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House members’ phones & assistants ...................................................................................... 2House officers & principal staff ................................................................................................ 3Senate members’ phones & assistants ..................................................................................... 6Senate officers & principal staff .............................................................................................. 7House standing committee rosters ........................................................................................... 9Senate standing committee rosters ........................................................................................14House members’ biographical sketches ...................................................................................18Seating chart — House ........................................................................................................ 44Seating chart — Senate ....................................................................................................... 45Senate members’ biographical sketches ................................................................................. 46House party caucuses ............................................................................................................ 60Senate party caucuses ........................................................................................................... 62Joint Committee on Capital Review ........................................................................................ 63Joint Legislative Audit Committee .......................................................................................... 63Joint Legislative Budget Committee ....................................................................................... 64Legislative Council ................................................................................................................. 64Members’ faxes ..................................................................................................................... 65Legislators by district ............................................................................................................ 67Endorsements — House ....................................................................................................... 68Endorsements — Senate ...................................................................................................... 69State executive officers ......................................................................................................... 70Members of Congress ............................................................................................................ 76Contact email & addresses — House .................................................................................... 80Contact email & addresses — Senate .................................................................................. 83Arizona News Service staff ..................................................................................................... 84
INDEX OF LISTINGS HouseBiographical sketches .............................................................................................................18Chief Clerk & staff ................................................................................................................... 5Committee research analysts ................................................................................................... 4Committee rosters ................................................................................................................... 9Fax numbers .......................................................................................................................... 65Legislative Broadcast Center/AZ Capitol TV .............................................................................. 5Majority staff ........................................................................................................................... 4Members by district ............................................................................................................... 67 Minority staff ........................................................................................................................... 4Officers’ phones & assistants ................................................................................................... 3House party caucuses ............................................................................................................ 60Representatives’ phones & assistants ...................................................................................... 2Rules Committee staff ............................................................................................................. 5Seating Chart ......................................................................................................................... 44Security .................................................................................................................................. 5
SenateBiographical sketches ............................................................................................................ 46Committee research analysts ................................................................................................... 8Committee rosters ..................................................................................................................14Fax numbers .......................................................................................................................... 66Majority staff ........................................................................................................................... 7Members by district ............................................................................................................... 67Minority staff ........................................................................................................................... 7Officers’ phones & assistants ................................................................................................... 7Resource Center ...................................................................................................................... 8Rules Committee staff ............................................................................................................. 8Seating Chart ......................................................................................................................... 45Security ................................................................................................................................... 8Senate party caucuses ........................................................................................................... 62Senate Secretary & staff .......................................................................................................... 8Senators’ phones & assistants ................................................................................................. 6
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1
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ARIZONA STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES1700 W. Washington, Phoenix 85007
HOUSE MEMBERS’ PHONES & ASSISTANTS(For members’ biographical sketches, see Pg. 18)
(For House caucus lists, see Pg. 60)
MEMBER ASSISTANT PHONE ROOM DIST PARTY [(602) 926-]ACKERLEY Tracey Gardner 3077 127 2 RJ. ALLEN Sierra Orozco 4916 131 15 RALSTON Daniel Briggin 5829 330 24 DANDRADE Neomy Tenorio 3130 125 29 DBARTON April Riggins 4129 114 6 RBENALLY Connie Dow 3079 121 7 DBOLDING Cindy Narvaez 3132 116 27 DBORRELLI Jennifer Burns 5051 113 5 RBOWERS Shannon Rivington 3128 309 25 RBOYER Jackie O’Donnell 4173 129 20 RBROPHY MCGEE Sarah Griffith 4486 304 28 RCAMPBELL Tina Fairbanks 3124 345 1 RCARDENAS Kat Clark 3014 122 19 DCARTER Sandy Kelley 5503 303 15 RCLARK Susan Nelson 3108 115 24 DCOBB Renee Padilla 3126 335 5 RCOLEMAN Kim Gammill 3160 306 16 RESPINOZA Susan Nelson 3134 118 19 DFANN Adrian Luth 5874 316 1 RE. FARNSWORTH Jan Mullenaux 5735 225 12 RFERNANDEZ Michael Diaz 3098 126 4 DFINCHEM Renee Padilla 3122 337 11 RFRIESE Jasmine Snipes 3138 325 9 DGABALDON Cindy Narvaez 3424 117 2 DGONZALES Daniel Frank 3278 331 3 DGOWAN Becca Farmer 3312 223 14 R Sue Adams 3487 GRAY Andrea Allen 5993 224 21 RHALE Melissa Upshaw 4323 323 7 DKERN Mark Townsend 3102 341 20 RLARKIN Melissa Upshaw 5058 318 30 DLAWRENCE Kim McHatton 3095 339 23 RLEACH Mark Townsend 3106 342 11 RLIVINGSTON Barbara Phillips 4178 207 22 RLOVAS Weston Sims 3297 110 22 RMACH Paula Peyerl 3398 329 10 DMCCUNE DAVIS Daniel Briggin 4485 333 30 DMENDEZ Connie Dow 4124 120 26 D
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MESNARD Susan Hite 4481 308 17 RMEYER Barbara Wellman 3037 320 28 DMITCHELL Abby Selvey 5894 313 13 RMONTENEGRO Jana Babel 5955 208 13 RNORGAARD Tracey Gardner 3140 128 18 ROLSON Riley Weber 5288 204 25 ROTONDO Michael Diaz 3002 123 4 DPETERSEN Heather Covert 4136 312 12 RPLUMLEE Kat Clark 4334 119 26 DPRATT Angela Diaz 5761 226 8 RRIOS Carmen Velarde 3073 322 27 DRIVERO Tina Fairbanks 3104 344 21 RROBSON Iris McMahon 5549 222 18 RSALDATE Daniel Frank 4171 332 3 DSHOPE Patty Wisner 3012 112 8 RSTEVENS Carolyn Berta 4321 205 14 RTHORPE Meg Reilly 5219 130 6 RTOWNSEND Jackie Wright 4467 302 16 RUGENTI-RITA Marshall Pimentel 4480 111 23 RVELASQUEZ Neomy Tenorio 3144 124 29 DWENINGER Kim McHatton 3092 338 17 RWHEELER Ana Lopez 3300 321 10 D1 Vacancy
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HOUSE OFFICERS
Speaker: David Gowan ................................................... (602) 926-3312 Executive Asst.: Becca Farmer ..................................... (602) 926-4640
Executive Asst.: Sue Adams .......................................... (602) 926-3487Majority Leader: Steve Montenegro............................... (602) 926-5955 Administrative Asst.: Jana Babel .................................. (602) 926-3247
Majority Whip: David Livingston ..................................... (602) 926-4178 Administrative Asst.: Barbara Phillips .......................... (602) 926-4433Minority Leader: Eric Meyer ............................................ (602) 926-3037 Administrative Asst.: Barbara Wellman ....................... (602) 926-3066
Asst. Min. Leader: Bruce Wheeler .................................. (602) 926-3300 Administrative Asst.: Ana Lopez .................................. (602) 926-3190
Minority Whip: Rebecca Rios .......................................... (602) 926-3073 Administrative Asst.: Carmen Velarde .......................... (602) 926-3272
Speaker Pro Tempore: Bob Robson............................... (602) 926-5549 Administrative Asst.: Iris McMahon .............................. (602) 926-4226
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HOUSE MAJORITY STAFFChief of Staff: Tami Stowe .............................................. (602) 926-4962Deputy Chief of Staff/Staff Attorney: Lesli Sorensen ... (602) 926-3209Deputy Chief of Staff – Majority Strategy: Brett Mecum .................................................................. (602) 926-3958
Press Secretary: Stephanie Grisham ............................. (602) 926-5518General Counsel: Robert Ellman ................................... (602) 926-5544Policy Advisers: Ryan Sullivan ................................................................... (602) 926-5654 Gina Kash ........................................................................ (602) 926-5299 Justin Wilmeth ................................................................. (602) 926-3705Communications & Policy Advisor: Matthew Modesitt .......................................................... (602) 926-3233
Budget & Fiscal Policy Advisor: Travis Swallow ............ (602) 926-5681Majority Leader & Education Policy Adviser: Dan Godzich ................................................................... (602) 926-5511
Asst. to Majority Leadership Staff: Jan Hendry ............. (602) 926-5736
HOUSE MINORITY STAFFChief of Staff: Keely Varvel ............................................ (602) 926-5848Outreach Director/Sr. Policy Adviser: Cynthia Aragon (child-fam, fed-state, tans-inf) ..................................... (602) 926-5848
Sr. Policy Adviser: Eric Figueroa (appro, ways-means) (602) 926-5848General Counsel/Policy Adviser: Rhonda Barnes (elect, jud, rules) ........................................................... (602) 926-5848
Policy Adviser: Alan Eder (bank-fin, com) ..................... (602) 926-5848Policy Adviser: Brenden Foland (county-muni, gov-higher ed) ....................................... (602) 926-5848
Policy Adviser: Jennifer Harris (hel, mil-pub) ................ (602) 926-5848Policy Adviser: Lourdes Peña (educ, ins) ...................... (602) 926-5848Staff Attorney/Policy Adviser: Jay Tomkus (agri-water-land, energy-env, rural-econ) .................... (602) 926-5848
Communications Director: C. Murphy Hebert .............. (602) 926-5848Executive Staff Assistant: Jacqueline Sandoval .......... (602) 926-5848Legislative Assistant: Andrew Loucks ........................... (602) 926-5848
COMMITTEE RESEARCH ANALYSTSDirector of Research: Katy Proctor ................................ (602) 926-3848Deputy Dir. of Research: Jennifer Thomsen.................. (602) 926-3848Director of Interns & Training: Diana Clay ..................... (602) 926-3848Agriculture, Water & Lands: Tom Savage ...................... (602) 926-3848Appropriations: Jennifer Thomsen ................................. (602) 926-3848Banking & Financial Services: Paul Benny .................... (602) 926-3848Children & Family Affairs: Ingrid Garvey ........................ (602) 926-3848Commerce: Diana Clay.................................................... (602) 926-3848County & Municipal Affairs: Amanda Barnes ................ (602) 926-3848Education: Aaron Wonders ............................................. (602) 926-3848Elections: Sharon Carpenter .......................................... (602) 926-3848Energy, Environment & Natural Resources: Tom Savage .. (602) 926-3848Federalism & States’ Rights: Justin Riches .................. (602) 926-3848Government & Higher Education: Sharon Carpenter ... (602) 926-3848Health: Ingrid Garvey....................................................... (602) 926-3848
