John McCain has spent his lifetime in unwavering service to America, both in the U.S. Navy and representing the people of Arizona in the U.S. Congress. He has led the fight to strengthen America’s national security and our armed forces, eliminate wasteful government spending, and reform government to make it more responsive to the American people.
Growing up on tribal land in the White Mountains, I saw firsthand how Arizona’s boom-and-bust cycles have hurt our state. And that’s still the case today as too many Arizona families are falling behind, even though they’re working harder and harder.
That’s why I’m running for the U.S. Senate. Traveling across Arizona, I’ve heard a resounding message: after 33 years of the same leadership it’s time for change. We need to get back to creating high-paying jobs, rebuilding our education system, and supporting working families. It’s time to put Arizona first.
In Congress, I put partisan politics aside to reach across the aisle and find solutions - because Arizonans want results, not partisan obstruction. From helping service members access the care they need to supporting local businesses, I have a record of standing up for veterans, protecting vital programs like Social Security and Medicare, and helping students gain the education they need for our 21st century economy. But there’s still so much work to do to prepare our state for the future.
Arizona is my lifelong home, and I know what’s possible here. As your senator, I will always stand with you to fight for our state’s bright future.
Address:
3435 E. Lester St.
Tucson, AZ 85716
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[email protected]
Boiling Frog Party candidate Gary Swing is just a small frog from a large pond. He thinks outside the bog as he hops into the race for Frog King.
WTF?!? -- Why the Frogs?
We are in the midst of the Sixth Mass Extinction of animal species, resulting from human impact on the ecosystem.
About 52% of the global wildlife population of vertebrate species has died off since 1970 while human population has doubled during the same time and per capita ecological footprints have dramatically overshot the sustainable limits of growth. Amphibian species rapidly become extinct as their habitats are destroyed.
As a wise frog once sang, "It’s not easy being Green." The Boiling Frog Party seeks to unite amphibious citizens of the world who prefer to have the thermostat turned down slightly on the global hot tub we all share, before we all croak.
The Boiling Frog Party is concerned about global warming, stovetop warming, amphibian rights, preservation of endangered species, water pollution, conservation of wetlands and other natural habitats, human overpopulation, and the disturbing habit of Peruvian street vendors sticking live frogs in blenders. We demand a global ban on restaurants serving frog legs.
Address:
PO Box 2882
Flagstaff, AZ 86003
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PO Box 89562
Tucson, AZ 85752
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[email protected]
You found the only candidate standing for Pro-Life and the DREAM Act. The only candidate standing for constitutional amendments that balance the budget, end corporate money in politics, and limit Congressional terms. The only reasonable, anti-establishment candidate.
I believe we need to move away from political parties with actions that mainly benefit their re-election, party, and donors. Presidents Madison, Jefferson, and Washington warned against political parties and we can see why, now more than ever.
I follow the Madison/Jefferson goal of ordinary people serving, not career politicians. Instead of spending my time as a Senator working towards re-election, I plan to work for Arizona and our great country. I promise never to make fundraising the primary objective.
Simultaneously running for United States Senator and working full-time for Aetna’s Coventry Workers’ Comp Services. My education includes a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, an MBA in Information Resource Management, a Players Workshop certification, an Oracle DBA OCP, and Pyzdek Institute’s Six Sigma Black Belt certification. Details: LinkedIn.com/in/VotePatQuinn
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Address:
21056 N. 34th Dr.
Phoenix, AZ 85027
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4535 E. Desert Wind
Phoenix, AZ 85044
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PO Box 264
Kirkland, AZ 86332
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8102 N. 19th Dr.
#R-123
Phoenix, AZ 85021
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5535 W. McDowell Rd.
#2034
Phoenix, AZ 85035
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PO Box 5565
Sun City West, AZ 85376
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Sheriff Paul Babeu is America’s 2011 "Sheriff of the Year." An Iraq War veteran, who served 20 years in the Army National Guard. Major Babeu commanded 700+ soldiers/airmen of Task Force Yuma in support of the US Border Patrol in reducing illegal entries and drug smuggling by 94%.
Sheriff Paul started as a Chandler Police Officer, graduating from the Arizona Law Enforcement Academy as the #1 overall police recruit and voted by his fellow officers as the class exemplary officer and later awarded two Life Saving Medals as a Patrol Officer.
PCSO led the largest drug bust in Arizona history ($3 Billion dollars) and arrested 76 members of the Sinaloa Cartel in one day - who were armed to the teeth with 108 weapons - including 2 AK-47’s from Fast & Furious (ATF straw purchases). This past year, 21 Cartel Scouts (who provide counter intelligence to defeat law enforcement) have been arrested on Pinal mountaintops. The response from President Obama...erect signs on federal land in Pinal, warning US Citizens of the dangers of drug and human smuggling.
Sheriff Babeu’s education includes an Associate’s Degree in Law Enforcement, Bachelor’s Degree in History/Political Science and a Master of Public Administration.
Living in Arizona’s First District for over two decades, Tom has committed himself to improving the lives of others. In 1966 he joined the Chicago Police Department where he was an officer and one of the youngest homicide investigators in the city’s history. In 1979 Tom became a member of the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) where he opened up his own business and served two terms on the board of directors. Tom is a past member of the Board for Prevent Child Abuse, Arizona, and was a founding member of Arizona’s Children’s Caucus at the legislature. Tom continued his commitment to public service during his eight years in the Arizona legislature where he built a reputation for taking on tough challenges despite the political consequences. After serving his constituents in the legislature, Tom maintained his commitment to protecting Arizona’s natural beauty as the President of Keep Sedona Beautiful and as a Chairperson on the Verde River Basin Partnership.
2016 is the year of the Green Party in Arizona. We have made it to the general election after earning the 2016 Green Party nomination and endorsement to become Arizona’s next U.S. Representative to Congress in District One. Our basic platform...."People, Planet and Peace First". Please visit my website for details about our campaign and positions http://www.rayparrishforcongress.com/
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PO Box 57698
Tucson, AZ 85732
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PO Box 1242
Tucson, AZ 85702
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8811 S. Silver Star Dr.
Tucson, AZ 85735
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2671 S Donna Ave
Yuma, AZ 85365
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11520 W. Royalty Dr.
Tucson, AZ 85743
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PO Box 86093
Tucson, AZ 85754
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417 E. Gurley St. #1
Prescott, AZ 86303
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Homeless shelter administrator/political columnist Mikel Weisser moved to Bullhead City, AZ from IL in 2000 to teach junior high social studies. He led local activist movements and poetry groups in Bullhead and Kingman. After his 1st wife’s death, Weisser remarried and relocated to Kingman. In 2013, Weisser left teaching to focus on politics. He was the PDA-endorsed Democratic Congressional nominee in 2014. Weisser was a Bernie Sanders delegate to the DNC, the state director of NORML (the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws), served as vice-chair for the Progressive Caucus, on AEA Fund Council & Resolutions Committees, and represented AZ at the 2012 national Occupy convention. Weisser has helmed Kingman’s annual book festival for the past 10yrs. In addition to his work on improving rural infrastructure, Mikel’s leading issues are Education, Legalization & Immigration: 1) re-funding and expanding public education through college; 2) ending the drug war by focusing on cannabis reform and dismantling the private prison industrial complex; and 3) immigration reform to document immigrants, streamline the citizenship process, and close loopholes that let employers exploit undocumented workers. Weisser has an MA from the University of Illinois at Springfield and a M Ed from NAU.
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10612 S. Greenfield Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85234
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Talia Fuentes is an applied biologist with years of experience in the educational and scientific community-and with deep roots in our state. A 3rd generation Arizonan, Talia was raised in her District by a bipartisan family. Talia’s travels all over the world, working on issues affecting wildlife and the environment, have taught her the value of the scientific method in enriching our experiences and enabling us to understand each other and our world. Talia is the proud single mom of a ten year old son, Max, and a dog named Monkey.
Address:
15819 E. Sycarmore Dr.
Fountian Hills, AZ 85268
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Address:
7349 N. Via Paseo del Sur
Suite 515-233
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Phone:
480-607-9726
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[email protected]
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Address:
9524 W Camelback Rd.
Suite 130-337
Glendale, AZ 85305
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602-777-1200
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I am running to strengthen Arizona’s 7th Congressional District, and my priority is National Security. I will work hard with Congress to reestablish America’s strategic standing in the international community. Arizona’s District 7 is a majority minority district with unique needs not being met. These are forgotten priorities of economic, social, educational, and infrastructural needs and as your U.S. Reprensative I will address and provide solutions. I will NOT give aid to America’s dangerous enemies nor alienate our cherished allies like Isreal. I will correct the dismal of our peoples priorities by working with Congress to reestablish legitimacy and strategic standing in the international community. I have been a child advocate and a youth minister in district 7 for over 40 years and have received national recognition and awards from two presidents for my work with at risk kids in Arizona. I ALWAYS put people before politics. I will work hard to represent the constituents of Congressional District 7. I will work hard to keep America safe and secure. .
Address:
2305 W. Mineral Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85041
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7009 W. Lewis Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85035
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PO Box 8105
Glendale, AZ 85312
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My name is Mark Salazar and I have been endorsed by the Arizona Green Party as a candidate in 2016 for US Representative in Congress. I have been a registered Green Party member since 2000 and I accept and actively promote the party’s 10 Key Values.
I believe strongly in social justice and equal opportunity, non-violence, and ecological and economic sustainability. As your representative to Congress I am committed to facilitating a spirit of cooperation and harmony within federal government. It is time to stop the arguing, finger-pointing, and short-term ambitions of politicians and instead take action that will result in peace and prosperity for ourselves and our children in the years to come. I am putting people first and focusing on improvements that will benefit all of us for the long-term.
By voting for me in the upcoming election you are voting for the following:
Address:
12904 W. Mandalay Ln.
El Mirage, AZ 85335
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10 year Army Vet. will work hard for you.
I am running for Congress because I believe that now is the time to send people to Washington who have the courage to fight against an ever-growing federal government. We are about to hit $20 trillion in debt and the government keeps spending-anchoring future generations with more debt. Our economy has not been allowed to recover because of over-regulation and a complex tax structure that encumbers business. I have the courage to say, "No." I am confident that my background in business and foreign relations prove that I am the most qualified person to represent Arizona’s Ninth Congressional District.
Kyrsten Sinema brings passion and knowledge to the causes she fights for – and a unique ability to win. In 2011, Kyrsten was lauded by the Arizona Republic for her "remarkable" ability to "partner with Republicans in both the House and Senate" to pass legislation while remaining "a staunch defender of key Democratic priorities."
Sinema is committed to helping our country return to the values that make America great-the same values that have guided her life so far: hard work, access to public education, fairness and opportunity. Sinema took her passion and talent to the U.S. House in 2013, serving Arizona’s Ninth Congressional District. She has been to appointed to House Committee on Financial Services and is running for re-election in 2016.
