidsandourgrandkids.MyfocusasyourfutureStateRepresentativeisto
workforyou“ThePeople”toaddressallofourconcernsthatwefacelivinginaruralarea.Iwillassurethat
wewillhaveastrongerrepresentationatthestatelevelandmakesureourvoicesinruralArizonawillno
longergoignored.IamaProLife,Pro2ndamendment,ProLawEnforcementandfirstresponders,
Supporterofsecuringourborders,supportingourveterans&military,supportenergyindependence,
supportingsmallbusiness,fightingforourrightsandourfreedoms.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT6
AngelaMaloney
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:
Biography:Ihavelivedthechallengesofmyconstituents.Ididnotknowtheimportance
ofhowvotingimpactedoureverydaylivesuntilourhealthcarefundingwasalmosttaken
away.IdonotrememberatwhatageIstartedvoting,butourpeople,especiallyouryoung
peopleneedtoknoworbetaughttheimportanceofvotingasitaffectseveryaspectofour
livesinthefuture.
Statement:IamDine’;TanglePeopleClan,bornforDeerWaterClan,maternalgrandfatherisSaltClan,
maternalgrandfatherisRockGapClan.FluentinNavajo,reliableworkethic,smallbusinessowner,
accomplishedrugweaver,andsurvivorofseveralboardingschools.EarneddegreesinEnvironmental
ScienceandAlliedHealthfromNorthernArizonaUniversityandMasterofPublicHealthfromLomaLinda
University.RetiredfromTubaCityRegionalHealthCareCorporationwithover40yearsinEnvironmental
HealthServicesandInjuryPreventionProgram.Asschoolboardmember,Fairboardpresident,workwith
voterregistration,collectingcandidatepetitionsignatures,teachingsfromparentsandelders,my
educationandintegratingculturalvaluesinmyworkgivesmetheknowledge,skillsandexperienceto
advocateandbeavoiceforLD6.
MaePeshlakai
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:
Biography:PeshlakaiwasbornontheNavajoNation,daughterofatribalmedicineman.
SheisDine’oftheTanglePeopleClan,andbornforDeerWaterClan,grandfathersare
SaltClanandRockGapclan.Inthe1970’sMaewasinstrumentalincreatingthe"Dine’
BiArtsandCraftsCooperative,INC,"establishedtohelpIndigenouspeopletosell
directlytotheconsumerswithoutthedealers.Asanartistshealsoownsasmall
business.PeshlakaihasinstructedweavingandsilversmithingattheUniversityofHawaii,
Wheaton,Beloit,Wooster,GettysburgColleges,ColoradoRockyMountainSchool,Melbourne,Australia,
andtribalnations.
Statement:ArizonaStateRep.MaePeshlakai,aCameronDemocrat,willbefocusedonpubliceducation,
healthcare,infrastructure,tribalsovereignty,climateaction,humanrightsandveteransissues.Peshlakai
representsruralNorthernArizonaandtheNavajoNation,HopiTribe,HualapaiTribe.theHavasupaiTribe,
KaibabPaiuteTribe,SanJuanSouthernPaiute,PuebloofZuni,WhiteMountainApacheTribe,andtheSan
CarlosApacheTribe.Sheservesonthemilitaryandpublicsafetycommittees.Sheisalsochairwomanof
theIndigenousPeople’sCaucus.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT6
MyronTsosie
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:
Biography:MynameisMyronTsosie,45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).
Statement: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.Icurrentlyserveonthe
ArizonaStateHouseTransportation&InfrastructureCommitteeastheDemocraticRankingMember&a
memberoftheMilitaryAffairs&PublicSafetyCommittee.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6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.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATESENATORDISTRICT7
RobertoApodacaReveles
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:revelesforarizona.com/
Biography:RobertoA.RevelesBorn:Miami,ArizonaEducation:MiamiHighSchool,
GeorgetownUniversitySchoolofForeignServiceMilitaryService:U.S.AirForce
Employment:U.S.HouseofRepresentatives,24yearson5Congressmen’sstaff,
includingArizona’sStewartUdall,andMorrisUdall.HomestakeMiningCompany,Vice
PresidentforGovernmentAffairs,12years.Affiliations:Numerouscivic,cultural,
advocacy:AssociationforDevelopmentofaBetterEnvironment,GoldCanyonCommunity
Inc,BullionPlazaCulturalCenterandMuseum,HumaneBorders,ArizonaHispanicCommunityForum,
SomosAmerica/WeAreAmerica,AmericanCivilLibertiesUnionofArizona,UncageandReuniteFamilies
Coalition.Residence:GoldCanyonFamily:4children,11grandchildren.
Statement:I’manativeArizonan,bornduringtheGreatDepressionandraisedinminingtownofMiami,at
thattime,atotallysegregatedcommunity.Thisexperienceformedmysocialconscienceandcivic
commitmenttoourdemocraticrepublic’sConstitutionalstructureandprinciples,whileadvocatingequal
justiceunderthelaw.Mypublicandprivatesectoriworkhasbeendevotedtoresolvingcompeting
viewpointsonpublicpoliciesaffectingalllives.Iworked24yearswith5congressmeninU.S.Houseof
Representatives,includingArizona’sStewartUdallandMorrisUdall.IretiredasMorrisUdall’schiefof
staff.InsecondcareerIjoinedHomestakeMiningCompanyasVicePresidentforGovernmentAffairs.My
thirdcareerisinnonprofitarena,resolvingdivisiveissuesaffectingArizonans’rightsandfreedoms,
includingtherighttomakereproductivedecisionswithoutpoliticians’interference;LGBTQ+equality;and
freeandfairelections.Ipledgemyexperiencetoprovideanurturingplaceforfamilies,affordablehousing,
adequatelyfundededucation,healthcareaccess.I’mcommittedtoadvancingsustainablejobcreating
tourism,sustainableforestry,mining,agriculture,ranching,andinfrastructure,includingtransportationand
technology,andsecuringwatersupplies.I’mpreparedtousemydemonstrableexperiencetoprovidebold
andeffectiverepresentationasyourStateSenator.Contact:https://revelesforarizona.com
DavidCook
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.cookarizona.com
Biography:AlifelongArizonanwhoownsandoperatestheDCCattleCompany.Heran
fortheLegislaturetoensureruralArizonawouldhaveastrongvoice.He’saleaderon
issuesrelatedtoranching,agriculture,ruralissues,water,andeducation,hehasbeen
particularlyeffectiveontransportationandinfrastructureissues,andhehasbrought
increasedfundingforroadsandbridgestoourpartofthestate.Davidhasbeenmarriedto
Dianasince2000andtheyhavetwochildren.Heisactiveinhiscommunityandmakes
timetocheerontheArizonaCardinalsandDiamondbacks.
Statement:WendyRogers(showhorse)admitsshelivesinahugehouseintheEastValleyofMaricopa
County,whileclaimingtoliveinasinglewidetrailerinFlagstaff,justsoshecanbeaStateSenatorand
runmillionsofcampaigndollarsthroughafamilyfirm.ThenshespendsherdayskillingRepublicanbills
andhernightsonsocialmediaactinglikeaMAGAwarrior.Sadly,it’sagrift,andArizonapaystheprice.
I’maworkhorsewhoseruralrootsaredeepandreal.I’marancherandstateleaderonissuesrelatedto
water,agriculture,ranching,andmore.Myrecordis100%proTaxpayer,pro2ndAmendment,proLife,and
proConstitution.I’vechampionedrealelectionintegritymeasures,pushedtosecureourbordersand
enforceourlaws,andbroughtfundingtoourdistricttoimproveourroads,highwaysandbridges.Payson,
Globe,Florence,Williams,Heber,ShowLow,SnowflakeorPinetopLakesidearen’tjustplacesonamap,
they’remytownsandpeople.IsupportPresidentTrump’sfightagainsttheDCswampandranthebillto
TermLimitCongress,whilesWendyRogersprotectedtheswamp,opposedus,andvotedNO.Ifyouvalue
resultsoverphonyrhetoric,pleasevoteDavidCook.Thankyou!
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATESENATORDISTRICT7
HaleyCreighton
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:Participating
Website:www.creightonforstatesenate.com
Biography:IwasbornandraisedinChandler,ArizonaandmovedtoFlagstaffsixyears
agotoattendNAU.IfellinlovewiththeNorthernArizonacommunity,landscape,and
people,soImadethedecisiontosettledownhereafterIgraduated!Iamthecurrent
NorthernRegionalDirectorfortheArizonaStudents'Association,whereIspendmydays
registeringandencouragingcollegestudentstovote,advocatingatthestatelegislature
forissueslikeabortionaccessandfreehighereducation,andtrainingthenextgenerationofstudent
leaders.IwasalsothecampaignmanagerforKyleNitschke,whoranforStateSenatein2022.
Statement:IgotinvolvedinpoliticsbecauseIwantedtodosomethingwithallofthethingsmygeneration
haslivedthrough.Iwastwoyearsoldwhen9/11happened,9whenPresidentObamawaselected,17when
TrumpbecamePresident.Iamthechildofeducatorswhohasseenfirsthandtheneedinthisstatefor
publiceducationfundingandsupportforourteachersandstudents.Iamaqueer24yearoldwhohasbeen
tomoreproteststhananyonetheirageshouldhavetoinordertofightfortheirrighttoexist.Iamaperson
whocangetpregnantwhowasforcedtowatchastheSupremeCourttookawaytherighttoourbodies.As
awoman,ayoungperson,andaqueerperson,Iwantotherslikemetoknowthatourdreadovertheworld
isvalid,butitdoesn’thavetokeepusfromusingourvoices.Itdoesn'thavetostopusfrombelievingthat
wecanchangethisstateforthebetter,thatArizonacanandwillserveallofitspeoplewithcompassion,
justice,andequality.
WendyRogers
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.WendyRogers.org
Biography:"LtColRogersisa5thgenerationmilitaryofficer.Bachelors&Masters
degrees:SocialWork.Mastersdegree:Nat'lSecurityStudies.20yearsactiveduty.
AmongAirForce'sfirst100womenpilots.JettransportC141&C21AircraftCommander.
USAirForceAcademySquadronCommander&flightinstructor.Led3HQUSAirForces
Europedivisions.DuringfallofBerlinWall&improvingrelationsw/formerEastBloc,
deployedtorunBosnianAirlift.Over3,000hoursjettime+numerouscommendations,
includingDefenseMeritoriousServiceMedal.23yearArizonahomeinspectioncompany
businessowner.Married46yearstoHal.2successfullymarriedadultkids.7preciousgrandkids."
Statement:2024TRUMPENDORSED,AMERICAFIRSTSenatorWendyRogersisProBorder,ProLife,
ProGun,ProESASchoolChoice,andProFreeMarket.AsChairoftheArizonaSenateElections
Committee,SenatorRogershasaccomplishedhardfoughtforELECTIONINTEGRITYlegislationtorestore
faithinourelectionprocesses.Sponsoredandpassed2ndAmendmentlegislation,consumerprotection
bills,gotnumerouscriticallyneededruralandnaturalresourcesprojectsfundedforherdistrict,aswellas
veteranslegislationpassed.SenatorRogerscontinuestoFIGHTEVERYDAYforus.SHEGETSITDONE!
Currentpilotwhoconstantlyfliesacrosshervastdistricttoserveherbelovedconstituents.Toughasnails.
Smart.Unrelenting.Homeschoolmomof2andgrandmaof7.ReelectSenatorWendyRogersforrural
Arizona...reelectSenatorRogersreallyforALLofArizona!
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT7
Walter"Walt"Blackman
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.votewaltb.com/
Biography:Walter"Walt"Blackmanhasdevotedhislifetoservice.Hisdistinguished
21yeartenureintheU.S.ArmyincludeddeploymentsinIraqandAfghanistanandearned
himtheBronzeStarforbravery.In2023hewasrecognizedbytheArizonaVeteransHall
ofFame.WaltisthefirstAfricanAmericanRepublicanelectedtostateofficeinArizona
in2018.Hewasreelectedin2020andservedasthechairoftheArizonaJudiciary
Committee.HislegislativeimpactwasrecognizedbyCPACandFreeEnterprise,and
others.Hehasalsobuiltasuccessfulbusinesscareer.
Statement:YougetTWOVOTESforStateRepresentative,pleasevoteforBOTHWaltBlackman&David
Marshall.DavidandIhaveservedyouinoffice,soyouknowwedon’tjustcampaignasconservatives,we
votelikeconservatives.Ouropponentsarespendingasmallfortunerunningcampaignstryingtohidetheir
record.FillmoreANDSlatonchampionedthesocalledPatriotPartythatwasfundedbyneverTrumper
DanielMcCarthy,andbothhavetargetedconservativeRepublicansforattacks.Withanarrowonevote
marginintheStateHousewecan’taffordtoloseasinglelawmakerifwewanttopassgoodelection
integrityorbordersecuritybills.Andthelistofissueswherewedisagreeislongandimportant.Onegreat
exampleisFillmoreworkedwithDemocratstokillTermLimitsforCongressandSlatonrefusestosupport
them.DavidandIstandwithPresidentTrump,GovernorDeSantis,andtheRepublicanNationalPlatformin
supportofCongressionalTermLimits.Medicalliberty,religiousliberty,our2ndAmendmentrights,school
choice,waterandroadsandbridges,andsomuchmoreisatstake.I’maproudcombatveteranwho
believesinthegreatnessofAmerica,ifwefighttodefendit.Weaskforyourvote!
KevinChiquete
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.kevinchiqueteforaz.com/
Biography:AsadieselelectricmechanicandunionleaderintheheartofArizona’s
CopperCorridor,Ihavedevelopedstrongleadershipandnegotiatingskills.Afterhigh
school,Icompletedarigorousfouryearapprenticeship.Iunderstandandvaluevocational
education.Myfamilykeepsmegroundedintherealitiesofgrowingupandlivinginrural
areas.Weshouldbeabletodependonqualityschoolsthatdeliveragoodeducationand
preparestudentsforgoodjobsthatprovidefairwagesanddecentbenefits.Tothrive,our
ruralcommunitiesandsmalltownsneedaffordablehousingandaccessiblehealthcare.
Statement:Iamahardworking,bluecollarguyfromabeautifulruralpartofArizona.Ourlocaleconomies
arerootedinminingandranching.Someareashavebeenencouragingtourismandoutdoorrecreation,
developinginto55+communities,andprovidingsupportforchipmanufacturing.Whileminingisnot
appropriateinalllocations,suchastheprotectedareasalongtheGrandCanyon,miningandadvanced
technologyplayacrucialroleintransitioningtoagreenenergyeconomy.Iamcommittedtoensuringthat
minesoperatesafelyandincompliancewithenvironmentalstandards.NorthernArizonaUniversity,our
communitycolleges,andpublicschoolsarevitaltoensureacompetitiveworkforceandhealthyeconomy.
Arizona’srunawayschoolvoucherexpansiondisproportionatelyharmsoursmallruralschools.Strong
schoolsandcommunityrevitalizationprograms,includingbroadbandexpansion,arenecessaryifyoung
peoplearetomaketheirhomesinthecommunitieswheretheygrowup.BetweenArizona’sneartotal
abortionbanandthelackofruralhealthcareservicesgenerally,women’slivesareatrisk.Isupporta
woman’srighttochooseandwillworktoensurethatpeoplecanaccessthehealthcaretheyneed.As
yourrepresentative,IwillbringthevoiceofruralcommunitiestotheLegislature.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT7
AndrewCostanzo
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:voteandrewaz.com
Biography:AndrewCostanzoisanAmericaFirst,ArizonaFirst,candidatewho
understandsservantleadership,andisreadytofightforWethePeople.Mycreedis,
“God–Family–Country–Guns.”LifelongArizonan.Lifetimesmallbusinessownerand
constitutionalconservative.ProTrumpandUltraMAGA!Firsttimecandidate,Republican
activistfordecades.Volunteercoordinator,censuringSen.JohnMcCainforhisfailuresto
followRepublicanvalues.HonorarymemberArizonaLawEnforcementEmeraldSociety.
ProLife,ProVeteran,ProMilitary,ProFamilyValues,married30years.StrongonBorderSecurity,
ElectionIntegrityalongwithSchoolChoiceandLIBERTY.
Statement:Inthiscrowdedfieldofsixcandidates,Iofferuncompromisingconstitutionalconservatism.I
amnotacareerpolitician.Iwillnotmakedealswithelitists,RINOs,ortheDemocratstofurthermy
personalaspirations.Compromisetranslatesto“DEFEAT!”Therearetoolsavailablethatmustbeusedto
defeatHobbsandtheDemocrats.Iwillusetheseresourcesthatothershaveignored.Ourrepresentatives
muststandforWethePeople.WethePeoplearepissed!OurRepublicisonaprecipice.Thismaybeour
lastopportunitytopeacefullyreturntoAmericanExceptionalism.Icaneithercomplainandwatchour
belovedArizonacontinuetoslideintoliberalismorIcanstandandfight.Ichoosetofight.Iwouldbe
honoredtoreceiveyourvote.GodBlessAmerica.Pleasevisithttps://voteandrewaz.com.
JohnFillmore
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:johnfillmore.com/
Biography:FormerStateRepresentativeoflegislativedistricts23and16,JohnFillmore,
founderofachainofretailstoressellingfireplaces/evaporativecoolers,licensed,real
estatebroker20+YEARS.AformerboardmemberofseveralChambersofCommerce.
RepublicanStatecommitteeman,3timeelectedpresidentoftheSuperstitionMountain
RepublicanClub,rated100%conservativebytheArizonaFreeEnterprisegroup&John
BirchSociety,withawardsfromtheArizonaTroopersAssociation,CPAC,C.A.P.andtheir
endorsements,TheonlysponsorofHB2289,ONEDAY/ONEVOTEwhichPresidentTrumpspokeof.An
HONORABLYDISCHARGEDVETERANandproudgrandfatheroftwo.ArealCONSTITUTIONAL
CONSERVATIVE.
Statement:IbelievethatweareatacrucialtimeinourCountryandourvalues,freedoms,andfuturesare
underattack“Weneedtoprotectthefuture,thefreedoms,ourkids,andourCountryTherearesofew
willingattheStateLegislaturetocarrythehardbills,withstandthelobbyistPressures,andshutoutthe
R.I.N.O.swhining,.WeneedtoprotectArizonafromEnvironmental,SocialandGovernance(ESG)ratings,
artificialintelligence(AI)theadventofbigmultiinternationalswithnoallegiancetoourConstitution,nor
freemarketsandeducateourkidsforafuturewheretheycanenjoyandlivefree,prosperous,happylives
andhaveafuturewithouttheinsanityofsocialism.Mymotto”is“BelieveinthegreatnessofAmerica”.and
thisisreflectedwiththebillsIhadsponsoredagainstthespreadofsexualindoctrinationinschools,
allowingmomentsofmoralreflectioninschoolshavingkidssaythePledge,thesolesponsorof
ONEDAY/ONEVOTE,electionintegrityPresTrumpspokeof,accountabilityineducationbytryingtoend
“SOCIAL”promotionsforcingkidstorepeat/orsummerschoolandofferingHighschoolapprenticeship
courseswherekidswerepaidwhilebeingtaught.Schoolconsolidationsaving&millionsTHANKYOU
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT7
NancyHartl
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:nancy.hartl4ld7.com/home
Biography:IgrewupinMinot,asmallcityinnorthcentralNorthDakota.Despitea
chaotichomeenvironment,throughdeterminationandhardwork,IearnedaBachelorof
Arts(psychology)andaBachelorofScienceandMasterofScience(nursing).Iserved
proudlyintheUSAirForce,NurseCorps,for20years,retiringwithanhonorable
dischargeasaMajor.BetweenmymilitaryserviceandlateremploymentatAmerica’s
largestHMOandalowincomewomen’sclinic,Iwillbring37yearsofmedical
experience,primarilyasawomen’shealthnursepractitioner,totheLegislature.
Statement:AsanAmerican,aretiredwomen’shealthnursepractitioner,andaretiredUSAirForceMajor,
I’mdistressedtofindmyselflivinginacrucibleofhate,division,andattemptstoextinguishbasichuman
andcivilrights.ItisinconsistentwithourConstitution!Extremismisnotthesolution!AsyournextArizona
StateRepresentative,Iwillbringmypriormilitaryandmedicalleadershipskillstorestoring,retaining,and
ratifyingourrights.Isincerelysupportindividual’srightsregardingprivacy,bodilyautonomy,relationships,
readingmaterial,andchoicetoworshipornot.Protectingourrightsreliesonourabilitytovote.Iwillbe
steadfastinsupportofEarlyVoting!Ifirmlybelievethatallissuesareimportant,fromdisintegrating
roadwaystocontaminatedairandwatertoacrumblingdemocracy.Utilizingmystronghistoryof
leadership,problemsolving,andteamwork,mylegislativefocuswillbeinfiveareas:Empowerment
(women’sprivacyandautonomy,publichealth,socialservices,andveterans’services),Environment
(protectionofland,water,andair),Economy(training,goodjobs,andcosteffectivehumaneborder
security),Education(supportpublicschools,stopvouchergiftstotherich,payteacherswell),andEarly
Voting(protect,defend,andimproveouralreadyfreefairelectionsystem).
BarbyIngle
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:barbyingle.com/
Biography:IamBarbyIngle,author.Ihavebeenabusinessowner,nonprofitleader,
legalassistant,andD1Acollegiatecoach.IamrunningforArizonaStateRepresentative
forLD7andhaveworkedonlegislationinArizonaandotherstates.Myfocusison
advocatingforindividualrights,addressingissuessuchasbordersecurity,fiscalbudget,
individualizedhealthcareandeducationchoices.Myadvocacyhasbeenrecognized35+
includingbyHealthUnion,whereIamacertifiedpatientleader.Withsevenauthored
legislativeproposalsinthepast3years,and2laws,Iampassionateaboutimprovingthelivesof
Arizonansandrequestyourvoteforme.
Statement:Iamahealthlegislativeadvocatewith15yearsofexperience.Ihavewritten7bills,2ofwhich
arenowlawsinArizona.IhaveworkedonlegislationinArizona,35+otherstates,andfederally.Ihavealso
workedwiththeDepartmentofDefenseandVAemployeestobringmedicalsupportoptionstoourmilitary
andveterans.Additionally,Ihavepublished10books,5ofwhicharecoauthored.Overthepast18years,I
havebeendedicatedtoimprovinghealthcarefromthepatient'sperspectiveandhavebeenrecognizedwith
over40accoladesformyadvocacyefforts.IgraduatedfromGeorgeMasonUniversitywithaBachelorof
ScienceinPsychologyin1994andworkedasaheadcoachatWashingtonStateUniversityuntil2003.Due
tohealthchallenges,ImovedtoArizonain2003.IamaChristian,marriedtomyhusbandKenTaylor,and
wasborninBangkok,Thailand.Myparents,ChristineandJim,bothservedintheUSArmybeforepassing
in2015and2016,respectively.Since2022,IhaveservedasaPrecinctCommitteemanforPinalCounty
D5.IcurrentlyresideinApacheJunction,PinalCounty,AZ.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT7
DavidMarshallSr.
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.marshall.republican
Biography:BorninMarylandtoamilitaryfamily(USMC),Iwasraisedprimarilyin
California,thenjoinedtheUSAirForceaftergraduatinghighschool.AftermyserviceI
joinedtheSantaAnaPoliceDepartment,servingprimarilyinNarcoticsandGang
SuppressionDetails.IearnedpromotiontoCorporal,becameaFieldTrainingOfficer,and
eventuallyretiredin1996.MyfamilyandImovedtoSnowflake,purchasedaproperty,and
ranasafehouseforbatteredwomen.WeranthisChristcenteredministryfor7years.In
2005,IwasordainedasapastorofCalvaryChapelSnowflake,apositionIproudlyfulfilltoday.
Statement:YougetTWOVOTESforStateRepresentative,pleasevoteforBOTHWaltBlackman&David
Marshall.Takecomfortinourprovenconservativerecords,becausewehaveservedinthelegislatureand
earnedawardsandtopmarksfromconservativegroups.OurdistrictissoRepublicanthattheprimary
essentiallydecidesitall,whichiswhywehavesuchstrangecandidatesrunning.Ourmainopponentsare
leadersofthesocalled“ArizonaPatriotParty”whichregularlyattacksRepublicansandourconservative
beliefs.Whentheyfailedtogettheirpartyontheballot,suddenlytheywereRepublicansagain,runningfor
office,buttheirunethicalbehaviorshouldnotbedismissed.WaltandIareChristianConstitutionalist
Conservativesdedicatedtosecureelections,winningthefightagainstJoeBidenandhisopenborder
policies,protectingruralArizona’swater,meetingourinfrastructureneeds,ensuringqualityeducation
opportunities,safeguardingourconstitutionallibertiesand2ndAmendmentrights,andsomuchmore.Our
districtrejectedJohnFillmorewhentheyvotedhimoutin2022,andhisuglyresponsewastoattack
Republicansforoursharedbeliefsandvalues.TheRepublicanPartyisbetterthanthat.Wearereal
AmericaFirstcandidatesyoucanbeproudtosupport.
StevenSlaton
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:steveslatonaz.com/
Biography:ClarityandPurposeofmissionarenotaneasytask,butITCANBEDONE.
I’mProBorder,ProPolice,ProLife,Progun,ProESASchoolChoice,ProVoter
IntegritySameDayVoteNoMachinesCountinPrecincts,andProFreeMarkets.I
supportPresidentDonaldJ.Trumpin2016,2020andnowforhisthirdterm2024.My
GoalistohelpagaintobringprosperitybacktoallArizonansandAmerica.StevenSlaton
istheonlyAmericaFirstArizonaFirstCandidateBusinessOwnerwithWifeKarenThe
TrumpedStoreVeteranCrewChief/CoPilotAH1GCobraAttackHelicopterHUSBANDFATHER
GRANDFATHERWWW.STEVESLATONAZ.COM
Statement:CONSERVATIVECANDIDATEFORARIZONAHOUSELD7TheAmericaFirst–ArizonaFirst
candidaterunningfortheruraldistrictofArizonaLD72024!TheArizonaHouseandSenatehaveonlya
twoseatmajority….AndisbeingtargetedbyHobbs,TheClintons,andSoroscarteltryingtoturnthe
Arizonalegislaturein2024Blue.Wemustelectanewrepresentativewhowillnotfailtodohisdutyto
upholdtheconstitutionoftheUnitedStatesandArizona.Which,istheOatheachelectedrepresentative
mustswearto.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATESENATORDISTRICT8
RoxanaHolzapfel
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.roxanaforarizona.com
Biography:BorninFlorida,RoxanaisasecondgenerationHispanic;herfatherisCuban
andhermotherPuertoRican.ShehasbeenanArizonaresidentforover36years.Sheis
awife,amotheroftwosons,hasbeenasmallbusinessowner,andservedasafield
trainingofficerfortheTampaPoliceDepartment,whereshereceivedanawardforher
dedicationtohelpingwomenofdomesticabusefindsafetyfromtheirabusivepartners.
Statement:"Thisisthecriticaltippingpointifourcitizensaretoprosperandthrive.Theotherpartyhas
hadtheirchanceinthisdistrict,andthey’vegivenushighercostsandmorecrimeinourneighborhoods.
It’stimeforanewvoicetorepresentALLresidentsandprotectyourfamiliesandinterests.I’mdedicatedto
supportingyourconservativevalues,prioritizingfamilies,andadvocatingforpoliciestoprotectourchildren,
restoreyoureconomicstandardofliving,andreinforcepublicsafety–whichincludessecuringoursouthern
border.Weneedcommittedfighterstodefendthisseat.Bysupportingme,youareendorsinga
commonsenseapproachtothesevitalmatters.Togetherwecanensureaprosperousandsafefuture!”
LaurenKuby
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.kubyforsenate.com/
Biography:FormerTempevicemayorandcouncilmemberLaurenKubyisalongtime
advocateforenvironmental,consumer,andworkerprotections.Recognizedasachampion
forclimateactionandcitiesasincubatorsofinnovation,Laurenwasfeaturedinthebook,
ReclaimingGotham,forchallenginglegislativeinterferenceinlocaldecisionmaking.Asa
councilmember,shespearheadedTempe'sclimateactionplananddroveinnovationin
waterconservation,solarenergyadoption,andcampaignfinancereform.AtASU’sGlobal
InstituteofSustainability,Laurenengagedcommunitiesinclimatesolutions.SheledtheUniversity’s
StardustCenterforAffordableHomesandtheFamily,wheresheworkedtocraftsolutionsleadingto
healthycommunities.
Statement:WithArizonainthethroesofaclimatecrisis–evidencedbyourextremeheat,historic
drought,increasedfrequencyandintensityofwildfires,andpoorairquality–I’llfocusonwinwinclimate
solutionsthatprotectourmostvulnerableresidents.I’manewlymintedgrandmotherwhobelievesthatthe
decisionswemaketodaymustnotcomeattheexpenseoffuturegenerations.I’malsoaproven,
progressiveleaderwhowill:•ChampionClimateAction:It’stimefortheLegislaturetofollowtheleadofour
citiesanduniversitiesandembracecleanenergy,waterconservation,andajusttransitionfromfossilfuels
forIndigenouscommunities.•FightforAbortionAccess:I’llworktoprotectourreproductiverights.Our
childrencannotgrowupinastatewheretheirfreedomsarerestrictedandtheirlivesendangered.•Protect
PublicEducation:Let’srollbackESAvouchersthatarebankruptingourtreasuryanddivertingfundsfrom
ourpublicschools.•EnsureProtectionsforWorkers:I’llsponsorworkerfriendlylegislation,including
prevailingwagesandProjectLaborAgreements.•StrengthenVotingRights:Wemustreverselegislation
thatrestrictscitizenballotinitiatives.•ActontheHousingCrisis:Wemuststrivetofundcitiesand
affordablehousingdeveloperstobuildhousingandcreatehealthycommunities.LearnMore:
KubyforSenate.com
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT8
JaneenConnolly
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.azjaneen.com/
Biography:JaneenConnollycurrentlyengagesinconstructivepoliticalactivism.She
retired(2021)anSRPSeniorGovernmentRelationsRepresentativeresponsibleforrural
ArizonacityandcountyrelationshipsaswellasChambersofCommerce.For24years
Janeenconductedgrassrootsengagementforcriticalinfrastructuresitingprojects
throughoutthestate.JaneenservedonGovernorJanDeeHull’sTaskforceonEmployment
forPeoplewithDisabilities.Janeenraisedfourchildren,earneddegreesfromMCCand
ASUandholdsamaster’sinAdvocacyCommunication.Sinceretiring,shesupportsworthycampaigns,
volunteersatalocalfoodpantryandenjoysatinycabinatTopoftheWorld.
Statement:MeetJaneenConnolly,candidatetofillLD8’sopenseatintheAZHouseofRepresentatives.
Janeenunderstandsthatthewordrepresentisinthetitleofthejob.Herfirstprioritywillbetorepresent
you.A42yearresidentofTempe,JaneenraisedfourdaughtersonherownwhileearningdegreesfromMCC
andASU.Sheholdsamaster’sinAdvocacyCommunication.JaneenworkedforSRPgainingpublicconsent
formajorinfrastructureprojects.Sheisanaccomplishedcommunityorganizerwithaproventrackrecordof
bringingpeopletogethertosolveproblems,skillsneededtobeaneffectivelegislator.Thosewhoknowher
integrity,workethicandpassionhaveencouragedJaneentorun.Shesupportsbusiness.Shesupports
unions.ShewillworkforbetterjobsforArizonans.Janeensubmittedthreetimestherequirednumberof
signaturestoqualifyfortheballot.ThistellsyousheknowshowtoputinthehardworkANDconnectwith
voters.Attheirdoors,voterstellJaneentofocusonK12Education,AffordableHousingandAbortion
Access.Beassured,voters'prioritiesareJaneen’spriorities.JaneenConnollyembodiestherepresentation
LD8needsnowattheArizonaLegislatureandsheisreadytoserve!
CadenDarrow
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.cadendarrow.com
Biography:CadenDarrow,originallyfromSouthDakota,hascalledArizonahomefor
nearlyadecade.Withabackgroundinsales,hethrivesonbuildingconnectionsand
findinginnovativesolutions.Knownforhisleadershipskills,Cadenhasaproventrack
recordofguidingteamstowardssuccess.Rootedinhardworkandintegrity,his
MidwesternupbringingandSouthwesternlifestyleshapeshisdedicationtoservingour
communityintheArizonaStateHouse.Committedtomakingapositiveimpact,Caden's
valuesresonateinhisquestforaleadershiproleinthestategovernment,whereheaimstobringfresh
perspectivesandeffectivesolutionstobenefitthepeopleofArizona.