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Insurance: Paul Benny .................................................... (602) 926-3848Judiciary: Katy Proctor .................................................... (602) 926-3848Military Affairs & Public Safety: Rick Hazelton .............. (602) 926-3848Rural & Economic Development: Michael Madden ...... (602) 926-3484Transportation & Infrastructure: Amanda Barnes ........ (602) 926-3848Ways & Means: Michael Madden .................................. (602) 926-3848Assistant Research Analyst: Brittany Green ................................................................ (602) 926-3848 Mike Hans ....................................................................... (602) 926-3848 Liam Maher..................................................................... (602) 926-3848Executive Administrative Assistant: Allison Hawley ...... (602) 926-3848
CHIEF CLERK’S OFFICEChief Clerk: Jim Drake .................................................... (602) 926-3032Asst. Chief Clerk: Norma Chastain ................................. (602) 926-3032Communications & Messaging Clerk: Sharon Soliere .. (602) 926-3032Journal Clerk: Jeremy Herndon ...................................... (602) 926-3032Bill & Index Clerk: Justin Yates ....................................... (602) 926-3032Bill Status/History Clerk: Joshua Babel ......................... (602) 926-3032Archivist: Noel Weldon .................................................... (602) 926-3032Amendment Clerk: Ross Andrews .................................. (602) 926-3032Information Desk: Pat Acuña, Joanne Bell ................... (602) 926-4221Duplicating Supervisor: Joan Romano ........................... (602) 926-5780Supplies & Duplicating: Linda Johnson ......................... (602) 926-5780
HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE STAFFRules Attorney: Tim Fleming ........................................... (602) 926-4615Rules Attorney: Norm Moore .......................................... (602) 926-4615Engrossing Clerk: Darci Johnson .................................... (602) 926-4615Secretary/Asst. Engrossing Clerk: Kathi Knox .............. (602) 926-4615
LEGISLATIVE BROADCAST CENTER/ARIZONA CAPITOL TV
General Manager: Jason Fitzpatrick .............................. (602) 926-3542Production Manager: Mike Shahin ................................ (602) 926-3546Production Manager: Craig Shiffler ................................ (602) 926-3541
HOUSE SECURITYSergeant at Arms: Billy Cloud ......................................... (602) 926-5582Deputy Sgt. at Arms: Ryan Ouimette ............................. (602) 926-5569Deputy Chief of Security: Bob Robles ............................ (602) 926-3407
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SENATE MEMBERS’ PHONES & ASSISTANTS(For members’ biographical sketches, see Pg. 46)
(For Senate caucus lists, see Pg. 62)
MEMBER ASSISTANT PHONE ROOM DIST PARTY [(602) 926-]S. ALLEN Lynn Snow 5409 303 6 RBARTO Sue Smith 5766 307 15 RBEGAY Tyler Lopez 5862 308 7 RBIGGS Doug Anderson 3843 205 12 R Sylvia Oliver 4371 BRADLEY Nancy Boyd 5262 315 10 DBURGES LoisAnn Nelson 5861 302 22 RCAJERO BEDFORD Helen Noah 5835 314 3 DCONTRERAS Jennifer Benally 5284 305 19 DDALESSANDRO Faye Parkin 5342 312 2 DDIAL Grant Hanna 5550 306 18 RDONAHUE John Baumer 4138 304 5 RDRIGGS Roberta Brown 3016 309 28 RFARLEY Andrea Martinez 3022 213 9 DD. FARNSWORTH Dan Gardner 3020 304 16 RGRIFFIN Jennifer Casselman 5895 212 14 RHOBBS Janelle Pedregon 5325 213 24 DKAVANAGH Mary Irvine 5170 303A 23 RLESKO Bobby Bravo 5413 302 21 RMCGUIRE Abbe Slade 5836 314 8 DMEZA Grant Packwood 3425 311 30 DMIRANDA Hugo Rodriguez 4893 311 27 DPANCRAZI Travis Kester 3004 315 4 DPIERCE Phyllis Heivilin 5584 301 1 RQUEZADA Christine Dyster 5911 313 29 DSHERWOOD Roxanna Pitones 3028 313 26 DSHOOTER Leigh Anne Timiney 4139 200 13 RSMITH Galen Kimmick 5685 303 11 RWORSLEY Maureen Williams 5760 310 25 RYARBROUGH Marsha Hood 5863 212 17 RYEE Deborah Gomez 3024 300 20 R
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SENATE OFFICERSPresident: Andy Biggs ..................................................... (602) 926-4371 Administrative Asst.: Doug Anderson............................ (602) 926-4371 Administrative Asst.: Sylvia Oliver ................................. (602) 926-3843Majority Leader: Steve Yarbrough .................................. (602) 926-5863 Administrative Asst.: Marsha Hood .............................. (602) 926-5863Majority Whip: Gail Griffin ............................................... (602) 926-5895 Administrative Asst.: Jennifer Casselman .................... (602) 926-5895Minority Leader: Katie Hobbs ......................................... (602) 926-5325 Administrative Asst.: Janelle Pedregon ........................ (602) 926-5325Asst. Min. Leader: Steve Farley ...................................... (602) 926-3022 Administrative Asst.: Andrea Martinez ......................... (602) 926-3022 Minority Co-Whip: Martin Quezada ................................ (602) 926-5911 Administrative Asst.: Christine Dyster ........................... (602) 926-5911Minority Co-Whip: Lupe Contreras ................................. (602) 926-5284 Administrative Asst.: Jennifer Benally ........................... (602) 926-5284Minority Leader Pro Tem: David Bradley ....................... (602) 926-5262 Administrative Asst.: Nancy Boyd.................................. (602) 926-5262Minority Rural Liaison: Barbara McGuire ...................... (602) 926-5836 Administrative Asst.: Abbe Slade .................................. (602) 926-5836President Pro Tempore: Sylvia Tenney Allen ................. (602) 926-5409 Administrative Asst.: Lynn Snow ................................... (602) 926-5409
SENATE MAJORITY STAFFChief of Staff: Wendy Baldo ........................................... (602) 926-5418Director of Operations & Sr. Policy Adviser: Melissa Taylor (com-work dev, fin ins, hel-hu ser) ...... (602) 926-5418Director of Fiscal Policy: Reed Spangler (appro, educ, fin) .................................. (602) 926-5418Asst. General Counsel & Policy Adviser: Jeff Kros (nat res, gov, water-energy) ........................... (602) 926-5418Policy Adviser: Garth Kamp (fed-man-fiscal, pub-mil-tech, jud, trans) ........................... (602) 926-5418Communications & Policy Adviser: Mike Philipsen (educ) .............................................................. (602) 926-5418General Counsel: Greg Jernigan..................................... (602) 926-5418Executive Asst.: Monica Meyers ..................................... (602) 926-5418Executive Asst.: Gina Jenkins ......................................... (602) 926-5418
SENATE MINORITY STAFFChief of Staff/Policy Adviser: Jeff Winkler (appro, educ) .... (602) 926-4471Policy Adviser: Selianna Robles (gov, pub-mil-safety) .......................... (602) 926-4471Policy Adviser: John Fetherston (com-work dev, fin, fin ins) ................ (602) 926-4471General Counsel/Policy Adviser: Lisette Flores (fed-man-fiscal, jud, rules) ..................... (602) 926-4471Director of Communication/Policy Adviser: Aaron Latham (debt-budget, trans) .............................. (602) 926-4471Sr. Attorney/Policy Adviser: Patsy Osmon (hel-hu ser, nat res, water-energy) ......... (602) 926-4471Executive Assistant: Dora Ramirez ................................ (602) 926-4471
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SENATE RULES COMMITTEE STAFFAttorney: Magdelena Jorquez ......................................... (602) 926-5721Legal Asst.: Rosetta Cutty ............................................... (602) 926-5721
COMMITTEE RESEARCH ANALYSTSDirector of Research & Intern Coordinator: Carolyn Speroni .............................................................................(602) 926-3171Deputy Director & Intern Coordinator: Amber Witter .... (602) 926-3171Executive Asst.: Lindsay Suppa ...................................... (602) 926-3171Administrative Asst.: Rebecca Feldman ........................ (602) 926-3171Appropriations: Carolyn Speroni ..................................... (602) 926-3171Commerce & Workforce Development: David Fernandez ............................................................ (602) 926-3171Education: Catcher Baden ..........................................................(602) 926-3171Federalism, Mandates & Fiscal Responsibility: Fareed Bailey .............................................................................(602) 926-3171
Finance: Bill Ritz .............................................................. (602) 926-3171Financial Institutions: Fareed Bailey .............................. (602) 926-3171Government: Robin Hillyard ............................................ (602) 926-3171Health & Human Services: Emily Mercado ................... (602) 926-3171Judiciary: Amber Witter ................................................... (602) 926-3171Natural Resources: Kaitlyn Neff ..................................... (602) 926-3171Public Safety, Military & Technology: Alex Vidal .......... (602) 926-3171State Debt & Budget Reform: Carolyn Speroni ............. (602) 926-3171Transportation: Kaitlyn Neff ........................................... (602) 926-3171Water & Energy: Brandi Lease ...................................... (602) 926-3171Asst. Research Analysts: Jeffery Ong ...................................................................... (602) 926-3171
SENATE SECRETARY’S OFFICESenate Secretary: Susan Aceves ................................... (602) 926-4231Asst. Secretary of the Senate: Sarah Hines .................. (602) 926-4231First Asst. Secretary: Heather Fahey ............................. (602) 926-4231Bill Clerk: Alva Nechtman ............................................... (602) 926-4231Engrossing Clerk: Brian Lohsl......................................... (602) 926-4231Committee Secretaries: Imee Andrew (com-work dev, educ, hel-hu ser)................... (602) 926-3182 Toylana Brown (fin ins, nat res, pub-mil-tech, trans, water-energy) ....................................................... (602) 926-3913 Shelley Ponce (appro, fin, fed-man-fiscal, gov, jud, debt-budget) ........................................................... (602) 926-3929
SENATE RESOURCE CENTERArchivist: Denise Cortez .................................................. (602) 926-3550
SENATE SECURITYSergeant at Arms: Joe Kubacki ...................................... (602) 926-5969Deputy Sergeant at Arms/Constituent Service Liaison: Jenna Lyon .......................................... (602) 926-4478DPS Senate Liaison: Sergeant Shane McFarland ........ (602) 926-3677
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HOUSE AGRICULTURE, WATER & LANDS (agri-water-land)Chairman: Brenda Barton Asst: April RigginsOffice: 114 Phone: (602) 926-4129Research Analyst: Tom SavageUsually meets: Thursday a.m.Republicans DemocratsBarton, Brenda (chm) Benally, JenniferMitchell, Darin (v.c.) Gabaldon, Rosanna*Cobb, Regina Otondo, LisaFann, KarenMontenegro, SteveShope, T.J.
HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS (appro)Chairman: Justin Olson Asst: Riley WeberOffice: 204 Phone: (602) 926-5288Research Analyst: Jennifer ThomsenUsually meets: Wednesday p.m.Republicans DemocratsOlson, Justin (chm) Alston, LelaLeach, Vince (v.c.) Cardenas, MarkAllen, John Fernandez, Charlene Bowers, Rusty Mach, StefanieGray, Rick Meyer, Eric*Petersen, WarrenRivero, TonyStevens, DavidUgenti-Rita, Michelle
HOUSE BANKING & FINANCIAL SERVICES (bank-fin)Chairman: Kate Brophy McGee Asst: Sarah GriffithOffice: 304 Phone: (602) 926-4486Research Analyst: Paul BennyUsually meets: Tuesday p.m.Republicans DemocratsBrophy McGee, Kate (chm) Espinoza, DiegoWeninger, Jeff (v.c.) Gabaldon, RosannaAllen, John McCune Davis, Debbie*Farnsworth, EddieNorgaard, Jill
HOUSE CHILDREN & FAMILY AFFAIRS (child-fam)Chairman: John Allen Asst: Sierra OrozcoOffice: 131 Phone: (602) 926-4916Research Analyst: Ingrid GarveyUsually meets: Monday p.m.Republicans DemocratsAllen, John (chm) Gonzales, Sally AnnBrophy McGee, Kate (v.c.) Mendez, Juan*Ackerley, J. Christopher Rios, RebeccaCobb, ReginaLovas, PhilTownsend, Kelly
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HOUSE COMMERCE (com)Chairman: Warren Petersen Asst: Heather CovertOffice: 312 Phone: (602) 926-4136Research Analyst: Diana ClayUsually meets: Wednesday a.m.Republicans DemocratsPetersen, Warren (chm) Espinoza, DiegoNorgaard, Jill (v.c.) Mach, Stefanie*Lawrence, Jay Plumlee, CelesteRivero, TonyShope, T.J.
HOUSE COUNTY & MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS (county-muni)Chairman: Doug Coleman Asst: Kim GammillOffice: 306 Phone: (602) 926-3160Research Analyst: Ginna CaricoResearch Analyst: Amanda BarnesUsually meets: Monday p.m.Republicans DemocratsColeman, Doug (chm) Alston, Lela*Rivero, Tony (v.c.) Gabaldon, RosannaBoyer, Paul Plumlee, CelesteFann, Karen Gray, Rick
HOUSE EDUCATION (educ)Chairman: Paul Boyer Asst: Jackie O’DonnellOffice: 129 Phone: (602) 926-4173Research Analyst: Aaron WondersUsually meets: Wednesday p.m.Republicans DemocratsBoyer, Paul (chm) Bolding, ReginaldLawrence, Jay (v.c.) Otondo, Lisa*Coleman, DougNorgaard, JillThorpe, Bob
HOUSE ELECTIONS (elect)Chairman: Michelle Ugenti-Rita Asst: Marshall PimentelOffice: 111 Phone: (602) 926-4480Research Analyst: Sharon CarpenterUsually meets: Monday a.m.Republicans DemocratsUgenti-Rita, Michelle (chm) Clark, KenMesnard, J.D. (v.c.) Larkin, Jonathan*Carter, HeatherWeninger, Jeff
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HOUSE ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES (energy-env)
Chairman: Frank Pratt Asst: Angela DiazOffice: 226 Phone: (602) 926-5761Research Analyst: Tom SavageUsually meets: Monday p.m.Republicans DemocratsPratt, Frank (chm) Clark, Ken*Bowers, Rusty (v.c.) Saldate, MacarioBarton, Brenda Carter, HeatherFinchem, MarkLeach, Vince
HOUSE FEDERALISM & STATES’ RIGHTS (fed-state)Chairman: Kelly Townsend Asst: Jackie WrightOffice: 302 Phone: (602) 926-4467Research Analyst: Justin RichesUsually meets: Wednesday a.m.Republicans DemocratsTownsend, Kelly (chm) Rios, Rebecca*Campbell, Noel (v.c.) Velasquez, CeciFinchem, Mark Wheeler, BruceMitchell, DarinThorpe, Bob
HOUSE GOVERNMENT & HIGHER EDUCATION (gov-higher ed)Chairman: Bob Thorpe Asst: Meg ReillyOffice: 130 Phone: (602) 926-5219Research Analyst: Sharon CarpenterUsually meets: Thursday a.m.Republicans DemocratsThorpe, Bob (chm) Alston, Lela Ackerley, J. Christopher (v.c.) Larkin, Jonathan*Lovas, Phil Saldate, MacarioOlson, JustinPetersen, WarrenTownsend, Kelly
HOUSE HEALTH (hel)Chairman: Heather Carter Asst: Sandy KelleyOffice: 303 Phone: (602) 926-5503Research Analyst: Ingrid GarveyUsually meets: Tuesday p.m.Republicans DemocratsCarter, Heather (chm) Friese, Randy*Cobb, Regina (v.c.) Meyer, EricBoyer, PaulLawrence, Jay
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HOUSE INSURANCE (ins)Chairman: Karen Fann Asst: Adrian LuthOffice: 316 Phone: (602) 926-5874Research Analyst: Paul BennyUsually meets: Wednesday a.m.Republicans DemocratsFann, Karen (chm) Larkin, JonathanLivingston, David (v.c.) McCune Davis, Debbie*Coleman, Doug Otondo, LisaLovas, PhilRobson, Bob
HOUSE JUDICIARY (jud)Chairman: Eddie Farnsworth Asst: Jan MullenauxOffice: 225 Phone: (602) 926-5735Research Analyst: Katy ProctorUsually meets: Wednesday a.m.Republicans DemocratsFarnsworth, Eddie (chm) Friese, RandyBorrelli, Sonny (v.c.) Hale, Albert*Kern, AnthonyMesnard, J.D.