Address:
1315 E. Hayward Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85020
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I would like to share not how great and smart am I., but Instead, I will share with you my debt to this great country for the opportunity that it has given to my family and I. The American people must make a fundamental decision In November. Do we continue the 40-year decline of our middle class and the growing gap between the very rich and everyone else, or do we fight for our independent economic agenda that creates jobs, raises wages, health care for all and protection of the environment? Are we prepared to take on the enormous economic and political power of the billionaire class, or do we continue to slide into an economic and political oligarchy? These are the most important questions of our time, and how we answer them will determine the future of our country. The same way I fought in VIETNAM, I will fight as I did then to deserve your trust. I will earn your gratitude and will never forget the sacrifices that your family in these harsh economic times. I would like to share my debt to the heroic men and woman in the service of our country can never be repaid.
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Dunn, a Republican, is a retired Superior Court judge and served as an assistant attorney general. He worked in private practice at Yarbrough, Moll and Dunn. He served as Chandler mayor from 2002-11 and was vice mayor and a City Council member before that.
"The role of a commissioner is very similar to that of a judge, to be the impartial decision-maker based on the facts presented to you on each individual case, regardless of personal feelings or outside influences," Dunn said. "That is how I ran my court, and that is how I will serve as a Corporation Commissioner. The function of the Arizona Corporation Commission is critically important to the success of our state. It’s time we move past all the rhetoric and return to the basics of protecting the public interest."
Commissioner Andy Tobin is a well-known leader in Arizona state government. Prior to his appointment to the Arizona Corporation Commission, Tobin was appointed by the Governor to serve as director of the Arizona Department of Insurance in October 2015, providing oversight of all insurance companies, agents, brokers, licensing, and consumer protections. In addition, he was appointed acting director of the Arizona Department of Financial Institutions. Prior to those appointments, Tobin served as director of the Arizona Department of Weights and Measures, helping consolidate the agency, reducing costs and improving consumer services and protections.
Commissioner Tobin was a long-time member of the Arizona House of Representatives, representing rural Arizona from 2006 to 2014. He was Speaker of the House from 2011 to 2014. Prior to his Speakership, he served as the House Majority Leader and Majority Whip. During his tenure in the House, he was appointed Vice Chair of the Education Committee and was a member of both the Pensions and Health and Human Services Committees, to name a few. Tobin was instrumental in passing landmark economic development tax reform, reinventing Arizona’s Commerce Authority, and establishing the Department of Child Safety.
Address:
1008 W. Weldon Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85012
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[email protected]
Tom Chabin currently lives in Tucson, he has been an Arizona resident for over 44 years and graduated from Northern Arizona University in 1976.
Mr. Chabin’s public service has included two terms on the Coconino County Board of Supervisors, seven years on the Coconino County Planning and Zoning Commission and three years on the Tuba City Public School Board. Civic activities include coaching little
league baseball and serving as a board member to numerous commissions, youth, church and community organizations.
In 2007, he was appointed to the legislature by the Coconino County Board of Supervisors after Representative Ann Kirkpatrick resigned to run for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District. Mr. Chabin was in the legislature from 2007-2012.
Mr. Chabin is a widower to the late Delia Fernandez Chabin who was born in Douglas, Arizona and taught 20 years at Moenkopi Day School in Tuba City. He and his late wife were licensed foster parents for six years. He has one son, Rodrigo Santiago Chabin, who attends Pima Community College.
Address:
1008 W. Weldon Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
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[email protected]
William "Bill" Mundell graduated from Arizona State University with a B.A. in political science and earned a law degree from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas.
Mr. Mundell served as the presiding judge of the Chandler Municipal Court from 1980 to 1986 when he resigned to run for the Arizona House of Representatives where he served until 1992. As chairman of the House Environment Committee, he sponsored legislation protecting Arizona’s environment, including the state’s first recycling law and preventing Arizona from becoming the nation’s dumping ground for hazardous waste.
Mr. Mundell’s past civic and community service includes vice president of public policy, Chandler Chamber of Commerce; vice president of Arizona Heritage Alliance; president of the Chandler Fraternal Order of Police Associates; chairman, the United Way, the East Valley Partnership; board of directors, Chandler Regional Hospital; the Lions Club; and the Salvation Army Advisory Board.
Governor Jane Hull appointed Mundell to the Arizona Corporation Commission in 1999. In 2000, he was elected to serve on the Commission, completing his final term in 2008. Mr. Mundell is married to Judge Barbara R. Mundell, and has two children, Meghan and Samantha.
Karen Fann has served 3 terms in the House of Representatives and is now running for the Senate seat for LD1. She is past Mayor of Chino Valley and past Vice Mayor City of Prescott.
Karen has been Chairman of Insurance Committee; Chairman of Transportation Committee; County & Municipal Affairs Committee; and the Ag. Water & Land Committee.
She has been the recipient of numbers legislative awards, including Arizona Chamber of Commerce/Manufacturing Industry Legislator of the Year; Az. Capitol Times Leader of the Year; Legislative Champion of Az. League of Cities & Towns; and Best Elected Republican.
Karen has been a resident of the Prescott area for most of her life and is the owner of Arizona Highway Safety Specialist, Inc.; a highway construction company. With 40 employees, she has a working knowledge of the challenges facing today’s small businesses in Arizona.
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Shelley Kais is a candidate for LD 2 Senate. A small business owner, educator, community advocate and leader, Shelley lives in Sahuarita, AZ.
Born in Buffalo, NY Shelley moved to the Panama Canal Zone when she was 11 years old and grew up in Margarita, Canal Zone. Growing up in Panama, Shelley feels "tengo la corazon de Latina"-I have the heart of a Latina.
She is a graduate of the University of South Carolina and holds a MBA from Frostburg State University. She is a Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) and a Certified Coaching Practitioner (CCP). As a Diplomat of the American Board of Forensic Examiners, Shelley has been nationally recognized for her work in data and analytics since 1997.
Shelley’s volunteer and professional involvement includes:
• Member of the Executive Board of the Davis-Monthan Military Affairs Committee
• Honorary Commander of the 355th Medical Group
• Member of the Business and Industry Council of the Joint Technical Education District (JTED), Pima County
• Founding/Board Member of the Southern AZ Association of Government Accountants
• Member of the Pima County Republican Women’s Club
• Precinct Committeeman in LD2
• PEO, Chapter EJ
• American Management Association Training Council, Washington DC
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PO Box 1149
Green Valley, AZ 85622
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[email protected]
Senator Andrea Dalessandro was born in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty, the symbol of freedom and opportunity. As the granddaughter of immigrants she has been able to live the American Dream. With the opportunity of affordable higher education, she was able to become a high school math teacher and later, after she received her M.B.A. from Rutgers University, a C.P.A., small business owner and college professor.
Economic development and the growth of good paying, sustainable jobs with the public educational system to supply a well trained workforce are her priorities. She is concerned about a sufficient water supply and clean air. Senator Dalessandro strongly believes that we must keep our promises to our veterans.
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Senator Andrea Dalessandro asks for your vote for her reelection to Legislative District 2 Senate.
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PO BOX 85477
Tucson, AZ 85754
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Borrelli retired in 1999, after serving 22 years in the U.S. Marine Corps. He has resided in Lake Havasu City since 2000 and is a former small business owner. Borrelli was elected to the Lake Havasu City Council in 2010. Borrelli was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2012 and re-elected in 2014. His current Committee assignments are; Chairman of the Military Affairs and Public Safety, Vice-Chairman of Judiciary and a member of the Transportation, Infrastructure Committee. Borrelli also serves on the Joint Legislative Committee on Border and Homeland Security.
Personal interests are rodeo, boating, fishing and riding motorcycles. Borrelli is a Life Member of the VFW, member of the American Legion, Marine Corps League, Elks Lodge and Eagles.
Borrelli is a pro-life, pro-2nd Amendment, School Choice, Fiscal Conservative, pragmatic Legislator. That also believes in, improving our Public K-12 system.
Borrelli is a well-respected legislator that believes in order to get things accomplished and to be effective, it is vital to encourage teamwork, build relationships with Civic Leaders, State agencies and members of the Legislature.
2015
Legislator of the Year, Arizona Manufacturers Council.
Copper Shield Award, AZ Veterans Hall of Fame.
Legislator of the Year, American Legion, Arizona
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PO Box 952
Snowflake, AZ 85937
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Nikki Bagley is a second generation Arizonan with a long standing history of public service. She served as mayor and councilwoman in Jerome, and is currently the director of the wine growing program at Yavapai College’s Southwest Wine Center. Nikki is running for State Senate for her young son Ryan and for every child in Arizona, all of whom deserve a better and more prosperous state. Arizona cannot simply be a place for children to grow up, but must be a place where Arizonans want to work, live, and raise families of their own.
As a teacher, Nikki knows that restoring funding for education will ultimately help grow our economy. She also has a track record of being responsible with taxpayer dollars. As mayor, she balanced the budget every year without raising taxes or cutting services.
Nikki knows how impactful both good and bad legislation can be and worked to influence meaningful bills to help expand the burgeoning wine industry, while fighting against damaging legislation that would have negatively impacted rural Arizona. As a native Arizonan, mayor, mother, teacher, and farmer, Nikki will see that our state government works for all Arizonans.
Jamescita Peshlakai is an Arizona native, lifelong Democrat and mother of two. Jamescita is a combat veteran of the Persian Gulf War and served in the US Army for eight years. She holds BA and MA degrees from Northern Arizona University. Peshlakai served in the Fifty-First Arizona State Legislature (2013-2014). Historic bipartisan accomplishments include passage of the Affordable Healthcare Act and paving the way for tribally owned airports to compete for grants from the Arizona Aviation Fund. Legislative District 7 is the largest district in the USA; it includes eight tribal nations, seven counties and some of the most treasured natural wonders of the world; Grand Canyon, Colorado River, Monument Valley, and the San Francisco Peaks. Platform issues: Restore and increase public education funding, advocate for affordable healthcare, improve public safety and protect Arizona’s most vulnerable populations. Investing in Arizona should not include taxpayer dollars going to for-profit prisons. Jobs, transportation, infrastructure, and responsible planning are vital to Arizona’s future. Environmental stewardship, water justice, tribal sovereignty, social and economic justice for women and LGBTQI are all basic rights Peshlakai will work for. Jamescita is a practicing, traditional, and bilingual Navajo of the Tanglepeople, Redhouse, Bitterwater, and Cliff-dweller clans.