Statement:Inrecentmonths,ourdistricthasfacedsignificantchallenges,enduringmultipleinstancesof
leadershipturnover,leavinguswithoutavoice.Ourschoolsareinneedofassistance,crimeratesareon
therise,familiesaregrapplingwithinflation,escalatinggasprices,andadwindlingwatersupply.We
requireasteadfastleaderwhowilladvocateforusallandrestorerepresentationtoourdistrict.IamCaden
Darrow,andIamproudtoseekyoursupportfortheArizonaStateHouse.Havingcalledthisareahomefor
thenearlytenyears,IamapassionateASUalumnianddedicatedcommunitysupporter.Asyour
representative,Ipledgetoprioritizethecommongoodoverpartisanpolitics,advocatingforincreased
fundingforeducation,supportforoureducators,safercommunities,solutionstohomelessness,andend
theinflationcrisisthathasmadeessentialgroceriesunaffordableformanyArizonans.Ieagerlyanticipate
earningyourtrustandbringingimpartialrepresentationbacktoourcommunity.Iamcommittedtofostering
opendialogueandtransparencywithinourdistrict,ensuringthateverymemberofourcommunityfeels
heardandempoweredtoparticipateinshapingourfuture.Iwillworktirelesslytobridgethegapbetween
ourconstituentsandgovernmentinstitutions.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT8
BrianGarcia
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.briangarciaaz.com/
Biography:BrianGarciaisrunningfortheAZHouseofRepresentativesinLegislative
District8.Brianisacommunityadvocateandanattorney.Asafirstgenerationgraduate
ofTempepublicschools,BrianservedontheTempeUnionHighSchoolDistrictGoverning
Boardaspresidentandvicepresident.Hefightstoprotectpubliceducation,advocatesfor
prodemocracypolicies,andhasrepresentedunaccompaniedchildren.Brianisamember
ofthePascuaYaquiTribe.BrianholdsaBachelorinGlobalStudies,aMasterofLegal
Studies,andaJurisDoctorofLaw(SandraDayO’ConnorCollegeofLaw)fromArizonaStateUniversity.
Statement:ForBrian'sfamily,educationistheAmericanDream.HewasbornandraisedinArizonaby
parentsfromElSalvadorandthePascuaYaquiTribeinMexico.Uponbecomingcitizens,theyfoughtto
ensureBrianandhisbrotherAaronhadaccesstoopportunities.Brian’sdesiretoserveisrootedinfighting
forourfamiliesandourcommunity.Thisisourhome.Brianwasraisedbyourcommunity.Hewasthefirst
inhisfamilytograduatefromhighschool,college,graduateschool,andearnalawdegree.Brianhasbeen
successfulbecauseofteachers,mentors,andcommunityleadersthathavehelpedalongtheway.One
teacherisMindyUdall–hisSocialStudiesteacher.Sheinstilledtheimportanceofcivicengagement.Itis
becauseofteacherslikeMindywhohavegoneaboveandbeyondforfirstgenerationstudentslikeBrian
thatcreateopportunitiesforustogrowandgivebacktoourcommunities.Brianispassionateabout
supportingpubliceducation,affordablehousing,abortionandreproductiverights,affordablehealthcare,and
democracy,amongothers.BrianisanadvocateandaproudproductoftheLD8community.BrianGarciais
runningasaCleanElectionscandidatefortheAZHouseinLegislativeDistrict8.
JuanMendez
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:juanmendezforarizona.com/
Biography:JuanisafirstgenerationChicanoborninArizona.HereceivedhisB.A.and
MPAfromASU.Beforegettingelectedheworkedasacommunityorganizerandnonprofit
leaderbringingtogetherthecommunitywhileconductingresearchanddevelopingpolicy
strategiesandprioritieswiththecommunitytoleadeffectivehumanservicesprograms.
HeisAssistantMinorityLeaderfortheSenateDemocraticCaucus,RankingDemocraton
theSenateGovernmentCommittee,andformerArizonaLegislativeLatinoCaucuschair.
Outsidethelegislature,Juanisafathertotwobeautifuldaughters2yearsoldandunder.
Statement:Lastyear,Ibecameafathertomyseconddaughter.AsIlookintomydaughter’seyes,Iam
overwhelmedwithhappinessandfeelagreatsenseofresponsibility.IwanttogivethemabetterlifethanI
couldhaveimagined.MystorybeginsintheWestValleyinafirstgenerationChicanofamily.Igrewupina
trailerparkwithdomesticviolence.Myfamilygotbywithpredatoryloanswhilewejuggledfinallate
notices.Icouldn’timagineafuturebeyondgettingthroughtothenextmonth.Butwhenmyfamilygot
connectedtoourcommunitywithresourcesandopportunities,ourwholeliveschangedandIbegantosee
abetterfutureformyfamily.Webenefitedfromworkforcedevelopmenttrainingsomymothercouldmove
fromfoodstampsandcustomerservicejobsintoworkingforthestatewithbenefits.ChildCareassistance,
AHCCCS,andKidsCareallowedustomoveoutofpovertyandintoourfirsthome.Iknowfirsthandthat
publicinvestmentiskeytoanindividual'ssuccess.Theseexperiencesinstilledapassioninmeforhelping
thoseinneedacrossthespectrumofourdiversesociety,apassionthatremainswithmetothisday.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATESENATORDISTRICT9
EvaBurch
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:evaforarizona.com/
Biography:EvawasbornandraisedinArizonaandattendedpublicschoolsthroughhigh
school.ShestudiednursingatGrandCanyonUniversityandbeganhercareerin2012.In
hermanyyearsasanERnurse,shesawfirsthandtheimpactthatinsurancestatus,
housing,foodinsecurity,andotherdisparitieshaveonArizona'scommunities.Anurseat
heart,Evaadvocatesforabetter,moreinclusiveArizonathatworksforeveryone.Eva
worksonthefrontlinesofthefentanylcrisisasanursepractitionerinaddiction
medicine.Herprioritiesincludeaccesstohighqualityhealthcare,fairwages,andaffordablehousing.
Statement:IamalifelongArizonan,amotheroftwo,andanursepractitioner.Iamrunningforreelection
tohelpadvocateforthefundamentalneedsofeverydayArizonans.Isupportincreasedinvestmentinpublic
schoolssothatourchildrenhaveequalaccesstohighqualityeducationandwellqualifiedteachers.
FamiliesshouldnotgobankruptovermedicalbillsandIwillhelpcreateasystemthatdoesnotleave
children,agingadults,orthepoorbehind.Lastly,Ibelievewemustrestoreandprotectaccesstoabortion.
Asastatelegislator,IwillcontinuetoworkforArizonanstohaveequalaccesstotheirvotingpower,
includingtheoptiontovotebymail,whilealsoworkinghardtomaintaintheintegrityandsecurityofour
elections.Ibelieveinsafeandsecurebordersaswellasrespectandappreciationforourimmigrant
communities.Isupporteffortstocreateopportunitiesformoreaffordablehousing.Asasenatorinamixed
district,Iknowweneedbalanceandcollaborationinthelegislatureandrepresentativeswhowillbeloyalto
thepeopleofArizonaoverpoliticalpartiesorspecialinterests.Let'sworktogethertomakeArizonathe
bestitcanbe.
RobertScantlebury
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.supportscantlebury.com/
Biography:IgrewupinNorwalk,CAonasmallfarminthecity.Iattendedand
graduatedfromCypressCollegeandCaliforniaStateUniversityFullerton.Whileincollege
IworkedasaCommunityServiceOfficerfortheUniversityPoliceonmycampus.Iwas
recruitedbytheMesaPoliceDepartment,andmovedtoMesa,AZin1992.Iservedour
communityfor27yearsandretiredasaPoliceSergeantin2018.Ithenserved2more
yearsasavolunteerReserveOfficer,frequentlyfillinginasaSchoolResourceOfficer.I
nowownandoperateasmallbusiness.
Statement:AsaretiredMesaPoliceSergeantwhoservedandprotectedourcommunityfor27years,you
canbeconfidentIwillcontinuefightingtoprotectourfreedoms.Asasmallbusinessowner,I’lladvocatefor
lessregulation,lowertaxes,andreducedspending.WemustrestoretheAmericandreamwiththeabilityto
ownahomeandaprosperouseconomy.Asafatherandpubliccharterschoolboardmember,Iwilldefend
therightsofparentstomakedecisionsabouttheirchildren’seducation.Wemustsecureourborder,
supportourVeterans,anddefendour1stand2ndAmendments.IamproudtobeaGodloving,America
firstconservativewhobelievesinhardworkandpersonalresponsibility.Mywife,Heather,andIhavebeen
marriedfor24yearsandwewanttoraiseourtwodaughtersinasafe,affordable,andfreeArizona.Two
yearsago,IchosetorunforofficebecauseourStateSenatorwasnotupholdingourvalues.Ibeatthe
incumbentSenatorwithnearlytwiceasmanyvotesintheRepublicanprimary.Withyourcontinuedsupport,
IwillbeavoiceforindividualsandbringintegrityandprincipledleadershiptotheArizonaSenate.Learn
moreatSupportScantlebury.com
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATESENATORDISTRICT9
ChristopherStapley
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:stapleyforaz.com/
Biography:Asa4thgenerationalMesa,Arizonan,mylifeisrootedinGod,family,and
theprinciplesofintegrityandhardwork.MypathatASUtransitionedtoaroleinthe
ArizonaHouseofRepresentatives,whereIobservedtheimpactfulstrategiesofbusiness
andlegalprofessionals.Thisexperienceledmetoalegalcareer,wherefornearlya
decade,I'vesafeguardedindividualandentrepreneur’srights.Mywife'sacademicpursuits
overseasfurtherdeepenedmyloveforourheritage.Ihopetoapplymylegalexpertiseand
problemsolvingskillstotheLegislature,aimingforcommonsense,collaborativesolutionstobrighten
Arizona’sfuture.
Statement:AsacommonsenseRepublican,Ibelieveinabalancedapproachtogovernancethat
prioritizesbothfiscalresponsibilityandcollaborativesolutions.Ourpartyvaluesindividualfreedom,free
marketprinciplesandlimitedgovernmentinterventionwhilealsorecognizingtheimportanceofaddressing
societalchallengesinapragmaticandcompassionatemanner.Economically,Iwouldbackpoliciesthat
promotegrowthandjobcreationthroughlowertaxes,reducedregulation,andsupportforsmallbusinesses.
Wemustgrowoureconomytoprovideopportunitiesforupwardmobilitywhilemaintainingfiscaldiscipline.
OncoreArizonaissues,Iwouldadvocateforeducatingallstudentsbysupportingschoolchoice,traditional
publicschoolsandhomeschooledchildren.Iwouldbackourfirstrespondersandwhilebalancingkindness
forourvulnerablecommunities,andpromotefairnessandjusticewithinoursociety.Thisincludes
supportinginitiativesthatadvanceaffordablehousing,reducinginflation,andbeinggoodstewardsofour
waterandenvironment,allwhilerespectingindividuallibertiesandpromotingpersonalresponsibility.Asa
commonsenseadvocatewithintheRepublicanParty,Istriveforbipartisancollaborationforpragmatic
solutionsthatbenefitthestateasawhole.Byembracingathoughtfulandinclusiveapproach,wecan
bridgedivides,upholdArizonanvalues,andensureaprosperousfutureformanygenerationstocome.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT9
LorenaAustin
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.lorena4arizona.com/
Biography:RepresentativeLorenaAustinisafifthgenerationArizonanwhosefamilyhas
livedandservedtheLD9communityforoveracentury.Rep.Austinisaformerpublic
educatorwithMaricopaCommunityCollegesandhasworkexperienceinthenonprofitand
privatesectors.TheyproudlygraduatedfromMesaCommunityCollegeandArizonaState
University.Rep.Austiniscommittedtocontinuingtheirworkbyadvocatingfor
reproductivefreedoms,investingineducationandhealthcare,combatingtheclimate
crisis,andstoppingthedisplacementofLD9’svibrantcommunityduetorapidlyrisinghousingcosts.In
theirfirstterm,theywereproudtosponsormajorinvestmentsinhighereducationandintroduce
communitybasedlegislation.
Statement:IamafifthgenerationArizonan,anativeofMesa,aformereducator,andacommunity
memberwhoselifelongloveforadvocacyandleadershiphasbeenrootedinthisdistrictforoveracentury.
ArizonadesperatelyneedsRepresentativeswhowillservethebestinterestsofourcommunityleaders
whowillshowupandengageinconstructiveconversationsandprovidetransparencytotheirconstituents.I
currentlysitontheArizonaStateHouseCommerceandAppropriationscommitteesandserveasSecretary
oftheLatinoCaucusandtheLGBTQ+CaucusfortheArizonaStateLegislature.Iamparticularlyproudof
myworkinmyfirsttermtosecurea$40milliondollarinvestmentintheArizonaPromiseProgramfor
collegestudents.Ifreelected,Iwillremainsteadfastinfightingforpubliceducationfunding,reproductive
rights,housing,waterconservation,andcontinuetocombatthemultipleantiLGBTQ+billsatthe
Legislature.
KylieBarber
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:kyliebarber.com/
Biography:KylieBarberwasbornandraisedinMesaandistheyoungestofseven
siblings.KylieisaproudgraduateofMountainViewHighSchool(gotoros!)Additionally,
sheholdsexpertiseinchildren'slawandpolicy,aswellasinternationalruleoflawand
security.Withatenuredadvocacybackground,she'schampionedforchildrenwithrare
diseasesinWashingtonD.C.andearlychildhoodpolicyattheArizonastatelegislature.
Outsideofpublicservice,Kylieenjoysbodybuilding,horsebackriding,andfamilytime,
embodyingawellroundedapproachtolifeandleadership.
Statement:Mybackgroundinchilddevelopment,children'slawandpolicy,andinternationalruleoflaw
andsecurityequipsmewithavastreservoirofknowledgeandexperience.Fromadvocatingforchildren
withrarediseasesinWashingtonD.C.tochampioningearlychildhoodeducationinourstatelegislature,I
havededicatedmyselftotheprosperityofchildrenandfamilies.IbelievethatthebedrockofourMesa
communityliesinstrongfamilyvalues.ProudlystandingasproGod,progun,andprofamily,Iam
unwaveringinmydedicationtopreservingourcommunity'sfamilycentricethos.Irecognizetheparamount
importanceofupholdingtheruleoflawinensuringcommunitysafety.Mypledgeencompasses
strengtheninglawenforcementandsecuringourArizonaborder.Havingwitnessedfirsthandthedevastating
impactoffentanylandotherillicitdrugsonMesafamilies,Iamdeterminedtoeradicatetheirpresencefrom
ourneighborhoods.Iacknowledgeparentsastheforemostauthoritiesontheirchildren,andIamdedicated
tofosteringrobust,transparentrelationshipsbetweenparentsandeducatorstoguaranteeeverychild's
accesstoaqualityeducation.YourvoteisinvaluabletomeinforgingabrighterfutureforArizona'schildren
andfamilies.LearnmoreaboutmyplatformandvisionatKyliebarber.com.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT9
SethBlattman
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:sethblattman.com/
Biography:SethBlattmanhaslivedinArizonasincechildhood.HeattendedbothASU
andUofA.Heistheownerofafamilybusinessinthefurnitureindustrythathe
successfullytransitionedfrombrickandmortartoecommerce.Inthelegislaturehehas
writtenbillsfocusedonaffordability/economyaswellasprotectingvotingrights;the
creationofaMicroBusinessLoanFundhasbeenhisgreatestaccomplishment.He
believesinsupportingpublicschools,protectingaccesstoabortion,andrepresentinghis
community.HeservesasrankingmemberontheWaysandMeanscommitteeandsitsonAppropriations
andMilitaryAffairsandPublicSafety.
Statement:MyfamilymovedtoArizonawhenIwastenyearsold.IwenttoUofAonascholarshipand
finishedmydegreeatASU.Iworkedatmyfather'sfurnituremanufacturingshopwhilepursuingmyMBA.
Whenmyfamily'sbusinessfellontoughtimes,Icamehometotakeoverleadingitandprovidenew
direction.IamrunningforreelectiontotheArizonaStateHouseofRepresentativesbecauseIloveArizona,
andIknowthatsomanyaretiredofthecurrentpoliticalclimate.Inmyfirstterm,I’veshownmyabilityto
workacrosstheaisleinabipartisanmannertoachievecommonsensesolutions.Myappropriationof$5
milliondollarsinthestatebudgetforsmallbusinesseswillbenefitcountlessArizonans.IfIamreelected,I
willcontinuemyfocusonstructuralreforms,bringdownthecurrenttemperatureofpolitics,andmake
governmentreflectiveofthewillofthepeople.Wemightnotagreeoneverythingbutweshouldbeableto
trustthatourrepresentativesaregoodpeoplemakingdecisionsfortherightreasons.Asacommunity,we
arereadytofullyfundpubliceducation,restoreawoman'srighttochoose,andbuildabettergovernment.
MaryAnnMendoza
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:mendozaforarizona.com
Biography:MaryAnnisanArizonanative,bornrighthereinMesaintoamilitaryfamily
(herfatherservedintheAirForce).ShehasworkedasaRealEstateAgentfor42years,
andisblessedwithfourchildrenandeightgrandchildren.MaryAnnwasthrustintothe
illegalimmigrationfightwhenherson,Sgt.BrandonMendozaoftheMesaPolice
Department,wastragicallykilledbyanillegalimmigrantwhowasdrivingwhile
intoxicated/high.MaryAnnhassincebeenavoiceforAngelFamiliesacrossourcountry,
workingwithGovernorsandevenPresidents.Herhobbiesincludegardeningandhorses.
Statement:I’manAngelMom,whoseson,Sgt.BrandonMendoza,wastragicallykilledonMay12th,
2014,byanillegalalienwhowasdrivingwhileintoxicated/high.That’soneofthereasonsIbringsomuch
focustosupportingourlawenforcementandendingillegalimmigration.Addintheviolence,crime,fentanyl
epidemic,andthebillionsofdollarsillegalimmigrationcostsArizonaeachyear(thatcould/shouldbegoing
toourschools,healthcare,infrastructure),andthisisclearlyatoppriority.Wealsoneedtoundothe
damagebeingdonebyJoeBiden’seconomicpolicies–highinflation,highgasandfoodprices,high
interestandmortgagerates,andastagnanteconomy.I’llworktoprotectschoolchoice,ensureparental
rights,andprotectourdistrictandcharterschools.AndI’llkeeppushingonlongtermissueslikeeconomic
growth,jobcreation,andensuringArizona’swaterfuture.2024lookslikeanotheroneofthoseyearswhere
ArizonaandAmericapicksadirectiontomovein.WillweembracetheKatieHobbs/JoeBidenbig
governmentapproachthatmakeseverythingapartisanbattle?Ihopenot.Ourissuesaretoobigtobe
treatedthatway.That’swhyI’llworkwitheveryone/anyonetomakethingsbetter!
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATESENATORDISTRICT10
RobertDoyle
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:
Biography:I’velivedinArizonaforover55yearsandreceivedabachelor’sandMBA
fromASU.Since1992,I’veownedCanyonRecordswhichproducesNativeAmerican
musicandhaveearnedaGrammyAward,37Grammynominations,aPlatinumRecord,
twoGoldRecords,andtheinauguralGovernor'sArtsAwardforSmallBusiness.In2018,I
volunteeredwiththeLD18Democrats,coordinatingfiveMesaprecincts.In2019,in
supportofYesforMesaSchools,Ifundedandmanagedamailingto5,500households.In
2020,IcontinuedastheMesaprecinctscoordinator.SincemovingtonortheastMesa,I’vevolunteeredwith
theLD10Democrats.
Statement:Asasmallbusinessman,longtimeresidentofMesa,andDemocraticactivist,Ibelievein…
PROTECTINGawoman’srighttochooseandtheconstitutionalrighttofreedomfromgovernmentintrusion
intoherprivacyandhealthdecisions.INVESTINGinpubliceducation(nationally)Arizonaranksalmost
last)andreformingthevouchersystem,whichisataxpayersubsidytoreligiousandprivateentities(and
hasthepotentialtodevelopintoaseriousfinancialcrisisforArizona).ENSURINGequalrightsforall
communities(includingthosedefinedbygenderandgenetics)andpushingbackonbigotry.SUPPORTING
affordablehousingincludingassistanceforfirsttimebuyersandrentstabilizationformobilehomeowners.
INCREASINGfiscalstandardsofresponsibilityandaccountabilityinthelegislaturetoensurethattaxpayer
moneyisusedefficientlyandeffectivelyandforthebenefitofallArizonans.STRENGTHENINGourvoting
lawstoprotectourofficials,staff,andvolunteers.DEFENDINGtheConstitutionandthetimehonored
valuesofourdemocracywhicharebasedonrationalityandenhancingthepublicgoodandnotderivedfrom
emotionordogma.
DavidChristianFarnsworth
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:
Biography:SenatorDavidFarnsworth,borninMexicoCityin1951,hasbeenanArizona
residentsince1952.Asmallbusinessowner,heownsFarnsworthandAssociatesand
haspreviousventuresinrealestate,autosales,anddistribution.Withexperienceasa
licensedrealestateandinsuranceagent,supervisor,andmechanic,heunderstands
Arizona'sbusinesslandscape.MarriedtoRobinFarnsworth,theyhave7childrenandare
activeintheLDSChurch.FarnsworthattendedMesaHighSchoolandMesaCommunity
College,studyingBusinessAdministration.HisdedicationtoArizonaandextensiveprofessional
backgroundmakehimavaluablerepresentative.
Statement:HavingservedintheStateSenate,Iinitiallyretireduntilthecalltoreturntopublicservice
cameknocking.Giventhedelicatebalanceofourlegislature,it'simperativethatweelectRepublicanswho
steadfastlyupholdourcherishedvalues.Amongmyprioritiesisaddressingthepressingissueofchildren
lostwithintheArizonaDepartmentofChildSafety,acauseIchampionasthechairoftheSenate
Transportation,Technology,andMissingChildrenCommittee,alongsidemyroleascochairmanoftheDCS
OversightCommittee.RecognizedastheChampionoftheTaxpayer,Ihaveconsistentlyadvocatedfor
crucialmatterssuchasbordersecurity,schoolchoice,SecondAmendmentrights,thesanctityoflife,and
theimportanceofstrongfamilyvalues.WithrootstracingbackthreegenerationsinArizona,Iamdeeply
committedtopreservingourstate'suniqueidentity.Yoursupportintheupcomingelectionisparamount.
LetussafeguardArizonafromtheperilsofmisguidedpoliciesthatwouldmimicthoseofCalifornia.
Together,letusworktowardstherestorationofliberty.Yourvoteforme,DavidChristianFarnsworth,will
ensureoursharedvaluesendure.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT10
MattGreer
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.mattgreeraz.com/
Biography:Matt,astaunchconservative,championsArizona'sprinciplesoflimited
government,fiscalresponsibility,andfreedom.WithrootsinArizonaforgenerations,Matt
iscommittedtopreservingitslegacyforfuturegenerations.At19,Mattembarkedona
missionforhischurchinSouthAmerica,wherehemasteredSpanish.Later,hejoinedthe
USArmy,completingInfantryandAirborneSchoolbeforeservingasaParatrooperinthe
82ndAirborne's2/504thParachuteInfantryRegimentatFortBragg,NC,anddeployingto
HelmandProvince,Afghanistan.Mattviewsfatherofhistwochildrenashishighestcalling.Mattworksasa
realestateagenthelpingcommunitymembersachievetheAmericanDream.
Statement:MattGreerisaconservativewhobelievesinArizonaprincipleslikelimitedgovernment,fiscal
responsibility,andfreedom.Mattisrunningbecausehedoesn’tlikethepathArizonaisgoingdown.Matt’s
familyhasbeenhereforgenerationsandwillbehereforgenerationstocome.Arizonahasbeenmade
strongbybeingbuiltuponstrongRepublicanidealsandMattdoesn’twanttoseethatchangeinhis
lifetime.Whenhewas19,MattservedamissionforhischurchinSouthAmericawherehebecamefluentin
Spanish.Atage22,MattenteredtheUSArmyandattendedtheInfantryandAirborneSchool.Hewasthen
stationedatFortBragg,NCwhereheservedasaParatrooperinthe82ndAirborne’s2/504thParachute
InfantryRegimentfor5yearsanddeployedtoHelmandProvince,Afghanistan.Matt’spassionforservicein
hischurchandthemilitaryhaspreparedhimtoserveusintheArizonaStateHouse.Mattisthefatherof2
childrenandseesitashishighestcalling.Mattcurrentlyworksasarealestateagentinourcommunity
helpingfolksachievetheAmericanDream.
RalphHeap
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:heapforhouse.com/
Biography:4thgenerationArizonan.Physician/OrthopedicSurgeonfor40yearsherein
theEastValley.GraduatedmagnacumlaudefromASUandreceivedmymedicaldegree
fromtheUofA.MarriedmyhighschoolsweetheartDeniseandwe’vebeenblessedwith3
childrenand8grandchildren.Inadditiontohelpingwithourchurchandlocalcauses,I’ve
volunteeredwiththreeoverseasmedicalorganizationsthathelpinthirdworldcountries,
andI’veservednumerousmedicalmissionsprovidingpediatricorthopediccareto
countriesincludingNicaragua,Bolivia,ZimbabweandPapuaNewGuinea.Myhobbiesincludetriathlons,
astronomy,andplayinginabluegrassband.
Statement:TheHeapfamilyhasbeeninArizonaforgenerations,andwebelieveinpublicserviceand
givingback.I’mhonoredtohavethesupportofsomanygreatArizonans,veterans,firstresponders,small
businessowners,farmers,doctorsandnurses,andmore.I’maproudlifelongconservativeRepublican
readytodraintheArizonaswampanddowhatisright.I’llprotectourConstitutionalrights(especiallyour2
ndAmendmentrights).I’llfighttoendillegalimmigrationandprohibittaxpayerfundedbenefitsforthose
hereillegally.I’llkeeptaxesandregulationslowsooureconomycanthrive.I’llsecureourelectionssoit
iseasytovoteandimpossibletocheat.I’llsupportschoolchoiceandparentalrights,abolishCRTandDEI
programs,andprotectgirls’sportsandlockerrooms.I’llimproveourhealthcaresystem.I’llbacktheblue
andotherfirstresponders.AndI’llsupportreformstohowCongressdoesitsbusiness,startingwitha
BalancedBudgetAmendmentandTermLimits.Iranasuccessfulmedicalpracticefordecadesandknow
governmentistoolarge,tooburdensome,andtooexpensive.Restoringourlibertiesmeansmaking
governmentsmallerandreturningtoourconstitutionalroots.I’mreadytorollandaskforyourvote!
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT10
HelenHunter
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:ParticipatingWebsite:www.ld10cleanteam.com/
Biography:Dr.HelenHunteracommunityorganizer,socialjusticeadvocate,and
businesswomanisaBoardCertifiedChaplainandanOrdainedMinister.Dr.Hunterhas
livedinMesa18+yearsandisactiveinEastValleycitiesandorganizations,addressing
communitypolicing,homelessness,affordablehousing,racialinequities,smokefree
living,culturalartsappreciation,andinterfaithcollaborations.SheholdsaBAinForeign
LanguageEducation,aMasterofDivinitydegree,andaDoctorofTheologydegree.Asa
motherandgrandmother,Dr.Hunteralsoworkstosupportequitableschoolfundingandwomen’s
reproductiverights.
Statement:MynameisHelenHunter,andIamacandidatefortheArizonaHouseofRepresentatives,
LegislativeDistrict10,encompassingNortheastMesa.Iamrunningforofficeagain,becauseIhavenot
seenthechangesinourgovernmentandsocietythataresocriticallyneeded.AsacandidatefortheAZ
House,Iamhopingforanopportunitytohelpintroduceandenactlegislationthata)raisesthebarfor
Arizonapubliceducationbyprovidingequitableschoolfunding,accountableESAvouchermanagement,and
higherteacherpay,b)improvestheeconomicwellbeingofallArizonansand,c)providesforefficient,
effectivewateranalysisandmanagement.ConsideringtherecentlegislativeandjudicialrulingsinArizona
andacrossthecountry,IamalsocommittedtoworktorestoreandprotectArizonawomen’sreproductive
rights.IamlongtimeproponentoftheuniversalandallencompassingGoldenRule,treatingothersasI
(andmostofus)wouldliketobetreated.Therefore,ifelected,Iwilladvocateforrespectfuldialogue,
compassionatecompromise,andmeaningfulsolutionsthatcreateaccountablelegislationandpreserve
democraticvalues.
JustinOlson
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:
Biography:JustinOlsonisaformermemberoftheArizonaCorporationCommissionand
theArizonaStateLegislature.HecurrentlyservesastheCFOofTurningPointUSA.
Justinhasbeenaleaderinadvancingtheconservativemovementthroughouthiscareer.
JustinholdsanMBAinfinancefromArizonaStateUniversity.Heandhiswife,Karyn,
bothwerebornandraisedinMesawheretheyarecurrentlyraisingtheirninechildren.
Statement:Inthisrace,Iamthecandidatewithaprovenconservativerecord.Mysuccessfullegislation
cuttaxes,balancedthebudget,eliminatedjobkillingbureaucraticredtape,defundedPlannedParenthood
andObamacareinArizona,expandedschoolchoice,andfundedpublicsafety.IearnedanA+ratingfrom
theNRA,“ChampionoftheTaxpayer”fromtheArizonaRepublicanParty,“FriendoftheFamily”fromthe
ArizonaFamilyProject,“LegislatoroftheYear”fromtheNationalFederationofIndependentBusinesses,
and“FreeMarketChampionoftheYear”byTheArizonaFreeEnterpriseClub.WhenIlefttheLegislature,
wehadpassedthefirststructurallybalancedbudgetthestatehadseeninyearsandForbesMagazine
rankedArizona#1nationallyforprojectedjobgrowth.In2018,IwaselectedtotheArizonaCorporation
Commission.IfoughtagainsttheArizonaGreenNewDeal,protectedArizonaratepayersandadvancedfree
markets.AsCFOofTurningPointUSA,Iaminthetrenchesfightingthegoodfighttosaveourcountry.
Withyoursupport,Iwillcontinuetheseimportanteffortsofadvancingfreedom,faith,andfamily,and
standingupforcommonsenseconservativeprincipleslikesecureborders,theruleoflaw,thesecond
amendment,andtherighttolife.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATESENATORDISTRICT11
JoshuaAyala
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:
Biography:BorninPhoenix,Arizona,andraisedinLaveen,Arizona.IwenttoRosevelt
DistrictSchoolSouthwest.Iammarriedwithtwochildren.Ihaveownedafinancial
servicescompanyfor10yearsandhavebeeninfinancialservicesfor21years.Ibelieve
inGod.Iamverypassionateaboutthecommunityandlovetoserveit,whichiswhyIam
runningfortheStateSenate.
Statement:Ihavethreefocuses:unity,family,andsafety,forourareaofLaveen,SouthPhoenix,and
Guadalupe.Unityisimportantbecause,growingupintheseareas,beingamixedraceindividualhadmany
struggles,includingsegregation.Iknowwecanimproveunitywitheffortfromthecommunity,programs,
andawareness.Family,whichIbelieveisthecornerstoneofthecommunityinwhichIamafifthgeneration
Arizonan,Increasingprogramsandeventssurroundingfamilytogethernessarevitaltoahealthy,growing
community.Safetyisvitaltoourareaasdruguseandhomelessnessincrease.Myfocusistoworkwith
cityofficialstoincreasepolicing.Ihaveexperiencedfirsthandwhenmyhomewasbrokenintoandmany
thingsstolen,withthepolicetaking3hoursormoretoshowupinSouthPhoenix.WhenIwasaresident
ofAhwatukee,mynieceaccidentallydialedthepolice,andtheywerethereinunder5minutes.Iwillwork
hardforthecommunitysothatwegetthesameresponsetimeandtreatmentastheexampleIgave.
CatherineMiranda
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:
Biography:District11,oneofthemostdiversecommunitiesinArizona,hasbeenmy
homemyentirelife.Ibelievealegislatormustmaintainclosecontactwiththecommunity
andmustbeavailabletothepeopleatanytime.FromthedevotionoftimeatSt.
Catherine’sofSiennaParishtothetimespentatAmericanLegionPost41,wheremy
KoreanWarVeteranfatherwasamember,tomyinvolvementinsportsintheSouth
MountainCommunity,thiscommunityhasalwaysbeentheretosupportmeinallmy
endeavors,andIlookforwardtogivingback.
Statement:PRIORITIESEducation:Asaformerteacher,schooladministratorandschoolboardmember,
educationalwayscomesfirstforme.Iunderstandthestrugglesfirsthandwhatteachersandstudentsface
everydayinourclassrooms.Duringmytimeatthelegislature,Ifoughtagainsttakingresourcesoutof
publicschoolsandsupportedincreasingfundingtopayourteachersalivingwageandbringmoredollars
intotheclassroom.Nowmorethanever,Arizonaisattheforefrontofdefiningwhatourpubliceducationwill
looklikeforgenerationstocome.Ourcommunityneedsanexperiencedpubliceducationchampion.2/2
HomelessandtheSMIpopulation:OurdistrictneedsaSenatorthatcangetbillssignedintolaw.Ididjust
that.Mybill,SB1311,wassignedbyGov.KatieHobbsonApril16andwillrequireAHCCCStocreate
recommendationstoimprovetheinformationgatheredontheSMIcommunityandgiveassistancetothose
whoneedmentalhealthservices,butdonotqualifyforcourtorderedevaluations.Weneedtoknowhow
oftenourpersonswithaseriousmentalillness,gettingarrested,goingintoemergencydepartments,having
inpatienthospitalstay,gettingarrested,andendinguphomeless.Mybillwilldojustthat!