HOUSE MILITARY AFFAIRS & PUBLIC SAFETY (mil-pub)Chairman: Sonny Borrelli Asst: Jennifer BurnsOffice: 113 Phone: (602) 926-5051Research Analyst: Rick HazeltonUsually meets: Thursday a.m.Republicans DemocratsBorrelli, Sonny (chm) Andrade, Richard*Finchem, Mark (v.c.) Cardenas, MarkCampbell, Noel Mach, StefanieFarnsworth, EddieKern, AnthonyPratt, Frank
HOUSE RULES (rules)Chairman: David Stevens Asst: Carolyn BertaOffice: 205 Phone: (602) 926-4321Attorney: Tim FlemingUsually meets: Monday p.m.Republicans DemocratsStevens, David (chm) Hale, AlbertMontenegro, Steve (v.c.) Velasquez, CeciGowan, David Wheeler, Bruce*Livingston, DavidRobson, BobThorpe, Bob
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HOUSE RURAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (rural-econ)Chairman: T.J. Shope Asst: Patty WisnerOffice: 112 Phone: (602) 926-3012Research Analyst: Michael MaddenUsually meets: Tuesday p.m.Republicans DemocratsShope, T.J. (chm) Benally, JenniferBowers, Rusty (v.c.) Gonzales, Sally Ann*Barton, Brenda Mendez, JuanLeach, VincePratt, Frank
HOUSE TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE (trans-inf)Chairman: Rick Gray Asst: Andrea AllenOffice: 224 Phone: (602) 926-5993Research Analyst: Amanda BarnesUsually meets: Tuesday p.m.Republicans DemocratsGray, Rick (chm) Andrade, RichardStevens, David (v.c.) Fernandez, CharleneAckerley, J. Christopher Borrelli, SonnyCampbell, NoelFann, Karen
HOUSE WAYS & MEANS (ways-means)Chairman: Darin Mitchell Asst: Abby SelveyOffice: 313 Phone: (602) 926-5894Research Analyst: Michael MaddenUsually meets: Monday p.m.Republicans DemocratsMitchell, Darin (chm) Bolding, ReginaldKern, Anthony (v.c.) Cardenas, Mark*Mesnard, J.D. Wheeler, BruceOlson, JustinUgenti-Rita, MichelleWeninger, Jeff
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SENATE APPROPRIATIONS (appro)Chairman: Don Shooter Asst: Leigh Anne TimineyOffice: 202 Phone: (602) 926-4139Research Analyst: Carolyn SperoniUsually meets: Tuesday p.m.Republicans DemocratsShooter, Don (chm) Cajero Bedford, Olivia*Kavanagh, John (v.c.) Farley, SteveAllen, Sylvia Tenney Hobbs, KatieLesko, DebbieSmith, Steve
SENATE COMMERCE & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (com-work dev)
Chairman: Kimberly Yee Asst: Deborah GomezOffice: 300 Phone: (602) 926-3024Research Analyst: David FernandezUsually meets: Monday p.m.Republicans DemocratsYee, Kimberly (chm) Cajero Bedford, OliviaYarbrough, Steve (v.c.) Meza, RobertBegay, Carlyle Miranda, Catherine*Dial, Jeff Farnsworth, DavidWorsley, Bob
SENATE EDUCATION (educ)Chairman: Sylvia Tenney Allen Asst: Lynn SnowOffice: 303 Phone: (602) 926-5409Research Analyst: Catcher BadenUsually meets: Thursday a.m.Republicans DemocratsAllen, Sylvia Tenney (chm) Bradley, David*Yee, Kimberly (v.c.) Pancrazi, Lynne Begay, Carlyle Dial, JeffSmith, Steve
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SENATE FEDERALISM, MANDATES & FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY (fed-man-fiscal)
Chairman: Judy Burges Asst: LoisAnn NelsonOffice: 302 Phone: (602) 926-5861Research Analyst: Fareed BaileyUsually meets: Tuesday a.m.Republicans DemocratsBurges, Judy (chm) Bradley, David*Farnsworth, David (v.c.) Cajero Bedford, OliviaBarto, Nancy Sherwood, Andrew Smith, Steve
SENATE FINANCE (fin)Chairman: Debbie Lesko Asst: Bobby BravoOffice: 302 Phone: (602) 926-5413Research Analyst: Bill Ritz Usually meets: Wednesday a.m.Republicans DemocratsLesko, Debbie (chm) Farley, Steve*Yarbrough, Steve (v.c.) Pancrazi, LynneYee, Kimberly
SENATE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (fin ins)Chairman: David Farnsworth Asst: Dan GardnerOffice: 304 Phone: (602) 926-3020Research Analyst: Fareed BaileyUsually meets: Wednesday p.m. Republicans DemocratsFarnsworth, David (chm) Dalessandro, Andrea*Donahue, Sue (v.c.) Farley, SteveDriggs, Adam Sherwood, AndrewGriffin, Gail
SENATE GOVERNMENT (gov)Chairman: John Kavanagh Asst: Mary IrvineOffice: 303A Phone: (602) 926-5170Research Analyst: Robin Hillyard Usually meets: Wednesday p.m.Republicans DemocratsKavanagh, John (chm) Contreras, LupeAllen, Sylvia Tenney (v.c.) Meza, Robert*Burges, Judy Quezada, MartinSmith, Steve
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SENATE HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES (hel-hu ser) Chairman: Nancy Barto Asst: Sue SmithOffice: 307 Phone: (602) 926-5766Research Analyst: Emily MercadoUsually meets: Wednesday p.m.Republicans DemocratsBarto, Nancy (chm) Bradley, David*Begay, Carlyle (v.c.) Hobbs, KatieLesko, Debbie Pancrazi, LynneYee, Kimberly
SENATE JUDICIARY (jud)Chairman: Adam Driggs Asst: Roberta BrownOffice: 309 Phone: (602) 926-3016Research Analyst: Amber WitterUsually meets: Thursday a.m.Republicans DemocratsDriggs, Adams (chm) Contreras, LupeBarto, Nancy (v.c.) Dalessandro, AndreaPierce, Steve Quezada, Martin*Worsley, Bob
SENATE NATURAL RESOURCES (nat res)Chairman: Steve Pierce Asst: Phyllis HeivilinOffice: 301 Phone: (602) 926-5584Research Analyst: Kaitlyn Neff Usually meets: Monday a.m.Republicans DemocratsPierce, Steve (chm) McGuire, BarbaraShooter, Don (v.c.) Meza, RobertDriggs, Adam Miranda, Catherine*Farnsworth, David
SENATE PUBLIC SAFETY, MILITARY & TECHNOLOGY (pub-mil-tech)
Chairman: Steve Smith Asst: Galen KimmickOffice: 303 Phone: (602) 926-5685Research Analyst: Alex VidalUsually meets: Wednesday a.m.Republicans DemocratsSmith, Steve (chm) Contreras, LupeKavanagh, John (v.c.) McGuire, Barbara*Burges, JudyDonahue, Sue
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SENATE RULES (rules)Chairman: Andy Biggs Asst: Marcus Kelley and Office: 205 Sylvia Oliver Usually meets: Monday p.m. Phone: (602) 926-4371Attorney: Magdelenda JorquezRepublicans DemocratsBiggs, Andy (chm) Cajero Bedford, OliviaYarbrough, Steve (v.c.) Hobbs, Katie*Burges, Judy Quezada, MartinGriffin, Gail
SENATE STATE DEBT & BUDGET REFORM (debt-budget)Chairman: Jeff Dial Asst: Grant HannaOffice: 306 Phone: (602) 926-5550Research Analyst: Carolyn SperoniUsually meets: Monday a.m.Republicans DemocratsDial, Jeff (chm) Contreras, Lupe*Lesko, Debbie (v.c.) Sherwood, AndrewDonahue, Sue Kavanagh, John
SENATE TRANSPORTATION (trans)Chairman: Bob Worsley Asst: Maureen WilliamsOffice: 310 Phone: (602) 926-5760Research Analyst: Kaitlyn NeffUsually meets: Tuesday p.m.Republicans DemocratsWorsley, Bob (chm) McGuire, BarbaraBurges, Judy (v.c.) Miranda, CatherineBegay, Carlyle Sherwood, Andrew*Dial, Jeff Pierce, Steve
SENATE WATER & ENERGY (water-energy)Chairman: Gail Griffin Asst: Jennifer CasselmanOffice: 212 Phone: (602) 926-5895Research Analyst: Brandi LeaseUsually meets: Monday p.m.Republicans DemocratsGriffin, Gail (chm) Bradley, DavidAllen, Sylvia Tenney (v.c.) Dakssandro, AndreaBurges, Judy Pancrazi, Lynne* Lesko, Debbie
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ACKERLEY, J. CHRISTOPHER(R-Dist 2)Office: 127Phone: (602) 926-3077Fax: (602) 417-3277Email: [email protected]: Tracey GardnerCommittees: child-fam, gov-higher ed (v.c.), trans-inf140 E Camino Limon Verde, Sahuarita, AZ 85629. Age: 43. (b 06/10/72, Tucson, AZ). Arizona since: Birth. Occupation: High school physics teacher since 2000. Marital: Married (Melissa, music teacher). Children: 2. Education: Post graduate work, NAU & ASU, 1999-2001; B.S. physical science, NAU, 1999; Green Fields CDS, 1990. Pol exp incl: Precinct committeeman; LD2 2nd vice-chair. Legis exp: House since 2015. Memb have incl: Current state and national delegate, past member state board of directors, past local officer, Arizona Education Association. Campaign Finance: public. Term limit: 2022.
ALLEN, JOHN(R-Dist 15)Office: 131Phone: (602) 926-4916Fax: (602) 417-3150Email: [email protected]: Sierra OrozcoCommittees: appro, bank-fin, child-fam (chm)5661 E Presidio Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254. Age: 53. (b 09/28/62, New York). Arizona since: 1982. Occupation: Self-employed; state rep-resentative, 2003-07. Marital: Married (Tina). Children: 3. Religious pref: Evangelical Christian. Education: B.S., business, ASU, 1993. Pol exp incl: Campaign advisor for Len Munsil for Governor, 2006; Republican candidate for Corporation Commission, 2008; paid staff, Yes for Marriage Campaign. Legis exp: House since 2013; House 2005-06, 2003-04. Interests: Classic cars, hiking, skiing. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2020.
ALSTON, LELA(D-Dist 24)Office: 330Phone: (602) 926-5829Fax: (602) 417-3115Email: [email protected]: Daniel BrigginCommittees: appro, county-muni, gov-higher ed 69 W Willetta St #1, Phoenix, AZ 85003. Age: 73. (b 06/26/42, Phoenix, AZ). Arizona since: Birth. Occupation: Member, Governing Bd of Phoenix Union H.S. Dist, since 2009; section mgr, Dept of Economic Security, Workforce Investment Act, 2004–07; teacher, Phoenix Union High School Dist, 1968-2002. Marital: Divorced. Children: 2; 6 grandchildren. Religious pref: Methodist. Education: M.S., child development and family relations, ASU, 1971; B.S., home economics education, UofA, 1967. Pol exp incl: Precinct committeeman, state committeeman. Legis exp: House since 2011; Senate 1977-94, assistant minority leader and whip. Memb have incl: Inaugural O’Connor
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ANDRADE, RICHARD(D-Dist 29)Office: 125Phone: (602) 926-3130Fax: (602) 417-3292Email: [email protected]: Neomy TenorioCommittees: mil-pub, trans-inf6178 N 87th Ln, Glendale, AZ 85305. Age: 51. (b 02/27/64, Winslow, AZ). Arizona since: Birth; returned in 1983. Occupation: Certified locomotive engineer, BNSF Railway, since 1994. Marital: Married. (Sally, housewife). Religious pref: Catholic. Education: U.S. Air Force leadership schools; Gallup H.S., 1982. Pol exp incl: Alternative legislative rep, United Transportation Union, 1081; champion of Fabian’s Law, HB2137 (Chap 213, Laws 2011). Legis exp: House since 2015. Memb have incl: Union member of UTU (now SMART) since 1994. Interests: Traveling, history, movies, model building (wooden ships). Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2022.
BARTON, BRENDA(R-Dist 6)Office: 114Phone: (602) 926-4129Fax: (602) 417-3010Email: [email protected]: April Riggins Committees: agri-water-land (chm), energy-env, rural-econ801 E Frontier St, Apt 1, Payson, AZ 85547. Age: 65. (b 11/22/50, Safford, AZ). Arizona since: Birth Occupation: Retired; accounting and materials management, City of Safford. Marital: Widow. Children: 2; 7 grand-children; 1 great-grandchild. Religious pref: Christian. Education: Accounting, Eastern Arizona College. Pol exp incl: Jake Flake Scholarship recipient and AZ rep, North American Council of the State Agriculture & Rural Leaders Legislative Summit; task force member, Council of State Governments-Western States; graduate, Western Legislative Academy; graduate, Dodie-Londen Excellence in Public Service Leadership Program; past state director, AZ Federation of Republican Women; former two-term president, Graham County Republican Woman; former treasurer, People for the West, Graham County Chapter; precinct committeewoman since 2005. Legis exp: House since 2011. Memb have incl: Candidate applicant for membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution since 2014. Interests: Cruise travel, marksmanship, cooking, sewing, American history, grandchildren. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2018.