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PO Box 10526
Casa Grande, AZ 85130
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PO Box 613
Kearny, AZ 85137
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Steve Farley is a 53-year-old small-business owner and father of Amelia, 21, and Genevieve, 17. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Williams College (Mass.) in 1985 with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science. He was elected to represent the citizens of District 9 as State Senator in 2012. He was first elected to the Arizona Legislature as State Representative from District 28 in November 2006, rising to become House Assistant Minority Leader. He now serves as Senate Assistant Minority Leader and the Ranking Democrat on the Finance Committee, as well as Member of the Appropriations, Financial Institutions, and Ethics Committees.
Steve, named by the Arizona Republic as one of 16 Arizonans to Watch in 2016, is working to move Arizona forward with legislative priorities in the areas of public education, jobs and economic development, senior issues, public safety, transportation choices, sustainable growth, fiscal health, and quality of life.
He was instrumental in gaining approval for a comprehensive regional transportation system of roads, buses, bikeways and sidewalks, and the Modern Streetcar starter light rail line which opened in Tucson in 2015 and which has created hundreds and hundreds of jobs and more than a billion dollars in private construction projects.
Address:
7855 E Pinon Circle
Tucson, AZ 85750
Phone:
520-722-0230
Mark Spear has been an advocate for automobile freedom issues in Arizona since the mid 1970’s. He has supported non-intrusive polices for automobile owners and enthusiasts. He has been a critical individual in eliminating "scrappage" policies for classic automobiles in Arizona. He has also fought so called "anti-cruising" legislation that could have led to automobile confiscation for normal driving activities. He has spoken to the Arizona Legislature on numerous occasions, and sometimes was the only non-government, non-lobbyist speaker on automobile issues. He was one of the key activists in the deactivation of the unfair enforcement "Red Light Cameras" in Tucson, Arizona. He has extensive experience in multiple fields of endeavor. He is a retired Air Force pilot with over 3000 flying hours in multiple fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. He has been a Volunteer Firefighter, First Responder, Civil Defense Radio Operator, Operations Security Officer, Safety Officer, Budget Officer, and Deputy Chief Engineer for the Low Altitude Navigation Infra Red for Night (LANTIRN) system. He is an electronics engineer, systems engineer, and computer systems expert currently providing computer and business equipment service in Tucson, Arizona.
Over forty years in aviation industry. Small business owner, Wings & Things, Inc. in Atlanta, GA. Commercial fixed and rotary wing pilot with over 7,200 hours. Commanded 145th Medical Detachment at Dobbins AFB, GA. Maintenance Test Pilot, GS-12 at Dobbins, AFB, GA. Retired Major, United States Army Reserve. Served in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot. Activated for Desert Storm in 1991 and assigned to Aviation Systems Command in St. Louis, MO. as a Logistician/Transportation Officer. Deployed to Southwest Asia. Moved to Arizona in 1989 and worked for various aviation companies to include Evergreen Aviation, Sabreliner Corp. and CAE SimuFlite. Member of Military Officer Association of America as Legislative Liaison, Reserve Officer Association, Concerned Veterans Of America, Vietnam Helicopter Pilot Association-Lifetime Member, Arizona Business Aviation Association. Volunteered as pilot for successful U.S. Senatorial campaign. Senator Mack F. Mattingly, first Republican elected in Georgia since reconstruction. Married with four children. Graduated from Georgia State with AA in Aviation Management with a major in Marketing.
David is running for reelection to the State Senate in District 10. He has served for 12 years in the Arizona State Legislature. His focus through these many years has been and will continue to be on the well being of children in our state, access to affordable and quality healthcare for all Arizonans and economic development that is predicated on a well funded educational system from pre-K through the university level and is respectful of Arizona’s precious natural resources.
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17818 N. Smith Dr.
Maricopa, AZ 85139
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My name is Ralph Atchue. As a first time candidate - not a career politician, my pledge is to run for no more than two terms and not run for any other elected office.
I’m a 4 year veteran of the U.S. Air Force. I enjoyed a 33 year career with the U.S. Postal Service - starting as a Letter Carrier I worked my way up to Postmaster. During that time I negotiated labor agreements representing both union and management.
Arizona needs legislators with a balanced perspective. Today’s one party controlled legislature has lost touch with the everyday needs of the citizens of our state. I stand for commonsense solutions to our pressing problems, bringing Arizona to a place of national leadership making us all proud.
AZ needs to prioritize education, infrastructure and citizen participation. AZ needs innovative ways to reduce the surge of violence in today’s society. AZ needs our election and political process to be clean, open, transparent and accountable. AZ needs legislators who make people their special interest rather than donors. AZ needs more commonsense and less controversy. Please join me in meeting those needs and moving Arizona to the top!
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2085 E. Avenida Del Valle Ct.
Gilbert, AZ 85298
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[email protected]
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2327 E. Catclaw St.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
After 35 years of living in Arizona, being involved in Arizona as a volunteer and as an activist I have decided to run for the Arizona State Senate. I have lived in Gilbert for the past 15 years, raised 2 daughters and now enjoying my grandchildren. I am running for the Arizona State Senate because I truly love this State. I believe in it and I want to make it a better place to live for everyone. My years of working as an Administrative Assistant in the State Senate and working in Governor Napolitano and Governor Brewer’s office has given me the insight and experience to be a leader that our state needs. It is vital that we have clean air and water, invest in public education, have equal pay for equal work, to have effective immigration policies, and to continue to expand our transit system. As your State Senator I will be your voice by listening to your concerns and taking them to the State Capitol.
I’m proud of Arizona’s progress since I was elected. Our budget is balanced, our economy is growing, we’ve added hundreds of millions of dollars to education, and Arizona is one of the best states in the country to do business in. I voted for the largest tax cuts in Arizona history, the Arizona Jobs Bill, and SB1070. I authored Arizona’s transparency laws and the ban on affirmative action. I have a 100% pro-life, pro-family, pro-2nd Amendment, pro-border security voting record, and won the Hero of the Taxpayer award. Working with Don Shooter and Darin Mitchell, we are an effective team for our entire district - from Yuma to Wickenburg to the West Valley, protecting everything from our military bases to agricultural interests. My opponent is Diane Landis, a self-described moderate who ran and lost in 2014. I opposed Common Core, she supported it. I opposed the ObamaCare Expansion, she supported it. As a Town Councilmember Landis was rated Friend of Big Government and was endorsed by a Democrat Senator because she’s "as close to a Democrat" as they can get in our very Republican district. I’m endorsed by Congressman Franks, Sheriff Arpaio, and many others. I ask for your vote!
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77 Ramsey Canyon Rd.
Hereford, AZ 85615
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Arizona is my home. Both my husband, Joe, and I grew up and and raised our three daughters here in Phoenix. Now they’re raising their families here in this great state.
As your Senator I have worked to restrain the growth of government and the burdensome regulations unaccountable bureaucracies can impose upon Arizona families - stifling job creation, throttling state revenues and undermining our basic liberties.
Funding the State’s priorities – education, public safety and infrastructure – while achieving a structurally balanced budget is basic good government - but it is imperative that funding be outcome-driven and accountable.
I remain committed to ensuring the billions spent each year yield the outcomes we want to see in Arizona – an educated workforce, safer families, less recidivism and more connection to the communities in which individuals can thrive.
That is why I have prioritized expanding health care options and empowering parents to choose the health care and education they believe is best for their children - while protecting the lives of the most vulnerable. It is why I have consistently supported border security and your Constitutional right to bear arms.
My hope is to continue to serve you in the Arizona Senate.
Tonya loves Arizona! Having lived in Arizona for 40+ years, she knows how Arizona has changed and grown. Tonya graduated from Camelback High, and University of Arizona. Returning to Phoenix, she married Doug, a Phoenix Firefighter/paramedic, where they raised two wonderful children.
Tonya is proud of her service to the mental health community. As the current Board Chair for CHEEERS (an innovative mental health center), she knows the challenges facing non-profit organizations. Her work as an abuse/mortality investigator for ADHS/BHS inspired her to attend Arizona State University, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law in 2005.
Tonya is a Partner at the law firm of Burch & Cracchiolo, a leader in the Arizona legal community for 45 years. As a lawyer, Tonya is well aware of the practical impact of the Legislature’s actions on her fellow citizens.
Tonya knows that without strong schools our children are at risk and so is our community. Disengaged children lead to a need for more police and community services. Challenged communities can’t attract new businesses. We can help our children and our economy. Together we can make a difference for Arizona.
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9912 E. University Dr.
Mesa, AZ 85207
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Scott Prior is an independent-minded Democrat running for the state Senate in Arizona’s Legislative District 16. Scott’s campaign is centered around the values of democratic socialism. He will put human dignity above corporate, government or religious interests and will fight for a democratic economy that will strengthen individual freedom. Scott has lived in Apache Junction with his wife of 20 years, Cara Prior.
Senate Majority Leader Steve Yarbrough is seeking his 8th and final term in the legislature. He has lived in Arizona since 1963. He graduated from Phx. Union HS, earned his Bachelor’s Degree (Finance with High Distinction) and Juris Doctorate (Magna Cum Laude) from ASU. He chaired the House Ways & Means Committee, was Speaker Pro Tempore, chaired the Senate Finance Committee, and is now Senate Majority Leader.
He and his wife of forty-eight years, Linda, a long time high music teacher and leader in fine arts community, have three sons and eight grandchildren. Two are East Valley police officers (Chandler Lt. and Gilbert officer) and one is a business executive in London, UK.
Steve has practiced law in Arizona since 1972 partnering with former Chandler Mayor, Boyd Dunn. Steve was a director and attorney in the ASU Office of Student Affairs, taught business law at MCC, and spent 24 years on a local school board. Presently he is CEO and general counsel for a large scholarship awarding charity in Chandler.
Steve has been named "Friend of the Family" and "Champion of the Taxpayer" multiple times and was named Capitol Times "Legislator Leader of the Year" last year.
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Looking for a child-friendly community with top-notch schools, a growing and thriving economy, and convenient access to work and play, my wife and I moved to Chandler in 2003. Almost 13 years later, I’m proud to say that three generations of my family now call Arizona home.
With an undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice and a Masters degree in Business Administration, I’ve utilized my academic and business experience to fulfill my passion to serve others within my community. Currently, I work as a hospital director serving Native Americans residing in the Gila River Indian Community.
As the son of a public school teacher of 35 years and as a father of two school-aged daughters, I have a sincere desire to ensure that our public school system is properly funded and that every child in Arizona (regardless of zip code or socioeconomic status) has equal access to a world-class education at all levels. Growing up in Silicon Valley, I witnessed firsthand how prudent investment in public education can spur innovation, leading to tremendous economic growth and prosperity.
I’m proud to run as a Democratic Candidate for the Arizona State Senate in Legislative District 17 (serving Chandler, western Gilbert, and Sun Lakes).