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT11
CesarIvanAleman
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:
Biography:MynameisCesarAleman.IamahusbandtomybeautifulwifeAlejandra
withwhomI’vecelebratedtenyearsbeingmarried.I’mblessedwithtwoamazingchildren.
I’velivedinArizonathirtytwoyears,twentyfivehavebeeninLD11.Iamproudtosaythat
IampartofthefirstclasstograduatefromCesarChavezHighSchoolbackin2002.I
haveworkedinboththenonprofitandcorporateworldthroughoutmycareerandInow
workinfulltimeministryatLaveenBaptistChurch.Iampassionateaboutservingour
communityandhelpingbringsolutionstoourneeds.
Statement:IthankGodforlivingmostofmylifeinArizonaandseeingthegrowththroughouttheyears.
ArizonahaspotentialandDistrict11canleadtheway.Unfortunately,theincreaseincrimerate,thelackof
securingourborderandthedistributionofFentanylishurtingourdistrictandourState.Ourstreetsarenot
safeandthere’salackofpolicepresenceduetothelowofficertocommunityratio.SchoolChoiceand
opportunitiestohelpfamiliesthroughEmpowermentScholarshipAccounts,needtobepreserved.Asyour
electedofficialIwillrepresentourdistrictandnotapoliticalpartyagenda.AsyourelectedofficialIwillact
inservingthepeoplebyworkingtogetherinabipartisanmannerandcompromiseforwhat’sbestforour
districtandourstate.Isupportalllifeandwemustdefendandprotectit.Itisourresponsibilityasa
communitytogiveourchildrenandthosetocomeafterthemabetterandsaferfuturebyleadingby
exampleandworkingtogetherforthecommongood.Mysimpleobjectiveistoserveourcommunityand
everyresidentofDistrict11,givingthemamuchneededcommunityvoiceintheStateHouse.
JunelleCavero
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.caveroforaz.com/
Biography:JunelleCaveroisamother,smallbusinessownerandcommunityadvocate
forequalopportunity,equityandeconomicsecurity.Asamotheroftwodaughters,Junelle
isconcernedwithaffordablehousing,goodpayingjobs,reproductivehealth,Arizona’s
economy,thegrowthofhomelessness,publicsafety,environmentaljusticeandthefuture
ofourchildren.
Statement:AsaproudresidentofSouthMountainforthelast10years,Junellebeganheractivismin
ArizonaworkingagainstSB1070andfightinghousingdiscriminationwhileattheArizonaFairHousing
Center.Raisedbyworkingclass,immigrantparents,Junelle’scareerincivicengagementwasinspiredby
herfather,aNavyVietnamVeteranandmemberoftheLetterCarrierUnion.Forover25years,Junellehas
workedendlesslytocreatebetterpolicyforAmericanfamilies.Herpreviousworkexperienceincludes
monitoringanddraftingpolicyonthefederalandstatelevel,advocatingforWWIIVeteransequity,and
coordinatingthelargestmedicalrecordprogramattheUSDepartmentofVeteranAffairs
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT11
JosephCharlesDailey
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:
Biography:AsalongstandingresidentoftheSouthPhoenixcommunityformorethan
twentyyears,I,JosephDailey,presentmyselfnotonlyasacandidatebutalsoasa
committedfatherofthree.Professionally,IholdtheesteemedpositionasaGlobal
EngineeringDirectorforSafetyandSecurity.Myeducationalbackgroundincludesa
BachelorofEngineeringinElectricalEngineeringandanMBAfromASU.Ihavegarnered
numerouspatentsandaccoladesthroughoutmy35yearcareer,demonstratingmy
expertiseanddedication.Ihaveoverseenmultipleteamsspanningvariousdisciplinesandprojects,
impartingvaluabletrainingtofostereffectivecollaborationandachievesharedobjectives.
Statement:InmytimeintheSouthPhoenixcommunity,I'veseenourcommunityflourish,andIam
committedtoensuringthatthisprogresscontinuesforgenerationstocome.Mypoliticalprinciplesare
deeplyrootedinbothconstitutionalandfinancialconservatism,valuesthatguidemyvisionforour
community.However,Iamsomeonewhodeeplycaresaboutthewellbeingofeverymemberofour
community,especiallythoseinneed.Ibelieveinofferingahelpinghand,notsimplyahandout.Centralto
myplatformisthebeliefintheimportanceoflimitedfederalgovernmentandthepreservationofourstate's
rights.IwilladvocateforArizona'sautonomyandworktoreclaimpowersrightfullybelongingtoourstateas
outlinedintheU.S.Constitution.IbelieveArizonahastherighttodefendourstateagainstall
encroachments,soIwillproposeandsupportourborderpatrol,theborderwall,andourlocallaw
enforcement.Aboveall,Ibelieveintheimportanceofindividuallibertyandpersonalresponsibility.Iwill
defendourGodgivenrightstolife,liberty,andthepursuitofhappiness.Together,let'sbuildabrighter
futureforSouthPhoenix—onegroundedinprosperity,opportunity,andthevaluesweholddear.
OscarDeLosSantos
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:
Biography:RepresentativeOscarDeLosSantoshasdedicatedhislifetoservingthe
workingfamiliesofSouthPhoenix,Laveen,andGuadalupe.AformersixthgradeEnglish
teacher,Oscarbelievesinahighqualitypubliceducationforourcommunity'schildren.As
theheadofpublicpolicyforArizonafoodbanks,heworkedsuccessfullywithbothparties
topasslegislationtocombatchildhoodhunger.Earlierinhiscareer,Oscarworkedin
PresidentObama'spresidentialcampaignandintheObamaWhiteHouse.Theproudson
ofMexicanimmigrants,OscarisaRhodesScholar.HeearnedaMasterofPublicPolicyfromOxford
University.
Statement:Growingup,Isawmydadcomehomeexhaustedeverydayfromhisjobatthefactory.And
whenIwasasixthgradeteacher,Imade$29,000ayear.Iknowwhatit'sliketobarelygetbywhileprices
spiraloutofcontrol.That'swhy,inoffice,Ihavebeenachampionforeverydayworkingandmiddleclass
Arizonans.Tobringdownthecostofrentsandmortgages,IintroducedHB2763,alandmarkbillthatwould
takeonpredatoryoutofstatecorporationsthatarebuyingupourhousesandsellingthembackat
exorbitantprices.Iamalsoworkingaroundtheclocktogiveourteachers,schoolnurses,busdrivers,and
othereducationstaffaBIGraise.AndIamnotafraidtotakeonTrumpstyleextremistpoliticians.Iwill
neverbackdownfromdefendingourvotingrightsanddemocracyandprotectingaccesstoabortion.Iam
proudtobesupportedbyabroadcoalitionoflaborunions,women'srightsorganizations,environmental
groups,andprogressiveleaders.Ihopetoearnyoursupport,too.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT11
IzaakRuiz
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.ruizforaz.com
Biography:For50years,myfamilymembershavebeendedicatededucatorsinSouth
Phoenix.Mybelovedmother,PeggyRuiz,dedicated15yearstoteachinguntilbreast
cancertragicallyclaimedherlifewhenIwasjust12.Herwords,“Giveyourlifeforothers,
changetheworld.”,havesteeredmetowardalifeofservice;acommitmentsharedwith
mybeautifulfiancé,Liz,aMarineCorpsofficer.Annually,ourfamilyhoststheSouth
Phoenix/LaveenMLKJr.Luncheon,acherishedcommunityeventfocusedonMartinLuther
KingJr.'sfamouswords:“Life’smostpersistentandurgentquestionis,whatareyoudoingforothers?
Statement:IamrunningfortheHouseofRepresentativesforLaveen,SouthMountain,Guadalupe,and
CentralCity.ArmandoRuiz,myfatherandformerStateRepresentative,toldmetobeapublicservant,not
apolitician.Aftercollege,IhadtheopportunitytoapplyforajobwiththeUnitedNations.Instead,Ichose
toreturnhomeandgivebacktomycommunitybyworkingatalocalschoolandnonprofitfoodbank.Ihave
learnedhowtoworkwithcommunityleadersandfindsolutionstocommunityissues.AffordableHousing.I
workedwithcommunityeducatorstoestablishTeachertown,affordablehousingforteachers.Safe
Neighborhoods.Iworkedwithcommunitymemberstoremoveaviolentbarthatbroughtdrugsnextdoorto
ourelementaryschool.GlobalEducation.IcofoundedtheAcademyoftheAmericas,aprogramthat
takesstudentsfromSouthPhoenixtoWashingtonD.C.andothercountriestodiscusssolutionswith
leadersineducation,politics,andbusiness.Iwouldbehonoredtohaveyourvote!
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATESENATORDISTRICT12
Denise"Mitzi"Epstein
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.mitziepstein.com/
Biography:SenatorMitziEpsteinrepresentsourcommunityfulltime,withacaring,
collaborative,positiveapproach.Sheisacomputersystemsanalystwhohasworkedfor
multinationalcompaniesincludingOlinBrass,andCiticorp.smallbusinessowner.
CommunityserviceHighlights:19952016:Coalitionleaderforparents,businessesand
retireestoadvocateforexcellentpublicschools20002009AYSOYouthSoccercoach
andcoachtrainer200520008KyreneSchoolBoard20172022AZHouseof
Representatives20232024TheSenateDemocratselectedMitziasSenateDemocraticLeaderAwardsfor
supporting:localcontrolforcities;highqualitypubliceducation;accesstomentalhealthcare;afterschool
programs...
Statement:Weneedbetterfundingforeducation,moreaffordablehousingoptionsforseniorsandyoung
families,highqualityjobs,andsustainablewatersolutions.AsyourStateSenatorandacomputersystems
analyst,Iamaproblemsolverwithasuccessfultrackrecord.Ihaveledandsupportedstatewide,
bipartisanteamstopasslegislationtohelpyougetwhatyoupaidforinyourhealthinsurancepolicy,and
toimproveUnemploymentInsuranceforworkersandforemployers.Yourpurchasingpower,andyourpower
tochooseyourownpathinlifearetopofmindforme.Arizonahasalargejobmarketnow,andourpolicies
shouldmakeitaffordabletogettheeducationandchildcareyouneedtoadvanceinyourcareer.Asasmall
businessowner,Iknowfirsthandthatpublicpoliciesmustprovideasupportiveenvironmentforyour
businesstocompeteandgrow.AsSenateMinorityLeaderIfightforbetterfundingforourpublicschools
andworthywagesforessentialworkers–caregivers,teachers,firefighters,etcetera.Thewholeinnovation
economythriveswhenyougettheopportunitiesandrespectyoudeserve.Iamworkingforfiscal
responsibilityandcollaboratingtobuildonArizona’sstrengths.
CaraVicini
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:ParticipatingWebsite:vote4vicini.com/
Biography:IhavelivedinAhwatukeefor20yearsandhaveworkedasaFunctional
Consultant,implementingSAPsoftwareinthemanufacturingsupplychainsector.My
forteissolvingcomplexproblems,buildinglastingrelationshipsanddeliveringsolid
results.For13yearsIcoordinatedeventswithmyskateboardingdog,Astro,forthe
RonaldMcDonaldHouseandothercharitiesinthevalley.Since2015Ihaveoperated
entrepreneurialbusinessesmakingpocketbookpurses,artisansoapsandallnatural
beautyproducts.Iamrunningforofficetobringbackthevoiceofthepeopleandto
ensurewerestorefaithandtrustinourelections.
Statement:Iamdeterminedtobethetruevoiceofthepeople.AsalocalgrassrootscandidateI
understandfirsthandthechallengeswefacelikebuildingahealthiereconomy,improvingchildren’s
education,havingalaserfocusonqualityjobcreationandunitingtoensureourlocalcommunitiesaresafe
andsecure.Ihavetheabilitytostandupandspeakthetruthaboutwhatreallymatters,likeensuring
parentsdecidewhat’sbestfortheirchildren,notthestate.Sayingnotoforcedhealthmandates,saying
yestoincreasepenaltiesforhumantrafficking.Bringbacksmallprecinctsandrestoretrustinour
elections.Ourconstitutionprovideduswiththefoundationtogovernourselvesthroughlawsandorders
decideduponbywethepeople,andwewillchoosehowtoliveourlivesassovereigncitizensina
constitutionalrepublic.Inpursuitofideologiesandspecialinterests,politiciansoftenforgetwhotheywork
for.Myjobdayoneistobetheliaison,nottheboss,todeliverthewillofthepeoplewithtruegrit,fortitude
andrelentlessperseveranceinordertoensurethevoicesofthepeoplemaintainthepowerofthepen.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT12
Patricia"Patty"Contreras
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.contrerasforaz.net
Biography:PattyContrerasisa3rdgenerationArizonanoriginallyfromtheYumavalley.
ShehaslivedinthePhoenixareaover40yearsandinAhwatukeesince1991.Pattyis
passionateabouthelpingseniors,ensuringArizonahascleanairandwater,and
advocatingforpubliceducation.Shehasthreesisters,allofwhomarepublicschool
educators,andthreebrothers.Sheismarriedandhasthreegrandchildren.Pattyhasa
bachelor’sdegreefromASUandaMaster’sdegreefromNAU.Ms.Contrerasisserving
herfirsttermasLD12StateRepresentative.
Statement:AsaproudDemocratandyourStateRepresentativeforLegislativeDistrict12,I've
championedcrucialcausessuchasrestoringwomen'srights,protectingourenvironment,advocatingfor
publiceducationfunding,andopposingdiscriminatorybillstargetingourLGBTQ+community.Icurrentlysit
ontheAZHouseTransportationandInfrastructureandHealthandHumanServicesCommittees.Priorto
beingelectedIservedthepublicforover30yearswiththeCityofPhoenixintheParksandRecreationand
HumanServicesDepartments.Ioversawthemanagementofeightofthe15seniorcentersinPhoenixwhich
providedsocialandrecreationalopportunitiesforactiveolderadultsandpeoplewithdisabilities.Ihave
dedicatedmylifetoimprovingourcommunities.Iamrunningforreelectionandhopetoearnyoursupport.
YoucanlearnmoreaboutmycampaignandwhereIstandontheissuesatContrerasforAZ.net.
LawrenceHudson
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:ParticipatingWebsite:southtempecivics.com
Biography:LawrenceHudsonwasbornin1954.HeandhiswifeCatherineHaydenhave3
grownchildrenand—sofar—2grandchildren,noneofwhomliveinArizona.Lawrence
wasabanker,livingandworkinginNewYork,London,andTokyo.In2008,heand
CatherinechoseTempeforretirementbecauseitiswhereCatherinegrewupandhad
family.Catherineproducesafiveconcertperyearclassicalmusicperformanceseriesat
theTempeCityfortheArts.LawrencebecameaRepublicanprecinctcommitteemanin
2018andwaselectedtreasurerforthecountyRepublicancommitteein2023.Hehas
neverbeforesoughtpublicoffice.
Statement:Inolongerbelieveinourelections.The2020generalelectionresultsshouldnothavebeen
certified.TheLegislaturehasresponsibilityforelectionsandtheyhavewronglydelegatedthatauthorityto
agencieslikethesecretaryofstateandthecountyrecorders.IwanttheLegislaturetotakeresponsibility
andtoeliminatetheobviousweaknesses,therelianceonmailinvotingandtheuseofcountingmachines.
Ofcourse,Iamconcernedabouttheborder,thestateofourschools,andourrecklessgovernment
spending,butuntilwerestoreintegritytoourelections,wewillloseontheseissuesandoneverything
else.Idothisformygrandchildren.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT12
Anastasia"Stacey"Travers
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.traversforaz.com
Biography:Iwasborninthebirthplaceofdemocracy,Athens,Greece,toaU.S.military
fatherandGreekmother.Afamilywithahistoryofmilitaryservice,Iservedourcountry
proudlyasaRussianIntelOpintheU.S.Army.IearnedmyBSinGeologyfromUofA.I
metmyhusbandJohn,asmallbusinessownerintheUK.BackintheU.S.,Ibecamean
advocateforhomelessanddisabledveterans,acauseIamstilldeeplycommittedto.I
havetwogirlsandloveraisingtheminAZastatethatpridesitselfonfierce
independence,loveofcountry,andstrongsenseofcommunity.
Statement:Twoyearsago,Iwrotethatweneedacommonsenseapproachtogoverning,tofocusmoreon
issuesthatbringustogether,lessonwhatdividesus,andtomeettheneedsofallArizonansbycoming
together.Ihavekeptmyword.Inmyfirstterm,I'vehadthreebillsgettotheGov.’sofficepassedalmost
unanimouslybybothchambers,morethananyFreshmanintheminoritypartysince1990.I’mproofthat
youcanworkinabipartisanmannerandstillholdontoyourvalues.IbelieveIhaverepresentedthewillof
ourcommunitywithtrust,honesty,integrityandtransparency.I’mcommittedtokeepingourchildren’s
legacyatthecenterofallIstriveforonbehalfofmyfellowArizonans.Istillseetheirworldofopportunity
gettingsmaller:theiraccesstoqualityeducation,makingtheirownfamilyplanningandhealthcare
decisions,theenvironmenttheywillinherit,andwhethertheywillhaveavoiceintheirdemocracy.However,
we'remakingprogresswherewecan,andstoppingbadbillssowedon'tgobackwards.I'mstillinthisfight
fortheirfuture,andI'mstillinitforyours,too.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATESENATORDISTRICT13
J.D.Mesnard
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:JDMesnard.com
Biography:J.D.MesnardisinhisthirdtermasstatesenatorfromDistrict13(Chandler,
Gilbert,andSunLakes).HepreviouslyservedintheStateHouseofRepresentativesfor
eightyears,includingasSpeakeroftheHouse.J.D.isahusband,father,smallbusiness
owner,investor,andconsultant,andhasalwayssoughttobeanactiveparticipantatall
levelsofthecommunity.Heworkswithcharities,churchesandnonprofits,andisadjunct
facultyatArizonaStateUniversityandMesaCommunityCollege,wherehehastaught
coursesinpoliticalsciencefornearlytwodecades.J.D.andhiswife,Holly,afamilynursepractitioner,
residewiththeirthreeyoungchildreninChandler.
Statement:Asyourlegislator,Ihavewrittensomeofthemostconsequentiallawsonthebooks.They
include:ReformingArizona’staxcodeintoaflattax(whichwasthebiggesttaxcutever),increasingthe
state’srainydayfundsavings,balancingthebudget,improvingelectionintegrity(Iauthoredthe2022voter
IDproposal),protectinghealthcoverageforArizonanswithpreexistingconditions,raisingteacherpayby
20%(thelargesteducationinvestmentinstatehistory),protectingsurvivorsofdomesticviolenceand
sexualabuse,reducingtaxesonsmallbusinesses,boostingprivatepropertyrights,confrontingtheopioid
epidemic,shieldingseniorsfromfinancialexploitation,andcreatingveteranfriendlycollegecampuses.
That’swhyIhavereceivedawardslikeGuardianofSmallBusiness,ChampionoftheTaxpayer,Friendof
theFamily,OpenGovernmentLeader,andmanyothers.Therearethosewhowanttoundoalltheprogress
we’vemadeandturnusintotheirversionoftoday'sCalifornia.Wecan’tletthathappen.That’swhyIneed
yourvote.Letmecontinueusingmydiversebackground,whichincludeshusband(toanursepractitioner),
fathertothreeadorablelittlekiddos,professorandsmallbusinessowner,withmaster'sdegreesin
businessandpublicadministration,tokeepdeliveringresultsforyou.
SharonLeeWinters
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:
Biography:SharonLeeWintersisrunningforthestatesenateinLD13.ShehasaBSin
educationwithamajorinpsychology,andanMAinhumanities.Shetaughtspecial
educationinseveralpublicschools,thirdgradeintheBernalilloPuebloSchoolinNew
Mexico,andEnglishatBrookhavenCollege.Sharonisaformersmallbusinessownerand
publishedauthoroffourbooks,oneofwhichwasanAmazonbestseller.Thirteenyears
agoshecametoArizonatobeclosetofamily.
Statement:IwasraisedintheChicagoareaandwasoneoffivechildren.IattendedIllinoisState
UniversitywhereIgraduatedwithadegreeinPsychologyandateacher’slicense.IlaterearnedanMAin
humanities.Itaughtspecialeducationinseveralpublicschools,taughtintheBernalilloPuebloSchoolin
NewMexico,andtaughtEnglishatBrookhavenCollege.Mydesiretochangestudentslivesforthebetter
inspiredmetobecomeateacher.Mylifeexperienceandknowledgeintheclassroomhasledmetorunfor
thestatesenate.WhateverlegislationIapproveintheSenatemustimprovethequalityoflifeforallofus.
Suchlegislationmustbeinclusiveandaddressequalityaswellasreproductiverights,votersrights,and
accesstoanexcellentpubliceducation.OurDemocracyisunderattack.It’sintimeslikethesethatwe
havetheresponsibilitytostepup,lead,andprotectourfreedomsnow.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT13
NicholasGonzales
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:
Biography:Nicholasisanentrepreneur,acommunityplanner,andafather,nowrunning
forStateLegislatureinhishomedistrictofLD13.RaisedinChandlerandeducatedinthe
ChandlerUnifiedSchoolDistrictandASU,NicholasisdeeplyconnectedtotheChandler
community.NicholasisfirmlycommittedtorestoringreproductivefreedominArizona.As
abusinessowner,Nicholasispassionateabouteconomicdevelopment,housing
affordability,andknowstheimportanceofeducationsothatArizona’seconomycan
continuetothrive.
Statement:IwasraisedinChandlerbytwohardworkingparentswhoinstilledinmetheimportanceof
education.IgraduatedfromASUandattendedlawschoolattheUniversityofSanFrancisco.Iopenedmy
smallbusiness,EstasManosCoffeeRoasters,anditwashithardduetotheCOVID19pandemic.
Undeterred,IbegananewpathinArizonawithmyfamily,readytofacenewchallenges.Shortlyafter,I
beganworkingasacommunityplannerforChicanosPorLaCausa,demonstratingmyresilienceand
commitmenttocommunityservice.AsaLatino,afather,andabusinessowner,Ihavepersonally
experiencedthechallengesandobstaclesthatcanhindersuccess.ThestrugglesIfacedarenotunique,
andIamdeterminedtomitigatebarriersforfuturegenerationssothatourchildrencangrowupinsafe
communitiesandschools.That’swhyIameagertorepresentthisdistrictinthestatelegislature,to
ensurethateveryone'svoiceisheardandtheirneedsaremet.
BrandyReese
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.reeseforaz.com/
Biography:BrandyReeseisaforensicscientist,retiredlawenforcementofficer,
educationadvocateandmom.BrandyearnedherChemistrydegreethenanalyzed
physicalevidencefromcrimescenesasaCriminalistwithStatePolicefor14years.She
providedexperttestimony–alwaysensuringthefactsofthecaseweretoldaccuratelyso
justicewasserved.BrandylivesintheEastValleyandfirstgotinvolvedinpoliticsduring
the“RedforEd”movementwheneducatorswereadvocatingforbetterpayandwork
conditions.Shewasthenproudtostandwitheducatorsduringthe"InvestInEd"initiativetosupportour
neighborhoodschools.
Statement:I’mBrandyReeseandIamexcitedtoberunningtobeyourRepresentativeintheArizona
StateHouse.I’mrunningbecauseIampassionateaboutinvestinginourneighborhoodschools,restoring
ourfreedomtomakeourownhealthcaredecisions,makingourcommunityaffordableforeveryone,and
securingourwaterandclimatefuture.Tacklingtheseissuesrequiresmorethanpassionandenergy.After
earningmydegreeinchemistry,Ispent14yearsasaforensicscientist.Iembracefactsandnumbers.As
yourrepresentative,Iwillbringmyevidencebasedproblemsolvingskillstothelegislaturetotacklesome
ofourmostcomplexanddifficultproblemsIhaveadvocatedforlocalArizonans'needsatourCapitol,
workedwitheducationgroupstobetterserveourstudents,andralliedagainstgunviolenceandbeing
strippedofourfreedoms.WiththeextremeMAGAcandidatesnowrunninginArizona,therearesignificant
implicationsforwhathappensinourstate.AssomeonewhohasspentsummersoutintheArizonaheat
collectingsignaturestofightbadlegislation,Isayitistimetoinsteadelectpeoplewhowillcreategood
legislation.IhumblyaskforyourvotebecauseIknowIcanmakeadifference.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT13
JeffWeninger
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.jeffweninger.com/
Biography:OriginallyfromKansas,JeffWeningermovedtoArizonatostarthissmall
business.JeffhaslivedinChandlerwithhiswifeandthreekidsfor25years.His
commitmenttopublicserviceledJefftoserveonChandlerCityCouncilbeforebeing
electedasStateRepresentative.Jeffandhiswifevolunteerwithcharitiesbenefiting
childrenincrisisandyoungadultswhohaveagedoutoffostercare.Jeffisachampion
forsmallbusinesses,schools,andfirstresponders.Heisfightingtokeepour
communitiessafeandencouragingeconomicgrowthbykeepingtaxeslowandreducingbureaucraticred
tape.
Statement:AsasmallbusinessownerandyourformerStateRepresentative,Iknowwhatitmeansto
balanceabudgetatthecapitolandatmycompany.WhenIwasattheCapitol,Iledoncriticalissueslike
regulatoryreform,attractingandgrowinglocalbusinesses,andprotectingArizonavalues,allwithout
raisingyourtaxes.Iunderstandtheissuesfacingsmallbusinessesfirsthand,soI’vefoughttocreatea
businessfriendlyeconomy,provideaccesstocapitalforsmallbusinesses,andinvestinoureducation
systemwhileexpandingschoolchoice.Jobcreatorsneeda21stcenturyworkforceandstrongschoolsin
ordertokeepoureconomycompetitiveandgrowing.Sinceopeningthedoorstomyfirstrestaurantover30
yearsago,I’veemployedhundredsofArizonans,fedthousands,andcontributedtothelocaleconomyasa
smallbusinessowner.IamfightingforArizonavaluesandtoprotectyourtaxdollarsasyournextState
Representative.Ihavethemostexperienceasajobcreatorandlegislator–andIhopetoearnyourvote.
ReadmoreaboutmeandmyrecordatJeffWeninger.com.
JulieWilloughby
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:juliewilloughby.org
Biography:Julieisaregisterednursewithexperienceinvariousareasofhealthcareand
healthcareleadership,withalargeportionofhercareerdedicatedtotraumaemergency
medicine.AgraduateofbothArizona’scommunitycollegeprogramthroughGateway
CommunityCollegeanduniversityprogramthroughArizonaStateUniversity,Julieholds
herMasterofScienceinNursingwithanemphasisonLeadershipandManagementand
holdsmultipleprofessionalcertifications.JulieandherhusbandBricehavetwochildren.
Statement:I’mservingmyfirsttermandearningareputationfor“gettingthingsdone.”Youwon’tseeme
spendingmydayspostingonsocialmedia,butIamhelpingtomakesteadyprogressonissuesthat
matter.We’veovercomeGovernorKatieHobbs’vetopentogetsomegoodthingsdone,sowe’vemade
progressonimprovingourelectionsprocess,fightingthedrugcartelsandtheirhumanandchildtrafficking,
reformingandimprovinghowinsurancecompanieshavetoprocessandhonorclaims,andmore.We’re
havingrealbattlesoverparentalrightsandschoolchoiceI’llworktoprotectstudentsandtheirfamiliesto
beabletodecidewhattypeofeducationismostbeneficialtothemandtheiraccesstoeverypossible
educationoption.Somedaysgetprettyintense,butmybackgroundasatraumanursemeanslegislatingis
actuallyprettycalmcomparedtothereallifeanddeathsituationsIfaceatmyother“dayjob.”I’llkeep
workinghardandthankyoufortheopportunitytoserve.AndpleasereachoutifIcaneverbeofhelporif
youwanttocommentonanissue.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATESENATORDISTRICT14
ElizabethBrown
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.elizabethforarizona.com/
Biography:Elizabethisaproudmotheroftwodaughtersandagrandmotheroffive.She
haslivedinArizonasince1981andhasbeenanactivecommunitymember,advocatingfor
therightsandfreedomsofArizonans.ElizabethworkedforbothGovernorJanetNapolitano
(D)andGovernorJanBrewer(R)intheOfficeofConstituentServices.Shehasexperience
workingacrosstheaisletobringArizonanstogethertomakethingshappen.Sheknows
howtocutthroughredtapetohelpArizonanssuccess.
Statement:IamElizabethBrown,candidatefortheArizonaStateSenateandIstandforwomen,families,
andeducation.Women'sReproductiveFreedom:Reproductivefreedomsarecrucialastheyempower
individualstomakedecisionsabouttheirownbodies,healthandfutures.Accesstocontraception,IVFand
safeabortionservicesallowswomentoplantheirfamilies,pursueeducation,careersandmaintainoverall
wellbeing.Thesefreedomsarefundamentalforgenderequalityandautonomy.Bysupportingwomenin
makingchoicesabouttheirreproductivehealth,societyfosterstheindividual,economicstability,and
socialprogress.SafeFanilies:AsanArizonaStateSenatecandidate,prioritizingteensafetyiscritical.I
advocateforpoliciespromotingeducation,mentalhealthsupport,andsafeenvironmentstoempowerour
youth.Education:Iprioritizepubliceducationforitsroleinshapingfuturegenerations.Investinginpublic
educationfostersinformedcitizens,buildscommunity,boostseconomicgrowthanddecreasesinequality.I
advocateforequitablefunding,qualityresources,andaccessibleeducationtoensureabrighterfuturefor
all.HavingworkedunderGovernorsNapolitano(D)andJanBrewer(R)andintheStateSenate,Ihavethe
insightandknowledgetomakeeffectivechange.Ihumblyaskforyourvote.
WarrenPetersen
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:
Biography:Husband,FatherandSmallBusinessOwner.3rdGenerationGilbertresident.
GraduatedfromGilbertHigh,ASUandtheSandraDayO'ConnerSchoolofLaw.Arizona
SenatePresident.FormerChairmanoftheJudiciaryCommitteeandmemberoftheEthics
Committee.Successfullypassedmanybillsintolawthathavelimitedgovernment,
protectedfaith,family,freedom,individualrights,publicsafetyandparentalchoice.
Statement:Thankyouforyourcontinuedtrustandsupportandforallowingmetoserveyou!Icurrently
serveasthePresidentoftheStateSenate,whichhasbeenafirstlineofdefensewhenitcomesto
protectingthetaxpayersandfamiliesofourdistrictandstate.Iremainatoprankedconservativeinthe
LegislatureandhavebeenawardedSmallBusinessLegislatoroftheYear,HerooftheTaxpayer,#1for
ConstitutionalVoting,FreeMarketChampion,TopRegulatoryReformer,GuardianofSmallBusiness,'A'
ratingbyNRA,andFriendoftheFamily.WeneedprovenconservativestoprotectArizonafromtheliberal
BidenandHobbsagendaatthelegislature,whichiswhyIamrunningasateamwithLaurinHendrixand
KhylPowell.Pleasehelpelectateamthatworkstogether.HendrixandPowellfaceprimarychallenges
fromcandidateswhodonothaveaprovenvotingrecord.Secureborders,secureelections,safestreets,a
strongeconomy,goodschools,parentalrights,andsomuchmoreareatstake.Let’sstickwithproven
conservativeswiththebackbonethisjobrequires.Visitwww.votewarrenpetersen.comtolearnmoreand
contactmeanytimewithanyquestions.Thankyou!
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT14
JoelCoen
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:
Biography:JoelCoen,afirstgenerationAmerican,hasbeenadynamicleaderin
Arizona'sbusinessscenesince2013.AsfounderoftheDigitalIntelligenceAgencyand
PresidentofTruNorthAdvisors,Joeldrivesinnovationwithadvancedmarketingstrategies.
Beyondbusiness,heservesonthePhoenixArtMuseum'sboardandparticipatesinhis
localHOA.LivinginGilbertwithhiswife,Melissa,andtheirson,Ethan,aWestPoint
cadet,JoelisdedicatedtorepresentingDistrict14withafocusonresponsiveand
compassionategovernance.
Statement:JoelCoenforArizona:AVisionRootedintheAmericanDreamAsafirstgenerationAmerican,
JoelCoenembodiesthespiritofopportunitythatdefinesbothArizonaandthenation.Hisfamily’sjourney
frompovertytoprosperitycapturestheessenceoftheAmericandream,drivenbyhardwork,resilience,
andasteadfastcommitmenttocommunityvalues.Joel’scampaign,“RaisingArizonaUP”;pledgesto
harnessArizona’svastpotentialthroughleadershipthatdeliversresults.Heisdedicatedtoimproving
publicsafety,strengtheningbordersecurity,andsupportingourbravelawenforcementofficers.His
comprehensivepolicyplansincludeenhancingArizona’swaterconservationefforts,elevatingeducational
standards,expandingeconomicopportunities,andadvancingmentalhealthinitiatives.Joel’spersonalstory
isatestamenttothepowerofAmericaningenuityandperseverance.Fromhisgrandfather’stransitionfrom
coalminertoelectrician,tohisownbusinesssuccessandhisson’sserviceatWestPoint,Joel’slife
reflectsadeeprootedbeliefinserviceandrepresentation.Hepromisestohonorthesevaluesby
championingliberty,diligence,andpossibility,ensuringthatArizonaachievesitsgreatestpotential.