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BENALLY, JENNIFER(D-Dist 7)Office: 121Phone: (602) 926-3079Fax: (602) 417-3278Email: [email protected]: Connie DowCommittees: agri-water-land, rural-econ4227 Cactus Loop Drive, Tuba City, AZ 86045. (Mail: PO Box 784, Tuba City, AZ 86045) Age: 58. (b 09/14/57, Albuquerque, NM). Arizona since: 1957. Occupation: District court judge, Navajo Nation, 1998-2014; retired, 1992-98; prosecutor, Office of the Prosecutor, Tuba City, 1991-92; legal advocate, Law Office of John Yazzie; June-May 1990; police officer, Navajo Division of Law Enforcement, 1982-90; buyer and salesperson, family owned busi-ness in Aspen, CO and Monument Valley, UT. Marital: Married (Kent Graymountain, range technician with the Branch of Natural Resource with, Bureau of Indian Affairs). Children: 10; 14 grandchildren. Religious pref: Roman Catholic. Education: NAU, completed 2 1/2 years; Window Rock H.S., 1975. Pol exp incl: None. Legis exp: House since 2015. Memb have incl: Navajo Nation Bar Assn. Interests: My husband and I share an interest in adopting and rehabilitating feral horses. We promote respon-sible ranching and healthy livestock practices. I enjoy cooking. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2022.
BOLDING, REGINALD(D-Dist 27)Office: 116Phone: (602) 926-3132Fax: (602) 417-3274Email: [email protected]: Cindy NarvaezCommittees: educ, ways-means6345 W Harwell Rd , Laveen, AZ 85339. Age: n/a. (b Akron, OH). Arizona since: 2008. Occupation: Director, Public Partnership, Teach For America, since 2013; clinical instructor, Mary Lou Fulton Teacher’s College, 2011-13; executive director, Future Leaders of Arizona, since 2011. Religious pref: Did not provide. Education: Ed.D., education policy and administration, ASU, expected 2015; M.Ed., special education w/ certification, ASU, 2010; B.S., international security and criminal justice, University of Cincinnati, 2008. Pol exp incl: Candidate, Arizona House of Representatives, LD27, 2012; Phoenix Union H.S. District Override; Roosevelt School District Override; Lawrence Robinson, Phoenix City Council; Greg Stanton, Mayor of Phoenix; Jason Williams, State Sup of Public Instruction. Legis exp: House since 2015. Memb have incl: Commissioner, Public Defender Review Committee, City of Phoenix, since 2013; commissioner, Community Development Review Committee, City of Phoenix, since 2011; Nat’l Political Fellow, Leadership for Educational Equity; AZ Political Fellow, Center for Progressive Leadership. Interests: Politico, sports, traveling, reading. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2022.
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BORRELLI, SONNY(R-Dist 5)Office: 113Phone: (602) 926-5051Fax: (602) 417-3153Email: [email protected]: Jennifer BurnsCommittees: jud (v.c.), mil-pub (chm), trans-inf2650 Diablo Drive, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406. Age: 56. (b 03/19/59, Rochester, NY). Arizona since: 2000. Occupation: Lake Havasu City, councilmember, 2010-12; U.S. Marine Corps (retired), 1977-99; commissioner, Military Rodeo Cowboys Assn, 1988-99; former small business owner. Marital: Single. Children: 3. Religious pref: Christian. Education: Some college; Chatsworth High School, 1977. Pol exp incl: None. Legis exp: House since 2013. Memb have incl: VFW, American Legion, Marine Corps League, Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Interests: Veterans advocate, boating, fishing. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2020.
BOWERS, RUSTY(R-Dist 25)Office: 309Phone: (602) 926-3128Fax: (602) 417-3290Email: [email protected]: Shannon RivingtonCommittees: appro, energy-env (v.c.), rural-econ (v.c.)8831 E Quill St, Mesa, AZ 85207. Age: 63. (b 10/20/52, Mesa, AZ). Arizona since: Birth. Occupation: East Valley Institute of Technology, since 2011; AZ Rock Products Assn, 2001-10; self-employed artist. Marital: Married (Donetta, homemaker & dental office). Children: 7. Religious pref: LDS. Education: Post-graduate courses, ASU; B.F.A., Brigham Young University, 1982. Legis exp: Senate 1997-2001, majority leader, 1999-2001; House 1993-97. Interests: Family and church, art, nature and outdoors, reading, building trades, orchard keeping, hunting. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2022.
BOYER, PAUL(R-Dist 20)Office: 129Phone: (602) 926-4173Fax: (602) 417-3153Email: [email protected]: Jackie O’DonnellCommittees: county-muni, educ (chm), helPO Box 87197 Phoenix, AZ 85080. Age: 38. (b 05/06/77, Phoenix, AZ). Arizona since: Birth. Occupation: 10th grade teacher, Veritas Preparatory Academy, since 2014; communi-cations specialist, Arizona House of Representatives, 2008-11; legislative liaison, AZ Dept of Corrections, 2005-08; editor-in-chief (student news-paper), ASU West, 2002-03. Marital: Married. Religious pref: Christian. Education: M.A., communication studies, ASU, 2011; B.A., English, ASU, 2003; Associates, Calvary Chapel Bible College, 1998. Pol exp incl: Precinct committeeman, 2006-08 & 2011-12; field representative, Bush Cheney 04 Inc., 2004; intern, Congressman John Shadegg, 2003. Legis exp: House since 2013. Memb have incl: Bd member, AZ Humanities Council; AZ School Public Relations Assn, 2012; Assn of School Business Officials Int’l, 2012;
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Downtown Mesa Assn, 2012; president, ASU West New College Alumni Board, 2008. Interests: Modern European history, mountaineering, rock climbing, hiking, weightlifting, Greek & Latin, reading the classics, writing columns, philosophy. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2020.
BROPHY MCGEE, KATE(R-Dist 28)Office: 304Phone: (602) 926-4486Fax: (602) 417-3170Email: [email protected]: Sarah GriffithCommittees: bank-fin (chm), child-fam (v.c.)42 E Butler Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85020. Age: n/a. (b. Sept 1955, Tucson, AZ). Arizona since: Birth. Occupation: Legislator since 2010; school bd member, 1999-2007; AZ School Facilities Bd, 2001-06; volunteer, mom and homemaker since 1986; community banker and accountant, 1974-86. Marital: Married (Robert, banker) Children: 3. Religious pref: Catholic. Education: Post-graduate work, business adminis-tration, UofA, 1977-80; B.A., history (Spanish minor), UofA, 1977; extensive in-house banking courses in accounting, financial analysis and lending, 1976-86; various continuing education courses in school finance, legislative and legal, curricula and open meeting law. Pol exp incl: Precinct commit-teeman since 1999; state committeeman since 2010; member, LD11 executive committee, 2010-12; president, Central Republican Women’s Club, 2009-10, member since 1999; worked on many local, state and national candidate campaigns since 1999. Legis exp: House since 2011. Memb have incl: Member, Child Help USA, AZ board, since 2013; member, Morrison Inst for Public Policy Adv Bd, since 2015; member, Arizona Citizens for the Arts Bd of Dir; member; member, Flinn Foundation, AZ Bioscience Roadmap Steering Committee, since 2011; co-founder, Sunnyslope Graffiti Fighters. Interests: Hiking, reading, playing piano and traveling. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2018.
CAMPBELL, NOEL(R-Dist 1)Office: 345Phone: (602) 926-3124Fax: (602) 417-3287Email: [email protected]: Tina FairbanksCommittees: fed-state (v.c.), mil-pub, trans-inf146 N Mount Vernon Ave, Prescott, AZ 86301. Age: 74. (b 12/01/41, Miline, IL). Arizona since: 1950. Occupation: Small business owner, The Chapel Inn (Prescott), since 2001. Marital: Divorced. Children: 2. Religious pref: Christian. Education: B.S., business, ASU, 1965; St. Mary’s HS, 1960. Pol exp incl: Candidate, LD-1, 2010. Legis exp: House since 2015. Memb have incl: American Legion since 1971; VFW since 1971; U.S. Naval Officer, 1966-68. Interests: I fly my own experimental airplane and ride motorcycles. Campaign Finance: public. Term limit: 2022.
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CARDENAS, MARK(D-Dist 19)Office: 122Phone: (602) 926-3014Fax: (602) 417-3048Email: [email protected]: Kat ClarkCommittees: appro, mil-pub, ways-means2020 N 78th Glen, Phoenix, AZ 85035. Age: 29. (b 10/23/86, Phoenix, AZ). Arizona since: Birth. Occupation: Accountant, Defense Finance and Accounting Service, 2 years; financial services technician, Defense Finance and Accounting Service, 2 years; human resources specialist, U.S. Army, 2 years; military policeman, U.S. Army, 8 years. Marital: Single. Religious pref: Christian. Education: Did not respond. Pol exp incl: Secretary, Veterans Caucus; Young Democrats of America. Campaign experience: Emmaniel Pleitez, U.S. Congress; CA-32 Dana Kennedy; Phoenix City Council, Dist 6; Ruben Gallego, AZ House of Representatives, Dist 16; Katie Hobbs, AZ House of Representatives, Dist 15; Lela Alston, AZ House of Representatives, Dist 15; Kyrsten Sinema, AZ Senate, Dist 15; Organizing for America Jerry Brown, California governor. Legis exp: House since 2013. Memb have incl: City of Phoenix Estrella Village Planning Committee Interests: Reading, spending time with my niece, basketball, pistol shooting, watching Arizona sports teams, volunteer work. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2020.
CARTER, HEATHER(R-Dist 15)Office: 303Phone: (602) 926-5503Fax: (602) 417-3107Email: [email protected]: Sandy KelleyCommittees: elect, energy-env, hel (chm)(Mail: 29455 N Cave Creek Rd, Ste 118, #299, Cave Creek, AZ 85331) Age: n/a. (b 03/01 Newport News, VA). Arizona since: 1988. Occupation: Clinical associate profes-sor, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, ASU, since 2002; teacher, English/social studies, Greenway Middle School; real estate agent; pharmaceutical sale representative, Wallace Labs; account execu-tive, Phoenix Suns. Marital: Married (Jay). Children: 1. Religious pref: Methodist. Education: Ed.D., educational leadership, NAU, 2006; M.Ed., educational technology, ASU, 2002; B.S., communication-rhetoric, ASU, 1992. Pol exp incl: Served on the AZ Dept of Education Alternative Teaching Certification Task Force, Institutional Review Committee for teacher and administrator program evaluations, and on NCLB working group for ADE. Legis exp: House since 2011. Memb have incl: Member, Phoenix Heart Ball; Arthritis Foundation-AZ; Juvenile Justice Commission; AZ Bioscience Steering Committee; PVCC Resident’s Advisory Council; Maricopa County Opportunity for Youth Initiative Board of Directors; NAMI, AZ Advisory Board. Interests: Spending time with my family, hiking and biking, riding horses. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2018.
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CLARK, KEN(D-Dist 24)Office: 115Phone: (602) 926-3108Fax: (602) 417-3285Email: [email protected]: Susan NelsonCommittees: elect, energy-env325 W Coronado Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85003. (Mail: PO Box 2101, Phoenix, AZ 85001) Age: 44. (b 03/23/71, Long Beach, CA). Arizona since: 1982. Occupation: Realtor, HomeSmart Elite, Kenneth Clark, PC, since 2006; director, AZ Dept of Commerce Energy Office, 2005-06; managing director/co-owner, Roadrunner Wallaby & Associates, 2001-05; campaign coordinator, New Democrat 2000 Coalition, 1999-2000; grants and communications specialist, Neighborhood Partners, Inc., June-Nov 1999; lobbyist, equal justice fellow, AZ Justice Institute, Jan-June 1999; country director, project direc-tor, Search for Common Ground, 1996-98; “Resolutions Radio” creator and producer, 1995-96; national field assistant, The Concord Coalition, 1993-94. Marital: Single. Religious pref: Did not provide. Education: M.A., international relations, The American University, 1995; B.S., polit-ical science, NAU, 1993. Pol exp incl: Campaign manager, “No on 200” public initiative effort, Arizonans for Responsible Lending; co-chair, AZ Competitive Districts Coalition; lobbyist for interests in renewable energy in Arizona; campaign advisor to the Australian Labor Party, Victorian Branch; campaign coordinator, New Democrat 2000 Coalition. Legis exp: House since 2015; House 2004-05. Memb have incl: Founder and organizer, “Get Your PHX” and “Phoestivus”; Grand Avenue Rail Project Board, 2011-14; Flinn/Brown Leadership Institute Graduate, 2013; Valley Leadership, Class 33, 2012; precinct committeeman, since 2000; board member, AZ League of Conservation Voters, 2005-09; board member, Phoenix Arts District, CDC; member, Encanto Village Planning Committee, 2001-04; Maricopa County volunteer mediator, 1998-2000. Interests: Running, fitness, gardening and creative writing. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2022.