Actions speak louder than words. Service is one of those actions. Frank Schmuck has spent a career serving others as an Air Force officer, a Gulf War veteran, a professional pilot, and as a leader in the community. When his nation needed him in 1991, Frank piloted a C-141B aircraft through dangerous airspace at night into Tel Aviv, Israel delivering Patriot Missiles in support of our allies on the ground. In recognition for his service, he received the Air Force Air Medal and, in 2004, became the youngest living inductee to the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame.
Honesty and strong character are requirements for holding office as an elected official. Public trust requires moral standards, ethical values, and strong principles. Residents deserve a Senator who will stand up for what’s right and who will fight for them. Frank has demonstrated that he is a man of his word and someone we can trust.
From fighting for Gulf War veterans diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease-(ALS), to founding two scholarship organizations that have helped hundreds of students go to college, to leading the charge on rubberized asphalt to lower freeway noise, Frank has a distinguished record leading his community and helping others.
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PO Box 50802
Phoenix, AZ 85076
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Sean Bowie and his family first moved to Chandler in 1994, drawn to the area’s strong public schools and quality way of life.
A product of the Kyrene Elementary and Tempe Union High School districts, Sean graduated from Mountain Pointe High School in 2002. Sean then went on to ASU, receiving degrees in Political Science and History.
Sean has fought for good, sensible public policy at all levels of government, and worked with stakeholders on a range of projects, including education reform, expanding access to health care and protecting Social Security.
After receiving his Master’s degree in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University in 2013, Sean worked as a management consultant, working with Fortune 500 companies from across the globe.
Sean currently works for the Provost’s office at his alma mater, Arizona State University. There, he works daily on issues including expanding need-based financial aid for working Arizona families, increasing resources for first-year students, and expanding online educational opportunities and increasing access for students.
With his unique combination of skills, experience, and education, along with his roots in our community, Sean is ready to step in on day one and be an effective legislator for our district.
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12204 W. Mohave St.
Avondale, AZ 85323
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PO BOX 83561
Phoenix, AZ 85071
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"As your State Senator, I have the responsibility of making sure we share our talents to identify goals and objectives. We will form partnerships with neighborhood businesses and places of worship. These partnerships will lead us in making decisions that affect our quality of life. Working together, we will reach our full potential allowing us to serve our community effectively today, and into the future."
My name is Larry Herrera. I represent you and your family. I use my time and devote myself to the schools, neighborhoods, and diverse families of District 20. I know what it’s like to live paycheck to paycheck, fighting for what is right and fair and having the courage to stand up to special interests politicians. I’m fighting hard each day and working hard to earn your trust and listen to the issues that affect our families and quality of life and I will fight for you.
District 20 is my home and yours. My kids attend public schools, my wife works locally, I’m involved in Block Watch, Chairman of the North Mountain Village Planning Committee, coach little league, volunteer in our schools, and work directly to help children in DCS care.
Larry Herrera
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3946 W. Monte Cristo Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85053
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I am blessed to serve as your Arizona State Senator in legislative district 21 where I represent 210,000 constituents in Peoria, Surprise, Sun City, El Mirage, and Youngtown. I have a reputation for taking on big issues and for getting things done. This year I am very pleased that my pension reform legislation, Proposition 124, was passed by the voters with a 70% yes vote. I worked for a year with firefighters, police, cities, the governor’s office, legislators and the Reason Foundation to accomplish this historic pension reform that will sustain the system and save taxpayers over $1.5 Billion. In previous years, I sponsored first of its kind school choice and tax reform legislation. I also sponsored the legislation to prohibit photo radar cameras on state highways at the request of my constituents.
Because of my efforts I have been named "2016 Legislator of the Year" by the AZ Republican Party and "Hero of the Taxpayer" by Americans for Prosperity and have received the " Conservative Excellence Award" by The American Conservative Union , the "Sentinel Award" from the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, and the "Legislator of the Year" from the AZ Manufacturers Council.
Please contact me anytime.
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PO Box 5361
Sun City West, AZ 85376
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9601 W Cielo Grande
Peoria, AZ 85383
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Born and raised in LD22 by two public school teachers, Michael Muscato learned early on the value of hard work, teamwork, and perseverance. He graduated at the top of his high school class and was captain of the varsity baseball team. His academic prowess and leadership abilities earned him a scholarship to play Division 1 Baseball and a draft selection by the New York Yankees.
After playing professional baseball, Michael came back home to Peoria and limited job opportunities. He moved to Los Angeles, California and became a self-taught engineer for a well-known Hollywood Tv/Film studio. His hard work, ability to learn quickly, and determination earned him the opportunity to travel the world as a director, crew chief, and systems engineer for many of the worlds most famous entertainers.
He earned his Bachelors degree from Nicholls State University, Louisiana before moving back to his hometown of Peoria, Arizona and opening his first small business in LD22. He is husband to wife Alicia and father to sons Cooper and Canton.
Today, Michael wants to serve as your voice in the Arizona Legislative District 22 Senate.
A voice that echoes your concerns. A voice that matters. A voice for his hometown..
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13106 W. Lyric Dr.
Sun City West, AZ 85375
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I have lived in Arizona for 22 years. Was raised in Minnesota and worked for approximately 11 years, as the executive assistant in the City Manager’s office for the City of Surprise. In late 2005, I became ill and in March 2006, I was diagnosed with Valley Fever. I went on disability thinking I would be back to work in two weeks, but that unfortunately never happened. Today, I am still battling the disease. I am focused on the following areas if elected: 1) Valley Fever, 2) K-12 education, 3) Vets medical care, 4) air pollution and monitors reading at PM1, and 5) Get funding for Valley Fever.
If I am elected, I am not accepting the annual salary and benefits for the two years in office. The state will have to cut my salary and benefits to the University of Arizona, VALLEY FEVER CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE for the cure and vaccine.
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837 E. Windsor Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85006
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3514 E. Presidio Circle
Mesa, AZ 85213
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2035 S. Elm St. Unit 145
Tempe, AZ 85282
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5412 W Ellis Dr.
Laveen, AZ 85339
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My name is Angel Torres, Green Party candidate for State Senator in LD 27. My top three campaign issues are: 1) Union jobs equals a strong economy; 2) Health care as a human right; and 3) Using the state budget surplus to fully fund public education. I’m a native Arizonan, have lived in South Phoenix/Laveen for 26 years, and graduated from Arizona State University (1986) with a B.A. in Organizational Communication. A 29-year airline employee, I served on my bargaining unit’s 1st contract negotiating committee (2005-07), and have been a union shop steward (Teamsters Local 104) for 12 years. Being a union member has helped me to improve and maintain my standard of living. If we want a strong economy, we need a strong middle/working class. And, if we want a strong working class, we need strong unions. The Green Party believes that health care is a human right, and we support a Medicare-for-All, single-payer, health care system (similar to Canada). We can improve public education in Arizona by hiring more teachers and reducing class sizes. We need fundamental change in our Arizona State Legislature. I respectfully request your vote on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. Thank you!
Address:
42 East Butler Dr.
Phoenix, AZ 85020
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[email protected]
Kate Brophy McGee is a third generation Arizonan, born into a ranching family and raised in Southern Arizona. She graduated with honors from the University of Arizona in 1977. Kate completed a bank management training program in 1978 and spent the next twelve years in banking, ending her career as a bank vice president and senior commercial loan officer. She left banking when her first child was born.
A former school board president, Kate was first elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2010. She serves as Chair of the House Banking & Financial Services Committee and Vice Chair of the House Children & Family Affairs Committee. She is Co-Chair of the Department of Child Safety Legislative Oversight Committee and sponsored the legislation establishing the new Department of Child Services agency in May of 2014.
This year, Governor Ducey appointed Kate to the Arizona Substance Abuse and Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit Task Forces. In keeping with her concern for Arizona’s vulnerable, Kate led the successful charge to restore KidsCare this past legislative session. She has received numerous awards and recognition for her legislative work on behalf of Arizona’s vulnerable populations, and serves on various boards and commissions.
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7765 N Foothill Dr. S
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
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602-926-3037
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As LD28’s State Representative, I worked on bipartisan solutions to address Arizona’s challenges. Like many Arizonans, however, I am upset with the path taken by the Legislature. The majority has slashed $1.2 billion a year from our public schools, while supporting vouchers for private schools and building private prisons. It is time to change the priorities. It is time to elect a Senator who truly supports children and public education and has the voting record to prove it. I voted to restore KidsCare every chance I had and refused to play political games with the health of 30,000 children. I have asked for more accountability from the Department of Child Safety. I introduced an amendment to restore last year’s cuts to K-12, using existing revenues, but it was defeated on a party-line vote. If elected to the Senate, I will continue to fight for quality schools, high-wage jobs and affordable college tuition. I will continue to use my degree in economics, my years as an emergency medicine physician and my experience on the Scottsdale School Board to represent the residents of District 28. The future of Arizona is at stake. I ask for your vote!
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7983 W. Montebello Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85303
From firsthand experience, Crystal Nuttle knows the pain of unjustly losing custody of her children in 1995 by the Arizona Court System. Through a seemingly unending battle she had the victory of regaining full custody by the favor and power of God! Crystal’s testimony in 2000 was crucial in passing a blocked AZ Senate bill into law which protects both parents and children. In 2001 Crystal spoke at the United Nations at the "Worldwide Children Summit" in behalf of children’s’ needs rather than rights. Crystal is a "Certified Court Watcher" for child custody issues. Crystal has full support and backing from her husband of fifteen years, along with her family and friends. Crystal is a Precinct Committeemen as well as an AZ State Delegate who believes Arizona would greatly benefit from having more Statesmen than Politicians. Crystal is asking for your vote to be your Senator, your Statesmen and your Voice for Safety, Education and Job Creation for LD 29.
MartÃn holds a Bachelor of Science in Administration of Justice from Arizona State University’s College of Public Programs and a Juris Doctorate from ASU’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law.
MartÃn began his professional career as a Research Analyst for the Arizona House of Representatives’ Democratic Caucus. As he witnessed the critical role of policymakers in state governance, MartÃn decided to pursue a larger role in government and law. After obtaining his law degree, MartÃn served a judicial clerkship for Judge Patricia Orozco on the Arizona Court of Appeals before opening his own law office.
MartÃn is an attorney committed to social justice in Arizona. He currently uses his legal background and expertise in his role as the Democratic Whip in the Arizona State Senate, representing Legislative District #29 in Maryvale and Glendale. He was elected to the Senate in the 2014 General Election after serving two terms in the Arizona State House of Representatives.
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5610 W. Belmont Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85301
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1919 W. Virginia Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85009
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231 S. Marina St.
Prescott, AZ 86303
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1967 W. Shadow Valley Dr.