Together,wecanbuildanArizonathatreflectsourhighestaspirationsandfulfillsthepromiseofthe
Americandream.
LaurinHendrix
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.votehendrix.com
Biography:LaurinhaslivedinArizonaforalmost40years.He’sbeenselfemployed
sincegraduatingcollegeandowned/managedawidevarietyofsuccessfulbusinesses.On
thefamilysideofthings,hehasbeenblessedwitheightchildrenwhoattendedArizona
publicschoolsandarehisgreatestaccomplishmentsinlife.Laurinservedonthe
MaricopaCountyCommunityCollegeDistrictBoard,andontheGilbertCityCouncil.He
enjoysbackpacking,reading,gardening,traveling,flyingremotecontrolairplanes,and
hydroponicfarming.He’salicensedprivatepilotandformermeritbadgecounselorandEagleScoutReview
BoardmemberfortheBoyScoutsofAmerica.
Statement:IagreedtoreturntotheLegislaturebecausealotofreallyimportantissuesweredyingby
onevotemargins.Iknewthateveryseatmattersandweneedconsistentconservatives.Youelectedme
andIwenttowork,keepingmypromisestoyou.Strongborderbills,legislationtocleanupourelections
andincreasetransparencyintheprocess,protectingschoolchoiceandparentalrights,improvinghealth
careandhowinsurancecompaniesmusttreatcustomers,protectinggirls’sports,andsomuchmore.I’m
runningwithWarrenPetersenandKhylPowell.REMEMBER,YOUGETTWOVOTESFORSTATEHOUSE!
VoteHendrixANDPowell.Whysupporttheteam?Becaseitmakesnosensetoelectoneofus,thenone
ofouropponentstocanceloutourvote.Fightingtheleftandwinningwillrequireprovenandtrustworthy
conservatives,workingtogether,togetthejobdone.EveryonecampaignsasconservativeRepublicansin
ourdistrict,evenliberalDemocrats.Don’tbefooled.HelpkeepArizonagreat,helpkeepoureconomyon
track,andhelpstoptheradicalleft.Everyvotematters,sopleaseelectyourconservativeteamof
Petersen,HendrixandPowell,andTHANKYOUfordoingyourpart.Wewon’tletyoudown!
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT14
LalaniHunsaker
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.votelalani.com/
Biography:LalaniHunsakerisrunningfortheArizonaStateHouseofRepresentativesin
District14.Sheandherhusband,Nate,havelivedinthedistrictfor19years.Threeof
theirfourchildrenwerebornintheareaandtheHunsakershavechosentolive,workand
raisetheirfamilyinthiscommunity.TheyarecompletelyinvestedinDistrict14and
Arizona.ThatiswhyLalaniisrunningforoffice;becauseshelovesthisstateandthe
peoplewhocallithome.Shehasworkedinandaroundpoliticsherentireadultlife.Lalani
believesthatsheisuniquelyqualifiedtorepresentthedistrictandcontributetomakingArizonabetter.
Statement:District14needsaprovenConservativevoicetofightforusattheCapitol.Ourcountryhas
gonethroughadarkandseismicshiftunderBiden.Toomanyelectedofficialshaveputpowerandradical
agendasaheadofWethePeople.Theimpactoftheopenbordercrisiscannolongerbesustained.2024
canbetheturnaroundyearforourstateandcountry,butwemustactswiftly,boldlyanddecisively.
Leadershipdoesn'tstartinWashington,itstartslocally,withcourageousconcernedcitizens.I'mnota
politician.I'mawife,mom,andunapologeticconservative.Ilovethiscommunitymorethanwordscan
explain.MychildrenwerebornhereandNateandIhavemadeGilberthomefornearlytwentyyears.Ihave
runabusiness,servedinourcommunityandfoughttirelesslyforeducationreform.I'mrunningtobethe
boldconservativevoiceourcommunitydesperatelyneeds.Iwillfighttosecureourborderandour
elections,putourfamiliesfirst,fightforeducationoutcomesandoptions,protectArizona’swaterfuture,
standupforsmallbusinesses,andprioritizepublicsafety.TrustmewithyourvoteandI'llbeyourvoicein
theCapitoltomakeArizonagreatagain!
AndrewJackson
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.andrewjacksonaz.com/
Biography:AndrewJacksonhasbeenmarriedtohiswifeBarbarafor42years,with
threeadultchildrenandsevengrandchildren.HehaslivedinGilbertfornearly30years,
andisanactivePrecinctandStateCommitteemanforRepublicanLegislativeDistrict14
(Gilbert).Jacksonserved22yearsasaseniorpastoralleaderintwolargechurches,and
wasalsoanadjunctprofessoratGilbertandMesaCommunityColleges.Jacksonearned
hisdoctoratefromGordanConwellTheologicalSeminary,studyingoneyearatthe
JerusalemUniversityCollegeinJerusalem,Israel.Heissemiretired,andleadsannualbiblicaltoursin
IsraelandTurkey.
Statement:Arizonaisatamajorcrossroads,andweneedmatureconstitutionalleadership,orourState
willsoonbecomelikeCalifornia.ThisiswhyIdecidedtorunforthefirsttimeinmylife.Wearefacinga
deepmoralcrisis,notsimplyapolicycrisis.IbelieveIcanusemyextensivelifeandleadership
experiencestomakeauniqueandpositivedifferenceinArizona’sHouseofRepresentatives.WeIhave
made20policycommitmentstovotersinmydistrict,whichcanbeseenatmywebsite
www.AndrewJacksonAZ.com.Thesearesixofmycorecommitments:(1)AlwaysfollowtheU.S.and
ArizonaConstitutions.(2)Upholdallconstitutionalrights,includingthefreedomofconscience,religion,
speech,andforcitizenstokeepandbeararms.(3)Advocateforstrong,healthyfamilies,theessential
buildingblocksofsociety.(4)Supportfullparentalrightsovertheirchildren(minors,juveniles),including
withinpublicschools.(5)Promoteacompetitiveeducationalmarketplace,includingschooloptionsfor
parentsandEmpowermentScholarshipAccounts,and(6)Supportfreemarketsandeconomicfreedom.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT14
KhylPowell
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.khylpowell.com
Biography:MybeautifulwifeLorrainandIhavelivedinArizonamostofmylifeandin
Gilbertfor25+years.We’reblessedwiththreechildrenandelevengrandchildren.I’ve
workedforthePhoenixPoliceDepartmentandtheFBI,consultedforFortune500
companies,ownedandmanagedasuccessfulIndustrialRealEstateDevelopment
company,andownedandservedasPresidentofamultimilliondollarservicecompanyfor
24years.LocallyI’veservedontheTownofGilbertPlanningandZoningBoardandthe
SmallBusinessAllianceboard.I’malsoalifelongRepublicanwhohasbeenactiveinthe
Partyforyears.
Statement:Today,morethanever,ourfreedomsarebeingtargetedfromeverysideandweneedtopush
backwithrenewedvigortoprotectlife,ourfreedomofspeech,our2ndamendmentrights,oureconomyand
more.Weareoverregulated,overgovernedandovertaxedatthefederallevelandthoseontheleftwantto
dothesametousatthestateandlocallevels.I’vehadagreatcareerrunningsuccessfulbusinessesandI
waslookingforwardtospendingtimewithmygrandkidswhenthecallcame,askingmetorunforoffice.
Ourdistrictneededaconservativeeveryonecouldcounton,somywifeandIprayedonitandcommitted
ourselvestotheeffort.I’mproudtobeonthePetersen,HendrixandPowellteambecausetheyareproven,
rockribbedconservatives.Wehaveopponentswhodisagreewithusandthat’sokay.Yougettovoteand
choosethegovernmentyouwant.Butifyouwantsecurebordersandelections,lowerinflationandprices,
yourrightsandlibertiessecured,safeneighborhoodsandschools,andsomuchmore,pleasevotefor
provenandtrustedconservatives–Petersen,HendrixANDPowell(yougetTWOvotesforStateHouse).
Thankyou!
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATESENATORDISTRICT15
JakeHoffman
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.JakeHoffman.com
Biography:JakeHoffmanisaChristian,husband,fatherof5,businessman,Americans
forLimitedGovernment's2021NationalLegislatoroftheYear,foundingchairmanofthe
ArizonaFreedomCaucus,andfiercedefenderoftheConstitution.Jakecurrentlyservesin
theArizonaSenatewhereheisthechairmanoftheCommitteesonExecutive
NominationsandGovernment,aswellas,thevicechairmanoftheCommitteeon
Appropriations.PriortoservingintheSenate,JakeservedintheArizonaHouseof
Representatives,QueenCreekTownCouncil,andHigleySchoolBoard.Professionally,JakeistheCEOof
multipletech,marketingandpoliticalstrategyfocusedsmallbusinesses.
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
will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,
NealCarterandPeterAnello.Iaskthatyousupportallthreeofus.YougetONEvoteforStateSenateand
TWOvotesforStateHouse.Ifyouwantaconservativeteamthatworkstogethertogetgreatthingsdone,
pleasevoteforHOFFMAN,CARTER,andANELLOforLegislature!
AlanSmith
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:Participating
Website:www.alansmithforarizona.com/
Biography:IgrewupinamiddleclassfamilyinDavenport,IAwithtwobrothers.My
fatherwasafactoryworkerandmymomworkedforabookkeepingservice.Igraduated
fromapublicschoolandattendedtheUniversityofIowaattainingaFinancedegree.Iwas
thefirstinourfamilytograduatecollege.Ihada38yearcareerintheinsuranceindustry
asanauditor.ItstartedinIowaandItransferredtoUT,CA,CO,backtoIA,HIandAZ.I
havelivedinMesasince2015.Wehavethreegrownchildrenandfourgrandchildren.
Statement:WeallwantArizonatobeasafe,welcoming,educated,happy,healthy,progressivestate.
Thoughwewillnotagreeonalltheissues,Iwillalwayswelcomeopendiscussionsowecandowhatis
bestforArizona.HerearesomeexamplesoftheArizonaPrioritiesIwanttochangeorimprove:Fully
fundingourpublicschools,communitycollegesandstateuniversities.Over90%ofourchildrenattend
publicschools.Stopuniversalvouchersthataredefundingourpublicschoolsandsubsidizingprivate
schools.Itisafakeschoolchoiceissueiftheremainingtuition,afterthevoucher,isnotpossible.
Women’sReproductiveRightsProChoice.CommonSensegun&weaponlegislation.Continueearlyand
mailinvoting.Continueusingvotetabulators.Waterusemustbemeasuredandusedappropriately.Our
aquifersarebeingdepleted,wellsarerunningdryandthegroundiscrackingandcollapsing.Myopponent,
JakeHoffman,isagainstalloftheseArizonaPriorities.Healsoiscriminallychargedwithninefeloniesfor
the“fakeelector”scheme.Hedoesn’tlistentohisconstituentswithanopenmindorevencarehowyou
vote.IwilllistentoyouanddowhatisbestforArizonanowandinthefuture.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT15
PeterAnello
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:
Biography:Iamdedicatedconservative,anIraqcombatveteran,markedbyservice,
faith,andunwaveringdedicationtomycommunityandcountry.AsamemberoftheQueen
CreekPost129AmericanLegion,IcurrentlyserveasChaplain,offeringspiritualguidance
andsupport.AftergraduatingfromHighSchool,Ienlistedinthemilitary.Mydeployment
toIraqtestedmycourageandresilience.MyfaithinGod,andcommitmenttomywifeof
42years,andtheloveofCountryfueledmyinvolvementinlocalpolitics,whereIserveas
aPrecinctandStateCommitteeman.
Statement:I’mproudtobeaGodloving,Americafirstconservative,whobelievesinhardworkand
personalresponsibility.Asaconcernedcitizen,I’veservedmydistrictasavolunteerPrecinct/State
Committeemananddistrictboardmember.YoucanbeguaranteedthatI’veputinthetimeandserviceand
amnotjustanothercareerpoliticianbeholdentolobbyists.Asacombatveteran,Irecognizethedanger
signalsscreamingatusfromeverydirectioninourcountry,particularlyatourstateborder.Iserveinthe
AmericanLegionandwiththeJROTC.I’vealsoservedasapolicechaplainfor7years,asapastorfor10
years,andonchurchboardsoverseeingmilliondollarbudgets.I’vebeenmarriedfor42yearstomy
wonderfulwifeandweloveArizona!Wewanttokeepitstrongandfree!Thatmeansvotingforpeoplewho
havealreadybeeninthefighttoprotectourcommunities,ourchildren,andourChristianvalues.Ihavea
lifetimerecordoffightingfortheseprioritiesandamrunningtojoinRepresentativeCarterandSenator
Hoffmanincontinuingthatfight.I’dbehonoredtoreceiveyourvoteandserveyou!PleasevoteforAnello,
Carter,andHoffman.
BarbaraBeneitone
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.barbbeneitone.com/
Biography:BarrbaraBeneitoneanArizonanative,wasanactivecommunityorganizer,
raisingfundsforthedevelopmentofparksandrecreationcenters.Shewaschairof
library,heartandcancerdrives.Barbarahasbeenanactivistformanyyearsworkingon
severalpoliticalcampaigns,advocatingforwomen'srights,humanrights,publiceducation
andtheenvironmenttonameafew.Barbarabecameasinglemotherof3,atanearlyage
andoutofnecessity,acquiredadiverseemploymenthistorywhichgivesheran
advantageousperspectiveofMainStreetAmerica.Shewasarealestateagentuntil2022whensheretired
herlicense.
Statement:IamanArizonanativewhogrewupinminingcommunitiesinourstate.Iamprounion,pro
women'srightsandhumanrights.IamappalledbytheactionoftheMagaRepublicansinourlegislatureto
denywomenbodilyautonomyandvowtohelpdefeattheminNovemberandrestoretherightofchoice.
Women,theirfamiliesandtheirdoctorsshouldbeinvolvedinthosedecisions,notpoliticiansinsuits.The
attempttoprivatizeourpublicschoolsysteminArizonaisfraughtwithcorruption.Theflagrantabuseof
schoolvouchershasblownabilliondollarholeinourbudgetbecausethereislittletonoaccountabilityof
howourtaxdollarsarebeingspent.Wemustfundourpublicschools.Wemustelectpeoplewhobelievein
thepeacefultransferofpowerandnotgiveelectiondeniers,whopushfakeelectoralschemes,theabilityto
assaultanddestroyourDemocracy.Arizonamustpushcongresstofindcommonsense,humaneandlegal
solutionstoadecadesoldimmigrationproblem.Voteforchange,truthandtransparency.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT15
NealCarter
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.nealcarterarizona.com
Biography:NealCarterisaconservativeRepublicanwhobelievesinthevaluesofthe
Constitution:faith,familyandfreeeconomy.ADistrict15homeownersince2010,heis
marriedtohislovelywife,Katy,anArizonanativeandGilbertHighSchoolgraduate.Neal
andKatyareproudparentsoftheironeyearolddaughter,Claire.Nealvolunteerslocally
withhischurchandadoptsasegmentofHuntHighway.Nealworksthesepast7yearsfor
atechnologycompanycalledNuix.Nealishonoredtoserveasyourvoiceinthe
legislature,apositionheconsiderstobeasacredtrust.
Statement:NealCarterisaconstitutionalconservativewecantrust.Justlookatmyvotingrecord:with
100%scoreswiththeAmericanConservativeUnion,(“CPAC”)ArizonaFreeEnterpriseClub,andRepublican
LibertyCaucus,I'mfightingfortheconservativeprinciplesoflimitedgovernment,ruleoflaw,andlower
taxes.I’mfightingatthestatelegislaturetosecuretheborderandreducespending.I’mrunningfor
reelectiontodefendthevaluesoftheConstitution:freedomofreligion,freedomofconscience,freedomof
speech,economicfreedom,freedomtobeararms,etc.Asmallergovernmentmeansafreernation.The
properroleofgovernmentistodefendlife,libertyandproperty,nottoguaranteehappiness.I’mrunningfor
reelectionbecauseoverthepastseveralyearsIhaveunderstoodthatourcountryisinacrisis,besetby
forcesthatintendtousethepowerofgovernmenttocoerceideologiesonus.I’mknownforstandingupfor
what’sright,andIpreferdeathoverdishonor.ThingsIbelieveinincludesecuringtheborder,defending
schoolchoice(parentsraisechildren,notthegovernment),defendinglifefromconceptiontonaturaldeath
becauselifehasGodgivendignity,fiscalresponsibility,balancedbudgets,andreturningmoneyto
taxpayers.
AlexStovall
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.alex4arizona.com/
Biography:AnArizonanativeandatrueproductoftheAmericanDream,Alexgrewupin
poverty,yetusedhardworkanddeterminationtosucceed.Realisinghispassionwasto
serve,AlexjoinedtheArmyin2013,servingasactivedutyfrom2017through2019then
acceptinghisappointmenttocommissionintotheArmyReserveChaplainprogram.During
thistimeAlexearnedhisBachelor'sDegreeintheologyandMaster'sinDivinityfrom
GrandCanyonUniversity.Alex'sgoalistocontinueprotectingourgreatcountry,our
beautifulstateandtodowhatisbestforourcommunityhereinLegislativeDistrict15.
Statement:AlexStovallisaBeliever,aHusband,aVeteranandaConservative.Asabelieverheisfaith
drivenandpassionateaboutprotectingthenextgeneration.AsaHusband,Alexisfocusedonempowering
ourfamiliesinthecommunity,improvingnotonlythequalityofeducationbutoureducationsystemasa
wholeandexpandingopportunitiestohelpallArizonanfamiliesthrivenowandintothefuture.
Understandingtheimportanceofjobcreationandopportunitiesforthegrowingstatewelivein.Asaproud
veteran,Alexisadamantaboutprovidingresourcesforservicemembersandtheirfamilies.Andbeingatrue
Conservative,hevaluesthefoundationalbeliefsthatbuiltAmerica.ElectingAlexStovallempowersyoung
leaderstostepupandfightfortheAmericandreammanylongfor.Whereothersmaylack,Alexspeaks
fromexperienceandperspective.Growingupinunderdevelopedcommunities,heunderstandstheimpactof
absentrepresentativesandbadpolicy.AlexwantstofighttoensureAmericanvaluesareimplementedand
passedontothegenerationstocome.Notonlyafreshfaceandanewvoice,Alexcomeswithafocuson
whatmatterstothecommunityhehopestoserve.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT15
MichaelWay
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.michaelwayforaz.com
Biography:Michaelisaproudfathertofourbeautifulchildrenanddevotedhusbandto
hiswifeRaimee.AftergraduatingfromArizonaStateUniversity,hecontinuedhis
educationandobtainedanMBA/JDfromtheUniversityofWyoming.Hehasspenthis
careerinbusinessandhasplayedapivotalroleinleadingthefightforeducationreform
acrossthenation.Michaelisnotapolitician;heisafamilymanandanaccomplished
businessmanthatyoucancountontoalwaysputArizonafirst.
Statement:Iamnotapolitician;Ihavespentmycareerinbusinessnotgovernment.IamfightingforWe
ThePeople.Torestoretrustinourstateandinournation,wemustfirstrestoretrustinourelections.Itis
essentialthatweholdourelectionofficialsaccountableanddemandfulltransparency.Thegovernment
keepsfindingwaystocomeafterourconstitutionalrights,wecannotgiveaninchorelsethepowerhungry
bureaucratsinWashingtonwilltakeamile!IamfightingforArizonaandfightingforyou.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATESENATORDISTRICT16
StaceySeaman
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:
Biography:StaceySeamanisaneducatorandadvocate,seekingherPh.DinMusic
Education.ShegrewupinruralArizona,andwasinvolvedinbothhercommunityand
politicsatanearlyage.AftergraduatingfromUofAwithherdegreeinMusicEducation,
shemovedtoCasaGrandetoteachmusicintheCasaGrandeElementarySchool
District.Staceyhasalwaysbeenastrongcommunityadvocate,churchvolunteer,and
prominentintheCasaGrandeCommunity,andevennamedanExemplaryWomanLeader
forPinalCounty.Shenowplanstorepresenthercommunityinthestatelegislaturealongsideherfather.
Statement:IgrewupintheruralcommunityofLakeHavasuCityandwasinvolvedinbothmycommunity
andpoliticsatanearlyage.Ivolunteeredformyfather’sfirstlegislativecampaignwhenIwassixteen.I
movedtoTucsontoattendtheUniversityofArizonaandgraduatedwithadegreeinMusicEducation.After
graduation,IbrieflytaughtmusicinTucsonbeforemovingtoCasaGrandetoteachintheCasaGrande
ElementarySchoolDistrict.Ihavealwaysbeenastrongcommunityadvocateandhavebeenprominentin
theCasaGrandeCommunity.IservedontheCasaGrandeArtsandHumanitiesCommissionfornineyears,
theCasaGrandeParksandRecreationAdvisoryBoardfortwoyears,andwasathreeyearmemberofthe
CreativeCommunitiesgrantdelegationthroughtheArizonaCommissionontheArts.IhavebeenaCasa
Grande“Voices”oftheFutureHonoree,namedanExemplaryWomanLeaderforPinalCounty,anda
NationalWomeninBusinessWeekHonoree.IalsoserveascantoreverySundayatmylocalchurch.I
knowthepowerofcommunity,andIamexcitedtocontinuetorepresentPinalCountyinthelegislature.
Thomas"T.J."Shope
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:tjshope.com/
Biography:T.J.Shopehasadiversefamilybackground,rootedincommunity.His
grandmotherandgrandfather,LuisaandJesse,shapedTJ’sworkethicandphilosophy.
JesseworkedasaminerandwasamemberoftheUnitedSteelworkers.T.J.'sother
grandfatheropenedanindependentgrocerystoresixtyyearsago.T.J.wasrecognizedas
the"FreshmanoftheYear"fromtheArizonaMiningAssociation,a"TechTen"legislator
bytheArizonaTechnologyCouncil,andhasproudlybeenendorsedbypoliceandfire.T.J.
isaproudASUSunDevilandliveswithhiswife,Melissa,inCoolidge.
Statement:ThiselectioniscriticalforArizona.IamproudtofightforDistrict16andruralArizonaasyour
StateSenator.Fromfundinglawenforcement,tofightingtobringnewjobstoPinalCounty,tosupporting
ourminesandruralinterest,Iamworkingonprioritiesthatbenefithardworkingfamiliesthroughoutour
state.Iamproudtohaveearnedendorsementsfromfirstresponders,includingpoliceandfire,aswellas
businessgroupsfromaroundthestate.Ihavesponsoredlegislationtoprovidelawenforcementwiththe
toolsandthefundingtheyneedtogetthejobdoneandkeepcriminalsoffourstreets,includingvotingfor
harsherpenaltiesagainstdrugcartels,dealers,andhumantraffickers.Frombordersecurityandfunding
lawenforcement,toresponsiblyinvestinginourschools,protectingourwaterrightsandruralwayoflife,to
balancingourstatebudgetwhileinvestingintheI10wideningandSR347,Iwillkeepfightingforyouat
theStateCapitol!Formoreinformationvisitwww.TJShope.com.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT16
RobHudelson
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:robforstaterep.com/
Biography:RobHudelsonisaU.S.Navyveteran,havingservedduringtheGulfWar
years.AfterbeinghonorablydischargedfromtheNavy,RobwenttoSoutheasternBaptist
TheologicalSeminary,graduatingwithaMaster’sdegreeinChristianEducation.Rob
servedasayouthministerforadecadebeforebecomingthefoundingpastorofLegacy
BaptistChurchinCoolidge18yearsago.WhilelivinginCoolidgeRobservedontheCity
Councilforfouryears.Robandhiswife,Amy,have7childrenand5grandchildren.Rob
enjoystraininginJiuJitsuforahobbyandpersonalfitness.
Statement:Ihavebeenmarried31years,with7children,and5grandkids.Asafamilyman,apastor,and
asmallbusinessowner,IseeadesperateneedforChristianleadershipinournation.TheRepublicanparty
platformisexceptionalbecauseitisrootedinbiblicalprinciple.Forexample,Iamprolifebecauseof
Psalm139.13.IamprosecondamendmentbecauseofLuke22.36.Parents,notthegovernment,are
responsiblefortheirchildren'seducationandshouldhaveschoolchoices(Ephesians6.14).Thisiswhy
protectingESA'sissoimportant.Theinvasionatthebordermustbestopped,andthewokenarrative
stranglingbusinessesthroughDEItrainingandillfatedpoliciesmustbeopposedateveryturn.CurrentLD
16representativeshavesupportedthesedamagingpolicies,atleastinpart,underminingourfreedomsand
liberties.Thisisacriticaltimeforourcountryandespeciallyforourstate.Iwillfighttobeyourvoice
stavingoffthesocialistagendaandprotectingourAmericanheritage.
ChrisLopez
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.LopezForAZ.com
Biography:BornandraisedinCasaGrande,ChrisLopezisasmallbusinessowner,
dad,andhusband.ChrisandhiswifechosetoraisetheirfivekidsinCasaGrande
becauseitprovidesagreatsenseofcommunityandupholdsArizona’scorevalues.Chris
attendedtheUniversityofAnchorageAlaskatopursueamarketingdegreeandputhis
educationandlessonslearnedintostartinghisbusiness,whichhasgrownwithArizona
andevenintoneighboringstates.Passionateabouthisfaithandlocalcharities,heserves
onnonprofitboardsthatsupportthecommunity!
Statement:BornandraisedinCasaGrande,IhavededicatedmylifetoupholdingourConservative
values.Asadad,Iknowtheimportanceofsafeneighborhoods,asecureborder,andtheabilitytoprovide
Arizonafamilieswithschoolchoice.Asasmallbusinessowner,Iknowhowcriticalathrivingeconomyis
tothehardworkingmenandwomeninDistrict16,whichisbuiltuponlimitedgovernment,lowtaxes,andan
affordablecostofliving.IamcommittedtodefendingoursharedvaluesattheStateCapitol.Whetherit’s
morefundingforpoliceandfirstresponders,defendingourneighborhoods,orfightingforemployersandjob
creatorsthroughoutourstate,Iamthecandidatewiththeprivatesectorexperienceandknowledgewe
needattheCapitol.MywifeandIchosetoraiseourfamilyinArizonabasedonthevalueswelearnedin
PinalCountybecausewebelievethiscommunityoffersgreatschools,strongneighborhoods,andsafe
streetsandI’mcommittedtofightingtoprotectit.LearnmoreatLopezForAZ.com
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT16
TeresaMartinez
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:martinezforarizona.com/
Biography:Rep.TeresaMartinezwasbornandraisedinCasaGrande,AZ.Teresaisa
singlemomofa22yearoldson.Sheistheoldestof5children,Rep.Martinezhasalong
historyworkinginpolitics,holdingmultiplepositionsfortwoMembersofCongressandfor
theformerRepublicanArizonaSecretaryofState.Beforegettingintopolitics,Teresa
workedaslongtermsubstituteteacheratheralmamaterCasaGrandeUnionHighSchool
forseveralyearsandattheFritoLayfactoryinCasaGrande.
Statement:Myprioritiesincludeprotectinglocalbusinesses,developingtheeconomyinthefaceof
inflation,andhelptobringhighpayingjobstothedistrict.Transportationinfrastructureisanimportant
pointoffocus,especiallyasitpertainstotheI10expansionbetweenCasaGrandeandChandleraswell
asimprovementsonStateRoute347and238forthetownofMaricopa.Iwillsupportlegislationthatmakes
ourschoolsandourcommunitysafer.Isupportlawenforcementandtheadequatefundingtheyrequireto
dotheirjobseffectively.Myotherprioritiesincludeschoolchoiceandempoweringparents,election
integrity,preservingruralcommunities,protectingourSecondAmendmentandwater.Iwillalwaysputyou
first!
Gabriela"Gabby"SaucedoMercer
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:gabbyforaz.com
Biography:GabbyMercerbecameanaturalizedcitizenonJuly3rd.1991.Shehas3
childrenand5grandchildren.Gabbyhasbeeninvolvedinpoliticssince2009,shebecame
aPrecinctandStateCommitteeman.Shehasservedasthe2ndVicechairandSecretary
attheAZRepublicanParty.ShewasaDelegateatthe2016RNCConventioncastingher
votetonominateDonaldJ.Trump.Gabbyhasbeenfightingtheestablishmentonboth
sidessince2009.GabbyworksforasmallbusinessinTucson;sheisbilingualandnot
afraidofsayingitlikeitisinbothlanguages.
Statement:AfterlivinginLD16foralmost15years,Ihavenothadmyvaluesandthethingsthatmatterto
merepresentedatthelegislature.IamrunningbecauseIamtiredofhavingtovoteforthelesseroftwo
evils.Asanelectedrepresentativeyoushouldnotcompromisefiscalresponsibility,sanctityoflifeandthe
principlesoflife,libertyandthepursuitofhappinessasstatedintheUSConstitution;justtobeingood
graceswithlobbyistandspecialinterestgroupstoinsureyourpoliticalcareer.KatieHobbsregimehas
beenverydestructivetoourliberties,andtheyneedtobestopped.WeneedtostrengthenourSouthern
BorderanddemandtheFederalGovernmentenforceourimmigrationlaws.Theforeigninvasionweare
experiencingisnotacceptable.WemustrestoreourAmericanvalues,strengthenourpubliceducationwith
curriculumsthatcoverallthebasicsinlearningandenticechildrentobechallengedinmathandscience;
oursocietywillnotsurviveifwecontinuethispathofdumbingdownourchildrenwithfailingpublic
education.Wemustgiveparentseducationalchoicesfortheirchildrenbycontinuingtoofferanddefendthe
EmpowermentScholarshipAccounts(ESA).
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT16
KeithSeaman
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.seamanforarizona.com/
Biography:ImovedtoArizonain1974tostartmyfirstteachingjobinLakeHavasuCity.
Overthenext40years,Idedicatedmylifetoeducationwhileraisingmydaughter.I
workedasateacher,principal,andsuperintendentinMohaveCounty.Mytimein
educationshowedmetheproblemsthatteachersandstudentsface.In2018,Iran–and
won–aseatontheCoolidgeUnifiedSchoolBoard.In2022,Iwashonoredbythevoters
ofLD16torepresentthemintheArizonaHouseofRepresentatives.Ifreelected,Iwill
fightforArizonastudents,teachers,andfamilies.
Statement:Duringmy40yearsinruralclassroomsacrossthestate,Isawjusthowunderfundedour
state’spublicschoolsarewhenaceilingcollapsedoverarugfullofmykindergartenstudentswhileIwas
teaching.Now,IworktohelpArizonansmaketheirvoicesheardatthelegislaturethroughmyworkwith
CivicEngagementBeyondVoting.Iamreadytocontinuetheworkoflisteningtoconstituentsas
LegislativeDistrict16srepresentative.MyvisionisanArizonawhereeverychildinourstatecanaccessa
qualitypubliceducationregardlessofzipcode,allvotershavethefreedomtovoteandparticipateinour
democracy,andfamiliesdon’thavetochoosebetweenpayinghealthcarecostsandavoidingbankruptcy.
Ourstateissodividedrightnow.Iknowwecanbridgedividesandbuildcommunitybybringingeveryone
intoourgoverningprocessandgivingallgoodideasthefairhearingatthelegislaturetheydeserve.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATESENATORDISTRICT17
Venden"Vince"Leach
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:vinceleachforsenate.com
Biography:VinceLeachwaselectedtotheStateSenatetorepresentthepeopleof
LegislativeDistrict11in2018.HehadpreviouslybeenelectedtotheArizonaHouseof
Representativesin2014whereheserved2terms.VinceandhiswifeCharlenearenatives
ofWisconsin,andmovedtoSaddleBrooke,Arizonain2007intheheartofLegislative
District17.HegraduatedfromtheUniversityofWisconsinatSt.Pointwithdegreesin
PoliticalScienceandHistory.AfterhisserviceinthemilitaryduringtheVietnamera,he
beganacareerofover35yearsinsalesandexecutivebusinessmanagement.
Statement:Mygoals:1.SecureBorder:Ensuringasecureborderiscrucialforprotectingacountry's
sovereignty,nationalsecurity,andthesafetyofitscitizens.Implementingeffectivebordercontrol
measures,suchasborderpatrols,surveillancetechnology,andimmigrationpolicies,canhelpprevent
illegalcrossingsandactivities.Balancingsecuritywithhumanitarianconcernsisessential,ascountries
mustalsoconsidertherightsandwellbeingofmigrantsandrefugeesseekingasylum.2.StrongEconomy:
Astrongeconomyisvitalforprovidingopportunities,jobs,andahighqualityoflifeforcitizens.Key
factorsforastrongeconomyincluderobustinfrastructure,askilledworkforce,innovation,
entrepreneurship,andastableregulatoryenvironment.Governmentscansupporteconomicgrowththrough
policiesthatpromoteinvestment,trade,education,andresearchanddevelopment.3.BalancedBudget:A
balancedbudgetoccurswhenagovernment'srevenuesequalitsexpenditures,resultinginnodeficitor
surplus.Maintainingabalancedbudgetisimportantforfiscalresponsibility,avoidingexcessivedebt
accumulation,andensuringlongtermfinancialstability.Achievingabalancedbudgetoftenrequires
carefulbudgetplanning,effectiveallocationofresources,andsometimesmakingtoughdecisionsabout
spendingprioritiesandrevenuesources.