COBB, REGINA(R-Dist 5)Office: 335Phone: (602) 926-3126Fax: (602) 417-3289Email: [email protected]: Renee PadillaCommittees: agri-water-land, child-fam, hel (v.c.)921 Crestwood Ln , Kingman, AZ 86409.Age: 55. (b 10/30/60, San Diego, CA). Arizona since: 1993. Occupation: Dentist since 1993. Marital: Married (James Cave, self-employed). Children: 2. Religious pref: Catholic. Education: D.D.S. and B.S., Case Western Reserve University, 1993; attended, Portland State University, 1986-88; attended, Mesa State College (Colorado), 1978-80. Pol exp incl: Chair, AZ Dental Assn Council on Gov’t Affairs, for seven years; leg-islative rep, Kingman Area Chamber of Commerce, 2012-13; Council on Government Affairs for the American Dental Assn. Legis exp: House since 2015. Memb have incl: American/AZ Dental Assn since 1993; Kingman Area Chamber of Commerce since 1993, past president; Int’l College of Dentists since 2003; American College of Dentists since 2004; Delta Sigma Delta Fraternity. Interests: Archery hunting, boating and water sports, fishing, hiking and running. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2022.
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COLEMAN, DOUG(R-Dist 16)Office: 306Phone: (602) 926-3160Fax: (602) 417-3151Email: [email protected]: Kim GammillCommittees: county-muni (chm), educ, ins1474 S Royal Palm Rd, Apache Junction, AZ 85119. Age: 59. (b 12/20/56, Phoenix, AZ). Arizona since: Birth. Occupation: Career and technical education teacher, Apache Junction H.S., since 1984. Marital: Married (Roxanne, bookkeeper). Children: 6. Religious pref: LDS. Education: M.A., vocational education, 1989; B.A.E., business, office, and distributive education, ASU, 1981; A.A., general studies, Mesa Community College, 1979; Westwood High School, 1974. Pol exp incl: Apache Junction, city councilman, 2008-12 and 1991-95; mayor, Apache Junction, 1995-2007; president, Arizona League of Cities & Towns, 2006-07. Legis exp: House since 2013. Memb have incl: Vice chair, Boy Scouts of America, Superstition District, 2006-08; sum-mer camp staff, Camp Geronimo, Grand Canyon Council, 1982-2012. Interests: Duncan YoYo champion; amateur radio operator, KI7LP; long distance running. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2020.
ESPINOZA, DIEGO(D-Dist 19)Office: 118Phone: (602) 926-3134Fax: (602) 417-3273Email: [email protected]: Susan NelsonCommittees: bank-fin, com803 N Christa Way, Tolleson, AZ 85353. Age: 42. (b 01/02/74, Phoenix, AZ). Arizona since: Birth. Occupation: Small business owner, Fuego Bar & Grill, since 2007; ethnic sales manager, Hensely & Co., 1994-2007. Marital: Single. Religious pref: Catholic. Education: B.S., business management, Ottawa University, 2003; Estrella Mountain Community College, 1997; Tolleson H.S., 1997. Pol exp incl: Tolleson City Council, 2003-14. Legis exp: House since 2015. Memb have incl: Board member, Tolleson Service Committee, since 2008; Nat’l Appointed Latino Elected Officials, since 2003; Maricopa County Community Development Advisory Committee since 2007; Hispanic Forum del Oeste since 2008; mentor, Tolleson Teen Council, since 2010; League of Cities and Towns, since 2003; event organizer, Blessed Sacrament, 2000-08. Interests: CrossFit, outdoor activities, family time, sports, reading, traveling. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2022.
FANN, KAREN(R-Dist 1)Office: 316Phone: (602) 926-5874Fax: (602) 417-3001Email: [email protected]: Adrian LuthCommittees: agri-water-land, county-muni, ins (chm), trans-inf5691 Hole in One Dr, Prescott, AZ 86301. Age: 61. (b 09/25/54, St. Louis, MO). Arizona since: 1958. Occupation: Small business owner, Arizona Highway Safety Specialists, Inc, since 1984. Marital: Married
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(James McKown, vice president). Religious pref: Christian/non-denom-inational. Education: Grossmont Jr. College, some classes/no degree; AZ Registrar of Contractors license; AZ Real Estate license (previously held for educational purposes). Pol exp incl: Mayor, Town of Chino Valley, 2002-09; Chino Valley councilman; Prescott City Councilman and Mayor Pro Temp, 1992-95; precinct committeeman. Legis exp: House since 2011. Memb have incl: Arizona licensed contractor since 1984; previously held AZ Realtors license; member, AZ General Contractors Assn; Chino Valley Rotary; numerous chamber of commerce member-ships; past president, Nat’l Women in Construction Assn; past president, Yavapai County Contractors Assn; co-chair, Governor’s Commission on Non-traditional Employment for Women; chairman, Central Yavapai Metropolitan Planning Organization (CYMPO); numerous water and infra-structure state and regional committees; eight years on Northern Council of Governments (NACOG). Interests: Reading, golf, Diamondbacks base-ball, family time. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2018.
FARNSWORTH, EDDIE(R-Dist 12)Office: 225Phone: (602) 926-5735Fax: (602) 417-3122Email: [email protected]: Jan MullenauxCommittees: bank-fin, jud (chm), mil-pub1126 E Harrison St, Gilbert, AZ 85295. Age: 54. (b 05/04/61, Mesa, AZ). Arizona since: Birth. Occupation: Executive director, Benjamin Franklin Charter Schools. Marital: Married (Janet). Children: 7. Education: J.D. and M.B.A., George Washington University, 1991; B.A., economics, UofA, 1988. Legis exp: House since 2011; House 2001-08; majority leader 2003-04. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2018.
FERNANDEZ, CHARLENE(D-Dist 4)Office: 126Phone: (602) 926-3098Fax: (602) 417-3281Email: [email protected]: Michael DiazCommittees: appro, trans-inf1342 W 17th St , Yuma, AZ 85364. Age: 60. (b 02/24/55, Yuma, AZ). Arizona since: Birth. Occupation: Administrative assistant, Geotechnical Testing Services (a division of Arviso Engineering), since 2011; congressional staffer, Congressman Raul Grijalva, 2010-11; appointed staff member, AZ Dept of Environmental Quality, 2004-10; congressional staffer, Congressman Ed Pastor, 1991-2002. Religious pref: Roman Catholic. Education: B.S., elementary education, NAU, 1993; A.A., general studies, Arizona Western College, 1991. Pol exp incl: Candidate for House, LD-4, 2012; governing board member, Yuma Union High School District #70, 2004-12. Legis exp: House since 2015. Memb have incl: Board member, Yuma Community Foundation; committee member, San Luis Community Fund; county and state precinct committeeman; board member, United Way of Yuma; member, Cultural Council of Yuma; Yuma Fine Arts; Yuma Asthma Coalition; committee member, Environmental Quality Flag Program in Yuma; first vice-chair, AZ Democratic Party; chair, vice-chair, sec-retary and treasurer, Yuma Democratic Party. Interests: Sewing, knitting and politics. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2022.
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FINCHEM, MARK(R-Dist 11)Office: 337Phone: (602) 926-3122Fax: (602) 417-3286Email: [email protected]: Renee PadillaCommittees: energy-env, fed-state, mil-pub (v.c.)12849 N Bloomington Loop, Oro Valley, AZ 85755. (Mail: PO Box 69344, Oro Valley, AZ 85737) Age: 58. (b 04/24/57, Detroit, MI). Arizona since: 1999. Occupation: Managing partner, ReadMyRear.com, since 2008; associate broker, Long Realty Company, since 2008. Marital: Married (Tanya, histologist). Children: 4. Religious pref: Christian. Education: Six Sigma (Green Belt) Management, Intuit Management School, 2006; A.A.S. (with honors), criminal justice, Kalamazoo Valley Community College, 1984; SW Regional Police Academy (2nd in Class), Dean’s List, 1982; paramedic licensure, Grand Valley State College Extension, 1978; bio-sciences, Alma College, 1977. Pol exp incl: Candidate, Oro Valley Town Council, 2010 (an unsuccessful bid); sup-porter of multiple fiscally conservative candidates; supporter of effort to quash Medicaid expansion. Legis exp: House since 2015. Memb have incl: Past president, Oro Valley Business Club, 2011-12; member, Tucson Assn of Realtors, Gov’t Affairs Committee, since 2010; member, Nat’l Assn of Realtors, since 2007; lifetime member, NRA, since 2011; lifetime member, Fraternal Order of Police, since 1982. Interests: U.S. Constitution and the Federalist Papers, family, gardening, local travel, Young Life Compassion International. Campaign Finance: public. Term limit: 2022.
FRIESE, RANDALL(D-Dist 9)Office: 325Phone: (602) 926-3138Fax: (602) 417-3272Email: [email protected]: Jasmine SnipesCommittees: hel, jud1231 E Condesa Tercera, Tucson, AZ 85718. (Mail: PO Box 36402, Tucson, AZ 85740) Name pron: freeze Age: 51. (b 05/26/64, Baltimore, MD). Arizona since: 2008. Occupation: Physician/trauma surgeon, UofA Medical Center, since 2008; professor of surgery, UofA College of Medicine, since 2014; asso-ciate trauma medical director, UofA Medical Center, since 2008; asso-ciate professor of surgery, UofA College of Medicine, 2008-2014; physi-cian/trauma surgeon, Parkland Memorial Hospital (Dallas, TX), 2002-08; assistant professor of surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 2002-08; fellow critical care, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 2001-02; Lieutenant Commander (LCDR), US Navy Medical Corps, 1997-2001. Marital: Married (Susan, assistant program manager, Literacy Connects). Religious pref: No preference. Education: M.S., clinical science, University of Texas, Southwestern Graduate School of Biomedical Science, 2008; M.D., University of Maryland School of Medicine, 1990; B.S., University of Maryland College Park, 1986. Pol exp incl: Candidate training and emerging leaders fellowship, Leading for Change Arizona. Memb have incl: Member, Pima County Medical Society, Public Health Committee. Interests: Skiing and reading fiction/non-fiction. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2022.
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GABALDON, ROSANNA(D-Dist 2)Office: 117Phone: (602) 926-3424Fax: (602) 417-3129Email: [email protected]: Cindy NarvaezCommittees: agri-water-land, bank-fin, county-muni348 E Calle Garbillo, Green Valley, AZ 85614. Age: 55. (b 09/09/60, Bermuda). Arizona since: 1973. Occupation: Legislator since 2013; coun-cil member, Town of Sahuarita, 2009-12; Pima County Library staff, 2005-09; IPC Hospitalist Company staff, 1999-2004; bank teller, Wells Fargo, 1983-97. Marital: Married (Arturo, manager). Children: 1. Religious pref: Catholic. Education: Central HS, 1978. Pol exp incl: Council member, Town of Sahuarita, 2009-12. Legis exp: House since 2013. Memb have incl: Board member, Southeast AZ Citizens Forum Board, Int’l Boundary & Water Commission, since 2011; board member, Friends of the Green Valley Library, since 2010; board member, Southeast AZ Advisory Board, Chicanos Por La Causa, since 2013; member, Nat’l Assn of Latino Elected Officials, since 2013, 2009-12; member, Nat’l Hispanic Council of State Legislators, since 2013; member, B.P.O. Elks Green Valley Lodge 2592, since 2011; council member, South Pima Regional Partnership Council, First Things First, 2008-13; advisory board member, Green Valley Sahuarita - Community Food Bank, 2009-13; board member, Hispanic Elected Local Officials, Nat’l League of Cities, 2009-12; board member, Tucson Pima Arts Council, 2011; board member, Community Foundation of Greater Green Valley, 2008-10; officer, Sahuarita Elks Lodge #2851, 2007-09; commissioner, Parks & Recreation, Town of Sahuarita 2008-09; commissioner, economic development, Town of Sahuarita, 2006-08. Interests: Volunteering in my community. Campaign Finance: public. Term limit: 2020.
GONZALES, SALLY ANN(D-Dist 3)Office: 331Phone: (602) 926-3278Fax: (602) 417-3127Email: [email protected]: Daniel FrankCommittees: child-fam, rural-econ7444 S Camino Benem, Tucson, AZ 85757. Age: 58. (b 10/02/57, Brawley, CA). Arizona since: 1961. Occupation: Program director for teacher training program, ASU, 2002-06; edu-cational director, Pascua-Yaqui tribe, 2001-02. Marital: Married (Luis). Children: 5; 23 grandchildren. Religious pref: Yaqui-Catholic. Education: Master’s degree, multicultural education, UofA, 1994; Bachelor’s degree, elementary education, ASU, 1986. Pol exp incl: Pascua Yaqui tribal coun-cilmember, 1992-96. Legis exp: House since 2011; House 1996-2000. Memb have incl: President, Guadalupe Community Development Corp.; treasurer, Native American Directions Assn; former bd member, Pima Prevention Partnership. Interests: Spending time with my grandchildren, reading, playing softball, sewing and traveling. Campaign Finance: pri-vate. Term limit: 2018.