Prescott, AZ 86305
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The responsibility of our state legislature is to come up with a revenue and spending plan. We must focus on public education, which comprises half of the budget, to enhance every aspect of living and working in Arizona. "Business-friendly" means educated employees and employers, and their children.
Amending Arizona’s 5C’s starts with CONSERVATION. "Ditat Deus," and it’s up to us to use resources wisely: this means CLEAN air, water and soil. Solar is a sensible alternative to nuclear and fossil fuels.
As state rep I will stress a range of C’s, including CONSTITUENT SERVICES. CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM starts here and now with my frugal "No-Gift" campaign. COMPASSION and COMMON SENSE make up a fair share of CONSCIOUSNESS. And our CONSTITUTION is a handy reference. COOPERATION starts with a dose of COMITY, which may be the toughest row to hoe. I am the CONSERVATIVE in this race.
I will work diligently to uphold Green Party values of ecological wisdom and social justice. Arizona can abolish the death penalty. We can uphold voting rights, resist gigantic corporate control, support entrepreneurialism, and enhance freedom.
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140 E. Camino Limon Verde
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
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A Tucson native, Chris Ackerley is a career educator serving his first term in the Arizona House of Representatives. He represents legislative district 2, one of the most diverse districts in the state covering southern Pima county and all of Santa Cruz county.
With 16 years of classroom experience as a high school math and physics teacher, Chris brings a deep understanding of the K-12 education system to the legislature..
As one of only two legislators from Pima County currently serving in the majority caucus, Chris takes the responsibility of representing the interests of Southern Arizona seriously. He recognizes that in any statewide organization there is always some disconnect between the Phoenix metro area and the rest of the state. Guided by the principles of limited government, local control and fiscal responsibility, Chris works to find policy solutions that work for Southern Arizona.
Chris was born and raised in Southern Arizona, attended Pima Community College and Graduated from Northern Arizona University. He currently lives with his wife and two children in Sahuarita, where his wife is also an educator.
Leadership, Experience and Common Sense - it is an honor to take ideas from Southern Arizona to the State House of Representatives, because that is what Arizona needs; a little common sense and straight from the heart. One person can make a difference. Together we have been successful in bringing together the collective energy and leadership necessary to shape the future of our State. It takes local leadership to address the challenges to public education, developing employment opportunities and working for water sustainability. We won’t get anywhere if we don’t start listening to each other. I vote my conscience; speak my mind and I consider how my decisions affect us in Southern Arizona. Join me and let’s build a better future for Arizona. I ask for your vote.
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1078 E. Irvington Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85714
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7444 S. Camino Benem
Tucson, AZ 85757
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3314 S. 12th Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85713
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1201 E. Drachman
Apt. 230
Tucson, AZ 85719
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1342 W. 17th St.
Yuma, AZ 85364
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State Representative Charlene Fernandez currently serves Legislative District 4 -- which includes parts of Yuma, Maricopa, Pima, and Pinal Counties -- in the Arizona legislature.
Charlene is one of the legislature’s strongest advocates for public education, frequently pushing for more school funding from her position on the appropriations committee. Charlene is also the ranking Democrat on the transportation and infrastructure committee.
Prior to being elected to the legislature, Charlene worked in a variety of policy and constituent service roles for Congressman Ed Pastor, Governor Janet Napolitano and Congressman Raúl Grijalva. Charlene also served for more than 12 years on the Yuma Union High School Board.
Charlene was born and raised in Yuma, Arizona. She graduated from Northern Arizona University with a degree in elementary education.
Charlene and her husband, Sergio live in Yuma and together raised three children Brian, Carlye, and Lisa.
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PO Box 863
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
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Jesus Rubalcava is an Arizona native born in Ajo and raised in Gila Bend. He is a graduate of Gila Bend High School. Jesus has served for seven years on the Gila Bend USD Governing Board; currently President. Prior to that, he served on the Paloma ESD Governing Board at the age of 18 for two years. He is currently serving his first term on the Gila Bend Town Council.
Jesus has demonstrated the quality leadership skills through his involvement in many local, state, national and international organizations. Rubalcava currently serves on the Arizona School Boards Association (ASBA) as the Past President. Jesus is also serving as the Hispanic Vice-Chair of the Hispanic Native American Indian Caucus of ASBA where he voices the concerns and needs of Hispanic and Native American students. He is currently serving as the Secretary of the National Hispanic Council of the National School Boards Association. Most recently, Jesus was elected to represent the Pacific Region on the National School Boards Association Board of Directors.
He is currently a Special Education Educator at Palo Verde Elementary and is enrolled in a Doctoral program with an emphasis on Educational Leadership.
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Republican running for AZ State Representative of District 5, owned 3 businesses in Kingman. Kingman resident 21 Years. Past President Az Dental Assoc.
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I am a pro-life Republican whose top priority is to provide for my family and protect all Arizona families. I am a constitutional conservative who will ensure that we have a balanced budget while promoting economic development, achieving reasonable deregulation and protecting our liberties.
My goals are for Arizona to have strong economic growth and to be an example of fiscal responsibility. I care deeply about the education of our youth and parents’ right to educate their children in public schools, charter schools, private schools, home schools, etc. I want to protect our inalienable rights given to us from God, rights to own private property and our right to keep and bear arms. I believe that the Constitution of the United States was inspired by God and that our Founding Fathers were willing to give up their lives and their fortunes for our freedom. I believe that all Americans have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness and that the family is the central most important unit of our society.
I was raised in Arizona. I am a small business owner and a Certified Financial Planner.
I look forward to serving the wonderful people of Arizona.
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4490 N. Sundown Dr.
Golden Valley, AZ 86413
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1990 Rainbow Ave. N
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
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My name is Leo Biasiucci and I am running for State Representative in District 5. I was born and raised in Lake Havasu City and have seen this area grow for the last 30+ years. I graduated from LHHS in 2000 and was very involved in high school sports, clubs and organizations. Soccer, football, tennis, Interact-Rotary, National Honors Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Student Government are just to name a few. I attended The University of Arizona and graduated with a degree in Business Administration from one of the top business schools in the United States, The Eller College of Business. Although I have never run for office, I have always had a passion for politics since childhood. My core belief is that all politicians should follow the rule of doing what’s best for the people, not what’s best for the corporations or self interest groups. Although our current system does have its benefits, I feel that it is not working as well as it should. Education, health care, jobs, safety and our given constitutional rights should come first before anything. Most importantly, I will listen to the wants and needs of all people, regardless of party affiliation.
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801 E. Frontier St.
Apt. 1
Payson, AZ 85541
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490 Lake Mary Rd.
Flagstaff, AZ 86005
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Alex Martinez is an Arizona native and fifth generation Southwest native.He is a proud product of the Arizona Public School System, and has taught in classrooms ranging from Kindergarten through high school and into college, as well as Academic and Leadership training in the Military. He also worked as a principal for an elementary school for 10 years, as well as Superintendent for 8 years.
Alex was also was an enlisted serviceman for the U.S. Navy Reserve, a U.S. Navy Reserve Commissioned Officer, and retired as a Captain. He served 32 years of honorable service, and 36 years of military service in all. Alex is committed to getting our Veterans the help that they deserve. Too often those who have served us get swept aside when they return home from their service. They were there for us, now let’s be there for them.
For over a decade, Wenona has worked as an attorney and a public interest advocate. She has dedicated her career to supporting and advancing the interests of Indian tribal governments and underrepresented communities. She holds a Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from Harvard Law School and a Master in Public Policy (MPP) degree from Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government. Wenona is a member of the Navajo Nation. She is married to Salomón F. Baldenegro, a native of Tucson.
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PO Box 1866
Chinle, AZ 86503
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This election is a critical for rural Arizona. Each voter must ask themselves: "Who will best represent me in the state legislature?" T.J. Shope has a distinguished record of standing up for the people he represents. T.J. Shope fought lobbyist and special interest groups time after time, and voted to keep hospitals and healthcare facilities open in our district. T.J. Shope strongly believes that rural communities must have healthcare that is affordable and he will fight against prescription drug companies that engage in price gouging and other unethical practices. T.J. Shope is a committed watchdog for consumers. T.J. Shope also fought for policies that helped bring desperately needed jobs to our area and he has been in the forefront of making certain that our schools have more funding for education. For many years T.J. Shope has been a leading advocate for safe neighborhoods and has worked to provide law enforcement with the tools and the funding they need to get the job done. Your vote to reelect T.J. Shope will ensure that we keep an honest leader who is a real friend of the people. More information available at www.RealLeadershipAZ.com.
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208 E. Apache St.
Globe, AZ 85501
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I believe the best way to achieve an efficient and simplified government is to elect Representatives who actually know the needs of you, your family, and your business. I’m a native Tucsonan who has been speaking with many of you for years. In fact, that’s one of my favorite parts of campaigning.
One thing I hear again and again is frustration that for far too long, we have paid for representation and been ignored by politicians who are too busy meeting with lobbyists and protecting special interests. I’m running to be a different kind of Representative. I respect you and know you spend your hard-earned dollars as carefully as you can to raise your family, invest, and build towards your future. That’s how I’ll handle the state budget. I support a simplified bureaucracy and an improved communication system so that I can get facts and information to you quickly. I believe we need transparency and accountability, and I promise that I will protect and maintain your individual right to choose what’s best for you, your family and your business. A better economy, schools, and job market, all start with better government.
Let’s do this together. I ask for your vote!
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PO BOX 64925
Tucson, AZ 85728
Email:
[email protected]
I was elected a State Representative in 2014 and served my first term in the Arizona House of Representatives in 2015-2016. I am also a physician, surgeon, and professor of surgery at the University of Arizona College of Medicine.
As a legislator I believe that it is the state’s responsibility to ensure that the core values of equality, opportunity (including equality of opportunity), and safety are reflected in its actions.
During my first term I worked to support appropriate funding for Arizona public schools. I will continue to make appropriate funding for public schools a priority if re-elected.
I also stand for a women’s right to make her own healthcare decisions, responsible gun safety legislation, expanded access to healthcare for all, the ability of cities and towns to self-govern without undue preemption from the state, the protection of our environment and natural resources, ensuring that exercising the right to vote is not restricted, and supporting infrastructure in Arizona (roads/highways/railways, technology growth, water conservation, as well as K-12 public education and our Universities).
I believe that by supporting and growing Arizona infrastructure small businesses will prosper and corporations will expand in Arizona creating job growth and a robust economy.
Pamela Powers Hannley is a progressive Democrat who is running on a platform of economic reform and public banking; equality and paycheck fairness; and refocusing anti-drug efforts to target opiates. She has a background in medical research, public health, addiction, and management. As a Mom, a Grandma and a wife, Powers Hannley wants to help Arizona workers and families thrive. As a former small business owner, she believes that economic development efforts should focus on helping local small business owners and entrepreneurs develop their ideas and grow their businesses. Although she is a native of Amherst, Ohio, she has lived in Tucson for 35 years and raised a family there. Powers Hannley holds a BA in Journalism from Ohio State University and a Masters in Public Health from the University of Arizona. She and her husband Jim live in Midtown Tucson with their dog Cali and three cats, Mel, Uma and Scooter.