JohnMcLean
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.mcleanforarizona.com/
Biography:JohnisathirdgenerationArizonanandattendedtheUniversityofArizona
beforecontinuingtograduateschoolinCalifornia.WhenJohnandhiswifestarteda
family,theyreturnedtoTucsontoraisetheirchildrenbecauseofthegoodschoolsand
outstandingqualityoflife.ShortlyafterreturningtoTucson,Johnopenedanofficewith
AreteAssociatestodevelopcuttingedgetechnologiesfornationalsecurity.Johnisa
provenbusinessleaderwhohasbroughtnearly$1Bofeconomicactivitytosouthern
ArizonaoverArete’sthirtyyearhistory.Hebelievesintruepublicservice,wherelegislatorsputtheir
communities’interestsabovetheirown.
Statement:IamathirdgenerationArizonanative,educationadvocate,andbusinessman.Iknowwhat
ArizonansneedandhowwecanbetterthelivesofallArizonans.Myparentstaughtmethevalueof
personalintegrity,hardwork,andcommunityservice.Mymotherwasaneducator,andIchosetheTucson
regionformyfamilyforitsremarkablepublicschools.TheeducationIreceivedinSouthernArizonasetme
uptosucceedinmyprofessionalendeavors,andIknowthatgoodschoolswithoutstandingteachersare
thefoundationalbuildingblockstoensurefuturegenerations'success.Iknowthevalueofpublicservice,
andlearnedabouttruebipartisanshipfrommyuncleBobWilcox,whoservedinthestateSenatewith
SandraDayO’Connor.Igivebacktothecommunitythroughvolunteerservice,advocacy,andphilanthropy
ineducation,environmentalsustainability,animalwelfare,andqualityoflifeinourcommunity.Ihasserved
asanofficerontheBoardoffourArizonabasednonprofits,andIamcommittedtomakingapositive
impact.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATESENATORDISTRICT17
JustineWadsack
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:Traditional
Website:secure.anedot.com/wadsack4arizona/donate
Biography:JustinehascalledPimaCountyhomeforover40years,withtimespent
livinginTucsonanditsdowntown,CatalinaFoothills,RitaRanch,UniversityofArizona,
GatesPass,andMarana.She’shadalifetimeofexperienceinSouthernArizona,being
enrichedbyitscloseknit,kind,andgeneroussenseofcommunity.Andasafourth
generationrealtor,shehaspersonallyassistedhundredsoffamiliesintheirmovetoPinal
CountyandtheirachievementoftheAmericandreamofhomeownership.
Statement:In2011JustinemarriedherhusbandGarret,aretiredmajorwithtwentytwoyearsinthe
UnitedStatesArmedForces.Together,they’reraisingabeautifulblendedfamily,includingfourchildren
whohavegoneontoenlistliketheirfatherandtwochildrenwithspecialneeds.Motherhoodhasmotivated
Justine’scrusadeinPinalCountyonissuesasexpansiveaseducationtohealthcare.Inasystemthat’s
beendesignedtobenefititself,childrenwithdisabilitiesandtheirparentsneedanadvocatethatprioritize
theirrightsandinterests.In2018,indefenseofherowndaughter’ssafetyanddignity,Justinechallenged
bothstateandfederalagenciesandwon.Aselfdescribed“citizenlegislator,”Justineusedherfirsttermas
aninstrumentofherconstituents,seekingtheirinputonlegislationandwritingbillsreflectingtheir
concerns.Shesetanewrecordasafreshmanlegislatorforthemostsponsoredbillspassedoutofthe
ArizonaSenate.Shewashonoredas“FreshmanSenatoroftheYear”bytheArizonaRepublicanPartyand
recognizedas“ElectedOfficialoftheYear2023”bytheArizonaCoalitionofSchoolBoards.Justine
WadsackisincrediblyproudtoservethepeopleofArizonaandtorepresentherneighborsinLD17.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT17
RachelJones
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:
NoBiography
NoStatementSubmitted.
CoryMcGarr
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.mcgarrforarizona.com/
Biography:CoryMcGarr,astaunchconstitutionalconservative,isdedicatedto
expandingindividuallibertieswhilelimitinggovernmentoverreach.Disheartenedbythe
lackofleadershipamongelectedofficials,Coryenteredthepoliticalarena,runningforthe
ArizonaHousein2022toupholdconservativeprinciples.Sincethen,hehasfearlessly
championedconservativevalues,steadfastinhiscommitmenttodefendingwhat'sright,
evenwhenstandingalone.
Statement:IstandasabeaconofhopeforeveryAmericanwho'stiredofemptypromisesandpolitical
games.IntheStateHouse,Ifighttoothandnailtoprotectourrights,ourvalues,andourwayoflife.From
defendingourfreedomstopreservingourindividualliberties,I'minthisfightforyou!It'smyhopetobuilda
futurewherefreedomreigns,governmentislimited,andeveryvoiceisheard.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT17
AnnaOrth
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.voteannaorth.com/
Biography:AnnaisanArizonanativeanda4thgenerationTucsonan.Forgenerations,
herfamilyhaslivedandhonoredArizona’sconservativevaluesthroughdeepinvolvement
inourcommunity.AnnaisagraduateofboththeUniversityofArizonaandGrandCanyon
UniversitywithaMaster’sdegreeinOrganizationalPsychology.Sheandherhusband
Stevehavethreegrownchildren,whowereallbornandraisedinOroValley.Annaisa
lifelongRepublicanandsuccessfulsmallbusinessowner.Herhobbiesincludepickleball,
gardening,oilpainting,andvolunteeringatherchurchandlocalcharities.
Statement:I’ma4thgenerationTucsonanrunningtoensureRepublicanskeepthisseatinconservative
Republicanhands.Wecan’taffordRepublicanswhokillgoodRepublicanbills,orsocalledAmericafirst
conservativeswhobreakcampaignpromisesandvotewithDemocrats.OurvotemarginintheStateHouse
isjustonevote,soDemocratswineverytimeaStateRepresentativebetraysourcause.I’manactual
AmericaFirstConservativewhobelievesinfixingourelections,securingourborders,supportingourpolice
andveterans,restoringmedicalfreedomsogovernmentcannotmandatefuturetreatmentsorvaccines,low
taxes,goodjobs,andpoliciesthatprotectourfarmersandranchers.Ihavebeenworkingonissueslike
electionintegritysincebefore2020andI’veputinhundredsofhoursonauditingtheoldsystemand
helpingdesignimprovementstoit.Wedon’tneedpoliticalgrandstandingandpoliticianschasingsocial
mediaclicks,weneedlongtermwaterplanning,goodroads,excellentschools,andcommonsense
solutionstotheeverydaychallengesArizonansface.I’vebeensuccessfulinbusinessandinmy
communitybecauseIdowhatisrightandtreatpeopleright.IaskforyourvotesoIcandothesamefor
ourstate.Let’sprotectourRepublicanmajoritytogether!
KevinVolk
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:kevinvolkaz.com/
Biography:KevinwasbornandraisedinTucson,whereheattendedneighborhoodpublic
schoolsandfollowedfamilytraditiontoSalpointeHighSchool.Aftergraduatingcollege
withadegreeinEconomics,Kevinservedasafifthgradepublicschoolteacher,
completedaninternshipforRepresentativeGabbyGiffordsinCongress,andworkedasan
EnglishlanguageeducatorinMexicoonaFulbrightscholarship.Kevinthencameback
hometoSouthernArizonaandjoinedfamilyfirmVolkCompanyasarealestateagent
helpingsmallbusinesses.Now,hehasfoundedhisownbusinesstocreateaffordablehousingunitsforour
community.
Statement:IamproudtohavebeenbornandraisedinSouthernArizona.Iamrunningtoaddressour
mostpressingchallengesheadontobuildabetterfutureforourcommunityandourstate.I’maformer
publicschoolteacher.Ibelieveweneedtofullystaffandfundourschoolssothatallchildrenhavethe
opportunitytosucceed.I’masmallbusinessowner.Wecanbuildastrongeconomywhileaddressingthe
highcostsoflivingespeciallyinhousing,whereIhavedirectexperience.IgrewupintheSonorandesert.
Iknowhowvitalwaterisforourwayoflifeandeconomyhere.Wemustdevelopaplantodiversifyand
conserveourwatersupply.AndI’manArizonan.Wetreasureourindividualfreedomslikereproductive
freedomandearlyvoting,andweneedtoprotectthemfromattack.Thesedays,itseemslikeallweget
fromthecurrentstatelegislatureisextreme,divisivepolitics.Weneedtogetbacktofocusingonpublic
service.Withaloveofourcommunityandrealworldeducationandbusinessexperience,Iamreadytohelp
bringnewleadershiptotheArizonaStateHouse.Ihumblyaskforyourvote.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATESENATORDISTRICT18
PriyaSundareshan
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:priyaforarizona.com/
Biography:BornandraisedinLD18,IloveTucsonandtheopportunitiesIhadforan
excellentpubliceducationandexploringtheoutdoors.Untilrecently,Itaughtnatural
resourceslawattheUniversityofArizona,andpreviouslyadvocatedforsustainable
resourcemanagement.Asavotingrightsadvocate,Ihaveledvoterprotectioneffortsand
engagementonredistricting.HavingstudiedengineeringatMITandlawandnatural
resourceeconomicsattheUofA,Iknowweneedmoresciencebaseddecisionmaking
inpolitics.Asamotheroftwosmallchildren,IwantArizona'sfuturegenerationstoinheritasustainable
world.
Statement:InmyfirsttermintheArizonaSenateafterbeingelectedin2022,IhaveservedasRanking
MemberoftheSenateNaturalResourcesCommittee.InthisroleIhavebeenabletoleadonwhetherthe
billswearehearingwillserveArizona'sfuture,orwhethertheywillincreasedepletionofourresources
withoutbenefitforthegeneralpublic.IhaveintroducedbillsthatwillhelpArizonalowergreenhousegas
emissionsandmitigateclimatechange,andmanageourwaterresourcesmoreresponsibly.Iamalso
RankingMemberoftheSenateElectionsCommittee.InthisroleIhavebeenfightingagainstRepublican
attemptstotakeawayvotingrightsandreducevotingaccess.Votingshouldbeeasyandaccessibleto
everyone,andIwillcontinuetofighttomakesureoursecureArizonaelectionsarekeptthatway.If
Democratstakethemajority,thenwecanbethechairsoftheseCommitteesandfinallyhearbillsthat
wouldmoveArizonaforwardandprotectourfuture!
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT18
NancyGutierrez
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.nancyforaz.com
Biography:RepresentativeNancyGutierrezwasfirstelectedin2022.Sheservesasthe
HouseDemocratMinorityWhipandontheEducationandAppropriationsCommittees.
NancyisapublicschoolteacherandmemberofTucsonEducationAssociation.Nancy
workshardtopassgunsenselegislationandprotectourrighttoabortionandallother
reproductiveservices.ShehasspentmostofherlifelivinginArizonaandhaslivedin
Tucsonwithherhusband,Andy,andtheirtwodaughterssince2007.Shehasalwaysbeen
anactivevolunteerinthecommunityandshehasbeenteachingyogainTucsonsince2008.
Statement:IamseekingreelectiontoserveanothertermasRepresentativeforLD18intheStateHouse.I
wouldliketocontinuemyworktoprotectandfullyfundourpublicschools,becauseasateacher,Ihave
seenthedevastatingeffectsofthelackoffundingandcampaignofdisrespectthathasbeenhappeningfor
yearsinArizona.Asaunionmember,IwillcontinuetoworkhardforallworkersinArizonathattheyhave
goodpayandbenefits.Wemustguaranteetherighttoabortionandallreproductiveservicesforthepeople
ofArizonaandIwillcontinuetodoso.Iwilladvancemyworkforgunsenselegislationsothatwearesafer
inourschoolsandcommunities.IthasbeenmyhonortoserveontheEducationandAppropriations
CommitteesthissessionaswellasbeelectedtoleadershipastheDemocraticWhipformycaucus.Ithas
beenmymissiontobecommunicativeandpresentinmydistrictandinTucson.ServingLD18hasbeenan
honorofalifetime,andIwouldliketocontinuetodoso.
ChrisMathis
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.mathisforaz.com/
Biography:ChrisMathisisaDemocratwholiveswithhiswife,Colleen,inTucson.He
practiceselderlaw,helpingolderTucsonansandtheirfamiliesresolveissuesrelatedto
longtermcare,publicbenefitsandpassingonpropertytolovedones.He'saProfessorof
PracticeattheUniversityofArizona'sJamesE.RogersCollegeofLawandteaches
classesonHealthCareLaw&PolicyandAging.Chris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.
Statement:ChriswasappointedtotheArizonaHouseofRepresentativesin2021andelectedin2022.He
isrunningforreelectionin2024.IntheLegislature,Chrishasfoughttorestorereproductiverights,
preserveArizona'spreciouswaterresources,investinpublicschools,protectvotingrightsandpass
commonsensegunsafetylawsamongotherlegislativeandpolicypriorities.HeistherankingHouse
memberontheNaturalResources,EnergyandWaterCommittee,theRulesCommitteeandtheEthics
Committee.HealsoservesontheHealthandHumanServicesCommittee.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT18
Leonard"Len"Rosenblum
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:
Biography:In1997,IrelocatedfromLongIslandNYtoTucsonSmartmove.I
graduatedUniversityofBuffalotwice(BSElectricalEngineering,andMSComputer
Science).Since1985,myoccupationhasbeencomputerengineer(softwareandsystems
subspecialties).Marriedonce.Mywife,son18,anddaughter12thriveinourcommunity.
BothkidshavebeencontinuallyeducatedinlocalAZpublicschools.Iproudlydisplaymy
CCW,AmateurRadiolicense,andNotaryPubliccommission.Communityminded,Iwas
anEmergencyMedicalTechnician(EMT)foravolunteerambulancecompany,andLittle
LeagueCoach.Currently,IamHOATreasurer,andCPRcertified.
Statement:Isupportasecureborder,enforcingexistingimmigrationlaws,anddeportingIllegalaliens
fromArizona.ArizonashouldemulateTexas'successes.Keepcriminalsoffthestreets.Unpunished,small
crimesleadtobigcrimes.Implementamodernvotingsystemofferinggreatelectionintegrityusing
encryption,authentication,andnonrepudiationalgorithms.Clarifyvotingrulespriortoelectionseasonto
ensureeverycitizencandependablyexercisehis/herconstitutionalright.EliminateWaste,Fraud,and
AbuseusingFiscalResponsibility.Implementeconomiesofscalestatewide,andexpenditureoversight.
Highinflationmustbedefeated!Icherishour2ndAmendment.HighqualityK12educationchoicesattract
highpayingjobs,reducecrime,andenhanceournextgeneration.Competitionimprovesproductquality.I
willfighttoincreaseteachersalariescommensuratetotheircertificationsandexperience.Isupport
women’shealthandprotectingprivacyofhermedicalrecords.Waterresourcedevelopment,fairallocation,
andlongtermplanningwillhelpensuresufficientwaterforall.IsupportTheConstitution.Asanengineer,I
applylogicandseekbigpicturesolutionstocomplexproblemsthroughconsistencyandrationale...not
kneejerkreactions.Iwillworkwithcolleaguesatallgovernmentlevelsensuringpositiveresults.The
HouseneedsLenRosenblum,theCandidateofReason.GodblessArizona.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATESENATORDISTRICT19
DavidGowan
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:gowanforaz.com
Biography:DavidholdsaB.A.inSecondaryEducation/SocialStudiesfromthe
UniversityofArizona.HehasbeenmarriedtohiswifeJessiefor30yearsandtheyhave
twosons.They’velivedinSouthernArizonaforover30years.Davidisanactivemember
ofhischurch.HehasbeenactiveinBSAwherehehelpedhissonearnhisEagle.Hesits
ontheBoardforVeritasChristianCommunitySchool.HeisamemberoftheELKSLodge
#2065,isacommittedmartialartist,andistheChairmanofTaiShinKiDoMartialArts
SystemfoundedbyHanshiBarnes.
Statement:I’mproudasalwaystobeyourStateSenatorandIremembereachandeverydaywhyIranfor
officeandwhoIworkfor.LiberalsupinMaricopaCountydon’tlikemebecauseIdon’tcatertothe
establishmentorthe“powersthatbe.”Iworkforyou!AndI’mascommittedasevertomaking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2ndAmendmentstate,and#1proschoolchoicestateinthecountry,allwhilecuttingregulationsand
growingjobs!Yourvaluesaremyvalues!IwillcontinuetofightalongsideStateRepresentativesGailGriffin
andLupeDiaz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
continuetoshowme.AllthebestfromtheentireGowanfamily.Godbless!
BobKarp
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:ParticipatingWebsite:www.rwkarp.com/
Biography:BobKarpranforArizonatheoldLD14HouseofRepresentativesin2018and
theStateSenatein2020.Bob,agraduateofUCLA,hasownedandoperatedasmall
manufacturingaerospacecompany,asoftwaredevelopmentcompany,andafterretirement
hereinArizonaaRealEstatebrokerage.HemovedtoCochiseCountyin2005andlivesin
SierraVista.HewaspresidentoftheSoutheastArizonaAssociationofRealtorsin2015
andservedontheSierraVistaPlanningandZoningCommissionin2017.
Statement:IamrunningforArizonaStateSenatelegislativedistrict19becauseIbelievethatdemocracy
isbestservedbyavigorousdiscussionoftheissuesfacingourstategovernment.Fortoolongopposing
viewpointsareroutinelyignoredbyourstateelectedofficials.Astrongmultipartysystemhelpsensure
thatthoseinpowerareheldaccountablebythevoters.ArizonastategovernmentmustInvestinpublic
educationthatguaranteesALLstudentsinArizonaoutstandingschools,buildamoderninfrastructure;stop
taxbreakstospecialinterests;allowlocalgovernmentstogovern;supporteconomicfairness;champion
diversityandinclusion,createanenvironmentforsustainedeconomicgrowththatprovidesgoodjobsand
goodpaychecksforworkersinruralArizonawhileprotectingourpreciousnaturalresourcesand
environment;protectawomen’sreproductivehealthcare.Ifelected,Iwillworkhardasyourstate
representativetobeavoiceforsoutheasternArizonacountiesofCochise,Greenlee,Graham.SantaCruz
andPima.Ipledgetolistentoeveryone,respectingthosethatdonotagreewithme;representingallof
you,ethically,honestly,effectivelyandprofessionally.Republicanshavecontrolledthestatelegislaturefor
overthreedecades.ItistimefornewresponsibleleadershipinsoutheasternArizona.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT19
LupeDiaz
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:lupediazaz.com
Biography:GrewupinBisbeeAZ.WorkedatFortHuachuca,wherehesavedandgained
anintenseinterestinBiblicalTheologyandtheChristianlife.Eventually,hechoseto
pursueacallingasafulltimepastor.In1988hereceivedacalltopastorasmallrural
churchinBenson,AZ.Today,GraceChapelBensonhasgrownconsiderablyandheisstill
theleadpastor.In1998theyopenedGraceChristianAcademywhereheservesasthe
Administrator.AlsoservedasPresidentoftheBenson/SanPedroValleyChamberof
Commerceforfouryears,andspentfouryearsasaCityCouncilman.
Statement:I’manativeArizonanandI’mdoingmyverybesttofulfillmycommitmenttomyfaith,family,
community,andcountry,byservingyouallintheStateHouse.WorkingalongsideSenatorDavidGowan
andRepresentativeGailGriffin,IamproudtodefendthefreedomsgiventousbyGodandenshrinedinour
Constitution.Ifightfor,andwillcontinuetofightfor,astrongeconomy,bordersecurity,electionintegrity,
water,freedomfrommedicaltyranny,our2ndAmendmentrights,ourminingandagriculturalcommunities,
religiousfreedom,andtherightsofparentstodirecttheeducationoftheirchildren.IwasborninCochise
CountyandgrewupthesonofaminerinBisbee.IcurrentlyliveinBensonwithmywifeof50years(and
highschoolsweetheart)Mary.Weareblessedwithtwochildrenandelevengrandchildren.TheworkIdoas
yourlegislator,Idoforyou,soifyouhavesomethingthatneedsattention,pleasecontactmyoffice
directlyat[email protected]orcall(602)9264852.Forcampaignquestions,pleasecontactmethroughmy
websiteatLupeDiazAZ.com.Thankyouforyourcontinuedsupport,prayers,andvote.
GreggFrostromJr.
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.frostrom4azhouse.com
Biography:I'mGreggFrostrom,USArmyveteran,anddevotedfamilymanwithasmall
townupbringing,nowstrivingtoserveasyourStateRepresentative.Anchoredby23
distinguishedyearsinMilitaryIntelligence,mycareerspannedfromAfghanistanto
ArizonaandNorthCarolinatoKosovo.SinceretiringasaChiefWarrantOfficerFour,I
earnedanMBAandshapedacareerinclinicalresearch.Arizonahasbeenhomefora
decadetome,mywifeCaroline,andourthreechildrenwhoallthrivedinpublicschools.I
standfordemocracy,qualityeducationforall,ruralhealthcareaccess,andsafeguardingourpreciouswater
resources.
Statement:InArizona,ourmostpreciousresourcesandvaluesareatstake.I'mGreggFrostrom,aiming
torepresentDistrict19withintegrityanddedication.Mymilitarycareerinstilledinmeaprofound
commitmenttodemocracyandfairplay.Iseektopreservethelifebloodofourstate—ourwater—by
advocatingfortransparencyandsustainability,ensuringthatnoArizonandoubtthesafetyoftheirtap.In
ruralhealthcare,Iwillfighttobridgetheexistinggapswithincentivesforhealthcareproviders,telehealth
expansion,androbustbroadbandinfrastructure.Educationisthebedrockofourfuture,andIwillstaunchly
opposepoliciesthaterodepublicschoolfunding,redirectingfocustowhereopportunityshouldbe
boundless—foreverychildineveryclassroominArizona.Iinviteskepticalvoterstoconsiderthisanopen
invitationtodialogueandaction.Whetheryou'vealwaysvotedDemocratorarecontemplatingachange,
knowthatinmeyouwillhavearepresentativewholistens,caresdeeply,andisunwaveringinpursuing
what'sbestforourcommunity.Thiselection,castyourvoteforintegrity,foraccessibility,foreducation—
andforanArizonathatremainsbountifulandfree.VoteGreggFrostromforLegislativeDistrict19State
Representative.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT19
GailGriffin
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:griffinforaz.com
Biography:GailisservingasorhasalsoservedasViceChairmanoftheRules
Committee,asamemberoftheAppropriationsCommittee,theLand,Agricultureand
RuralAffairsCommittee,theGovernor’sWaterAugmentation,InnovationandConservation
CouncilandtheJointAdHocCommitteeonLegislativeOversightofEmergencyExecutive
Powers.ShehasalsoservedontheWaterBankingAuthority,theWaterProtectionFund,
andmore.“SenatoroftheYear”fromtheNationalFederationofIndependentBusiness
(NFIB),“LegislatoroftheYear”fromArizonaRuralHealthAssociationandfromtheArizonaMining
Association.Realtorfor45years.LivesinCochiseCounty.
Statement:I’mgladtobepartoftheLegislativeDistrict19teamofGowan,Griffin&Diazbecausewe
workhardtoensureourdistrictandsoutheasternArizonahasastrongvoiceattheStateCapital.Ifyou
approveofthejobI’mdoing,thenI’llbeproudtocontinueservingyou.Asalways,JOBSandeconomic
stabilityisatoppriorityforme.IbelieveinLIMITEDGOVERNMENT,LOWERTAXES,PERSONAL
RESPONSIBILITYandtheFREEENTERPRISESYSTEM.I’mworkinghardonissuesrelatedto
EDUCATIONEXCELLENCE,ensuringtaxpayerdollarsmakeittotheclassroomtohelpstudentsand
teachersimproveacademicachievement.IbelievewehaveadutyandresponsibilitytoSECUREOUR
BORDERS,enforceourlaws,andprotectthecitizensofArizona.BorderSecurityisNationalSecurity.Iwill
continuethefightforElectionIntegrity,PropertyRights,andourVeterans.AndofcourseI’llneverstop
fightingtoprotectourWaterRightsandtoensureourlongtermwatersupply.IamPROBUSINESS,PRO
TAXPAYER,PROFAMILYandPROCONSTITUTION.Iamasuccessfulbusinesswoman,currentlyserveas
ChairmanoftheHouseNaturalResource,EnergyandWaterCommittee,andwillcontinuetoWORKFOR
YOU.Thankyouforyoursupportandyourvote.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATESENATORDISTRICT20
SallyAnnGonzales
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:
Biography:SenatorSallyAnnGonzalesamemberofthePascuaYaquiTribe.Aformer
elementaryteacher,sheholdsaB.A.degreeinElementaryEducationandanM.A.degree
inMulticulturalEducationfromtheUniversityofArizona.In1992,Gonzaleswaselected
tothePascuaYaquiTribalCouncil.In1996,becamethefirstIndigenouswomanelected
totheArizonaHouseofRepresentatives,wheresheserveduntil2000andagainbetween
2010and2018whenshewaselectedtotheStateSenate.Currently,SenatorGonzalesis
therankingmemberoftheHealth&HumanServicesCommitteeandCoChairoftheIndigenousPeoples
Caucus.
Statement:IamSenatorSallyAnnGonzales.I’vehadtheprivilegeandhonortoserveyou,my
constituentsforthepast18years.Ithasbeenmymissiontoadvocateandprotectourmostvulnerable
citizens,ourchildren,elders,disabled,andveterans.AsArizonanscontinuetorecovereconomicallyfrom
thepandemicandthehousingcrisiscontinues,itiscrucialtoworktoprovideasafetynetforallour
citizensimpacted.Intheeducationarena,fullyfundingourpublicdistrictschoolsmeansproviding,
competitivesalariesandbenefitsforallteachersandsupportstaffaswellassmallerclassroomsizes.
Havingfulltimecounselorsandnursesateachschoolisvitalforthesocialandemotionalwellbeingofour
students.I’mcommittedtoexpandingvocationalopportunitiesandgrowing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citizens.Therefore,Arizonamusthavestronglawstoensurethe
protectionandimprovementofourenvironment.PROTECTINGOURVOTINGRIGHTSISFUNDAMENTAL!I
humblyaskforyourcontinuedsupportonJuly30,2024.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT20
AlmaHernandez
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:
NoBiography
NoStatementSubmitted.
BettyVillegas
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:bettyvillegasaz.com
Biography:BettyVillegasisathirdgenerationTucsonnativewhoworkedinbankingfor
17yearsbeforetransitioningtopublicservice.SheretiredastheHousingProgram
ManagerforPimaCountyin2016.In2020,shewasappointedtothePimaCountyBoard
ofSupervisorsfollowingthepassingofSupervisorRichardElias.Bettyismarriedto
retiredteacherJuan,andtogether,theyhavefourchildrenandfivegrandchildren.Bettyis
apassionateadvocateforaffordablehousing,publiceducation,environmentaljustice,and
improvingthequalityoflifeforvulnerableindividualsinthecommunity.Sheactivelyparticipatesinvarious
boardsandcommissionstopromoteequity,socialjustice,andhealthyliving.
Statement:IamathirdgenerationTucsonanandhavebeenalifelongresidentofPimaCounty.With25
yearsofdedicatedpublicservice,Ideeplyunderstandourdistrict'sneedsandamcommittedtoservingLD
20,PimaCounty,andArizona.Myexperienceingovernmentenablesmetounderstandthestructureof
stategovernment.Asahousingprofessional,Icancreateequitablesolutionsforall.Asamemberof
variousboardsandcommissionsfocusedonSouthernArizona'swellbeingandculture,Iunderstandthe
importanceofcommunityrepresentation.DuringmytenureonthePimaCountyBoardofSupervisorsin
April2020,amidstthepandemic,Iprioritizedprotectingouremployeesandensuringourpublichealth
departmentwaswellfundedandequippedtorespondeffectively.UpholdingLGBTQ+rightsandadvocating
forwomen'sandtransgenderreproductivehealthcarefreedomareintegraltomyvalues.Iamdedicatedto
advancinglegislationsafeguardingourwater,airquality,andnaturalresources.Supportingfullyfunded,
safe,andwellmaintainedpubliceducationisparamount.Myapproachcentersonsolutionbasedpolicies
aimedatenhancingthelivesofeveryoneinourcommunity.MyqualificationsandexperienceensureIam
readytocontinuerepresentingLD20effectively.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATESENATORDISTRICT21
RosannaGabaldón
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:votegabaldon.com/
Biography:RosannaGabaldónisadedicatedpublicservantrepresentingArizona
LegislativeDistrict21intheStateSenatesince2021.SheservedasaState
Representativefrom2013to2021andasaSahuaritaTownCouncilMemberfrom2009to
2012.Herprioritiesincludepubliceducation,economicdevelopmentandwater
sustainability.Committedtocommunityservice,Gabaldónhasheldleadershiprolesin
severalnonprofitorganizations.Shecontinuestoadvocateforherconstituents.
Statement:HavingservedasaTownCouncilMember,StateRepresentativeandStateSenator,Ibring
leadership,experience,andcommonsensetomyoffice.IamguidedbymycommitmenttoSouthern
Arizonaandmybeliefincollaboration;wearemoresuccessfulwhenwelistentoeachother.Working
alongsidelocalstakeholders,educators,andbusinessleaders,I'vechampionedinitiativesthatfoster
growthandeducationalopportunities,particularlyforourchildren.IwantafuturewhereallArizonanscan
thrive,withastrongemphasisonsupportingpubliceducationandeconomicdevelopmentwhile
safeguardingourenvironmentandvulnerablecommunities.Together,we'veachievedmuch,butthere'smore
workaheadtoshapethefutureofourstate.Withyourcontinuedsupport,Iamreadytomeetthe
challengesandopportunitiesthatlieahead,ensuringthatourvoicesareheardandSouthernArizona's
needsaremetintheStateSenate.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT21
StephanieStahlHamilton
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.stahlhamiltonforaz.com
Biography:StephanieStahlHamiltonwasborninFlagstaffandraisedonNavajoTribal
Lands.ShecompletedherMasterofDivinityatPrincetonTheologicalSeminaryandmade
Tucsonherhome.In2018,StephanieworkedontheNOon305campaign,repealingthe
voucherexpansionpassedintolawin2017.In2020StephaniewaselectedtotheArizona
HouseofRepresentativesandreelectedin2022.StephanieismarriedtoDerekHamilton
andtheyhavethreechildrenages22,19,and16.Theyenjoycamping,fishing,and
walkingtheirtwodogs
Statement:Inourlifetime,neverhasourstateandnation'sfuturedependedontheoutcomeofanelection
MynameisStephanieStahlHamilton,andIamrunningforreelectiontotheArizonaHouseof
RepresentativesinDistrict21.IwasfirstelectedtotheStateHousein2020.Servingthepublicismy
callingandvocation.Thewifeofapublicmiddleschoolteacherandmomofthreechildren,educationhas
alwaysbeenatoppriority.Ispentmypersonalandprofessionallifeadvocatingfortheneedsofchildrenin
mycommunity.Throughitall,IsawhowthelegislaturehasfailedArizonafamilies,especiallyourmost
vulnerablepopulations.Iknowhowtohelpconstituentsaccesstheservicestheyneedandovercomethe
challengestheyface.Ihaveworkedtoprotectourwaterandair,foughtforreproductivefreedom,and
pushedforallpeopletobetreatedwithdignityandrespect.Withaneyetothefuture,Iamcommittedto
enactingpoliciesthatcreateopportunitiesforArizonachildrenandfamilieswhilesafeguardingresourcesso
thatgenerationsbeyondwillhavewhattheyneedtosucceed.IpromisethatIwillservewithjustice,
compassion,andcommonsense.
ConsueloHernandez
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.consueloforarizona.com/
Biography:RepresentativeConsueloHernandezwasbornandraisedinSouthsideof
Tucson.SheisaproudgraduatefromSunnysideHighSchool,earnedherdegreein
GlobalHealthfromArizonaStateUniversityandwentontobecomethepresidentof
SunnysideUnionSchoolDistrictSchoolBoardandhasdedicatedhercareertomentoring
atriskyouthandfightingtoimprovehercommunity.Consueloearnedamaster'sinlaw
withaconcentrationineconomicsattheUniversityofArizonaaswellasacertificatein
educationfinancefromGeorgeWashingtonUniversity.Consuelohasdedicatedherlifetohelpinguplifther
community.
Statement:RepresentativeConsueloHernandezisinherfirstterm,finishinguphersecondyearasoneof
yourlegislators.Sinceherfirstterminoffice,shehaschampionedfullyfundingpubliceducation,voting
rights,reproductiverights,andbetterjobopportunities.Herfirstbillwassignedintolawtorequirethe
familiesoftheseverelymentallilltobepartofthecivilcommitmentandexitplanfortheirlovedones.She
wasrecognizedamongthemostsuccessfullegislatorsinthedistrict,bringing60millioninhistoricfunding
forhomelessness,7.5millionforOBGYNservices,8.6millionforI19andRubyRoad,and2millionfor
PimaCommunityCollege.SheisproudtohavebeenrecognizedbytheMarchofDimesaslegislatorofthe
yearforherworkinmaternalhealthandforbringing7.5millionforOBGYNservicesforourcommunity
healthcenters.TheCommunityHealthCentersofArizonarecognizedheraswellasLegislatoroftheYear
inherfirstyear.Shehasproventobesomeonethathasproventoworkonyourbehalfandfightforyouand
shehopestoearnyoursupporttocontinuetohelpimprovethelivesofthepeopleinourdistrict.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT21
ChristopherKibbey
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:kibbeyforaz.org/
Biography:IamaTucsonnative,ahusband,andfather.IamaChristian.