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GOWAN, DAVID(R-Dist 14)Office: 223Phone: (602) 926-3312Fax: (602) 417-3130Email: [email protected]: Becca Farmer and Sue AdamsCommittees: rules2027 Santa Theresa Dr, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635. (Mail: PO Box 1985, Sierra Vista, AZ 85636) Name pron: GOW-an Age: 46. (b 09/13/69, Stockton, CA). Arizona since: 1993. Occupation: Martial arts instructor; previous sales representative, Prologics (magazine distributor). Marital: Married (Jessica). Children: 2. Religious pref: Christian. Education: B.A., social studies, UofA, 2003; A.A., general studies, Cochise Community College, 2003. Pol exp incl: Precinct committeeman; president, UofA’s Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society, 2003; co-founder & chair, Cochise County Young Republican League, 2003. Legis exp: House since 2009; speaker since 2015; majority leader 2012-14. Memb have incl: NRA; Young Republican League; UofA Alumni Assn; graduate of Project CENTRL (rural leadership program), Elks Lodge #2065. Interests: Karate, politics, chairman of son’s Boy Scout troop. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2016.
GRAY, RICK(R-21)Office: 224Phone: (602) 926-5993Fax: (602) 417-3225Email: [email protected]: Andrea AllenCommittees: appro, county-muni, trans-inf (chm)9521 W Cedar Hill Cir, Sun City, AZ 85351. Age: 65. (b Omaha, NE). Arizona since: 2006. Occupation: Owner, Acacia Plumbing, Inc., since 2006; owner, RG Plumbing, 1999–2006; manager, Micro Plumbing, 2001–03; division leader, Trinity Church Interdenominational, 1998–99; owner, Midwest Plumbing & Drain Cleaning, Inc. Marital: Married (Lisa, administrative asst). Children: 4. Religious pref: Christian. Education: M.A., organizational leadership, Crown College, in process; B.S., organizational leadership and biblical studies (dual major), Grace University, 2000; A.A.S., business manage-ment, Metro Community College, 1993; certificate in teacher training, Metro Community College, 1992. Pol exp incl: Precinct & state commit-teeman; 2nd vice chair, LD9; governmental chair, Sun City Homeowners Assn. Legis exp: House since 2011. Memb have incl: Sun City Republican Club; Sun City Homeowners Assn; Sun City Community Assistance Network; NRA; Christ Church of the Valley; former member, Peoria Rotary Club; AZ State Assn of Parliamentarians; AZ Citizen Defense League. Interests: Politics, reading, travel, exercise, guitar. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2018.
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HALE, ALBERT(D-Dist 7)Office: 323Phone: (602) 926-4323Fax: (602) 417-3160Email: [email protected]: Melissa UpshawCommittees: jud, rules(Mail: PO Box 40, St. Michaels, AZ 86511) Age: 65. (b 03/13/50, Ganado, AZ). Arizona since: Birth. Occupation: Attorney since 1977, spe-cializing in federal Indian law, natural resource issues and companies doing business with Indian Nations; Navajo Nation president, 1995-98; former assistant attorney general for the Navajo Nation; former special counsel to Navajo Nation Council and former judge for Laguna Pueblo Tribal Court. Marital: Married. Children: 9; 7 grandchildren. Religious pref: Native American Church/Navajo. Education: J.D., University of New Mexico Law School; B.S., political science, ASU. Pol exp incl: President, Navajo Nation, 1995-98; chair, Navajo Nation Water Rights Commission, 2003. Legis exp: House since 2011; Senate 2004-10 (appointed 1/21/04 to replace Jack Jackson Sr.). Memb have incl: Navajo Nation Bar Assn, New Mexico State Bar Assn, DNA-Peoples Legal Services, Inc., Board of Directors, Navajo Nation Rodeo Cowboy Assn, All Indian Rodeo Cowboys Assn. Interests: Reading, attending Native American/Navajo ceremonies, rodeo/roping, golf. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2018.
KERN, ANTHONY(R-Dist 20)Office: 341Phone: (602) 926-3102Fax: (602) 417-3282Email: [email protected]: Mark TownsendCommittees: jud, mil-pub, ways-means (v.c.)5028 W Mescal St, Glendale, AZ 85304. Age: 54. (b 08/05/61, Wadena, MN). Occupation: Private investigator, small business owner. Marital: Married (Jenny). Children: 4. Religious pref: Christian. Education: A.A., business; graduate, Law Enforcement Training Academy; continuing education at NAU towards B.A., emer-gency management. Pol exp incl: Ran for Glendale City Council, 2010, 2012; helped with many conservative Republican campaigns in the federal, state and local levels. Legis exp: House since 2015. Memb have incl: Founder, AZ Hoarding Task Force; Glendale Civic Pride; AZ Crime Prevention Assn; Crime Free Multi-Housing. Interests: I enjoy the outdoors especially the White Mountain area. I like to exercise and stay healthy. I enjoy time with friends and family and look for ways to make the lives of those around me better. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2022.
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LARKIN, JONATHAN(D-Dist 30)Office: 318Phone: (602) 926-5058Fax: (602) 417-3015Email: [email protected]: Melissa UpshawCommittees: elect, gov-higher ed, ins4503 W Loma Ln, Glendale, AZ 85302. Age: 31. (b 01/30/84, St. Petersburg, FL). Arizona since: 1994. Occupation: Pharmacy tech, Fry’s Food Store since 2000; Marine Corps, 2003-07. Marital: Single. Religious pref: Catholic. Education: Marketing, DeVry University; A.A., Glendale C.C.; Dobson H.S., 2003. Pol exp incl: Campaign aide, Mayor Greg Stanton, 2011; help with many current House and Senate democratic officials; Ruben Gallego for Congress. Legis exp: House since 2013. Memb have incl: Member, United Food and Commercial Workers Union, since 2000; mentor, Young Marines Program, American Legion Post 41. Interests: Personally, I have recently been restoring my home, traveling and do things outdoors. Professionally, I have continued to work with veterans, like myself, to combat the challenges we face coming home from service including a bare job market. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2020.
LAWRENCE, JAY(R-Dist 23)Office: 339Phone: (602) 926-3095Fax: (602) 417-3280Email: [email protected]: Kim McHattonCommittees: com, educ (v.c.), hel9385 E Laurel Ln, Scottsdale, AZ 85260. Age: 81. (b 01/14/35, Chicago, IL). Arizona since: 1987. Occupation: Talk show host, KTAR Radio, 26 years; real estate agent, MCO Realty Fountain Hills, 16 years. Marital: Married (Judy, entertainer). Children: 3. Religious pref: Did not respond. Education: University of Illinois, Navy Pier (Chicago); Wright Jr. College (Chicago); Columbia College (Chicago); Roosevelt High School (Chicago). Pol exp incl: None. Legis exp: House since 2015. Interests: I am a news junkie. Golf, fishing, playing almost all sports. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2022.
LEACH, VINCE(R-Dist 11)Office: 342Phone: (602) 926-3106Fax: (602) 417-3284Email: [email protected]: Mark TownsendCommittees: appro (v.c.), energy-env, rural-econ62927 E Harmony Dr, Tucson, AZ 85739. (Mail: 12995 North Oracle Road, Ste. 141, MS 113, Tucson, AZ 85739) Age: 67. (b 08/02/48, Wild Rose, WI). Arizona since: 2009. Occupation: Small business owner, Diversified Options, LLC, since 2005; business manager, Matrix Products, 1998-2009; regional manag-er, Allied Mineral Products, 1992-98; salesman, Allied Mineral Products, 1988-92. Marital: Married (Charlene, retail clothing sales). Children: 1. Religious pref: Protestant. Education: B.S., political science/history,
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University of Wisconsin, St. Point, 1970. Pol exp incl: Campaign worker for various local, state and federal candidates. Legis exp: House since 2015. Memb have incl: NRA, AZ Civil Defense League, Catalina Foothills Church. Interests: Public policy, distance walking. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2022.
LIVINGSTON, DAVID(R-Dist 22)Office: 207Phone: (602) 926-4178Fax: (602) 417-3154Email: [email protected]: Barbara PhillipsCommittees: ins (v.c.), rules9559 W Menadota Dr, Peoria, AZ 85382. Age: 51. (b 12/13/64, Chicago, IL). Arizona since: 1983. Occupation: Semi-retired and legislator since 2013; retired financial advisor and busi-ness owner, Ameriprise Financial, 1992-2012. Marital: Married (Tracy, teacher and president of Maricopa County Community College District Governing Board). Children: 1. Religious pref: Christian. Education: B.S., finance, ASU, 1988; charter financial advisor (ChFC). Pol exp incl: Precinct committeeman since 2012. Legis exp: House since 2013; majority whip since 2015. Memb have incl: The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta; Christ Church of the Valley; former board member, Glendale-Peoria YMCA; Million Dollar Round Table, Court of the Table. Interests: Family, church, dogs, politics, sports (football, hockey). Campaign Finance: pri-vate. Term limit: 2020.
LOVAS, PHIL(R-Dist 22)Office: 110Phone: (602) 926-3297Fax: (602) 417-3004Email: [email protected]: Weston SimsCommittees: child-fam, gov-higher ed, ins7197 W Mariposa Grande Ln, Peoria, AZ 85383. Age: 46. (b 02/10/69, Akron, OH). Arizona since: 1996. Occupation: Sales, HotelHuddle.com; previous regional director of franchise development, InterContinental Hotels Group and Cendant Hotels. Marital: Married (Corinne, fundraising). Children: 3. Religious pref: Christian. Education: M.S., political science, Baylor University, 1992; B.A., journalism, Ohio University, 1991. Pol exp incl: Campaign manager, congressional aide. Legis exp: House since Feb. 21, 2012. Appointed to replace Judy Burges. Memb have incl: Board member, Phoenix Film Foundation. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2018.
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MACH, STEFANIE(D-Dist 10)Office: 329Phone: (602) 926-3398Fax: (602) 417-3126Email: [email protected]: Paula PeyerlCommittees: appro, com, mil-pub3002 E 4th St, Tucson, AZ 85716. Name pron: mock Age: 35. (b 06/12/80). Arizona since: 2009. Occupation: CEO and co-founder, CM Concordia Consulting, LLC, since 2010-14. Marital: Single. Education: M.P.P. (emphasis in education), Brown University, 2011; B.A., international studies & Spanish, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2002. Legis exp: House since 2013. Memb have incl: Board member, DIRECT; board member, Anytown Arizona. Interests: Hiking, reading and traveling. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2020.
MCCUNE DAVIS, DEBBIEOffice: 333Phone: (602) 926-4485Fax: (602) 417-3014Email: [email protected]: Daniel BrigginCommittees: bank-fin, insPhoenix, AZ 85009. Age: 64. (b 08/12/51, Braddock, PA). Arizona since: 1963. Occupation: Executive director, Arizona Partnership for Immunization, since 1996. Marital: Married. (Glenn) Children: 5 (blend-ed) Religious pref: Catholic Education: B.S., sociology, ASU, 1975. Pol exp incl: Candidate, Corporation Commission, 1994. Legis exp: House since 2011; Senate 2007-10; House 2003-06, 1979-94; Dem whip 1982-94. Memb have incl: Founding bd member, Nat’l Bd of American Immunization Registry Assn; Success by Six (Children’s Action Alliance program); AZ Children’s Caucus; bd member, Nat’l Partnership for Immunization. Interests: Reading, sailing and family. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2018.
MENDEZ, JUAN(D-Dist 26)Office: 120Phone: (602) 926-4124Fax: (602) 417-3017Email: [email protected]: Connie DowCommittees: child-fam, rural-econ1741 S Ventura Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281. Age: 30. (b 05/18/85, Phoenix, AZ). Arizona since: Birth. Occupation: Arizona state representative since 2012; health care advocate organizer, community voice mail manager, information & referral specialist, 211 Arizona Community Information and Referral Services, 2009-13; Boys & Girls Club of the East Valley – Ladmo Branch, 2007–08. Marital: Single. Religious pref: None. Education: B.A., political science, ASU, 2008; A.A., general studies, Phoenix College, 2006; Tolleson Union High School, 2003. Pol exp incl: Precinct committeeman, LD-26 Democratic Party, since 2008. Legis exp: House since 2013. Memb have incl: Board mem-ber, Boys and Girls Club, Ladmo Branch, since 2013; Tempe Community
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MESNARD, J.D.(R-Dist 17)Office: 308Phone: (602) 926-4481Fax: (602) 417-3152Email: [email protected]: Susan HiteCommittees: elect (v.c.), jud, ways-means1427 W Homestead Ct, Chandler, AZ 85286. JAY-vin MES-nard. Age: 35. (b 05/15/80, Tampa, FL). Arizona since: 1990. Occupation: Consultant; investor; small business owner; professor, Mesa Community College; policy adviser, Arizona State Senate, 2002-09. Marital: Married. Religious pref: Christian. Education: M.B.A., University of Phoenix, 2006; Master’s degree, public administra-tion, Keller Graduate School of Management, 2006; Bachelor’s degree, music composition, ASU, 2002. Pol exp incl: Precinct committeeman. Legis exp: House since 2011. Memb have incl: Homestead HOA board; advisory member, Nat’l Center for Policy Analysis. Interests: Music, play-ing the piano. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2018.