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9121 E Tanque Verde Rd.
#105-189
Tucson, AZ 85749
Todd Clodfelter is a 45 year resident of Tucson and southern Arizona. He has been a community activist and small business owner for over 37 years. He is a graduate of Sahuaro High School and the University of Arizona. His candidacy brings opportunity for a stronger, balanced representation to east Tucson and southern Arizona at the state capitol.
"Arizonans are facing some very challenging problems. Our schools are struggling. Our roads are crumbling. Our child support services are abysmal. California’s drought and our reliance on the Colorado River for water leave us in a precarious position. Wages for hard working people aren’t just stagnant, they’re dropping and costs are ever rising. Our kids and grandkids will have fewer opportunities than we did. Future generations will have to scramble for the scraps from our tables and a financial burden of immense proportion will overwhelm them.
We need representation at the state capitol that can overcome the "party platform" mentality and party division we endure; we need effective representatives who can and will work together in the legislature to get things done. I’m running, to represent everyone at the state capitol and to get things done. Let’s fix our problems together."
I am a law professor at the University of Arizona, having devoted my career to fighting for a clean and healthy environment. I am also the mother of a 5th-grader in the Tucson Unified School District and serve on the Site Council of my daughter’s school.
I moved here from Boston where I served in the Massachusetts’ Attorney General’s Office, first as Chief of the Environmental Protection Division and later as Senior Counsel to the Public Protection Bureau.
Seeing daily the sad state of education funding in our schools, I knew I had to try to make things better by charting a brighter path for Arizona’s future. I am running for the Arizona State House from Legislative District 10 to obtain adequate funding for public education at all levels -- K-12, community colleges and universities - to protect our environment, especially our precious water resources, and to invest in our economy.
During my career I’ve worked to ensure clean water, I’ve battled perennial polluters, and I’ve helped teach a new generation of bright young men and women to protect our planet and our future.
These experiences have prepared me to fight for Arizona’s future.
Address:
PO Box 40114
Tucson, AZ 85716
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I am proud to say that I’ve been proven to be a committed representative of the ALL the people of Arizona, standing for the intention of those who established our nation to stand up for states rights, while in pursuit of forming a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, Arizona is a diverse state from the terrain to the people who inhabit it. All lives matter and the civil rights of each individual are precious to us all, for if those rights are sacrificed for one, we all suffer.
Local control is a priority to make sure that the people are served by governmental subdivisions as close as possible to the people and the will of the people those subdivisions govern. That is the hallmark of our unique form of governance, which is a constitutional republic.
Address:
12995 N Oracle Rd.
Ste. 141 MS 113
Tucson, AZ 85739
Phone:
520-818-8814
Email:
[email protected]
It has been an honor to represent you at the State Legislature. In just my first term I already serve as the Vice-Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee where I get to look after your tax dollars. I also serve on the Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee and the Rural and Economic Development Committee where I work to ensure that our state’s economy continues to grow.
My core values are: Belief in Constitutionally Limited Government, Limited Taxation, Free Markets, Pro Life, Personal Responsibility and the Rule of Law.
I’m looking forward to campaigning for re-election because I know it will keep me in touch with so many of you along the way. That said, never hesitate to email me or call my office with advice, questions, or requests. I work for you!
FREEDOM•OPPORTUNITY•JUSTICE are the American principles I vow to honor as your elected representative. Recent unpopular Arizona legislation has put our state reputation at stake. Our elected leaders advertise support for economic growth, yet fail to understand the link between high-performing public education programs and business development. They claim to be tough on crime, yet thousands of violent rape cases have gone uninvestigated. They boast fiscally conservative records, yet they pillage our state tax revenue to file lawsuits against voter-enacted laws. This partisan affront to our civil rights must end. Arizona’s unsustainable revenue structure is carried on the backs of the middle class and we are suffering. Arizona ranks 41st for "tax fairness" due to disproportionate over-taxation of lower earners. I am a middle-class mother and chemist looking for real solutions for hardworking Arizonans. I will fight for public education, voter rights protection, fair proportional taxation, and state cooperation with local law enforcement. As a Clean Elections Candidate I reject the notion that the wealthy elite may purchase a stronger voice in our political system. I humbly ask for your vote so that we can make the Arizona Legislature work for all of us and not just the wealthy.
Address:
PO Box 12573
Casa Grande, AZ 85130
Write-In Candidate
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Address:
1126 E. Harrison St.
Gilbert, AZ 85295
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Travis was born and raised in Scottsdale, AZ. A third generation Arizonan, Travis attended Arizona State University and enlisted in the United States Air Force / Arizona Air National Guard’s 161st Air Refueling Wing.
Travis completed basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX and was ultimately trained and served as an aircraft technician on the KC-135E achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant. Upon graduation from college, Travis was selected for Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training at Laughlin Air Force Base in Del Rio, TX. Travis attended the 1 year course and earned his wings in August of 2003. Travis currently holds the rank of Major and is serving as an Aircraft Commander and Instructor Pilot in the Arizona Air National Guard with over 2000 hours in the KC135E/R.
Travis joined International Air Response Inc (IAR) in 2003 as a partner and Vice President in charge of Operations and currently serves as the Chief Operations Officer at IAR’s headquarters located at the Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport in Mesa, AZ.
Travis holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agribusiness from Arizona State University. Travis and his wife Patricia reside in Gilbert, AZ with their two daughters Katelyn and Kristyn.
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Address:
2901 S. Palo Verde Ln.
Yuma, AZ 85365
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Iisha Graves embodies hard work and dedication. Whether it is working with underserviced veterans or volunteering for women and children issues, she is focused on raising the quality of life for others.
For over fifteen years she has been committed to serving an at-risk population of youth and adults. She has used her knowledge and experience to bring about positive change in our communities. Like many Americans Iisha is dedicated to working towards our countries return to its core values. She believes it is time to turn away from a failing education system, privatized prisons and a judicial system that is criminalizing Americans struggling with addictions.
Concerned with the education system in Arizona Iisha has moved forward with this unwavering dedication. She is determined to do her part in the fight for a balanced education system. Iisha understands the need for our children to be able to compete with others from across the country.
This call to action has fueled her 2016 campaign for the House of Representatives in LD-13. Iisha will serve the people in her district with integrity, hard work and dedication.
Rural Arizona needs a powerful voice in the State House of Representatives. Maricopa county and big cities like Phoenix tend to dominate the legislative process. I am Drew John and I was born, raised and have worked my entire life in this rural legislative district. Over my lifetime I have come to know all too well the critical issues we face. We need more and better jobs, reduced regulations, excellent educational opportunities, safe communities, and affordable healthcare that is accessible to our rural areas. Unfortunately, we are often overlooked on these and many other important issues. I have worked as a meat cutter, small business owner, school board member, and county supervisor, to name a few. I am fully committed to representing your interests and fighting for your rights in the state legislature. You have my word that I will represent you in a fair and honest manner. I welcome your comments and suggestions, and want to know what is most important to you. www.DrewJohn.com for more information and to get my contact information. Your vote for Drew John will ensure a fair and honest representative that cares about you and the issues we face in rural Arizona.
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Address:
180 N. Westview Dr.
Vail, AZ 85641
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Address:
1765 Elmwood Ln.
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Email:
[email protected]
I’m not your ordinary candidate. I’ve had it with politics and politicians. We all know the incompetence and corruption will not stop on it’s own. I don’t know about you, but I’ve had enough. It’s time to put people first, before corporations and special interests.
I consider myself to be the guy next door. My wife and I recently celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary. We have two wonderful children in high school. My family has lived in Cochise County for nearly 40 years, my wife’s family has been here over 100 years!
I currently work as a Criminal Prosecutor and I coordinate the County’s Adult Diversion Program. I teach Professional Ethics and Judicial Process at the University of Arizona, and I’ve also worked as a victim advocate and a defense attorney.
People that know me best have described me as fiscally conservative and socially liberal. Like most of you, I’m a part of the silenced moderate majority. I want to reclaim our government from the corporations and special interests.
The key word in my campaign is TRANSPARENCY. Without transparent government, "we the people" can only pretend to participate. Lets put the people first, and let’s take our government back.
Address:
5661 E. Presidio Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
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Address:
29455 N. Cave Creek Rd.
Suite 118 #299
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
Email:
[email protected]
As your state legislator since 2011, I’ve worked to streamline government, improve the economy, encourage job creation, reform education and balance the state budget through responsible spending measures. Serving as the Health Committee Chairwoman, I work relentlessly to make sure our Arizona health care system is both efficient and effective while providing Arizonans access to world-class treatments right in our own backyard.
After graduating from Arizona State University with a degree in communication, I completed a master’s degree in educational technology and received a doctorate degree in education leadership from Northern Arizona University.
Currently, I am a full-time, clinical associate professor at Arizona State University. I was also a seventh-grade teacher in the Paradise Valley Unified School District teaching middle school English and social studies. Before teaching, I worked for several local companies: KOOL-FM, Phoenix Suns, and Wallace Laboratories. Having worked for both small businesses and corporate employers, I understand the important role that companies of all sizes play in our economy. My hope is to continue to serve as your state representative to help put Arizona on the "fast-track" to economic prosperity for the twenty-first century.
I currently live in the north Phoenix area with my husband and daughter.
Arizona faces a critical time this election year that will determine our state’s direction for years to come. I share the values of many fellow Arizonans: opportunities for individual success based upon talent and work ethic and government respectful of the voters. Unfortunately, our State Legislature has abandoned those values in favor of extreme, right wing national interests who do not share our values.
I am running for the State House of Representatives so that we may recreate an Arizona based upon our core values. To maximize opportunities for individual success, our investment in public education must be held as a top priority. Budgets reflect a state’s value system, and while our expenditures for private prisons continues to sky rocket, our investment in public education dwindles. We should invest in Arizona’s leaders of tomorrow rather than ensure profits for companies to incarcerate our neighbors. Additionally, our elected officials continue to circumvent the will of the voters by passing legislation that directly contradicts voter initiatives and places unfair obstacles for many to vote, particularly Independents. All voters must be empowered, and their voice should take precedence over political ideologies.
Together, we can take back Arizona and place people over politics.