Professionally,Iamanengineer.MyfamilyhasbeenapartofsouthernArizonaformany
decades.Wehaveworkedinthemines,helpedbringwatertoourneighborhoodsand
farmingcommunities,runlocalbusinesses,andinvestedinourpueblos.Iattendedboth
PimaCommunityCollegeandtheUniversityofArizona.Duringgraduateschool,Imoved
toMexicototeachandlearn.Ireturnedhomeandcontinuedworkingwithfolksfromall
walksoflife.Theseexperienceshavetaughtmethevalueofinvestinginpeople.
Statement:Peoplematter.Whatwedotoday,matters.Withalongviewofhistoryinmind,wecaneasily
discernourtrajectoryforward.Theobviousquestionis–whatdoweneedtonowtoprovideeveryavenueof
successtofuturegenerations?Ourresponsetothisquestionwilldeterminehowwellweaccomplishour
mission.OurArizonaStateConstitutiondeclares(Article2,Section1)“Afrequentrecurrenceto
fundamentalprinciplesisessentialtothesecurityofindividualrightsandtheperpetuityoffree
government.”Aswellas(Article2,Section2)“Allpoliticalpowerisinherentinthepeople,and
governmentsderivetheirjustpowersfromtheconsentofthegoverned,andareestablishedtoprotectand
maintainindividualrights.”Withthisfoundationestablished,putmetowork.Iwillfightforeducational
freedom,toimprovescholasticstandards,regaincontrolofourborder,protectourcitizens'liberties,and
helprestoreouradherencetovaluesembracedandrequiredbyourConstitutionalRepublic.Itisour
responsibilitytoteachfuturegenerationshowtoprotectandkeepaveryraregift–freedom.
Briana"Breezy"Ortega
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATESENATORDISTRICT22
EvaDiaz
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.EvaDiaz4AZ.com
Biography:MynameisDr.EvaDiaz.IhaveservedintheArizonaStateSenatesince
2022.IamaDemocratwhoisatirelessfighterforfamiliesinourcommunity.Iama
lifelongeducatorandprioritizeeffectivepubliceducation,quality,affordablehealthcare;
andworkingfamilies.WhileintheSenate,Ihaveworkedtochampionwomen’srightsand
minorityrights.Iamnowrunningforreelectiontocontinuethework.Weneeda
candidatewhohasintegrityandrespectsdemocracy.Iamcommittedtobeingjustthat.
Statement:Asalifelongeducator,Iwillcontinuefightingfor:•PublicEducation?Women’sRights?
MinorityRights•WorkingFamilies•AffordableHousing•AffordableHealthcare•OurLatinocommunityIn
thepasttwoyears,Imadestrongrelationshipsatthecapitolandfoughtagainstbillsthatwouldhurtour
communities.Ifoughtformorefundingforpublicschoolsanduniversities.Withthesupportofmy
colleagues,Ipassedabillunanimouslyinbothchambers,SB1315.SB1315ensuresthatthereisaplanin
placeforspecialneedsstudentsinemergencysituations.Iamrunningforreelectiontocontinuethework
IhavestartedattheArizonaStateSenateandIaskforyourvoteonJuly30th,2024.Tolearnmoreabout
mycampaignandwhereIstandontheissues,pleasevisitmywebsiteatEvaDiaz4AZ.com.
SteveRobinson
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATESENATORDISTRICT22
LeezahSun
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:ParticipatingWebsite:
Biography:LeezahSunhaslivedinLD22for19years.Sheisanimmigrant,asingle
mother,acommunityactivist,andaformerStateHouseRepresentative.She’sanotable
AAPIadvocateinAZwithacommitmenttoimprovingaccess,education,andresources
foreveryone,especiallycommunitiesofcolor.Shewaselectedin2022asaStateHouse
RepresentativeafterrunningaCitizenCleanElectioncampaign,refusingtoaccept
lobbyistandcorporatecampaignfinancing.Whileinoffice,sheintroducedimportant
piecesoflegislationandadvocatedforthebestinterestsofworkingfamiliesofArizona.
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.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT22
LupeChaviraContreras
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:
Biography:MynameisLupeChaviraContreras.IwasraisedinCashion(Avondale)to
ManuelandOraliaContreras.IattendedschoolatLittletonElementaryandUnderdownJr
High.Igraduatedin1993withthefirstgraduatingclassfromWestviewHighSchool.Iam
theDirectorforNewBusinessatPomeroy&Associates,whereIhaveworkedfor26
years.
Statement:IwaselectedtotheArizonaStateLegislatureinNovember2012.IhaveservedasState
RepresentativeandSenator.Duringmylegislativetenure,mycaucushasentrustedmeinleadershipas
AssistantMinorityWhip,AssistantLeader,andcurrentlyMinorityLeaderfortheHouseofRepresentatives.
IresideinAvondalewithmywife,Saraandthreechildren,LupeJr.,Violeta,andAmalia.Ourchildren
attendLittletonSchoolDistrictandTollesonHighSchoolDistrict.MywifeisaBoardMemberforLittleton
SchoolDistrictandemployedwithTollesonHighSchoolDistrict.I’mgratefulformyconstituentsandfor
theirsupport.ItakeprideinrepresentingLD22,it’shomeformeandmyfamily.It’swhereIwasraisedand
whereI’vechosentoraisemyownfamily.It’snotaplaceIclaim,it’saplacethatclaimedme.
Blaine"Bj"GriffinSr.
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:ParticipatingWebsite:
Biography:IamBlaineCGriffin,aproudAmerican,father,husband,Christian
conservative.IhavebeenasuccessfulbusinessmaninArizonaformorethan30years.I
havecoachedPopWarnerfootballfor24years.Iamthefatherofeightchildren,seven
grandchildren.IAmproSecondAmendment,Iamprolife,freedomloverandconstitutional
loyalist.IretiredfromthestateofArizona(DBME)andwasalicensedrealtorinthestate
ofArizona.IamaCancersurvivingfighterwhichGodhasdeclaredWon!OnceIhave
achievedmanyofmylife'spursuits.
Statement:Arizonahasprovidedmyselfandmyfamilywithmanyopportunities.Ihavenothingbutthe
utmostrespectandgratitudeforthestateforallowingmetobeanintricatepartofmycommunity.Ithank
eachandeveryoneofmyconstituentsforthoseopportunities.Arizonahasbeenjustamazinginmy
humbleopinionasoneofthegreatestStatestoresidein,it'sprobablythegreatestStatesinourcountry,
andforthatIamtrulyblessedtolivehere.Now,I'mseekinganopportunitytorepresentthepeople,my
constituents,withresponsibleandaccountablerepresentationwhichIfeelislackingwithsomeoftoday's
politicians.Fulldisclosures;I'mnotapoliticianandIdon'tthinkIwouldratherbe,Iamabusinessmanand
IbelievethatArizonaneedsbusinessmentohandleandtakecareofthebusinessofArizonians.IvowthatI
willmakenodecisionsandnolawsthatwillinterferewiththe4F'sinwhichIstandbyandthoseare;my
faith,myfamily,myfreedomsandmyabilitytobefiscallyresponsible.ThisiswhatIwillbringtothetable
asrepresentativeofDistrict22.Let'sMakeArizonaGreatAgain!
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT22
DianaJones
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:
Biography:Dianaretiredfrom25yearscivilserviceand20yearsintheAirForce
Reservestobeastayathomemomtoheradopteddaughters.ShehasresidedinArizona
since2013andinLD22since2017.HerAmateurradiolicensebecamevaluablewhen
shewasavolunteerwiththeVacavilleCApolicedept.ShewasamemberofthePTA,
volunteeredasaclassroomparent,andatthehighschoollibrary.Shewasfounding
memberoftheTEAPartyinYucaipaCA2009–2012.ShehasbeenaPCsince2016.
Statement:EPluribusUnum–Outofmanyone.Weareameltingpot.Ibelieveinlegalimmigrationnot
illegalimmigration.Iamastrongsupporterofthe1stand2ndamendments.Idonotsupportagun
registrationbecauseofwhathappenedinGermanywhenHitlerwasinpower.Abortionisnottobeusedfor
birthcontrol.Itshouldonlybeusedinextremeconditions(rape,incest,lifeofthewoman).Ifyoudonot
usebirthcontrolandgetpregnantthentakeresponsibilityforyouractions.Eitherkeepthechildandraise
itormakeanadoptionplan.Iamtherecipientoftwowonderfulgirlsbecausetwoyoungladieschoselife.
Kneelingfortheflagdoesnotsolvetheproblemyouaretryingtoshowcase,actionsdo.Ifyouareworried
abouttheinnercitykidsbecomeamentortothem.
EldaLunaNájera
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT22
BetsyMunoz
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:munoz4az.com
Biography:IamaproudLatinawhowasbornandraisedinArizonaandafirst
generationcollegegraduate.IreceivedmyBachelorofScienceinPublicServiceand
PublicPolicyfromArizonaStateUniversity.InmycurrentroleatBeALeaderFoundation,
Ifacilitateaccesstopostsecondaryeducationforourstudents.Throughleadershipand
fellowshipprograms,Ihaveunderstoodthedevelopmentofourstatefromacommunity,
business,andeconomicstandpoint.Myexperienceinpubliceducationandleadership
programsallowsmetoadvocateforourpeoplebasedontheirfeedbackwhichIstrivetodoinanycapacity
Iserve.
Statement:MynameisBetsyMunozandI’mrunningfortheArizonaHouseofRepresentativesin
LegislativeDistrict22.Iamalifelongresidentofthisdistrictandaproudproductofourpublicschools.I
currentlyworkforaneducationnonprofitwhereIcoachstafffrommultipleschoolsacrosstheWestValley
onhowtobettersupportandprepareourstudentsfortheircollegeandcareerjourney.Myexperiencein
educationhasfueledmypassiontorunasIhavewitnessedthegapsinourpubliceducationsystemand
itseffectonourcommunities.Ourstateisfacingahousingcrisisaswellwheremanyofourfamiliesare
notabletoownahomeandaseconomicdevelopmentincreasesacrossthevalley,weneedtoworkto
ensureourpeoplearehavingaccesstojobswithfairwagesandbenefits.Inthisfightforourcommunity,I
willbeachampionforincreasedfundingtopublicschools,creatingpathwaysforaffordablehousing,and
ensuringtheeconomicdevelopmentacrossthevalleysupportsourworkingclassfamilies.Icanbringa
freshvoiceandperspectiveforourcommunityandIamcommittedtomakingsurewewillhaveourvoices
heard.
JenWynne
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:ParticipatingWebsite:
Biography:JenWynne,adevotedmotheroffive,embodiesresilienceandcommunity
advocacy.HailingfromArizona'sLegislativeDistrict22,shechampionsprogressivevalues
andinclusivity.Withabackgroundinpublichealth,Jennavigateschallengessuchas
transportationinefficienciesandhealthcaredisparitieswithempathyandexpertise.Her
commitmenttoequalityandopportunitydriveshercampaignforstaterepresentative,
focusingoninfrastructureimprovement,comprehensivehealthcareaccess,and
educationalenhancement.Jen'svisionextendstosustainableurbanplanningand
renewableenergyinitiativestocombatclimatechange.Guidedbycommunityvoices,sheleadswith
collaboration,strivingtocreateabrighter,moreequitablefutureforallintheWestValley.
Statement:JenWynneisadedicatedmotheroffivechildrenandalocalcommunityadvocate,runningfor
thefirsttimeinArizona'sLegislativeDistrict22.Herfamily'sdiversitymirrorsthatoftheWestValley,
whereshehasbecomeapivotalfigureinadvocatingforprogressivevaluesandinclusivity.Witha
professionalbackgroundinpublichealthandcommunityadvocacy,Janehasgainedadeepunderstanding
forthechallengesfacingthedistrict,includingtransportationinefficiencies,healthcaredisparities,and
environmentalpollution.Asastaterepresentative,sheaimstochampionprogressivepoliciesthatensure
equalityandopportunityforall.Herfocusisonimprovinginfrastructuretoalleviatecongestionandreduce
pollution,andsteadfastlyprotectingcomprehensivehealthcareaccess,includingsafe,legalabortion.
Jane'splatformisbuiltonenhancingeducationalopportunities,advancingsustainableurbanplanning,and
promotingrenewableenergyinitiativestoaddressclimatechange.Sheleadswithacollaborativespirit,
ensuringcommunityvoicesguideherpolicymakingandactions.VoteforJenWynneforamoreequitable,
healthy,andvibrantfutureinLD22.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATESENATORDISTRICT23
MichelleAltherr
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.altherrld23.com/
Biography:MynameisMichelleAltherr,IamaUSAirForceVeteranandgraduatefrom
theUSAFCommunityCollegewithadegreeinAppliedSciences.IamtheChairmanof
LegislativeDistrict23,aPrecinctCommitteeman,StateCommitteeman,andaState
Delegate.Iammarried35yearstoFrankAltherr,andproudmotherandgrandmotherof
twograndsons.
Statement:Iamagrassrootspatriotwhoproudlystandsalongside'wethepeople.'Iserved15yearsin
theAirForceandwasconsistentlyrecognizedformyleadershipqualitiesandmyabilitytoworkwith
peopletogetthejobdone.Iaccomplishedthiswithoutcompromisingmyintegrity.Myjourneyintopolitics
beganwithvolunteeringforLatinosforTrumpin2019,andsincethenI'veremainedactivelyengaged.As
yourLegislativeDistrictChairman,Ihavemadeitaprioritytohelpconservativecandidatesgetelectedas
wellasaddressingcriticalissueswithinourelectionprocess.IamfirstandforemostaDiscipleofChrist,
determinedtofightforpoliciesthatprioritizethewellbeingofourcitizensandupholdthevaluesthatmake
Americagreat.Withastrongsenseofdutyandacommitmenttoservantleadership,Iwillworkhardto
bringbackAmericanpatriotism,pride,andintegritytotheofficeofourelectedofficials.ThatiswhyIam
runningtorepresentyouintheSenate,andtogether,wecanrestorefaithinourrepublicandbuilda
brighterfutureforgenerationstocome.
JesusArnulfoLugo,Jr.
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:
Biography:MynameisJesusLugoJr.,borninYuma,AZ,andraisedinGadsden,AZ,
whereIembracedthecorevaluesoffamily,hardwork,andempathyfromayoungage.My
experiencesspurredmetoearnamaster’sdegreeandpassionatelyworkinfieldssuch
assubstanceabuse,mentalhealth,anddomesticviolence,deepeningmydedicationto
advocacyandequality.AsacandidateforStateSenate,Iamcommittedtosecuringmore
jobs,improvedresources,androbustsupportforindividualsthroughoutArizona.Mygoal
istoensureafairandprosperousfutureforeverymemberofourcommunity.
Statement:I'mJesusLugoJr.,aDemocratwithover15yearsinpolitics,aspiringtoserveasState
SenatorforDistrict23.MyjourneybeganinYuma,AZ,andcontinuedinGadsden,AZ,whereIdevelopeda
deepbondwithourcommunity.MycampaignisrootedinacommitmenttodemocraticvaluesandHispanic
culture,focusingonsupportingworkingfamilies,theyouth,elders,thosewhoareill,andthe
disadvantaged.Myaimistobringourcommunitytogethertoaddressoursharedchallenges,fosteringa
moreinclusiveandfairfuture.Education,mentalhealthcare,addressingsubstanceabuse,andaiding
domesticviolencesurvivorsarecentraltomyplatform,astheyarecrucialforbuildingastrong,educated,
andresilientcommunity.AsyourpotentialStateSenator,Ipromisetoadvocateforthenecessaryreforms
andresourcestoupliftourmiddleclassandensureequalopportunitiesforall.Iamdevotedtobeinga
championforthosewithoutavoiceanddrivingpositivechange,leveragingourcollectivestrengthsand
diversitytotacklecriticalissues.Together,wecanshapeafuturethatembodiesoursharedprinciplesof
justice,kindness,andopportunityforall.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATESENATORDISTRICT23
BrianFernandez
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.briansfernandez.com
Biography:AsaproudnativeofYuma,Arizona,myrootsrundeepinthisstateforsix
generations.MyeducationaljourneybeganinYuma'spublicschoolsandledmeto
ArizonaStateUniversity,whereIearnedmydegree.Followingmyuniversitystudies,I
venturedtoWashington,DC,toestablishSymfodium,acompanydedicatedtodeveloping
CRMsoftware.Afterexperiencingsuccessandeventuallysellingmyventure,Ireturnedto
myhomestateofArizona.Subsequently,Ihadtheprivilegeofbeingselectedtofilla
vacancyintheArizonaHouse.Twoyearsfollowingthisappointment,Iwasdeeplyhonoredtobeelectedas
amemberoftheArizonaStateSenate.
Statement:Mycorephilosophyalignswithmainstreamviewsthatresonatewiththespiritandaspirations
ofmanyArizonans.Iamcommittedtofosteringathrivingeconomy,ensuringoureducationsystemistop
notch,andmaintainingstrongandsafecommunities.Myfocusliesonbipartisansolutionsthatresonate
withabroadmajorityofArizonans,seekingcommongroundonpivotalissuessuchashealthcareaccess,
becauseeverypersondeservestherighttoaffordable,qualitycare.Isupportresponsiblefiscalpolicies
thatstabilizeourstate'sbudgetwhileinvestingincriticalsectorssuchasinfrastructure,whichspurjob
growthandsustainabledevelopment.Moreover,Iprioritizeprotectingourenvironmentandnaturalresources
toensureArizona'sbeautyandbiodiversityendureforfuturegenerations.Iendorsepoliciesthatbolster
publicsafety,promotefairandequitablelawenforcement,andguaranteealegalsystemthatrespectsthe
dignityofeveryindividual.Anothercriticalplankofmyplatformiseducation,whereIadvocatefor
appropriatefunding,supportforteachers,andprogramsthatprepareouryouthforthechallengesofthe
21stcentury.AsyourStateSenator,myobjectiveistorepresentapragmaticvoicethatgenuinelyreflects
Arizona,andensuresabrightfutureahead.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT23
James"Jimmy"Holmes
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:ParticipatingWebsite:www.holmesforaz.com
Biography:AsaproudArizonanJimmyHolmeswasbornandraisedinArizona.Hehas
workedinthetransportationindustryforover30yearsfromdrivingatruckto
management.Hehasalsoworkedasarealestateagent.He’srunningasaclean
electionscandidatetorepresentandadvocateforthepeopleandnotforthespecial
interestsandcorporationsthattrytobuycandidates.Jimmyisrunningtomakea
differenceforALLArizonaresidentsnotjustthefew.Hewantstomakesureeducationis
properlyfunded,immigration,andwateraccessibleandArizona’seconomyisworkingforall.
Statement:IdecidedtorunforofficebecauseIknowwhatit’sliketofeelliketheeconomyisn’tworking
foryou.Fortoolongourneighborhoodshavebeenignoredandusedaspoliticalpawnsforpoliticiansand
specialinterests.I’mfocusedonbringingcommonsensesolutionstoourcommunityissues.I’velivedin
Goodyearforthelast13yearswithmypartnerHeather.Wehaveraised3beautifulchildrenandhave
recentlywelcomedgrandchildrentoourfamilyandIworryaboutourfuture.Aneducationsystemthatisn’t
prioritized,animmigrationcrisisthataffectsourneighborhoodseveryday,andwaterissuesthataren’t
prioritizedbyourlegislators.It’stimewefocusedonwhereourstateisgoingandmakechangesthatcan
helpimprovethelivesofeverydayArizonans.
MichelePena
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:michelepena.com
Biography:MichelePenaisanadministrativeassistantforafarmingcompanyinYuma,
Arizona.Herareasoffocusareseasonalharvestingtransitionteamandhiringahigh
volumeofemployees.Shealsohelpsinotherdepartmentstoalleviatetheworkload.
MichelePenahasalwaysbelievedthatwithhardworkeveryonehasthepotentialin
becomingsuccessfulintheircareer.Herlifeexperiencehasplayedaroleinwhosheis
today.
Statement:BornandraisedinArizona,itisaprivilegetocallthebeautifulcityofYumamyhome.Iama
single,workingmotherandIdedicatemyfreetimetovolunteeringforlocalschoolprogramsandcommunity
causes.Iranforofficetoaddressconcernsoverthecurrentstateofoureconomy,theneedsofourrural
community,ourkid’seducation,andthesafetyofourneighborhoods.Asamother,Iamcommittedto
fightingtobringchangethatwillimproveourqualityoflifeandcreateabrightfutureforourchildren.As
yourStateRepresentative,Ihaveinvestedinlawenforcementtokeepourstreetssafe,increasedpenalties
ondrugdealersandhumansmugglers,andstoodupforruralArizona.Wehavetoprotectourwaterandit
iscriticaltomaintainlocalcontroloverournaturalresources.IamproudtorepresentthegreatDistrict23,
andIdoitwithloveforourneighborsandcountry.Ibelievewecanachievemorebyworkingtogether,like
balancingourbudget,standingupforsmallbusinesses,andprovidingresourcestoourfirstresponders.
LearnmoreatMichelePena.com
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT23
MatiasRosales
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.matiasrosales.com/
Biography:MatiasRosaleshascalledSanLuis,AZ,homefortwodecades.Aloving
husbandandproudfatheroffour,Matiasbalanceshisrolesasarealestateprofessional
andarespectedcouncilmemberwithinhiscommunity.Withover12yearsofserviceto
thecityofSanLuis,includingatenureasViceMayor,Matiashasdemonstrateda
profoundcommitmenttopublicservice.Hefindsfulfillmentingivingbacktohis
communityandvolunteershistimeasawishgranterfortheMakeAWishFoundation.
Matiasknowsthemeaningofpublicserviceandplanstotakehisexpertisetothestatelegislature.
Statement:SanLuis,AZhasbeenmyhomefortwodecades,whereIhavebuiltmylifewithmylovingwife
andraisedmyfourchildren.Asarealtor,councilmember,andformerViceMayor,Ihavebeendeeply
involvedinnumerousprojects.Mypriorityhasalwaysbeenmakingatangibledifferenceinpeople’slives.
Thereisnothingmoregratifyingthanconnectingwithformerclientsandhearingtheirstories,fromthejoy
ofpurchasingtheirfirsthometothememoriescreatedintheirbackyardwiththeirkidsandpets.My
passionforimprovinglivesisevidentinbothmyprofessionalendeavorsandcivicduties.Now,poisedto
transitionintotheroleofafuturestatelegislator,IpledgetoadvocatetirelesslyfortheentiretyofLD23.
Understandingtheneedsandprioritiesofourdistrict,Iamcommittedtotheeconomicdevelopmentofthe
region,strengtheningourpublicschools,andaddressingcrucialissuessuchashousingandwater
infrastructure.Additionally,Iwillchampionreproductivefreedomtoensureindividualshaveautonomyover
theirhealthcaredecisions.Iwillworktirelesslytoensureyourvoicesareheardandyourconcerns
addressed.Together,letusbuildabrighterfutureforallresidentsofLD23.
MarianaSandoval
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.sandovalforaz.com
Biography:RepresentativeMarianaSandovalgraduatedwithadegreeinInterdisciplinary
andParalegalStudiesfromLosAngelesMissionCollege.Rep.Sandovalbelieves
educationisthegreatequalizerbecauseitempowersourcommunitytocreate
sustainablefutures.Asafeandqualityeducationshouldbeaffordableandaccessibleto
allpeople,regardlessofsocioeconomicorimmigrationstatus.Shehasdedicatedher
careertopublicserviceasaparalegalinbothnonprofit(legalaid)andgovernment
(ArizonaAttorneyGeneral’sOffice)sectors.FromJanuary2017toDecember2020,sheservedontheAgua
FriaUnionHighSchoolDistrictGoverningBoard,andshecontinuesherserviceasExOfficioMemberon
theArizonaLatinoSchoolBoardAssociationBoard.ShewaselectedtoserveintheArizonaStateHouseof
RepresentativesforLegislativeDistrict23inNovember2022andhasremainedinthatrolesinceJanuary
2023.
Statement:We'vehadthesamepartyleadingArizonasincetheVietnamWar;thisissimplynotworking
forfamiliestoday.Wecontinuetofacechallengesineducation,affordablehousing,healthcare,living
wages,votersuppressionandprolongeddrought.Ourdistrictneedssomeonewiththeexperienceand
commitmenttotacklethesechallenges.Thesechallengeswillcontinuetobeignoreduntilweelecta
majoritythatputspeoplebeforeparty.Arizonaneedstrustedservantleaderswithvaluesandintegritythat
reflectourworkingclass.Weneedrepresentativeswhounderstandandputtheneedsofthevotersabove
theirowninterests.Ifreelected,IcommittocontinuingtoadvocateforyouandyourfamilylikeIdofor
mine.Iwillcontinuetoadvocateforpubliceducationfunding,educatorpayincreases,affordablehousing,
healthcareaccessforall,ourenvironmentandallissuescurrentlyaffectingArizonans.Ihopetobeableto
earnyourvoteonceagainonJuly30,2024andintheNovembergeneralelection.Together,wecanbuilda
betterArizonaforall!
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATESENATORDISTRICT24
MarioGarcia
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.marioforaz.com/
Biography:MarioGarciaisafatheroffour,aproudgrandfather,andasmallbusiness
ownerwhoisdeeplycommittedtoourcommunityandbringingaboutrealchangeinour
districtandstate.Heknowstheimportanceofaffordablehousing,qualityhealthcare,safe
neighborhoods,andequalrightsforall,especiallywomen.Withthrivingbusinessesinour
community,heknowswhatittakestocreatejobsanddriveeconomicgrowth.Mariois
dedicatedtobuildingabetterfutureforallgenerationstocontinueworkingwithinour
community,listeningtoconcerns,andfindingpracticalsolutionstocomplexproblems.
Statement:Neighbor,mystoryispartofthelargerAmericanstory—asanimmigrant,Ihaveworked
tirelesslytoachievetheAmericandream.IrecentlybecameaUScitizenafterlivinginourcommunityfor
17years.Asasmallbusinessowner,Ihavespentmanyyearslisteningtotheconcernsandissuesthat
deeplyimpactourdailylives.Iknowwecanimproveourdistrictbyfightingforaffordablehousing,creating
pathwaystoaccessiblehealthcare,andworkingtocreatesaferneighborhoods..Whenelected,Iwillbe
committedtorepresentingourcommunitiesatthestatecapitol.Withyoursupport,Iwillfightforaffordable
housing,accessiblehealthcare,saferneighborhoods,andtheprotectionofwomen'srights.Ihumblyaskfor
yoursupportandvoteonJuly30th.TolearnmoreaboutmycampaignandwhereIstandontheissues,
pleasevisitMarioforAZ.com.
AnaliseOrtiz
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.ortizforaz.com/
Biography:Rep.AnaliseOrtizlivesinMaryvaleandrepresentsWestPhoenixandSouth
GlendaleintheArizonaHouseofRepresentatives.OrtizisanativeArizonan,asmall
businessowner,andaformerjournalistandcivilrightsactivist.Asourrepresentative,
Ortizdoubledinvestmentsintoaffordablehousingandhomelessness.Asthelead
DemocratontheJudiciaryCommittee,shedefendedreproductiverights.Ortiz's
experienceintheLegislatureandherrecordoftakingactionforourcommunitymakeher
thebestchoiceforStateSenateDistrict24.Shewillcontinueworkingtomakehousingmoreaffordable,
investinpublicschools,andstrengthencivilrights.
Statement:Asyourstaterepresentative,IremaindeeplycommittedtothepeopleofMaryvaleand
Glendale.Iamreadytotakemyexperience,compassion,anddedicationtotheStateSenatetocontinue
fightingforourcommunity.I’vedeliveredonmypromisesbysecuringmoremoneyforaffordablehousing,
investinginpublicschools,andfightingforourcivilrights.GrowingupinArizona,myparentswereboth
educatorswhotaughttheirsixkidstheimportanceofgivingback.Igraduatedsummacumlaudefromthe
WalterCronkiteSchoolofJournalismatASUandbecameaninvestigativereporter.Afteruncovering
governmentcorruption,Idecidedtogetinvolvedinpoliticstomakeachange.Iworkedatacivilrights
organizationbeforethepeopleofMaryvaleandGlendaleelectedmetotheArizonaHouseof
Representatives.IamhumbledtohavebeenrecognizedastheBestPoliticalRisingStarbytheCapitol
Times,LegislatoroftheYearbytheprofessionalOBGYNassociation,andtherecipientoftheCartwright
SchoolDistrictAwardofExcellence.IwouldbehonoredtoearnyourvotesoIcanreturntotheState
Legislature–thistimeasyourStateSenator.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT24
AnnaAbeytia
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:linktr.ee/abeytiaforaz
Biography:AnnaAbeytia,asixthgenerationArizonanfromMaryvale/Glendale,servesas
PresidentoftheCartwrightSchoolBoardandisrunningforArizonaHouseof
RepresentativesinLegislativeDistrict24.Raisedinactivism,shemobilizedpeersagainst
SheriffJoeArpaio.Committedtoyouthempowerment,sheorganizesyoungvotersand
championspubliceducation,drawingfromherexperiencesasadaughterofateacherand
formerspecialeducationassistant.Asamother,sheadvocatesforfullyfundedschools,
freemeals,mentalhealthservices,andreproductiverights.Abeytia'smissionistocreateafuturewhereall
childrenthriveinasupportivecommunity.
Statement:IamasixthgenerationArizonan,fromtheMaryvale/Glendalearea,PresidentoftheCartwright
SchoolDistrictGoverningBoard.ShehaschampionedtheneedsofCartwrightstudentsnowshelooksto
championtheneedsofDistrict24.Fromayoungage,myrootsinactivismwerenurturedbymy
grandparents,fosteringadeepcommitmenttosocialjustice.Asateenager,Iorganizedpeerstomobilize
againstSheriffJoeArpaio,ignitingmypassionforcommunityengagement.Today,asPresidentofthe
CartwrightSchoolBoard,Icontinuemyadvocacy,empoweringscholarsandaddressingthepressingissues
facingmydistrict.Mydedicationtopubliceducationisdeeplypersonal,withmymotherbeingapublic
schoolteacherandmyselfbeingaformereducationassistantforspecialeducation.Witnessingfirsthand
thechallengeseducatorsface,Iamsteadfastinmymissiontoensuretheyhavetheresourcestheyneed
tothrive.Asamother,myaspirationsextendtofuturegenerations.Ienvisionaworldwhereeverychildhas
accesstoqualityeducation,nutritiousmeals,mentalhealthsupport,andreproductiverights.Throughmy
candidacy,IseektobuildabrighterfutureformydaughterandallchildreninLD24,fosteringacommunity
whereeveryonecanthrive.
LydiaHernandez
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:VoteLydiaHernadez.com
Biography:LydiaHernandezisthedaughterofmigrantfarmworkers,MoisesandMaria
Hernandez,andwasborninRioGrandeValley,Texas.Itwasatanearlyagethather
fathertaughthischildrenthevalueofkeepingtheirwordandhavingastrongworkethic.
SheisagraduateofBaylorUniversityPoliticalSciencePreLaw.Lydiahasdedicatedher
adultlifetocommunityserviceatthelocal/state/nationallevel;shehasservedon
MaryvaleYMCAboardofdirectors,neighborhoodBlockWatch,CityofPhoenix’s;
MaryvaleVillagePlanningCommission&;Weedandseed,andontheHumanServicesCommissionas
Chairwoman.
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!
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT24
HectorJaramillo
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:linktr.ee/hec4az
Biography:HectorJaramillo,alifelongArizonan,isapassionateadvocateforworker's
rights,reproductivefreedom,andpubliceducation.Asaformertherapistforchildrenwith
autismandacurrentschoolboardmember,heunderstandstheimportanceofsupporting
educatorsandensuringqualitypubliceducationforall.Hectoriscommittedto
dismantling"righttowork"laws,protectingabortionaccess,andfightingforfairwages
andsafeworkplaces.HebelievesincreatingafuturewhereeveryArizonancanthrive,
regardlessofbackgroundorzipcode.VoteHectorJaramilloforastronger,moreequitableArizona.
Statement:AsalifelongArizonan,I'mdeeplycommittedtobuildingabrighterfutureforArizona.I'veseen
firsthandthechallengesourcommunitiesface,frominadequateaccesstohealthcaretounderfunded
schools.That'swhyI'mrunning—tofightfortheissuesthatmattermosttoArizonans.Worker'srightsare
atthecoreofmyplatform.Ibelieveindismantling"righttowork"lawsandadvocatingforfairwagesand
safeworkplacesforall.Ibelieveinthepowerofunionizing,andwilladvocatetostrengthenourrighttodo
so.I'mastaunchsupporterofreproductivefreedom.Everyoneshouldhavetherighttomaketheirown
healthcaredecisionswithoutinterferencefrompoliticians.It’sessentialthatweprotecttherightto
abortion,andexpandaccessforall.Asacurrentschoolboardmemberandtherapistforchildrenwith
autism,Iunderstandtheimportanceofinvestinginourpubliceducationsystem.I'mcommittedtoensuring
thateverychildinArizonahasaccesstoaqualitypubliceducation,regardlessoftheirbackgroundorzip
code.Withyoursupport,IwillbeastrongvoiceforchangeintheArizonaStateHouse.Together,wewill
createamoreequitableandprosperousfutureforallArizonans.VoteHectorJaramillo!