MEYER, ERIC(D-Dist 28)Office: 320Phone: (602) 926-3037Fax: (602) 417-3111Email: [email protected]: Barbara WellmanCommittees: appro, hel7765 N Foothill Dr South, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253. Age: 54. (b 08/12/61, Syracuse, NY). Arizona since: 1967. Occupation: Legislator since 2009; former director of Providence Hospital Emergency Dept (Portland, OR); bd member, Scottsdale School District Governing Bd, since 2005-12. Marital: Married (Sarah Snell, physician). Children: 2. Education: Post-graduate training, emergency medicine, Oregon Health Sciences University, 1991; M.D., UofA Medical School, 1988; B.A., economics, University of Southern California, 1983. Pol exp incl: Scottsdale School District Governing Board, 2005-12. Legis exp: House since 2009, minority leader since 2015, minority whip 2014. Memb have incl: Board member, Phoenix Children’s Museum; Board member, Scottsdale All-City Banquet. Interests: Hiking, sailing, cycling and reading. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2016.
MITCHELL, DARIN(R-Dist 13)Office: 313Phone: (602) 926-5894Fax: (602) 417-3012Email: [email protected]: Abby SelveyCommittees: agri-water-land (v.c.), fed-state, ways-means (chm)1150 E Acacia Circle, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340. Age: 51. (b 12/05/64, Alma, MI). Arizona since: 1980. Occupation: Small busi-
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ness owner, Landmark Inspections Inc., since 2011; Realtor, DPR Realty 2007; general contractor, custom home builder. Marital: Single. Religious pref: Christian (non-denominational). Education: B.S., political science, ASU, 1988; Mesa High School, 1983. Pol exp incl: I imagine navigating through the business world takes some political instincts as well. This is the world in which I live and the experience of which I am applying to the political process in my campaign for the Legislature. Legis exp: House since 2013. Memb have incl: West Maricopa Assn of Realtors, Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce, ASU Alumni Assn, AZ Assn of Realtors, Scottsdale Area Assn of Realtors, American Society of Home Inspectors. Interests: Building, camping/hiking, traveling, jogging. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2020.
MONTENEGRO, STEVE(R-Dist 13)Office: 208Phone: (602) 926-5955Fax: (602) 417-3168Email: [email protected]: Jana BabelCommittees: agri-water-land, rules (v.c.)(Mail: PO Box 2275, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340) Name pron: mon-ta-NAY-grow Age: 34. (b 07/28/81, El Salvador). Arizona since: 1995. Occupation: District representative, Congressman Trent Franks, since 2006; president, Arizona Messengers of Peace, 2000-2005; office intern, Congressman Trent Franks, 2004; teacher, Arizona Charter Academy and Superior School, 2000-02; legal assistant, Ray Hayes Law Office, 1998-99; intern, City of Surprise Attorney’s Office, 1997-1998; special events coordinator, Associated Students of ASU West, 1999-2000. Marital: Married (Melissa Espino). Children: 1. Religious pref: Christian. Education: B.S., political science, ASU, 2004; A.A., Theology, CBAN and Logos University, 2003. Pol exp incl: Precinct committeeman, GOP LD 12, since 2007; delegate, GOP state convention, 2008; worked on numerous GOP campaigns since 2004. Legis exp: House since 2009; majority leader since 2015; speaker pro tem 2011-12. Memb have incl: NRA; trustee with Arizona Christian University; Aspen Rodel Fellowship Class of 2011. Interests: Reading, golf and politics. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2016.
NORGAARD, JILL(R-Dist 18)Office: 128Phone: (602) 926-3140Fax: (602) 417-3265Email: [email protected]: Tracey Gardner Committees: bank-fin, com (v.c.), educPhoenix, AZ 85048. Age: 53. (b 10/28/62, EauClaire, WI). Arizona since: 1990. Occupation: Small business owner (aero space and defense industry) since 1998. Marital: Married. Children: 3. Religious pref: Roman Catholic. Education: Master’s, business adminis-tration, University of Phoenix; B.S., engineering management, University of North Dakota. Pol exp incl: Precinct committeeman; state committeeman; first vp, Ahwatukee Republican Women (ARW); fundraising chair, ARW; legislative chair, ARW; graduate, Dodie Londen Excellence in Public Service Series. Legis exp: House since 2015. Memb have incl: Society of Women Engineers; licensed Realtor, Arizona; Foothills CCNR Board; chair, Charity and Development Appeal. Interests: Piano, dirtbiking, learning Spanish. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2022.
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OLSON, JUSTIN(R-Dist 25)Office: 204Phone: (602) 926-5288Fax: (602) 417-3161Email: [email protected]: Riley WeberCommittees: appro (chm), gov-higher ed, ways-means524 N 38th St, Mesa, AZ 85205. Age: 37. (b 01/01/79, Mesa, AZ). Arizona since: Birth. Occupation: Senior tax analyst, Apollo Group, since 2010; senior research analyst, AZ Tax Research Assn, 2007-10; congressional aide, U.S. House of Representatives, Office of Congressman Trent Franks, 2005-06; realtor, American Realty Brokers, 2002-05. Marital: Married (Karyn, homemaker). Children: 6. Religious pref: LDS. Education: MBA, finance, W.P. Carey School of Business, ASU, 2013; B.S., biology, ASU, 2004; Mountain View H.S., 1997. Pol exp incl: Precinct committeeman, 2004-06; campaign volunteer for many Republican candidates and conservative causes. Legis exp: House since 2010. Memb have incl: Boy Scouts of America, assistant scout master with eagle scout rank, merit badge counselor, 2004-Jun 2005, Oct 2006-Jan 2007, Sept 2012-present. Interests: Family, recreation, public policy and politics. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2018.
OTONDO, LISA(D-Dist 4)Office: 123Phone: (602) 926-3002Fax: (602) 417-3124Email: [email protected]: Michael DiazCommittees: agri-water-lands, educ, ins579 S 7th Ave, Yuma, AZ 85364. Age: 54. (b 05/19/61, Yuma, AZ). Arizona since: Birth. Occupation: Realtor, Century 21 Action Group, since 2008; language arts teacher, Crane Middle School, 2004-08; int’l flight attendant/ trainer/curriculum devel-oper, American Airlines, 1991-2004; realtor, Curtis Development, 2001-04; int’l affairs specialist, Nat’l Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, 1989-90. Marital: Divorced. Religious pref: Catholic. Education: Master’s, int’l public administration, Monterey Institute of Int’l Studies, 1989; B.S., int’l policy studies, Monterey Institute of Int’l Studies, 1986. Pol exp incl: Candidate, CD7, 2002. Legis exp: House since 2013. Memb have incl: Yuma North Rotary Club 2001-08; Yuma Democratic Club President, 2003; Yuma Fine Arts Board, 2004-05; Nat’l Assn of Realtors since 2005. Interests: Foreign language studies, travel, reading, educational/reading volunteer activities. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2020.
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PETERSEN, WARREN(R-Dist 12)Office: 312Phone: (602) 926-4136Fax: (602) 417-3222Email: [email protected]: Heather CovertCommittees: appro, com (chm), gov-higher ed2085 E Avenida del Valle Ct, Gilbert, AZ 85295. Age: 39. (b 09/08/76, Wentworth, MO). Arizona since: 1987. Occupation: Owner of real estate brokerage since 2001. Marital: Married (Michelle, homemaker). Children: 5. Religious pref: LDS. Education: Admitted to law school, 2016; B.A., political science and history, ASU; agent and brokers licenses, AZ School of Business and Real Estate; continuing education with various certified real estate schools; Gilbert H.S., 1995. Pol exp incl: Precinct committeemen since 2009, Victor Petersen for Council, Emilena Turley for Council, John Lewis for Mayor, Eddie Cook for Council, Jordan Ray for Council, No on Prop 406. Legis exp: House since 2013. Memb have incl: Boy Scouts of America; Government Affairs Committee, Southeast Valley Regional Assn of Realtors (SEVRAR); NRA; AZ Farm Bureau. Interests: Anything with my family, sports, church activities, scouting, reading. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2020.
PLUMLEE CELESTE(D-Dist 26)Office: 119Phone: (602) 926-4334Fax: (602) 417-3009Email: [email protected]: Kat ClarkCommittees: com, county-muniTempe, AZ. Age: 42 (b 07/26/73, Phoenix, AZ). Arizona since: Birth. Occupation: Crisis response team member & group facilitator, CARE 7 City of Tempe Crisis Response Team, since 2015; program manager of strategy & evaluation, Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, 2013-15; research & teaching assistant, ASU College of Public Programs, 2012-13; case manager & eligibility specialist, Chandler and Gilbert Community Action Programs, 2011-12. Marital: Single. Children: 2. Education: M.S.W., ASU, 2013; M.P.A., ASU, 2013; B.A., sociology, ASU, 2006. Pol exp incl: Precinct committeeman; state committeeman. Legis exp: House since Dec. 2015 (appointed to replace Andrew Sherwood). Memb have incl: Fellow, Flinn-Brown Civic Leadership Academy; president, board of directors, Arizona Coalition to End Sexual & Domestic Violence; member, Tempe Municipal Arts Commission; member, Emerge Arizona Class of 2015; member, Tempe Leadership Class 26; member, Mensa International & Greater Phoenix Mensa. Interests: Dance, Yoga, playing the flute, pets, writing. Term limit: 2022.
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PRATT, FRANK(R-Dist 8)Office: 226Phone: (602) 926-5761Fax: (602) 417-3023Email: [email protected]: Angela DiazCommittees: energy-env (chm), mil-pub, rural-econ425 E Providence Dr, Casa Grande, AZ 85122. Age: 73. (b 08/27/42, Florence, AZ). Arizona since: Birth. Occupation: Owner, Pratt Pools, since 1986. Marital: Married (Dr. Janice Pratt, asst dean, Central Arizona College). Children: 1; 2 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Religious pref: Christian. Education: Attended, NAU, Arizona Western College and Central Arizona College; Maricopa H.S. Pol exp incl: Precinct committeeman; House candidate, 2004 and 2006. Legis exp: House since 2009. Memb have incl: Pinal County Merit Commission; Pinal Public Safety Retirement Board; past president, Rotary and Paul Harris Fellow; alumni council president, Project CENTRL rural leadership pro-gram; Casa Grande Red Cross Advisory Council. Interests: Scuba diving. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2016.
RIOS, REBECCA(D-Dist 27)Office: 322Phone: (602) 926-3073Fax: (602) 417-3288Email: [email protected]: Carmen VelardeCommittees: child-fam, fed-state3136 E Beautiful Ln , Phoenix, AZ 85042. Age: 48. (b 06/04/67, Tucson, AZ). Arizona since: Birth. Occupation: Senior government & com-munity affairs advisor, Florence Copper, since 2011; president, Florence Copper Community Foundation, since 2013. Marital: Married (Van Jenerette, training manager, Aesculap). Children: 3. Religious pref: Catholic. Education: M.S.W., ASU, 2003; B.S.W., ASU, 1989. Pol exp incl: Lifelong volunteer for Pete Rios campaigns, Pinal County Supervisor. Legis exp: House since 2015, minority whip since 2015; Senate 2005-10, asst minority leader, 2008-10; minority whip, 2006-08; House 1995-2000. Memb have incl: HeadStart, AZ Rural Health Assn, CAAFA Domestic Violence Board, ASU School of Social Work Advisory Board. Interests: Spending time with my family, traveling, exer-cising. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2022.
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RIVERO, TONY(R-Dist 21)Office: 344Phone: (602) 926-3104Fax: (602) 417-3283Email: [email protected]: Tina FairbanksCommittees: appro, com, county-muni (v.c.)6767 W Cheryl Dr, Peoria, AZ 85345. Age: 33. (b 03/10/82, Phoenix, AZ). Arizona since: Birth. Occupation: Councilmember, City of Peoria, 2011-14. Marital: Married (Joesette, public ser-vant). Children: 4. Religious pref: Christian. Education: M.P.A., ASU, 2007; B.A.E, secondary education, ASU West, 2004; Peoria H.S., 2000. Pol exp incl: City of Peoria councilmember, 2011-14; Wes Gullett for Mayor, 2011; U.S. Senator John McCain for President, 2008; U.S. Senator Jon Kyl, 2006. Legis exp: House since 2015. Interests: Exercising and volunteering for non-profit organizations. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2022.
ROBSON, BOB(R-Dist 18)Office: 222Phone: (602) 926-5549Fax: (602) 417-3157Email: [email protected]: Iris McMahonCommittees: ins, rules2713 W Oak Grove Ln, Chandler, AZ 85224. Age: 60. (b 09/18/55, Brooklyn, NY). Arizona since: 1980. Occupation: Professor of Practice, ASU School of Criminal Justice; former owner of a Farmers Insurance agency. Marital: Married (Dawna). Children: 2. Religious pref: Catholic. Education: M.S., criminal justice, John Jay College, 1980; B.S., criminal justice, John Jay College, 1978. Pol exp incl: Vice mayor, Chandler, 2000; Chandler City Council; chair, Maricopa County Sports Commission, 2000; chair, AZ Automobile Theft Authority, 2000; Greater Phoenix Economic Council Strategic Policy Cmte; Chandler Planning & Zoning Commission, 1990-92. Legis exp: House since 2011; House 2001-08; speaker pro tem 2003-08. Memb have incl: Past pres, past lt. gov, past int’l cmte chairman of public relations, Kiwanis; past chair, Chandler Salvation Army Advisory Bd; bd member, State Legislative Leaders Foundation (SLLF). Interests: Family, watching my children play sports. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2018.