Address:
1474 S. Royal Palm
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
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Kelly Townsend is a tireless voice of the Arizona voter, advocating for issues that are important to you. Some of the issues she is passionate about are protecting your 2nd Amendment rights, defending the Constitution, protecting the unborn, securing the border, advocating for veteran’s rights, fighting Federal overreach, protecting family values, cleaning up Department of Child Safety, and saving Arizona’s cherished Salt River horses. Kelly also is concerned with a balanced budget that protects and creates jobs, strengthens education, and finds creative funding streams to bolster the economy, without raising your taxes. Kelly’s goals include smaller government, fiscal and individual responsibility, observing the rule-of-law, and American families first. Her work is far from done in securing these goals and asks for your vote to return her to the State House.
Cara Prior is an independent-minded Democrat seeking a House seat in Arizona’s Legislative District 16. Cara is running a grassroots, person-first campaign centered around progressive values. She believes personal freedom should not be jeopardized by corporations, non-democratic government regulation or religion. She has lived in Apache Junction for 17 years with her husband of 20 years, Scott Prior.
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Jeff Weninger is in his first term as a State Representative for Legislative District 17. His district serves Gilbert, Sun Lakes and a large portion of Chandler, where Jeff resides with his wife, Janet, and their three children; Jacob, Christian and Grace. Their children have all attended Chandler Unified School District.
Jeff is the co-owner of two local restaurant concepts in the East Valley. For more than 20 years, Jeff has employed thousands of Arizona citizens and fed millions while contributing hundreds of thousands of dollars into the local economy through sales tax revenue. Jeff and his wife, Janet, both serve the community in philanthropic work with charities for children and youth in crisis.
Before serving as a State Representative, Jeff served on the Chandler City Council for eight years and held the position of Vice Mayor. He became known as the common sense councilman and created a culture that ultimately changed the way Chandler employees approached spending tax dollars. Chandler’s budget remained one of the strongest in the state during the economic downturn without cutting needed services.
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Address:
2713 W. Oak Grove Ln.
Chandler, AZ 85224
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Arizona has some hefty challenges. Our schools are hurting. Families and individuals have concerns every day about safety, getting a better job, and their children’s future. It’s time to focus on what’s most important: our people.
We need an economy that works for everybody, not just a select few. An innovation economy creates good, high-paying jobs. Innovative startups and career-ready graduates strengthen our economic competitiveness.
The key to prosperity for everybody is a robust education system. We are depending on today’s students for our future health, safety, and economic well-being. For 25 years, I have been advocating for strong public schools. I began with the PTO/PTA when my children were young, and then served on the Kyrene School Board. I have built statewide coalitions of parents, teachers, retirees, school officials, and business leaders to collaborate on continuous improvements for our children’s schools.
Arizona has some hefty challenges, but we have the resources to solve them. I have been a problem solver throughout my career as a computer systems analyst in multi-national companies, as a small business owner, and as an advocate for education. I have a track record of collaborating to get the work done.
I have been married for 48 years, my husband Tony and I have raised two grown daughters who were born in Arizona. We have lived in Mesa AZ since 1971.
I am a retired letter carrier with 27 years of service. I have been and still am a member of Local 1902.
I attended San Jose City College and San Jose State college studying physical education.
I also worked part time as a teachers aid in the Mesa School District.
Presently I am a part time golf starter at Dobson Ranch Golf Course in Mesa.
As an endorsed Green Party candidate I hope to bring another point of view to the discussion of issues important to our state.
Some of the issues that concern me are public education, the environment and electoral reform.
Public education needs to be fully funded. An educated citizenry makes choices that serve the well being of the community, present and future.
The legislature needs to be mindful of the businesses that are encouraged to bring jobs to Arizona so that the air, water and soil are sustainable.
I will educate and work for electoral reform that will allow representation to a broader base of voters.
Address:
2020 N. 78th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85035
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Address:
803 N. Christa Way
Tolleson, AZ 85353
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Paul Boyer teaches 10th Grade Humane Letters, which spans 500 years of Modern European history and also includes several Great Books at Veritas Preparatory Academy.
He is the Chairman of the House Education Committee.
Previously, he was an official spokesman and policy advisor for House Majority at the State Capitol for three years, the legislative liaison for the Arizona Department of Corrections for three years and the Supervisor of District Communications for Mesa Public Schools, the largest school district in the state.
He holds a B.A. in English from Arizona State University and a M.A. in Communication Studies from Arizona State University.
He is married to Beth and they have a hyperactive, lovable, co-dependent rescue dog – Sydni, a nine-year-old Cairn Terrier. His parents, Fred and Sharon also live in Phoenix.
Address:
5028 W. Mescal St.
Glendale, AZ 85304
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I got into politics because I saw first-hand how education was being devalued. My mother and brother are teachers. I am a graduate of a K-12 public school and a public university, I have volunteered for candidates that support education.
I went to law school with a vision for public service. So, after graduation, I advocated for students across in Arizona and North Carolina, ensuring that they had access to funding and to information on voting like registration and message points.
My vision
I am a law school-educated advocate that considers students as the priority in Arizona and especially in LD 20. I want to restore the $4 billion in cuts to public education in K-12 and higher education that have been made since the Recession.
I also work with small businesses and policymakers currently. I want to make sure Arizona’s entrepreneurs and small businesses can grow, and fill the empty storefronts from Dunlap to Union Hills.
I’m a Republican candidate for the AZ House in LD21. I’m an Arizona native and joined the Navy out of high school. Married over 25 years with four children and seven grand children. Last year my wife and I started a new business called Kstar BBQ.
Current Issues:
Grow Economy – To grow the economy you must grow and create jobs. This is best done with small business. We must keep the regulatory burden in check eliminating unnecessary regulation.
Education – I believe in school choice which leads to competition between schools. With competition there is improvement. Arizona has three of the top ten schools in the nation so it’s not entirely a money issue. AZ is ranked last in the nation for teacher pay making it difficult to attract good teachers. Along with increased pay comes increased accountability ensuring teachers and schools are performing to our standards.
Transportation – AZ is in a great position to grow if we have a good highways and railways. If we can manufacture goods in AZ and export them elsewhere that would be good for AZ. We must maintain our existing roadways and be ready to expand as needed.
Address:
8008 W. Columbine Dr.
Peoria, AZ 85381
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Deanna Rasmussen-Lacotta was raised in the Midwest to be a hard-working and sincere person. One of twelve children, she helped raise her younger brothers and sisters. After high school she went directly into radiologic training in Phoenix at St. Joseph’s hospital, followed by nuclear medicine technology training in Colorado.
She has worked in the field of nuclear medicine on and off for almost 25 years, collecting a BS degree in Nuclear Biomedical Chemistry along the way. Working in medicine and then getting injured while on the job, made her look for alternatives to healing instead of following the medical model of surgery. She has also been a business application software trainer.
She is married to Bernie Lacotta for the last three years. They live in Sun City, after she moved here from Colorado to be with him in 2013.
"I want to represent the people of District 21 because I have struggled to overcome challenges of injury and poverty. I support education for our children; the fight for the right to vote; and want to support the elderly and sick. People want security, happiness, and opportunity to grow unfortunately our Arizona Legislature isn’t listening to the people."
I have just completed my second term and it is still a great honor to serve you. I continue to focus on improving our economy, encouraging job growth, strengthening the family unit, protecting our state’s sovereignty, and restoring our Constitutional rights. I advocate for secure borders, have a 100% pro-life and pro-2nd Amendment record, and continue to fight to stop Common Core and restore control over our school curriculum back to Arizona parents and teachers. As the House Majority Whip, I was very involved in passing our balanced budget (with no accounting gimmicks) and increasing education funding by hundreds of millions of dollars, without raising taxes! For my votes, I have earned both the "Friend of the Family" award and the "Hero of the Taxpayer" award, and in 2015 was proud to accept the Chamber of Commerce and Industry "Legislator of the Year Award" You are my bosses, and I pledge to continue working hard for you and hope that you will communicate with my office directly when there are items of importance to you. As always, I ask for your vote, and thank you in advance for your support. God Bless Arizona, David Livingston LD22, Majority Whip
Address:
7197 W. Mariposa Grande Lane
Peoria, AZ 85383
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Address:
16886 W. Weymouth Rd.
Surprise, AZ 85374
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I have spent 26 years as a radio talk show host on KTAR. I’ve hosted radio and TV in New York and Los Angeles. The past two years have been the most exciting and rewarding of my life. I Honor my U S Air Force service by continuing service as Co-Chair of the House/Senate Veterans Caucus.
Address:
9273 E. Pershing Ave.
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
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Address:
8522 E Tether Trail
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Email:
[email protected]
I grew up in Boston and have lived in Scottsdale for twenty years. Arizona is home. I’m a successful local business owner, marathon runner, and mother of three children in public school. I’m a home-owner and a tax payer. I am passionate about having a voice in our state legislature.
I can no longer watch as our legislators pass laws to defund our public schools, discriminate against our citizens, and decrease our quality of life. Everyone deserves the opportunity to be successful in their lives and to have the tools to make this happen: Quality, affordable education, a diverse economy with less tax burden on families and small businesses, and a sane, mainstream voice in the legislature that fights to protect our individual freedoms and the rights of all Arizona citizens.
I am committed to working on a better government that represents our shared American values of Opportunity, Responsibility, and Community. For the last fifteen years I’ve provided light fixtures that light up our schools and hospitals, our roadways and airports, our ballparks and office buildings, and now I want to help light up our State House. I believe with your vote we can make this happen.
Address:
69 W. Willetta St., Apt. 1
Phoenix, AZ 85003
I am proud to be serving my third term as your Representative. My roots in the community go back to the time of my birth and include over three decades teaching in Phoenix Union High Schools. Growing successful individuals and a strong community has been my life’s work and I am proud of the progress we have made.
This past session I was proud to pass KidsCare, legislation that will provide healthcare for 30,000 children of working parents who don’t make enough money to purchase insurance. In a rare moment of bipartisanship we worked together to restore funding to technical and career training, halting the closure of programs across the state.
There is much more work to be done though. Our schools are starving for state support, too many students are graduating unable to afford higher education and our rights are under attack. I ask for your support to return me to the House of Representatives so I can continue to fight for Arizonans’ priorities and hold the current Republican leadership accountable.
I am running for the State Legislature in District 24 because I am optimistic about our state’s future.
I have been fighting for the residents of District 24 since before it was called District 24. I fought for working families against the predatory payday lenders in 2008.
I fought to get more dollars in our classrooms when I created legislation in 2003 to help schools save money on procurement.
I fought for sustainable communities, renewable energy and energy efficiency when I was the director of the state Energy Office in 2005-06.
I have learned over the years that you bring about what you think about. Unfortunately, too many people focus only on the negative when it comes to Arizona.
However, I believe that we are standing at a crossroads. We could resign ourselves to being a punch line for jokes on late night television talk shows.
Or, we can choose an optimistic future in which Arizona has yet to make its boldest contribution to this world.