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATESENATORDISTRICT25
Timothy"Tim"Dunn
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.timdunnaz.com/
Biography:TimisalifelongresidentofLegislativeDistrict25,growingupina
conservativefarmingfamilybuiltonChristianvalues.HegraduatedfromtheU.ofA.witha
B.S.inAgricultureandhasbeenmarriedtoEileenfor23years.Together,theyraised
theirtwosonsKirkandTimothyDunn.Timaselectedin2018totheAZHouse.He
currentlyservesastheChairmanoftheGovernmentcommitteeandisontheNatural
Resources,Energy&Waterandappropriationscommittees.Theseleadershippositions
havehelpedhimprotecttheland,water,andagriculturalinterestsofDistrict25.
Statement:IstandwithPresidentTrumpontheborderandimmigration.Foryears,Ihaveadvocatedfora
walltosecureourBorder.IsupporttheHCRontheballottomakeillegalentryastatecrimeIamavid
hunter,gunowner,andstrong2ndamendmentadvocate.IntheStateSenate,Iwillfightantigunadvocates’
effortstolimitourfreedomsandwillalwayssupportourconstitutionalrights.IamPROLIFE,strongly
opposeanypublicfundingforabortion,andwillopposetheproabortionballotinitiativetitled“TheAbortion
AccessAct.”#itgoestoofarIsupportchoiceineducation.Parentsshouldchoosetherighteducationfor
theirkids.IamdedicatedtoensuringeverychildgetsagreateducationandUniversalESAremains
Arizona’sdroughthasbeendevastatingtoouragriculturaleconomy.LakeMeadisthekeydriverinArizona
waterpolicy.Thoseareasthatdonotusesurfacewaterwillbeunderscrutinyasweplanforfuturegrowth.
ThebeneficialuseofwaterforAgricultureandsmartgrowthareamongmytoppriorities.Ihavelegislation
tostrengthenvoterIDlaws,stopballotharvestingandproperlymaintainourvoterrollstomakeiteasierto
voteandhardertocheat.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT25
MichaelCarbone
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:carboneforaz.com
Biography:I’mahusband,dad,smallbusinessowner,andsomeonewhohasbeen
involvedineducationissuesforyears,bothinaprofessionalcapacity,andasa
conservativeactivistwhowantedtomakesurethatourtaxdollarswerebeingproperly
spentandthatparentshadastrongvoiceintheprocess.I’moriginallyfromIllinoisbut
mywifeandItookourkidsandescapedtoArizona,whereindividuallibertiesand
commonsenseconservativevalueswerevaluedandcelebrated.InmysparetimeIliketo
hunt,fish,shoot,androotfortheDiamondbacksandPhxRisingFC.
Statement:I’vejustfinishedmyfirsttermandIcantellyouthatthebattlesbeingfoughtatthenational
levelbetweenleftandrightareveryrealatthestateleveltoo.IpromisedyouI’dbeastrongconservative
voiceandIkeptmyword.Idefendthetaxpayers,fightforelectionintegrity,voteforschoolchoice,and
fighttoendillegalimmigration.I’vewrittenbillstosecureourelectionsandproviderealtransparencyand
accountability.I’vevotedforeffortstosecureourbordersinthefaceofthisunrealBidenBorderCrisis.I’ve
championedagricultureissuesforYumaandtheWestValleyinMaricopaCounty,andArizona’slongterm
waterfuture.AndI’vebattledtheleftonahostofissuesrangingfromtaxestopublicsafetytoprotecting
girl’slockerroomstoschoolchoicetofightingforyourmedicalfreedom.I’mgratefulforthesupportI’ve
gottenfromveterans,cops,doctorsandmore,andI’llkeepfightingtheswamprighthereinArizona.As
ChairmanofourlocaldistrictGOPIworkedhardtoreelectPresidentTrump,CongressmanGosar,and
others,andI’mdoingthesametodayasyourRepresentative.Together,wewilldogreatthingsforArizona!
GaryGarciaSnyder
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:ElectSnyder.com/
Biography:GarywasborninTexastoamilitaryfamilyandmovedtoArizonain2003.
HehasInternationalBusinessstudiesfromStateUniversityandadditional
training/schoolinginwaterconservationandsoilmanagement.Aserialentrepreneur(and
ProPlayer),GaryoperatestheSouthernWinterBaseballLeague,whichplaysgamesin
ArizonaandMexico.GaryisasuccessfulsmallbusinessmanandRepublicanactivistwho
spreadstheparty’smessageofopportunityinbothEnglishandSpanish.Hishobbies
includesports,family,churchevents,androotingfortheDiamondbacks.HealsoworkswithS.M.I.L.E.,a
localcharitythathelpsthedisabled.
Statement:I’malifelongRepublicanwhowasraisedinaconservativeChristianmilitaryfamily,which
helpsexplainmycommitmenttoAmerica’sfoundingvalues.I’masmallbusinessownerandhave
experienceinfoodsafety,soil,watertreatmentandwaterconservationinagriculturethroughmyAWC
courseworkandtheYumaSafeProduceCouncil.IalsohavePSAGrower,PreSeason,andPreHarvest
Certificates.Allofwhichgivesmevaluableexpertiseinagriculturalissuesthatmattertoourdistrict.Most
candidatestalkaboutelectionintegrity,butI’mtheonlycandidatewhohasdocumentedandrecorded
multipleactsofballotharvesting,forgery,andintenttocommitfraudleadingtoArizona'sfirstindictment
andfelonyconvictionsforelectionfraud.Infact,myworkwasshowninDineshD’Souza’s“2000Mules”
movie.I’mrunningtoservethegreatergoodandhaveastrongprovengrassrootsrecordasanbilingual
PrecinctCommitteeman,StateCommitteeman,StateDelegateandMemberatLargefortheAZRepublican
Party.I’malongtimeadvocateforlawenforcement,firstresponders,militarymembersandourSecond
Amendmentrights.Withyourvote,I’llfocusoncriticalissuesincludingbordersecurity,electionintegrity,
veterans,lawenforcement,waterconservation,agriculture,infrastructure,medicalfreedom(novaccine
mandates!),housing,jobs,andreligiousfreedom.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT25
Nickolas"Nick"Kupper
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.nickkupper.com
Biography:NickKuppergrewupinOregonandjoinedtheUnitedStatesAirForcein
2003,oneyearbeforemarryinghishighschoolsweetheart,Crystal.After20yearsspent
travelingtheworldasamilitaryelectrician,recruiterandmanager,heretiredin2023
whilestationedatLukeAFBinMaricopaCounty.Nickhasdegreesinhumanresource
managementandaviationmaintenancetechnologyandiscurrentlyworkingasa
paralegal.HeandCrystalhavefourchildren,includingonedaughteradoptedfrom
Armenia.HehasmadeappearancesonAmericanNinjaWarrior,TuckerCarlsonTonight,Newsmaxand
FirebrandwithMattGaetz.
Statement:ThoughIhavelongbeenpoliticallyconservative,Ihadlittleinterestinrunningforofficebefore
2020.ButthentheAirForceunsuccessfullytriedtokickmeoutafterastellar19yearcareer,simplyfor
refusinganemergencyuseCOVID19vaccineIwasnotlegallyrequiredtotake.Thatexperience,combined
withoverttyrannicalactionsofcountless“leaders”nationwide,convincedmethatquietlytransitioninginto
civilianlifeafterthemilitarywasnotinthecards.Sincethen,Ihavemadedozensofmediaappearances
andworkedwithCongressmenMattGaetz,JimJordanandThomasMassietofindredressforthousandsof
servicemembersunjustlyimpactedbyvaccinemandates.Theexperiencehasshownmehowmuchweneed
courageouspoliticalleaderswhoareunafraidtostandagainstapopulartideoftyranny—notjustabout
medicalfreedom,butalsobordersecurity,gunrights,genderconfusion,freespeech,waterissues,election
integrity,theunbornandsomanyothers.Iamaskingforyourvoteastheonlyveteranrunningin
LegislativeDistrict25forstaterepresentative.IwaswillingtorisklosingeverythingduringCOVIDforwhat
Iknewwasright—andI’llkeepdoingthesameasyourelectedofficial.
SteveMarkegard
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:ParticipatingWebsite:www.Markegard4AZ.com
Biography:BornandraisedinSeattle.Createda40+yrcareerintheCommercial,
Industrial&MarineConstructionIndustryinthePacificNWwhileraisingmyfamily.
Duringthattime,Icompleted4yrtradeschool,workedasjourneyman,managed
constructionprojectsandowned&operatedtwocommercialinsulationbusinesses.Early
on,servedasExecutiveBoardMemberinHeat&FrostInsulators&AsbestosWorkers
Unionnegotiatinglaborcontracts.Later,Ialsonegotiatedasanemployer.RetiredtoAZin
Jan2019.CurrentlyserveasPrecinctCommitteeman&StateDelegateandliveinSunCityFestival
Buckeye,withmynativePhoenicianwife,Lynn.
Statement:Whatmademe,acommonman,runforpublicoffice?Issues**Unsecuredbordersthat
jeopardizethesafety,securityandeconomicwellbeingofourcitizens**.Uncheckedillegaldrugflowand
crime**Theneedforprudenceas“growthanddevelopment"explodeswhilewateravailabilityisextremely
challenging.**Anunprecedentedattackonparentalrights,freespeechand2ndAmendment**Abilityof
homeownershipforfirsttimebuyers**EnergyIndependenceandnonrelianceonforeigncountries**Need
foraccountable,strongconservativeconstitutionalbasedleadershipAlso,adisconcertingfeelingthatIowe
agreatdebttomycountry.Unlikeourmilitaryveteransandothers,I'vetakenmuchandgivenlittle.The
timeisnow.Whatsetsmeapartfromtheothers?**RetireewhocandevoteFULLTIMEabilitiesonbehalfof
thepeople**Provenstrongindependentleadershipandmanagementskillsinbusiness**CleanElections
Candidatenotfinancedbyoutsideinterests
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT25
William"Bill"PeterOlear
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:ParticipatingWebsite:www.billolearforaz.com
Biography:ImovedtoSurpriseArizonain2011withmywifeLynn,whereweopeneda
successfulawardwinningrestaurant,NewYorkFlavor.Whilemostofmycareerwasin
MarketingandNewBusinessDevelopment,Ihavebeenalifelongadvocate,husband,
father,andboardmember.IamcurrentlyaboardmemberofTheVistaCenterfortheArts
inSurpriseAZ,whereourboardiscommittedtobringingQualityArtsandperformancesto
theWestValleyataffordableprices.Inmypresentroleasarealestateagent,Iam
excitedtoprovidefamiliesandindividualswithequitableopportunitiestobecomehomeowners.
Statement:Ourstateisfacingsomeofthegreatestchallengeswehaveeverseen.Whetheritisthe
oppressionofwomenandminorities;guttingpubliceducation,ignoringclimatechangeanditseffects,not
buildingaffordablehousing,wealth,andracialinequalitytheoutlookcanseembleak.Therefore,Iameager
tojoinourstatelegislaturetoapplytheknowledgeandexperienceIhavegainedovermylifetimetoguide
Arizonaintothefuture.Iknowthatwhenhardworking,committedpeoplecometogethertoreachagoal,
wecanachievethingsthatmayseemimpossible.Thisisanincredibleopportunityformetoworkforall
Arizoniansanditsmarginalizedcommunities.Iamexcitedtoworkwithabodycomprisedofpeople
committedtothesamegoals.Myexperienceasabusinessman,boardmemberandadvocatefor
democraticissues,isthereasonwhyIamrunningtobeyourLD25StateHouseRepresentative.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATESENATORDISTRICT26
FlavioBravo
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:flaviobravo.com/
Biography:AfifthgenerationArizonan,bornandraisedinthe26thdistrict,Senator
FlavioBravoservesontheBoardofDirectorsfortheArizonaDemocraticLegislative
CampaignCommittee,CentralArizonaShelterServices,OpenHeartsFamilyWellness,
andtheKinoBorderInitiative.Aproudfirstgenerationcollegegraduate,Flavioholds
degreesfromLoyolaUniversityChicagoandtheUniversityofSanFrancisco,wherehe
wasrecognizedasa30Under30AlumniandreceivedtheirPublicServiceAward.Flavio
isalsoaproudalumnusoftheCongressionalHispanicCaucusInstitute(CHCI)GraduateFellowshipin
Washington,D.C.,andofValledelSol'sHispanicLeadershipInstitute.
Statement:MynameisFlavioBravo,andIhavethegreatprivilegeofservingasyourStateSenator.Iwas
firstelectedtotheArizonaStateLegislatureinNovember2022,andcurrentlyserveontheSenate
Elections,Judiciary,andRulescommittees.Twoyearsago,Iranonaplatformofsupportingpublic
education,expandingaffordablehousing,andimprovinghealthcareoutcomesacrossourcommunity.Iam
proudtosharethatIhavesinceintroducedandpassedmultiplelegislativeproposalsoutofcommitteeand
outoftheSenatechamberrangingfromimprovingteachercontracts,toincreasingfundingforemergency
shelterprogramsforArizonanslivingonthestreets,toleadinglegislationinsupportofArizonanswith
autism,whichwasincludedinabipartisanbillsignedbyGovernorHobbsthissession.Thatsaid,Irealize
thatourdistrictandourstatecontinuetofacegreatchallenges.Ihumblyaskforyoursupport,sothatI
cancontinuetofightforamorejustandlivablefutureforallArizonans.
Victor"Vic"Harris
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:harris.vote
Biography:IwasborninOaklandCA,raisedbytwoparents,withfoursistersandtwo
brothers.IjoinedthemilitaryinFebruary1974andretiredFebruary1994.Ihavebeen
marriedtothesamewonderfulwomansince1978,andwehavetwoboysandone
granddaughter.IhaveworkedfortheCityofPhoenixasaPoliceOfficer,Section8
InspectorandretiredfromNeighborhoodServicesasanInspectorin2015.Iamaproud
Christianandaleaderinmychurch.
Statement:I’macandidateforStateSenatebecauseI’mtiredofthepoliticalgamesbeingplayedandthe
highpricethatourdistrictpaysasaresult.Wedeservethesameclean,safestreetsandqualityschools
thatotherdistrictshave,butuntilthepoliticalnonsensestops,wewon’tgetthem.Wedeservejobs,good
roads,andalltherest,butwegetnoneofit.WhenvoterstellmethatI’mnotapoliticianIagree
wholeheartedly,andIthinkthat’sagoodthing.Weneedtoelectmorepeoplewhowilldotherightthingfor
therightreasonandwhoarelookingoutforothers,notthemselves.I’maretiredveteranwhowasproudto
servehiscountryandIthinkweneedthatsamesenseofpublicserviceinourelectedofficials.I’malsoa
proudretireeoftheCityofPhoenix,whichiswhereIlearnedsomuchabouthowgovernmentdoesand
doesnotwork.Andofcourse,I’vebeenactiveinmychurchandourcommunity.Iaskforyourvoteand
hopethatyouwilltalktoyourfriendsandneighborsandspreadthewordaboutmycampaign.Thankyou!
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT26
CesarAguilar
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.aguilar4az.com/
Biography:CesarAguilarwasbornandraisedinPhoenix,Arizonafromaworkingclass
family.Cesar’smomwasanEnglishLanguageLearnerteacher,andhisdadisstilltoday
aUnionHeat&FrostInsulatorinLocal#73.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at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.
Statement:MynameisCesarAguilar,andIhavethegreatprivilegeofservingLegislativeDistrict26in
theHouseofRepresentatives.IwasfirstelectedtotheArizonaStateLegislatureinNovember2022,and
currentlyserveontheHouseElectionscommittee.IamtherankingmemberoftheCommerceCommittee.
Asthesonofimmigrantswhocametothiscountryandhavebeenworkersandentrepreneurs,thevalues
taughttomebymyfamilyhavealwaysbeentopromotecommerceandrespectworkers.Bothrelyoneach
otherforastrongeconomytoprosperandastherankingmemberoftheCommerceCommittee,Iamproud
ofwhatwehavebeenabletoaccomplishforArizonans.AsIentermyreelectionIplantocontinueto
advocateforthesamevaluesofexpandingmedicaidtoworkingfamilies,properlyfundingeducationacross
theboard,andgettingridofRightToWorkinArizona,sofamiliescanhavegoodhealthcare,alivable
wage,andapensionsotheycanretirecomfortably.ToomanyfamiliesarejustgettingbyandIcontinueto
standupforthemostvulnerableinmydistrict.Ihumbleaskforyourvoteforanothertermtoaccomplish
evenmore.
QuantáCrews
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:ParticipatingWebsite:quantaforaz.com/
Biography:Rev.QuantáCrewsisapropertyappraiserandassociateministeratHistoric
TannerChapelA.M.E.ChurchinPhoenix.SheleadstheSpecialNeedsandYoungAdult
Ministries.Herworkrevealedinequitablelegislationandpoliciesthatcausedharmto
Arizonans.Quantáseekstotargetopportunitiesforrevolutionarychange.InJune2023,
shewasappointedtotheArizonaHouseofRepresentatives,servingLegislativeDistrict
26.SheservesontheWays&MeansandRegulatoryAffairsCommitteewheresheis
rankingmember.Apartfromservinghumanityandappraisingrealestate,Quantáenjoysheramazingsons,
andwritingpoetryinhersparetime.
Statement:I’mhonoredtoserveLD26asStateRepresentativeandproudofthegreatworkwe’redoing!
I’mfightingforanArizonawhereallcanthrive.Thehousing,educationandhealthcarecostsgoup,while
payremainsthesame.Mypassionsincludehousingsecurity,educationandworkforcedevelopment,
protectedpubliceducationandnaturalresources,andequitablepropertytaxpolicy.I’veseenhow
inequitablelegislationhasbeenweaponizedtoharmArizonans.I’mcommittedtochampioningtheissues
thatmattermosttoourcommunitylikehousingandshelter.Accesstosafeandaffordablehousingisa
right.I’llworkdiligentlywithalliestoprotectandexpandreproductiverights,ensuringthatindividualsand
theirdoctorscandecidewhatisbest.Iamcommittedtocollaboratingwitheducators,parents,and
communitystakeholderstostrengthenourpublicschoolsystem.Sustainablewatermanagementiskeyto
athrivingArizona.I’llcontinuetoadvocatetoprotectwaterresourceswhileensuringfairandequitable
accessforall.Engaginginconstructivedialogue,I'vesoughtinnovativesolutionsthatbalancetheneedsof
ourcommunity.IimploreyoutojoinourmovementandVOTEQUANTÁonJuly30thandNovember5th
2024!
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT26
SkylaEdwards
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:skyla.vote
NoBiography
Statement:Iamcommittedtosafeneighborhoods,excellentschools,goodjobs,and
prioritizingtheneedsofourcommunityoverthespecialintereststhatseemtodominate
ourpoliticalsystem.Crimeisoutofcontrol,eventhoughweallknowsafeneighborhoods
arethefoundationofthrivingcommunities.I’llworkwithpublicsafetygroupstoensure
ourstreetsaresafesoourfamiliesandchildrencanwalkwithoutfear.Astrongeducationsystemmeans
everythingtoourchildren’sfuture,whichiswhyIwilladvocateforincreasedfundingforteachersandstaff,
getmoredollarsintotheclassroominsteadoftheadministration,andpromotepoliciesthatensurethat
everykidgetsaccesstoahighqualityeducation,regardlessoftheirzipcode.Goodjobsarehowwe
provideforourfamiliesnowandourretirementlater,buttoomanyofusarestucklivingpaycheckto
paycheck.That’swhyI’llworktoattractnewbusinessesandprovidetrainingopportunitiestoequipour
workforcewiththeskillstheyneedforhighpayingjobsnow.Ourincumbentlawmakersprioritizespecial
interestsoverourwellbeing.Wedeservebetter.Iaskforyourvoteandthankyouforyoursupport!
FrankRoberts
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:ParticipatingWebsite:frank4az.com
Biography:I’velivedandworkedinourdistrictforover25years.Ihaveadegreein
BusinessAdministrationandI’masmallbusinessownerofacompanythatproduces
"PrivateLabelAllNaturalProgesteroneandHormoneBalanceCreams.”I’malsoareal
estateinvestor,whichishowIgettotalktosomanypeopleinourneighborhoods.I’man
aircraftpilotandcertifiedflightinstructor,andownthoroughbredracehorsesthatIraceat
TurfParadiseandSantaAnitaracetracks.IalsoearnedmyEagleScoutwhileinBoy
ScoutsofAmerica.
Statement:DoyouwishourStateRepresentativewasworkingtostopcrime,secureourborder,endthe
fentanylepidemic,andimproveourschools?Ido,whichiswhyI’mrunningforoffice.I’manordinary
citizenwithanextraordinaryworkethic,andIamreadytogetthisjobdone.Today’spoliticiansdon’tcare
aboutworkingclassfamiliesanymore–they’retoobusycollectingchecksfrombigdonorsandspecial
interests.Notme.I’ma4thgenerationArizonanandsmallbusinessownerwhoisrunningusingClean
Elections,whichmeansI’mnottakingadimefromspecialinterests,theirPACs,ortheirlobbyists.Not
onecent!AndbecauseIworkforyou,andjustyou,I’llputallmyenergyintocleaningupourstreets,
improvingourschools,helpingourstatetodealwithillegalimmigrationandtheproblemsithasbroughtto
ourneighborhoods,andmore.Weknowthisisn’tcomplicatedandweknowthingscanbebetterbecause
thingsusedtobebetter.Wejusthavetochangewhoisinchargeandputregularworkingpeoplebackin
charge.Ifyouagree,Iaskforyourvote!
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATESENATORDISTRICT27
JoshuaAbbott
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.joshuaabbottaz.com
Biography:JoshuagrewupontheEastCoast,bornandraisedamongafamilyof
veterans.Afterafewyearsincollege,heenlistedinthearmyandservedasaBlackHawk
assaultandMedEvaccrewchief.Followinghismilitaryservice,heworkedasadefense
contractorinAfghanistan,Iraq,andKuwait.Uponhisreturnfromnumerousdeployments,
hecontinuedhisstudiesandearnedaB.S.inSecurity&IntelligenceatEmbryRiddle
Prescott(18),aMAinConstitutionalLawfromSandraDayO’ConnorCollegeofLaw(20),
andaMastersofBusinessManagementfromThunderbirdSchoolofGlobalManagement(23).Joshuawants
tocontinuefightingandsafeguardingourfreedomstobuildamoresecurefutureforallArizonans.
Statement:IwasbornandraisedontheEastCoastintoamiddleclassfamilythatstressedstrong
beliefsinpublicservice.Originallyenlistinginthecoastguard,Iswitchedtothearmyafterthe9/11
terroristattacks.Intheseunprecedentedtimes,wefacemanythreatstoourdemocracy,andwayoflife.I
knewItwastimeformetoserveagain,thistimetheconstituentsofLD27.Wehaverepresentativeswho
wouldratherenrichthemselvesfinancially,puttingusandthenextgenerationofArizonansatrisk.Our
publicschoolsareseverelyunderfunded,individualreproductivefreedomsarebeingattackeddaily,and
familiesnolongercanaffordtoliveinthisstate.It’stimetomakeachangeandensureeveryArizonanis
representedinthestatelegislature.Ihavededicatedmylifetoservingthepeopleofthiscountry,andwith
ourstatefacingunprecedentedchallenges,ithasneverbeenmoreimportanttomethannowtostepup.
I’mreadytofightandbuildafuturewherechildrencangetaworldclasseducation,ourfamiliescanthrive,
andeveryArizonan'svoiceisheardandrepresented.
KevinPayne
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.electkevinpayne.com
Biography:USNavyVeteran8years(honorablydischarged),marriedover35years,4
childrenand8grandchildren.4yearsasElectricalEngineer,3yearsAerospaceTechnical
Consultant,22yearsInformationTechnology,SmallBusinessOwner/Operator,former
GOPDistrictChairman.
Statement:I’mthesameworkingJoewhoranforofficetomakegovernmentworkbetter.
Doingwhatisrightandlookingafterourgreatstateiswhatstillmotivatesmeeveryday.I’manAmerica
FirstConstitutionalConservativeVeteran(USNavy)fightingforstrongelectionintegrityandtransparency
measures,secureborders(finishthatwallASAP),lowtaxes,safeneighborhoods,andmore.Wepassed
thelargesttaxcutinArizonahistory,expandedschoolchoiceoptionsforourkids,andmore.AsChairman
oftheHouseMilitaryAffairsandPublicSafetyCommittee,I’veledeffortstoBackTheBlue,supportfirst
responders,andlookafterourmilitarybasesandveterans.Andmyvotingrecordis100%progun,pro
Constitution,prolife,andproArizona.I’mrunningasateamwithTONYRIVEROandLISAFINKbecause
theysharemycommitmenttoaconservativeArizonaFirstagenda.YouhavethreePROVENconservatives
runningandIhopeourrecordsearnyourvotes.Thereistoomuchatstaketotakeeventhesmalleststep
left.FightingboththeBidenandHobbsadministrationstakeseveryseatwecangetandwemusthave
Republicanswiththebackbonetostanduptotheswampandspecialinterests.Thankyou!
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT27
LindaBusam
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.busam4arizona.org/
Biography:LindaBusam,isaPeoriaresidentfor26years,bringingawealthof
communityinvolvementandpassionforchangetohercandidacyforArizonaState
RepresentativeinLegislativeDistrict27.Lindaisdedicatedtoaddressingissuesfacing
Arizonanstoday.Married46yearsandawidowoffouryears,Lindaandherhusband
proudlyraisedtheirwonderfulsonBill,andismotivatedbyadesiretocreateabetter
futureforhergrandchildrenandallchildreninArizona.
Statement:AsaformerMemberatLargefortheMaricopaCountyRepublicanCommitteeLinda'splatform
focusesonConservativeprinciples:educationreform,combattinghomelessnessandsextrafficking,
addressingthebordercrisis,tacklingthedrugepidemic,andrestoringtrustinourelections.Drawingfrom
herexperienceontheWestMEC#2GoverningBoard.Lindaiscommittedtofosteringinnovationand
excellencewithinArizona'seducationalsystem.Sheadvocatesforeffectivesolutionstoimmigrationissues
andpledgestoworktirelesslytocombatdrugabuseandthespreadoffentanyl.Lindaprioritizesthe
integrityoftheelectoralprocess,promisingtopromotetransparencyateverylevel.Withherdedicationto
communityandhervisionforabrighterfuture,LindaBusamwillbeastrongadvocateforArizonaand
LegislativeDistrict27.
LisaFink
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:ParticipatingWebsite:www.lisafinkaz.com
Biography:LifelongRepublican.BoardPresidentofChoiceAcademies.President,
ProtectArizonaChildrenCoalition,whichadvocatesforprotectingbothkidsandparental
rights,whileeducatingthepublicandlawmakersonradicaleffortstotargetkidswith
sexuallyexplicitmaterial,genderideologyprogramming,andmore.ServedasChairman
oftheArizonaStateConstitutionalCommemorationCommittee.ActivememberofMommy
LobbyAZ,whichadvocatesforschoolchoiceanddataprivacyforkidsandparents.
ChairmanofHometownChristmasParadeinGlendale.Involvedinlocalcharitiesandisahighschool
volleyballcoach.LisaandherhusbandLarryaretheproudparentsofsixchildren.
Statement:I’malifelongconservativeRepublicanwhohasspentyearsonthefrontlines.That’swhyIwas
askedtorunandwhyI’meagertoworkwithotherLegislatorstomeetArizona’schallenges.Startwith
obviousstufflikefightingillegalimmigration,improvingoureconomy,andtryingtobringdownhighinflation
rates,pricesongasandfood,andhousingcosts.Weneedtocontinuecleaningupourelectionprocessso
thateveryvotercantrusttheresults,nomatterwhowins.Weneedtoprotectschoolchoicefromliberal
effortstoshutdownArizona’samazingcharterschoolsandESAs.Weneedtosupportourlawenforcement
andfightthescourgeoffentanylthatiskillinghundredsofthousandsofAmericanseachyear.Thenweget
intoothercriticalissueslikehealthcare,infrastructure,longtermwaterplanning,agriculture,lookingafter
ourveterans,andanabundantenergysupply.I’mrunningwithKevinPayneandTonyRiveroandwewill
workasateam.Itmakesnosensetoelectaconservativetovoterightonanissueandsomeoneelsewho
cancelsoutthatvote,sopleasecastyourTWOStateHousevotesforFINKANDRIVERO.Thankyou!
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT27
DeborahHoward
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.deborahhowardaz.com/
Biography:Ihaveworkedforoverfourdecadesinpublicpolicyatthefederal,state,and
locallevelsandknowwhatittakestomakerealimprovementsinthelivesofArizonans.I
haveworkedtirelesslyinbothaprofessionalandvolunteercapacitytoadvocateonissues
likeaffordablequalityhealthcare–especiallywomen’sreproductivecareandabortion
access–votingrights,andmakingsureourkidshavequalitypubliceducational
opportunities.AsyourStateHouseRepresentative,Iwilllistentoyouandworkwith
anyone,nomattertheirpoliticalaffiliation,tomakerealimprovementsinthelivesofallArizonans.
Statement:VotersinLD27deserveaRepresentativewhowilllisten,respect,andadvocateforthemevery
dayontherealissuesthatimpacttheirlives.IwillbethatRepresentative.I‘mDeborahHowardandI’ve
spentoverfortyyearsadvocatingforfamiliesandcommunities.I’veadvocatedforaffordablequality
healthcare;goodpayingjobs;greatpublicneighborhoodschools;andexpandingourfreedomsthroughthe
ballotboxincludingsupportfortheArizonaAbortionAccessinitiativetosecureawoman’srighttomake
herownreproductivehealthcarechoices,freefrompoliticalorreligiousinterference.Mygoalhasalways
beentodrivechangethat’sbeneficialandfairforallofus.Itstillis.ThecurrentMAGAmajorityinthe
legislaturehasrepeatedlydisrespectedus–fromwastingpublicfundsinvestigatingthelastelectionto
attackingourpublicschoolsandlimitingourkids’futures.Theserepresentativeshavenotactedwithour
bestinterestsatheart.They’veignoredus.They’veturnedabudgetsurplusintoabudgetdeficit.I’m
runningbecauseenoughisenough.AsyourStateHouseRepresentative,Iwilllistentoyouandworkwith
anyone–nomattertheirpoliticalaffiliation–tomakerealimprovementsinthelivesofallArizonans.
BrianMorris
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:brianmorris.com/
Biography:Brian,withdeeptiestoDistrict27,waseducatedatSweetwaterElementary
andMoonValleyHigh.Thefamilyresidenceon48thAvenueandCactushasbeena
staplefornearlyfivedecades.Motivatedbyhisfather'sVietnamveteranbackground,
Briansupportsenhancingveterans'services.Involvedinmanycommunityprojects,
includingover20yearsofcollaboratingwithlawenforcementinnumerousdrives,
enhancinghisconcernaboutpoliceshortagesandcommunitywellbeing.AsownerofWe
FixUglyPools,Briangraspsthechallengeofsmallbusinessesandhasexpertiseinwaterconservation,
whichheaimstobringtotheArizonalegislature.
Statement:BrianforaBetterArizona:TacklingHomelessnessandUrbanRenewalBrian'shandson
involvementinaddressinghomelessnessbringsgenuinesolutionstoourcommunities.Hechampions
legislationthatnotonlyaidsthehomelessimmediatelybutalsotacklesrootcauses.Brianadvocates
againstscatteredmethadoneclinics,astheycontributetourbandecayandsecurityissues.Hisplansaim
torevitalizeneighborhoods,creatingsafer,vibrantareas.WaterConservationandSustainablePractices
Brian'sexpertiseinwaterconservationiscrucialasArizonafacesongoingwaterscarcitychallenges.He's
determinedtosafeguardourwaterresourcesfromexploitationbylobbyistsandforeigninterests.Brian
prioritizespoliciesforsustainablewatermanagement,ensuringaresilientfutureforArizona.Community
EngagementandEconomicEmpowermentBrianisadedicatedbusinessman,communityleader,and
politicaloutsiderwhounderstandslocalchallenges.Heprioritizeseconomicgrowth,supportingjobcreation
andentrepreneurship.Hisgovernanceemphasizesgrassrootsengagement,ensuringconstituents'voices
areheardinlegislativedecisions,andfosteringaprosperousfutureforallArizonans.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT27
TonyRivero
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.tonyriveroforhouse.com
Biography:IgrewuprighthereinPeoria,attendedPeoriaHighSchool,Glendale
CommunityCollege,andASUwhereIearnedaBachelor’sinEducationandaMaster’sin
PublicAdministration.AsaPeoriaCityCouncilman,Iledthecrusadeagainstwasteful
spendingandhightaxes.Iwaselected3timestotheArizonaLegislaturewhereIwon
awardsfromtaxpayerandfamilygroups.ThenIreturnedtotheprivatesectorwhereI’ma
successfulsmallbusinessowner.I’mhappilymarried,blessedwithfivegreatkids,and
theonlythingmissingfrommylifeisthePhoenixSunswinninganNBAchampionship.