I am here to ask you for your vote so that I might take that optimistic vision to the State Legislature, where I will fight with you and for you.
Address:
8831 E. Quill St.
Mesa, AZ 85207
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Address:
3447 E. Caballero St.
Mesa, AZ 85213
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Kathleen Rahn, a mother, grandmother, and wife of a small business owner, is deeply invested in Arizona’s future . A retired school psychologist, she teamed with teachers to create safe, supportive and effective learning environments in schools in Mesa, Tempe and Scottsdale. Kathleen served on the Mesa Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the Mesa 2040 General Plan Advisory Committee. A Democratic candidate for the Arizona House of Representatives in District 25, Kathleen is committed to advocating for quality schools and healthy communities. She wants to make sure Arizona provides the necessary financial resources for all levels of public education. Arizona also needs to inspire innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship through a competitive business environment. We should celebrate our community’s diversity with a sense of inclusion and prepare a skilled workforce for Arizona’s businesses.
Address:
1227 E. 3rd St.
Mesa, AZ 85203
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I was six when I arrived in the United States from Mexico pursuing the American Dream. I am a product of the Tempe public school system and was lucky enough to attend while our state invested in education. Those public investments, and the support of my parents, resulted in my pursuit of higher education. Therefore, I became the first in my family to attend ASU.
Through personal and professional experiences, I understand that access to high-quality education and resources help children thrive. We must increase academic achievement and growth if we are to create a capable workforce and sustainable economy. Yet, the legislature’s failure to make appropriate educational investments are visible because we are winning the race to the bottom. The costs of continued cuts means a lifetime of lost revenues and opportunities for all.
I am committed to advocating for high-quality early childhood programs, youth programs, access to community services, and funding education. I am devoted to help economically vulnerable residents that include recent immigrants, seniors, low-income families and small business owners. It is important to move Arizona forward for all.
As a native Arizonan, community leader, and education advocate, I have fought to strengthen the fabric of our communities. I was presented with Tempe’s MLK Diversity Award for my extensive experience advocating for women, working families, students, children and immigrants.
I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Arizona State University with degrees in Economics and Political Science. In light of severe budget cuts by the legislature, I organized hundreds of students to protest and helped move pro-education bills through the state legislature. I have worked on successful campaigns to expand Latino voter engagement, increasing Latino voter turnout in 2011 by nearly 500%. I served as a union shop steward, empowered women and girls through Girl Scouts, and built awareness and support for early childhood development working for First Things First. I also worked on national healthcare and higher education policy.
Rep. Juan Mendez, Isela Blanc and I are your Democratic Clean Elections Team because we want an Arizona legislature that is free from the grips of big donors and special interests. I’ve seen firsthand how big money is destroying our democracy, and we are dedicated to standing up for our community. Vote for the Clean Elections Team in the Democratic Primary.
Address:
1445 W. 7th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85202
Email:
[email protected]
I don’t care about Red or Blue
I care about YOU!
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Republican Mary Hamway is a current Councilwoman and former Vice Mayor for the Town of Paradise Valley. At the end of her term, ending in December of 2016, Mary will have served ten years on the council. During her years of service, she was chairwoman of the town’s Water Committee and continues to serve on the Board of Directors for the Scottsdale Visitors and Convention Bureau, representing the town’s tourism interests for over 7 years.
Prior to moving to Arizona in 1994, Mary worked for 18 years in the information technology field. Job responsibilities included overseeing the technical support of computer systems used in the assembly of the payload doors for the space shuttles Columbia and Challenger, and as a document management analyst for companies looking to move to a paperless office.
Mary is currently serving on the Arizona Power Plant and Line Siting Committee, representing incorporated cities and Towns. She has also served as President of her HOA and PTO President for Kiva Elementary School. Mary is a Flinn-Brown Leadership Academy Fellow and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Rehabilitation and Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. Mary lives in Paradise Valley.
With the right pro-growth, fiscal conservative plan, Arizona can lead the nation in jobs, economic prosperity and quality education. I have the qualifications and experience to be an effective part of this effort by reducing government regulations and taxes that impede Arizona’s economic recovery and by ensuring resources go to the classrooms so our children can reach their full academic potential.
My 25-year career in public service and private business makes me uniquely qualified to represent you. With experience as an attorney representing large and small businesses, an Assistant United States Attorney fighting for taxpayers, an Assistant Attorney General protecting Arizona’s most vulnerable, and a Councilwoman for the Town of Paradise Valley standing firm against government waste, I offer a substantial and comprehensive understanding of the economic, education, and public safety issues facing Arizona. As a mom to children who attend public schools in LD28, I am passionate about better quality education so all Arizona children have the opportunity to reach their full potential. I am ready to hit the ground running and will work every day to create opportunity for all. I would be honored by your vote and encourage you to learn more at SymsForAZ.com.
I’m proud to call Arizona home. My husband, Ben, and I are both native Arizonans with deep roots in our community. I’ve worked hard over the years as a volunteer in our community to make Arizona a better place for children and families. As your State Representative, I will continue to fight for public education and educational and economic opportunity for all.
My husband and I are small business owners. I have had years of experience helping to manage all aspects of our family’s dental practice. I’ve helped our business navigate changing economic and regulatory environments -- and gained experience that will serve me well in the State Legislature.
We must elect leaders who will re-examine our priorities and allocate our resources effectively. In order to remain competitive and attract new business, it is imperative that funding be responsibly restored to public education, from pre-K through college. Crucial infrastructure projects and maintenance throughout the state have been neglected during our economic downturn – now is the time for wise investment in Arizona’s future.
I understand the challenges facing our state today. I’m ready to get to work to find responsible solutions that help hardworking families and move our state forward.
"I am not a politician but a strategic manager who focuses on solutions and not problems to get results; it is time to get things done!" Roberto Carlos Alfaro!
Roberto Carlos Alfaro is the 2nd Vice Chair for Legislative District 29 Republican Party. Roberto Carlos has been a resident of Phoenix since 1995; he attendant Cartwright Elementary and Frank Borman Junior high; both in District 29. During his professional career, Roberto has worked at children crisis centers, as a teacher’s aide, as a small business owner, and as a corporate functional manager. Roberto has an MBA/BBA in Strategic Management and Global Operations/Projects. He has traveled to China, Europe, and Latin America; he understands working with various cultures. He is a member of the International Institute of Business Analyst and the National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers.
"I am a Lion-hearted Manager, who is restorative, a fast learner, contextual, and futuristic; qualities that will be utilized well to get results!" Roberto Carlos Alfaro!
Address:
6114 W. Avalon Dr.
Phoenix, AZ 85033
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Address:
6178 N. 87th Ln.
Glendale, AZ 85305
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Address:
5365 W. Frier Dr.
Glendale, AZ 85301
My candidacy is focused on continuing to improve Arizona’s economy, particularly for unemployed residents in my district, LD 30. I believe a strong and friendly business environment will bring much needed jobs to our State. I’m also an advocate for the welfare and safety of Children and want to help improve DCS. I’m a strong believer in providing the best education possible for K-12 students and believe we must not only adequately fund education, but assure sufficient funds are going to classrooms and teachers. I’m also a strong believer in States Rights and oppose aggressive Federal Government intrusion into issues that should be determined at the State level. I believe we must secure our borders in order to manage the out of control illegal traffic into Arizona.
Address:
PO Box 57048
Phoenix, AZ 85079
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Tony Navarrete is a community organizer born and raised in Arizona. A 2004 graduate of Carl Hayden Community High School, he grew up in West Phoenix in a home built by his grandfather. Raised in a single parent family, he was introduced to organizing at an early age by volunteering at his church, Neighborhood Ministries. When his mother fought breast cancer, Tony learned the importance of access to affordable health care. He’s worked to support access to affordable health care and fair housing, as well as the fair treatment of immigrant communities through Neighborhood Ministries and Promise Arizona, where he led the registration of over 40,000 new Arizona voters.
As a West Valley homeowner and member of AFSCME Local 2384, Tony believes in creating jobs that pay well so working families achieve economic security. In addition, as a member of the LGBT community, Tony believes in equality under the law. He has worked as a steering committee member for the National Alliance for Hispanic Families, a board member for Arizona’s Ryan White Planning Council, and as Democratic Chair in Legislative District 30.
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AMENDING TITLE 36, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING CHAPTER 28.2; AMENDING TITLE 42, CHAPTER 3, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING ARTICLE 10; AMENDING TITLE 43, CHAPTER 1, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTION 43-108; RELATING TO THE REGULATION AND TAXATION OF MARIJUANA.
Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol
Sponsored by the Marijuana Policy Project
4400 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste. 9916
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Carlos Alfaro, Applicant & Treasurer
A "yes" vote shall have the effect of permitting individuals 21 years and older to privately use, possess, manufacture, give away, or transport up to 1 ounce of marijuana and grow up to 6 marijuana plants at the individual’s residence; generally declaring violations of the Act (including public use) a petty offense punishable by no more than a $300 fine; creating the Department of Marijuana Licenses and Control, which includes a 7-member Marijuana Commission appointed by the Governor, to regulate and license entities involved in cultivating, manufacturing, distributing, selling, and testing marijuana products; granting local jurisdictions limited authority to enact ordinances and rules to regulate marijuana and marijuana products; establishing licensing fees for marijuana establishments and levying a 15% tax on all marijuana and marijuana products; and declaring all marijuana establishment contracts enforceable notwithstanding any conflict with federal law.
A "no" vote shall have the effect of retaining existing law, which prohibits individuals from using, possessing, growing or purchasing marijuana unless the individual is authorized by and doing so in compliance with the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act.
AMENDING TITLE 23, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 8, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY AMENDING SECTIONS 23-363 AND 23-364; AMENDING TITLE 23, CHAPTER 2, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING ARTICLE 8.1; RELATING TO ARIZONA’S MINIMUM WAGE AND EARNED PAID SICK TIME BENEFITS.
Arizonans for Fair Wages and Healthy Families
3120 North 19th Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85015
Tomas Robles, Chairman & Applicant
A "yes" vote shall have the effect of increasing the minimum wage from $8.05 per hour in 2016 to $10.00 per hour in 2017, and then incrementally increasing the minimum wage to $12.00 per hour by the year 2020; entitles employees to earn 1 hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked with limits based upon the size of the employer; broadly defining the conditions under which paid sick time may be taken, including mental or physical illness, care of a family member, a public health emergency, or absence due to domestic violence, sexual violence, abuse or stalking; prohibiting various forms of retaliation against employees for exercising any rights under the law; and requiring employers to provide various notices to employees about the law.
A "no" vote shall have the effect of retaining the existing minimum wage (along with the existing method for annually increasing the minimum wage for inflation) and retaining employers' existing ability to determine their own earned paid sick leave policy.