Statement:Severalyearsago,IservedintheArizonaStateHousewhereIbuiltarecordofconservative
achievementoneconomicissues,jobs,publicsafety,andfightingillegalimmigration.Afterthat,Ireturned
totheprivatesectorandmyfamily.WithbothBenTomaandAnthonyKernrunningforCongress,our
districtsuddenlyfounditselfwithopenseatsandIwasaskedtorunbyconservativeswhowantedtomake
sureourdistrictwouldcontinuehavingArizonaFirstlegislatorsattheCapital.SoIagreedtorunbecause
westillhavetofightandwinthebattletosecureourborder,finishthewall,andrepairthedamagedoneby
JoeBiden’srecklesspolicies.Wehavetosecureourelectionsandmaketheprocesstransparentand
trustworthyagain.WeneedtoensuretheWestValleygetsitsfairshareoftransportationand
infrastructurefunding.AndweneedtofightinflationandhighinterestratesandmakeArizonaanaffordable
statethatworksforeveryoneagain.IwonawardsformyconservativerecordbeforeandI’mreadytofight
foryouagain.I’mrunningasateamwithLisaFinkandKevinPayneandhopeyou’llsupportourteamof
provenconservatives.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATESENATORDISTRICT28
FrankCarroll
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:myvotecarroll.com/
Biography:MovedtoArizonathirtyyearsago.MywifeJoanneandIrecentlycelebrated
twentysixyearstogether.Mycareerhasalwayscenteredaroundthetechnologyof
groundtransportationvehiclesfromthemusclecarsofthe’60’70’serathroughtoday’s
alternativefuelvehicles.MyGOPresumeincludesPrecinctCommitteeman,Precinct
Captain,AreaDirector,andStateDelegate.IalsoservedaspastPresidentoftheSun
CityWestRepublicanClub.I’mactiveinvarious2ndAmendmentgroupsandanactivist
withAmericansforProsperityinpursuitofsmallergovernmentandlowertaxes.
Statement:AsyourStateSenator,Iamworkinghardontheissuesthatmakethemostdifferenceinour
lives–ElectionIntegrity,EndingIllegalImmigration,PublicSafety,ImprovingTransportation,Jobs,Quality
SchoolsandSchoolChoice,andProtectingOurConstitutionalRights.I’mrunningwithDavidLivingstonand
BeverlyPingerelliasyourProvenConservativeTeambecause,likeme,theyareawardwinningchampions
oftaxpayersandfamilies,andweareextremelyeffectiveasateam.Ispentmycareerintheautomotive
industry,onthemechanicalandtechnologicalside,somyheartiswiththeworkingmenandwomenofthis
countrywhowanttheirgovernmenttodoitsjobandtootherwiseleavethemalonetoliveinpeace.Within
theGOP,I’veservedasPrecinctCaptain,StateDelegate,District2ndViceChairmanandthen1stVice
Chairman.IwasalsoPresidentoftheSunCityWestRepublicanClub.I’mamemberoftheNRA,AZCDL,
theSurpriseTeaParty,andalsoworkwithAmericansforProsperityandotherconservativegroups.I’m
honoredtoserveyouandhopeyouwillsupportyourconservativeteamofCarroll,Livingston&Pingerelli.
Thankyou!
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT28
SusanBlack
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:susanblackforarizona.com/
Biography:SusanBlackisafoundingmemberofAdam’sTraditionalAcademy,serving
aschurchboardPresidentfor9years.Shehasbeenasmallbusinessownerfor27years
ofalocalrealestatecompanyandunderstandsthechallengesfacingsmallbusinesses
withhightaxes,stiffregulation,ESG&DEIconcerns.SusanisaPrecinct&State
Committeewoman&currentlyservingonArizonaRepublicanAssembliesLegislative
scorecardcommittee.SheisamemberofRepublicanorganizations,mostrecentlya
catalystforLifewise,biblicalinstructionduringschoolhoursinvariousschooldistricts.Additionally,she
hasbeennamedChairofTurningPointAction’sFaithCoalition.
Statement:Asasmallbusinessownerofmorethan27yearswhounderstandsregulationrestrictionsthat
saddlesmallbusinesses.IbelieveinEconomicProsperityforArizona.I'maproudwifeofamilitaryveteran
andwillfightforoursecondamendmentrights.Iamamotherof4childrenandwasasinglemomwhen
theywereyoungexperiencingfrustrationinthequalityofpubliceducation.Thisdrovemetocreatea
successfulcharterschoolwhereIbecameafoundingboardmember.ABacktoBasicsTraditional
EducationthatpromotesPatriotismwithover800studentenrollments.IservedontheBoardofDirectors
for5years,believinginschoolchoice,noindoctrinationortransgendereducationinourschools.Asa
grandmotherof8,Iwillfightforstrengtheningfamiliesnotunderminingthem.IservedontheBoardof
DirectorsasPresidentofmychurchandwillfightforourreligiousfreedom.Iamrunningforofficebecause
IwanttoprotectourFreedomfromthesocialistagenda.Iwanttodomyparttodraintheswampandbe
proactive.IamfightingforourConstitutionalrightstosecureourborders&secureourelections.WETHE
PEOPLENEEDAVOICE!
BarbaraJeanFike
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:ParticipatingWebsite:bfike2.wixsite.com/mysite4
Biography:BarbaraisasecondgenerationnativeofArizonawhohaslivedandworkedin
northwestPhoenixherentirelife,exceptforsixyearsinFlagstaffandtwoinParker.She
isasemiretiredteacher,havingtaughtEnglish,History,andGovernment/Economicsin
DeerValleyDistrictandatGlendaleCommunityCollege.ShereceivedherB.S:Honors
andM.AfromNAU.HerhusbandisanarchitectinaPhoenixfirmandhersonand
daughtergraduatedfromSandraDayO'ConnorHighSchoolandNAU.Shespendsher
timebeingveryactiveinherchurchandwithherfamily(anddogandcat!)
Statement:IloveArizona.Idon'tlovethedivisivenessofthepastfewyears.Weneedtoworktogetherto
preservethehistoryandbeautyofourgreatstatewhileprotectingthefutureforthenextgenerations.We
needtostopplayingpoliticsandneed,instead,toprioritizepoliciesthatmanageourresourceswisely.
Therearebetterusesforourtaxdollarsthanpursuingattacksonourelections.Morechildrencouldbe
assuredaqualityeducationifvouchersweremorecarefullymanaged.Wecanattractmorebusinessesto
Arizona,andstrengthencurrentbusinesses,withpoliciesthatprovideastableworkforceeducation,
healthcare,andhousing.Weneedtofollowscienceinmakingdecisionsaboutwaterandlandusage,
insteadoffollowingthosewhosevoicesareloudestorwhosedonationsarebiggest.Weneedtoensurea
freepressandtruthfulnessofinformation.Ultimately,weneedtochoosewhetherwewillburyourheadsin
thesandandtrustthattherichandpowerfulwhotakeoverwillbebenevolentdictators,orweneedto
standupforandprotectthefragileideacalleddemocracy.Ichoosethelatter.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT28
DavidLivingston
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:davidlivingston.vote/
Biography:MovedtoArizonain1983.Bachelor’sDegreeinFinance(ASU).Financial
advisorandfranchiseownerofAmeripriseFinancialinPeoriafrom1992–2012,wherehe
guidedhisclientstowardtheirfinancialandretirementgoals.After20yearsofhardwork
buildinghishighlysuccessfulbusiness,Davidsoldthebusinessin2013andsemiretired.
LaterranforofficeandhasservedasMajorityWhip,aswellasChairmanofseveral
criticalcommittees,includingtheFinanceandTransportationCommitteesintheSenate,
andboththeAppropriationsandFinance,Insurance&BankingCommitteesintheHouse.Marriedwithtwo
kidsandthreegrandkids.
Statement:WhyamIconsideredoneofArizona’smostreliablyconservativelegislators?BecauseIkeep
mypromisesandputtaxpayersandfamiliesfirst.Ihavea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the“HerooftheTaxpayer”awardsandhelped
leadthefightforrealschoolchoiceandparentalrights.Ivoteformedicalfreedomandamopposedto
governmentmandates.AspartofyourProvenConservativeTeamofCarroll,Livingston&Pingerelli,weare
onceagainbeingchallengedbySusanBlackandtheusualswampcreatures,butlikeIsaidwhensheran
againstusin2022,“Bringiton!”Idon’tbackdownfromwhatisright.Ihaveopposedspecialinterests,
votedNOonbadbills,andwasproudtobeadelegateforDonaldTrumpattheRNCNationalConvention,
soyouknowIdon’tscareeasily.I’llkeepdoingwhatisrightandaskyoutocastyourTWOStateHouse
votesforLivingston&Pingerelli.Arizona’sMostConservativeTeam.Thankyou!
BeverlyPingerelli
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:beverlypingerelli.org
Biography:Firstpersoninmyimmediatefamilytograduatefromcollege.Formerschool
boardmember.ServedasaRepublicanprecinctandstatecommitteemansince2014.I
receivedmyB.S.inBiologicalSciencesfromWayneStateUniversityandholdan
AmericanSocietyforClinicalPathologyCytogeneticsCertification,CG(ASCP)CMfor
LaboratoryPersonnel.IcurrentlyworkfulltimeatGrandCanyonUniversityasaScience
ProgramCoordinator.I'vealsoworkedasacytogeneticstechnologistatSt.Joseph's
Hospital'sMolecularMedicineLaboratory.MyhusbandPeterandIweremarriedfor35yearsbeforehe
recentlypassed,andwe’reblessedwithtwobeautifuldaughters,KaylaandAngela.
Statement:Myconservativebeliefsremindmeproblemsarebestsolvedbyapplyingtheprinciplesof
limitedgovernment,andoursolutionsmustrespectourConstitutionallyguaranteedrights.That’showI
campaignandthat’showIvoteasyourRepresentative.I’vewonawardsformyconservativevotingrecord
improving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theSecondAmendmentandreligiousfreedomsguaranteedbyour
Constitution.Icontinuetofightforsecureelections,strongborders,andfullrestorationofourmedicaland
individualliberties.YougetTWOvotesforStateRepresentativepleasecastthemforBOTHmeandDavid
Livingston.We’rerunningasyourProvenConservativeTeamwithStateSenatorFrankCarrollbecausewe
shareconservativebeliefsandarenononsenselawmakerswhodowhatisright,nomatterhowpowerfulthe
specialinterestisontheotherside.TurningbacktheBidenandHobbsAdministrationsisnoteasy,but
withyourprayersandsupportwewillcontinuethisbattleandkeepArizonaagreatplacetolive,work,and
raiseafamily.Thankyou!
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATESENATORDISTRICT29
JanaeShamp
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:voteforshamp.com/
Biography:IhavebeenblessedtocallArizonahomeforover30years.Iamaprolife
constitutionalconservative,ahappilymarriedrancher’swife,bonusmomandNana,a
cowgirl,andaregisterednurse.Iansweredthecalltopublicservicein2022becauseI
knewweneededelectedofficialswithbackbonetosafeguardandrestoreourliberties.My
degreesincludeaB.S.inMolecularBiosciences&BiotechnologycumlaudefromArizona
StateUniversityandaB.S.inNursingmagnacumlaudefromGrandCanyonUniversity.I
havekeptmypromisesandwillcontinuetofightforyou!
Statement:I’matrueconstitutionalconservative,wife,bonusmom,cowgirl,andRegisteredNurse,
servingmyfirsttermintheStateSenate.IranaspartoftheProvenConservativeTeamof
Shamp,MontenegroandSmithandIwantyoutoknowthatwehavekeptourpromisesandworkedhardon
theissuesthatmattertoyouandourgreatstate.Secureborders,secureelections,goodjobs,tryingto
reversethedamagetheBidenandHobbsadministrationsaredoingtooureconomies,fightinginflationand
highprices,protectingprivatepropertyrights,schoolchoice,doingrightbyourveteransandfirst
responders,restoringyourmedicalfreedom,lookingafterourwatersupply,andmore.IwrotetheSenate
versionofthe“ArizonaBorderInvasionAct”andledtheLegislature’sinvestigationintopandemicabuses
andhowtodobetterinthefuture.Ialsowrotelegislationtotargetchildsexoffendersandprotectourkids
fromthoseseekingtoexploitthem.Weknowthebattleislongandwewillkeepworkinghardforyouuntil
thebattleiswon.Andwethankyouforyourcontinuedprayersandsupport!
EricStafford
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:ParticipatingWebsite:www.stafford4az.com/
Biography:EricStaffordisa26yearoldAZnative,certificatedairframeandpowerplant
mechanic,andmachinist.Hispassionforserviceanddesiretomakeadifferenceledhim
toworkasaveterinarytechnician,politicalorganizer,andnow;acandidate,runningto
serveAZinpublicoffice.Ericbelievesinpoliticsthatsupportsworkingclasspeople,
makesiteasierforustopaythebillsandsupportourfamilies,andadvocatesforkeeping
darkmoneyandcorporationsoutofourpolitics.
Statement:ThereasonIamrunningforofficeissimple.IamfrustratedwiththestateofAmerican
politics,andIseealotofroomforchangeandimprovement.Iseetwopartieshellbentonplayingdefense
againsttheirownteam,andpoliticianswhocaremoreaboutlookinggoodtotheirvotersinsteadofpassing
policiesthatareactuallygoodforus.Manyyoungpeoplearenotoptimisticaboutourfuture,prideinour
nationseemstobeatanalltimelow,andAmericansarebeingledtobelievethatpeoplethatdonotagree
withtheirpoliticalopinionsshouldbelabeledastheirenemies.Weallwantsafeborders,affordable
healthcare,cleanfoodandwater,qualityeducation,andfreeandfairelections.Iamrunningtousemyself
forgood,andtobeachampionforthepeoplewhoworkhard,andwanttheirtaxestofeelliketheyare
comingbackhometoroost.Corruptionisfixable,fairnessisattainable,andonedayIwanttoseeafuture
whereweallcanaffordtoownourownhomes,andtobeabletoaffordtogoonavacationonceortwicea
year.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT29
SteveMontenegro
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:stevemontenegro.com
Biography:SteveservesasMinistryPastoratCatalystChurch.Hehasservedas
ExecutiveDirectorforDesertReach,anorganizationhelpinginnercityhighschool
studentsgraduatehighschoolandsucceedinlife.Hehasalsoworkedwithnational
groupstoimprovetheintegrityandaccuracyofourelections.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.HeandhiswifeMelissa
willcelebratetheir13thAnniversarythisyear.MelissaisaCharterSchoolAdministratorandtheyhavetwo
beautifuldaughters(AddyandEmmy).
Statement:Thankyouforthisopportunitytoserveyou!AndonbehalfofourgreatShamp,Smith&
Montenegroteam,Iwantyoutoknowwe’vebeenkeepingourcampaignpromisestoyou.Wehaveperfect
100%prolife,pro2ndamendment,protaxpayervotingrecords,andwehavewonrecognitionandawards
fromprotaxpayerandprofamilygroups,liketheFriendoftheFamilyawardthateachofuswon.Speaking
formyself,IwrotetheHouseversionofthe“ArizonaBorderInvasionAct”thatmirrorsthebillSenator
ShampranintheStateSenate,Iwrotethebilltodesignatedrugcartelsasterroristorganizationssowe
couldbettercombatthemandtheirtactics,Iwrotelegislationtoprotectourkids,andalsoaballot
initiativetodoawaywithAffirmativeActionandgetgovernmentoutofthediscriminationbusinessonceand
forall.IcontinuetoserveasaPastorandalsoworkwithnationalorganizationstoimproveelection
integrityandballotsecurityeffortsacrossthecountry.We’llkeeptryingtodowhatisrightandonbehalfof
ourteam,aswellasmyincrediblewifeandtwowonderfulgirls,thankyouforyourprayers,support,and
vote!
TanairíOchoaMartínez
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.votetanairi.com/
Biography:TanairíOchoaMartínez,apoliticalleaderandPhDcandidateatArizona
StateUniversity,specializesinEconomicDevelopment.Growingupinpovertyandfacing
odds,sheperseveredtograduateasValedictorianfromAlhambraH.S.Hereducational
journeycontinuedwithaBAinPoliticalScienceandInternationalRelationsanda
Master’sinPublicAdministration.ElectedtotheAlhambraESDBoardin2016,she
toppedthepolls.Forthepast15years,shehassupportedindividualsandorganizations
inhercommunity.Tanairímanagesthreebusinesses.WithherhusbandJoséMartíneztheyraisetwo
children,embodyinghercommitmenttofamilyandcommunity.
Statement:Asadedicatedpublicservantandchampionforeconomicdevelopment,I,TanairíOchoa
Martínez,amhonoredtorunastheDemocraticcandidateforStateRepresentativeinLD29.In2016,while
atasignificantpersonalmilestone(9monthspregnant),IwaselectedtotheAlhambraESDBoard,
receivingthehighestnumberofvotes.Thisachievementunderscoresmycommitmenttoeducationand
publicservice—evenunderthemostchallengingcircumstances.AstheDirectorofFuerzaLocal,Ihaveled
initiativesthatsignificantlybolsterLatinosmallbusinessowners,enhancingourlocaleconomiesand
fosteringsustainabledevelopmentacrossArizona.Undermyleadership,theprogramhasempoweredover
600entrepreneurs,contributingtotheprosperityofourcommunity.Myjourneyfromanimmigranttoa
communityleaderexemplifiestheAmericandream—perseveringthroughadversityandstrivingfor
excellence.Mycommitmentextendsbeyondmyprofessionalendeavors,asaspousetoaU.S.Army
Captainandamother,instillingvaluesofserviceandeducationinourchildren.Ipledgetobringthesame
resilience,dedication,andpassionforcommunityservicetotheofficeofStateRepresentative,ensuring
thatourdistrict'svoiceisheard,anditspotentialfullyrealized.Letusmoveforwardtogether,buildinga
brighterfutureforArizona.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT29
TomTzitzura
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.tzitzuraforaz.com/
Biography:BorninChicago1952toUkrainianrefugees.B.S.Degree,Universityof
IllinoisChicago1975.EnlistedU.S.Navy1977.CommissionedEnsign1978.Completed
flighttraining1979andretiredaCommander1999.AsanElectronicWarfareOfficerflew
over150reconnaissancemissions.ElectronicWarfareDirectorAtlanticDefenseAnalysis
Center.IntheNavalReservesservedasCommandingOfficerNRCV62Unit.Completed3
sixmonthMiddleEastdeployments.MarriedtoTheresafor44years.Wehave2children
and3grandchildren.WemovedtoArizonain2001whereIservedthepeopleandcommunityovertenyears
asahighschoolscienceteacher.
Statement:PreservingDemocracyThepopularvote,onecitizenonevote,shoulddeterminetheoutcome
ofelections.Isupportopenprimaries/rankchoicevoting.Eliminatespartisanprimaries,votersmayvote
forwhoevertheywantregardlessofparty.Preventsanycandidatefrombeing“primariedout”.AWoman’s
RightWithallthedebatesbetweenProLifeandProChoiceitcomesdowntoonetruth,itisthepregnant
womanwhomustendureallthatcomeswithapregnancy.Carryingafetustotermshouldbeherdecision
andhersalone.Nogovernment,nocommunity,noinstitutionhastherighttoforcehertohaveababy.The
righttolife,liberty,andfreedomsareaffordedtoallinourcountry.Toforceawomantobearachild
againstherwillisslavery.Weabolishedslaveryover150yearsago.Iamandhavealwaysbeenfora
woman’srighttochooseandthatchoiceshouldbeunconditional.Awoman’sbody,herdomain,Her
Choice.AmendtheconstitutionforallwomentohaveunconditionalfreedomofChoice.Iruntosecureour
Democracyandtherightofeverywomantomaketheirowndecisionsabouttheirhealthwithoutobstacles.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATESENATORDISTRICT30
HildyAngius
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:hildy4az.com/
Biography:OriginallyfromNewYork,HildymovedtoArizonain2005.Witha
backgroundinmarketingandcommunications,HildyworkedforShowtime/TheMovie
Channel,theSocietyforComputerSimulationandLGWireless.In2002sheopenedan
ArtStudiocalled“Masterpieces,PaintyourOwn”anddevelopedaprofoundunderstanding
andrespectforsmallbusinessowners.AftermovingtoBullheadCitywithherlate
husband,Sam,Hildycombinedherlifelongpassionforpoliticsandherdesiretohelp
othersintohercurrentpositionasathreetermMohaveCountySupervisor.
Statement:AsChairmanoftheMohaveCountyBoardofSupervisors,Icutthetaxrateandbalancedour
countybudget.Today,ourtaxrateislowerthanwhenItookofficebecauseIdemandfiscalresponsibility
andgovernwithasteadyhand.IledthechargetodeclareMohaveCountya2ndAmendmentSanctuary
County,thefirstinArizona.Becauseofourwork,Arizonaisnowa2ndAmendmentSanctuaryState.After
learningtheArizonaStateLegislaturepassedabillthatwasaimedatMohaveCounty,Iworkedwithour
RepublicanAttorneyGeneraltohavethelawdeclaredunconstitutional,savingtaxpayers$800,000.In2014,
whenfederalbureaucratsillegallyendeda50yeartroutstockingprogramthatwouldhavedestroyedour
economy,Ibattledtheunelectedbureaucratsandwon!whichearnedmethetopawardfromArizona
GameandFish.Ibroughtdrug,alcohol,andmentalhealthtreatmentservicestoBullheadCity,andhelped
securemillionsofdollarsforcommunityfacilitiesandhousing.Today,Bullheadhasa16bedwomen's
treatmentfacilitynamedHildy'sHouse,whichhashelpedhundredsofwomenrecovertolivehappy,
productivelives.Iamtheonlycandidatewithproven,conservativeexperienceandrecordof
accomplishment.Learnmore:hildy4az.com
AshleyGerich
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.gerich4senate.com/
Biography:AshleyGerichhaslivedinMohavecountyfor30yearswhereshegrewup,
thenmovedontoraiseherchildrenthere.ShehasherbachelorsinOrganizational
LeadershipfromArizonaStateUniversity.ShethenmovedontoreceiveherJurisDoctor
fromMitchellHamlineSchoolofLaw.Ashleyhashadapassionforhelpinghercommunity
andhelpingothers.Shehasbeenanactiveadvocateforthejusticesystem,workingwith
victimsofcrimes,andhelpingcombatdrugsintheCounty.ShehasaRanchinGolden
Valley,ArizonaandResidesinBullheadCityArizona.
Statement:Ihaveheardonetoomanytimesfrommyrepresentative,“Iamtrainingmyreplacement.”
Well,Ithinkweneedtodobetter,WEthepeoplegettodecidewhotovotefor,notourpoliticians.Ihave
beenfightingagainstsmokefilledroomsforover5years.I'veputinthousandsofhourspoliticallyandin
thattimeworkingwithmanyofourlegislators.WhatIhavelearnedisthis;wegetresponses,notactions.
I'mheretoworkforYOU.Weneedtorememberwhodecides.TheConstitutionhasallowedusmany
freedomsandeachelectioncycleweseethemstrippedawayalittleatatime.Standwithmeandfight
againstmoregovernmentcontrol.Thisisagrassrootsmovementtoremovethegoodoleboysandtake
backOURstate.Bordersecurity,countyautonomy,schoolautonomy,lessgovernment,andlesstaxes!
Let’snotforgetrepresentingourConstitution,themostimportantdocument,freedomofspeech,freedomto
beararms,andrighttoprivacy.Voteforme,andtogetherlet'stakebackourstateandourcountry.Please
rememberyourvoteandvoicematter,let'sremindthemwhotheyworkfor!
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATESENATORDISTRICT30
J'aimeMorgAine
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:ParticipatingWebsite:www.realchange4ld30.com/
Biography:J'aimeMorgAineisafirsttimepropertyownerconcernedaboutwater
sustainability(andherpropertyvaluedroppingtozerowhentheHualapaiaquiferrunsdry,
possiblyin40years),sheisaUSArmyveteranfightingforhomelessveteransand
veteranscaughtindysfunctionalguardian/conservatorships,andsheisawomanwhois
morethanjustangrythather19thAmendmentvotingrightsaretheonlyconstitutional
protectionsaffordedwomenbytheUSConstitution.
Statement:Waterislife.Withoutwater,nothingelsematters.Andthecurrent"localcontrol"ofour
groundwater(withlegislativepressurefor"RuralManagementAreas")onlyservestoprotectinterestsof
developersandcorporations,NOTtheinterestsofindividualpropertyowners.Iruntoprotectourwaterfor
peopleandpropertyowners.AsaveteranlivingwithPTSD,Ifightforhomelessveteranswhofallthrough
thecracksbecauseIknowwhatlivingwithundiagnosedanduntreatedPTSDdoestoalife.Iruntofightfor
legislationthatprotectsveterans’rightsandmandatesveteranresourcesineverycounty.Andyes,
women’srighthavecomealongway,butourconstitutionalprotectionshavenot.Andwhileawomen’sright
toabortionaccessandaccesstopurchasefirearmsmayseemdisconnected,theyareactuallytwosides
ofthesamecoinofequalconstitutionalprotection.FACT:TheUSConstitutionappliedtowhite,male,
propertyowners.FACT:The2ndAmendmentappliedtomen.FACT:Theonlyamendmentthatexplicitly
protectswomen’srightsisthe19thAmendment.Iruntofightforthesameconstitutionalprotectionsfor
womenthatrichwhitemenhaveenjoyedsincetheUnitedStateswasfounded.Iaskforyoursupportand
yourvote.
KimberlyZanon
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:
NoBiography
Statement:KimberlyZanon–hasbeenarepresentativeforMohaveCountyCASA,court
appointedspecialadvocate,andhasahighsenseofpurposeandresponsibility.Kimberly
isaregularparticipantincommunityevents,speakingattheRotaryClub,Kiwanis,City
CouncilmeetingsandhasgoneallthewaytotheHouseofRepresentativestotryandget
moreresourcesforMohaveCounty.ProtectingourstateandcountryisKimberly’sfirstpriority.Shewill
advocateforpoliciesthatpromotesafety,securityandprosperityforourpeople.Frombordersecurity,
electionintegrity,improvingeducation,protectingourchildrenandcreatingaWatersystemsothatArizona
canhavefresh,cleanwater.Kimberlyiscommittedtolisteningtoourconcernsandadvocatingforour
interestwhileworkingtirelesslytofindeffectivesolutionstothechallengesfacingourState.Asour
Senator,Kimberlywillmakeitaprioritytobeaccessibleandattentivetoourneeds.Ourvoicesmatterto
Kimberlyandshewillensureweareheard.Shewillservewithintegrity,transparencyandastrong
commitmenttoconservativeprinciples.Kimberlyhumblyasksforoursupportandtheopportunityto
representus!
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT30
LeoBiasiucci
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:www.leobiasiucci.com
Biography:LeoBiasiucciwasborn&raisedinLakeHavasuCity,Arizona.After
graduatingfromLakeHavasuHighSchool,Leoobtainedhisbachelor'sdegreeinBusiness
Administration&ManagementfromASUandisasmallbusinessowner.Sincebeing
elected,LeohasbeennamedLegislatoroftheYearin2019,2021and2023.Heservedas
theRepublicanMajorityWhipbeforeservingasyourcurrentRepublicanMajorityLeader.
HeisendorsedbytheNRA,FreeEnterpriseClub,CenterforArizonaPolicy,Realtors,
ArizonaPoliceAssociation,andFOP.LeoismarriedtohisbeautifulwifeTaylor,whohavea1yearold
daughter.
Statement:Toooftenpeoplerunforofficeandmakepromisesthattheyneverkeep.ButI’vefollowed
throughandprotectedourConservativeValues:FrommakingArizonaa2ndAmendmentSanctuaryState,
toaddinglifeinprisonforchildsexcrimes,toallowingArizonalawenforcementtoarrestandprosecute
humansmugglers,tomakingArizonaaflatincometaxstate,Ihavedelivered.WhenLakeHavasuand
BullheadCityneededHighway95repaved,Igotitdone.WhenWickenburgneededmoneytohelpwiththeir
FireStation,Igotitdone.WhentheMohaveCountySheriff'sDepartmentneededtoreplace40+yearold
substations,Igotitdone.WhenKingmanneededabypassatHighway93/I11andBealSt.,Igotitdone.
AsyourStateRepresentative,Ilistentothepeople,IfighthardforruralArizona,andIhavethebest
teammatesinSenatorBorrelli,formerRepresentativeCobb,andnowRepresentativeGillette.Whenyou
haveasolidteam,andyouputthepeoplefirst,it’samazingwhatyoucanaccomplish.I’mProLife,Pro
2ndAmendment,ProVeterans,ProLawEnforcement,andProAmericaFirst!VoteLeoBiasiucciandSave
America!VisitLeoBiasiucci.comtokeepArizonared!
JohnGillette
Party:RepublicanCampaignFunding:TraditionalWebsite:electgillette.com/
Biography:JohnGillettehasaproventrackrecordofdeliveringresultsforLD30.Inthe
HouseofRepresentatives,hehasworkedtirelesslytoexpandruralhealthcareoptions,
addresselectionintegrity,waterissues,andsecurepayforDPSofficers.With35years
ofmilitaryexperience,risingtoCommandSergeantMajor,Johnbringsleadershipand
decisionmakingskillstothelegislature.Hisbackgroundinlawenforcement,realestate,
andlegalexpertisequalifieshimtonavigatelegislativeissues.Committedtoupholding
traditionalvalues,John,alongsidehiswifeandfellowarmyveteran,isdedicatedtomakingapositive
impactinhiscommunityandLD30.
Statement:IamgratefulfortheopportunitytocontinuerepresentingthehardworkingresidentsofLD30.
Overthepastterm,Ihavefoughttirelesslytoaddresscriticalissuesfacingourcommunity,suchas
expandingaccesstoqualityruralhealthcareandsupportingourlawenforcementofficerswhoputtheirlives
onthelineeverydaytokeepussafe.WithmymilitaryexperienceasaCommandSergeantMajor,Ibringa
strongsenseofduty,leadership,andcommitmenttoupholdingourconservativevalues.Myextensive
backgroundinlawenforcement,realestate,andlegalexpertiseuniquelypositionsmetonavigatecomplex
legislativechallengesandadvocateforpoliciesthatupholdtheConstitutionanddefendthefreedomsand
rightsofallArizonans.IremaindedicatedtopreservingourtraditionalvaluesandmakingLD30aplace
wherefamiliescanthriveandcommunitiescanflourish.Togetherwithmywife,Jamie,aveterananddoctor,
wearecommittedtoleadingbyexampleandshowingtheimportanceoffaithinguidingourdecisionsand
actions.Let'sworktogethertobuildabrighterfutureforalltheresidentsofLD30.Yoursupportisgreatly
appreciated.Thankyou.
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CandidateStatementPamphletPrimaryElection
CANDIDATESFORSTATEREPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT30
MonicaTimberlake
Party:DemocraticCampaignFunding:ParticipatingWebsite:
Biography:MonicaTimberlakeisavaluedmemberoftheQuartzsitecommunity,alocal
Realtor,andtheseniormostgoverningboardmemberforQuartzsiteElementaryDistrict,
withover14yearsofservice.ShewaschosenbyleadersacrossArizonatobethecurrent
PresidentoftheRuralAlliancefortheAZSchoolBoardsAssociation,amplifyingher
commitmenttoeducationandcommunitydevelopment.AsaFlinnBrownFellowanda
ProjectCentrlAlum,sheadvocatesforourentirestate.ShewasaQuartzsitetown
councilmember,chairedvarioustownandcommunityboards,andwasaDirectorfortheQuartzsiteArea
ChamberofCommerce.
Statement:IdecidedtorunbecauserepresentationmattersandruralArizonaneedsstrongleadersto
advocatefortheneedsofourlocalcommunities.I’macurrentschoolboardmemberandhaveseenour
educationfundingbestrippedyearafteryear.Ourstudentsdonothavethesameaccessandopportunities
astheirurbancounterparts.Asaruralcommunityleader,Ihaveseenwaterissuesbeignoredfordecades.
It'stimeforourwatertobeprotectedforourchildrenandourchildren’schildren.Lackofaccesstohealth
careandothercriticalserviceseffectthequalityoflifeformany.Ourruralcommunitiesfundamentallyneed
resources:afoundation,andsupportsystemthatcreatessustainablegrowthforthefuture.Youzipcode
shouldntdetermineyourqualityoflife.Asaproudmotheroftwoincredibleyoungadults,anda
grandmother,Ithinkaboutourfuturegenerationseveryday.It'simportanttoprotectourfamiliesandtheir
choicesbysupportingpoliciesandresourcesthatprotectwomen’shealth,andestablishwraparound
servicesforourruralcommunities.I’mpassionate,dedicated,andactivelyinvolved.Iamfullycommittedto
improvingthelivesofallArizonans.Irespectfullyaskforyoursupportandyourvote.
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