SALDATE, MACARIO(D-Dist 3)Office: 332Phone: (602) 926-4171Fax: (602) 417-3162Email: [email protected]: Daniel FrankCommittees: energy-env, gov-higher ed3314 S 12th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85713. Name pron: sal-DAH-tey Age: 74. (b 12/13/41, Nogales, AZ). Arizona since: Birth. Occupation: Professor/administrator, UofA, 1972-2009. Marital: Divorced. Children: 2; 4 grandchildren. Religious pref: Catholic. Education: Ph.D., education, UofA, 1972; Master’s degree, UofA, 1967; Bachelor’s degree, UofA, 1965. Pol exp incl: Pima Community College Bd, 1973-1979. Legis exp: House since 2011. Interests: Welding,
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SHOPE, T.J.(R-Dist 8)Office: 112Phone: (602) 926-3012Fax: (602) 417-3123Email: [email protected]: Patty WisnerCommittees: agri-water-land, com, rural-econ (chm)1206 N Reeves Rd, Coolidge, AZ 85128. Age: 30. (b 08/12/85, Florence, AZ). Arizona since: Birth. Occupation: Manager, Shope’s IGA, since 2008; deputy director of communications, Arizona Republican Party, 2006. Marital: Single. Religious pref: Roman Catholic. Education: B.S., political science, ASU, 2008; A.A., general studies, Central Arizona College, 2005; Coolidge H.S., 2003. Pol exp incl: VP, Coolidge Unified School Dist Governing Bd, since 2008; precinct committeeman since 2003; second vice chair, Pinal County Republican Committee, 2009-11; state chairman, AZ Federation of College Republicans, 2007-08; CD1 member-at-large, AZ Republican Party Executive Committee, 2007-09; president, College Republicans at ASU, 2006-07; president, Central Arizona College Republican Club, 2003-05. Legis exp: House since 2013; vice chair, House Committee on Commerce. Memb have incl: Member, Coolidge Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors since 2012. Interests: I enjoy listening to music, mainly country and enjoy following my favorite sports teams such as the Chicago Cubs, Arizona Cardinals, (Arizona) Coyotes, and all of the ASU Sun Devil athletic teams. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2020.
STEVENS, DAVID(R-Dist 14)Office: 205Phone: (602) 926-4321Fax: (602) 417-3146Email: [email protected]: Carolyn BertaCommittees: appro, rules (chm), trans-inf (v.c.)5454 S Santa Aurelia Ave, Sierra Vista, AZ 85650. Age: 54. (b 08/16/61, Morrison, IL). Arizona since: 1987. Occupation: Defense contractor, U.S. Dept of Defense, since 1988; research and development manager, Comptron Data, 1997-2001. Marital: married (Cindy, registered nurse). Children: 2. Religious pref: Catholic. Education: B.S., computer information systems, State University of New York, 1991. Pol exp incl: Candidate for state House, 2002 and 2004; chair, 2006-07, 1st v.c., 2004-06, 2nd v.c., 2002-04, Cochise County Republican Party. Legis exp: House since 2009. Memb have incl: Boy Scouts of America. Interests: Restoring muscle cars. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2016.
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THORPE, BOB(R-Dist 6)Office: 130Phone: (602) 926-5219Fax: (602) 417-3118Email: [email protected]: Meg ReillyCommittees: educ, fed-state, gov-higher ed (chm), rules490 Lake Mary Rd., Flagstaff, AZ 86001. Age: 58. (b 02/01/57, Burbank, CA). Arizona since: 2003. Occupation: Residential construction and remodeling, self-employed, 5+ years; published author, constitution-al handbook, 2 years; volunteer firefighter 1 & 2, EMT, Highlands Fire District, 7.5 years; website design and development, 5+ years. Other employment: small business owner (software company), the Walt Disney Company, Price Waterhouse Accounting firm, the aerospace industry, the software and online ecommerce industries, medical records, K-12 edu-cation, and as a high technology instructor at UCLA Extension. Marital: Married (Donna, interior designer and project manager). Children: 2. Religious pref: Christian. Education: Emergency medical technician – basic (EMT), Coconino Community College, 2005; AZ State certified firefighter 1 & 2, Highlands Fire District, 2004; graduate studies, human factors psychology, California State University, Northridge, 1986-87; engineering courses, Los Angeles Pierce College, 1982, 1984; design course, Art Center School of Design (Pasadena, CA), 1982; B.A., liberal arts, California State University, Northridge, 1981. Pol exp incl: I am a co-founder of an educational/issues-based organization that volunteers its time to state legislators across the nation regarding state and U.S. constitutional issues. Legis exp: House since 2013. Memb have incl: Heritage Foundation, Freedom Works, Balanced Budget Amendment Taskforce, NRA. Interests: My family, our black Labs, constitutional and economic/fiscal issues, politics, hiking and mountain climbing, target and skeet shooting, fly fishing, astronomy, antiques, old tractors. Campaign Finance: public. Term limit: 2020.
TOWNSEND, KELLY(R-Dist 16)Office: 302Phone: (602) 926-4467Fax: (602) 417-3018Email: [email protected]: Jackie WrightCommittees: child-fam, fed-state (chm), gov-higher ed7402 E Monte Ave, Mesa, AZ 85209. (Mail: PO Box 3004, Gilbert, AZ 85299) Age: 47. (b 09/27/68, Long Beach, CA). Arizona since: 2004. Occupation: Doula coordinator at South Phoenix Healthy Start; management, US Airways; small business owner, Doula Services; author, Christ Centered Childbirth; doula coordinator/program director, Ashland Community Hospital, 1997-2004; U.S. Navy veteran. Marital: Widowed. Children: 3. Religious pref: Christian. Education: Currently studying for Master’s degree, infant family practice, ASU; B.S., human communications, ASU. Pol exp incl: State committeeman. Legis exp: House since 2013. Memb have incl: Co-founder, Greater Phoenix Tea Party; co-founder, 40 Days for Life (Phoenix); co-founder, South Phoenix Healthy Start Doula Program; founder, US Airways Christian Resource Group; founder, Doulas of Southern Oregon. Campaign Finance: public. Term limit: 2020.
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UGENTI-RITA, MICHELLE(R-Dist 23)Office: 111Phone: (602) 926-4480Fax: (602) 417-3155Email: [email protected]: Marshall PimentelCommittees: appro, elect (chm), ways-means15029 N Thompson Peak Parkway, Ste B-111 #472, Scottsdale, AZ 85260. Name pron: you-JEN-tee Age: 35. (b 06/28/80, Scottsdale, AZ). Arizona since: Birth. Occupation: Legislator; former commercial real estate agent. Marital: Did not respond. Children: 3. Religious pref: Christian. Education: B.S., business administration, ASU, 2003. Pol exp incl: None. Legis exp: House since 2011. Interests: Scrapbooking, cooking and gardening. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2018.
VELASQUEZ, CECI(D-Dist 29)Office: 124Phone: (602) 926-3144Fax: (602) 417-3245Email: [email protected]: Neomy TenorioCommittees: fed-state, rules12601 W Pasadena Ave, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340. Age: 41. (b 01/31/74, Phoenix, AZ). Arizona since: Birth. Occupation: Founder/CEO, Arizona Guidance Organization, since 2015; paralegal, Taubmen & Associates, since 2014; paralegal, Law Office of Martin J Quezada, 2009-14. Marital: Single. Children: 5; 1 grandchild. Religious pref: Catholic. Education: Pursuing B.S., criminal justice, nonprofit leadership & mgmt minor, ASU; A.A.S and paralegal certificate, Phoenix College, 2008; Central H.S. & Metro Tech, 1992. Pol exp incl: Quezada for Senate, 2014; Martin Quezada for House 2010, 2012; Kate Gallego for Phoenix City Council; Mark Cardenas for House, 2012; Ruben Gallego for House, 2010. Legis exp: House since 2015. Memb have incl: Emerge Arizona, Class of 2013; fellowship, Center for Progressive Leaders, Class of 2012; candidate training, Center for Progressive Leaders, Class of 2011. Interests: Politics, spending time with family, reading, volunteering. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2022.
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WENINGER, JEFF(R-Dist 17)Office: 338Phone: (602) 926-3092Fax: (602) 417-3279Email: [email protected]: Kim McHattonCommittees: bank-fin (v.c.), elect, ways-means1360 W Camellia Ct, Chandler, AZ 85286. Age: 45. (b 03/10/70, Wichita, KS). Arizona since: 1993. Occupation: Part owner and VP, Arizona Sandwich Shops, Inc., dba Dilly’s Deli and Floridino’s Pizza and Pasta. Marital: Married (Janet, volunteer/non-profits). Children: 3. Religious pref: Christian Education: Attended Wichita State university; Kapaun Mount Carmel H.S., 1988. Pol exp incl: Councilman, Chandler City Council, since 2006; vice mayor, City of Chandler, 2012-13; pre-cinct committeeman; 1st vice chair, LD 20. Legis exp: House since 2015. Memb have incl: Member, GPEC, 2010-12; Childhelp State Advisory Board since May 2014. Interests: Family, sports, politics, travel. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2022.
WHEELER, BRUCE(D-10)Office: 321Phone: (602) 926-3300Fax: (602) 417-3028Email: [email protected]: Ana LopezCommittees: fed-state, rules, ways-means2733 E 4th St, Tucson, AZ 85716. Age: 68. (b 01/14/48, Roblecito, Venezuela). Arizona since: 1969. Occupation: House since 2011. Marital: Divorced. Children: 2. Education: M.B.A., Univ of Phoenix, 2001; B.A., int’l relations, UofA, 1972. Pol exp incl: Tucson City Council, 1987-95. Legis exp: House since 2011, asst Dem leader since March 2014, Dem whip 2013-March 2014; House 1975-77. Memb have incl: Freedom From Hunger Foundation. Interests: Photography. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2018.
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ALLEN, SYLVIA TENNEY(R-Dist 6)Office: 303Phone: (602) 926-5409Fax: (602) 417-3105Email: [email protected]: Lynn SnowCommittees: appro, educ (chm), gov (v.c.), water-energy (v.c.)PO Box 952, Snowflake, AZ 85937. Age: 68. (b 04/02/47, Phoenix, AZ). Arizona since: Birth. Occupation: Navajo County Supervisors, 2012-14; co-established George Washington Academy LLC, 2014; former real estate agent, Integrity Realty, 2005-08. Marital: Married (Richard, road maintenance). Children: 5. Religious pref: LDS. Education: Certification, real estate school, 2005; diploma, Snowflake High School, 1965. Pol exp incl: Chair, Navajo County Republican Party, 2000-05; precinct committeeman for 25 years. Legis exp: Senate since 2015, president pro tem since 2015; Senate 2008-11; president pro tem 2011-12. (Appointed 6/18/08 to replace Jake Flake, who died 6/8/08.) Memb have incl: President, AZ/NM Coalition of Counties, 2014; board member, Little Colorado River Resources Conservation District; board member, Northern AZ Council of Governments Community Action; board member, Navajo/Apache Counties WIA; appointed, Corporation Commission Transmission Line Siting Committee; desert southwest coordinator, Project Protect (promotes the Healthy Forest Restoration Act), 2003; board member, Mogollon Medical Foundation, 2003-06. Interests: Love spending time with my children and grandchildren outdoors; reading, reading and more reading; fixing up my home and doing crafts; watching a really good movie with my husband. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2022.
BARTO, NANCY(R-Dist 15)Office: 307 Phone: (602) 926-5766Fax: (602) 417-3261Email: [email protected]: Sue SmithCommittees: fed-man-fiscal, hel-hu ser (chm), jud (v.c.)5450 E Deer Valley Dr #2196, Phoenix, AZ 85054. Age: 57. (b 07/22/58, Chicago, IL). Arizona since: 1962. Occupation: Legislator. Marital: Married (Joe, technical sales). Children: 3 and 2 grandchildren. Religious pref: Christian. Education: Vocal performance, ASU, 1976-79; elementary education, ASU West, early 2000s; Arcadia H.S., 1976. Pol exp incl: District chair, 2002-06; campaign work for Dean Martin for State Senate. Legis exp: Senate since 2011; House 2006-10 (appointed to House in 2006 to replace David Burnell Smith). Memb have incl: CPS Oversight Committee; Bd of Interdisciplinary Health Policy Institute at NAU; Project 127 (supporting foster and adoptive parents); Maricopa County Justice Commission for the Seriously Mentally Ill; Tobacco Revenue Use, Spending & Tracking Commission. Interests: Spending time with family and grandkids, hiking and playing piano. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2018.
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BEGAY, CARLYLE(R-Dist 7)Office: 308 Phone: (602) 926-5862Fax: (602) 417-3099Email: [email protected]: Tyler LopezCommittees: com-work dev, educ, hel-hu ser (v.c.), trans(Mail: PO Box 1222, Window Rock, AZ 86515) Age: 35 (b Dec. 1980, Tuba City, AZ). Arizona since: Birth. Occupation: VP of business develop-ment, American Indian Health Management and Policy, since 2006; princi-pal, Native Health Group, LLC 2008-12; UnitedHealthcare, 2003-05; health policy analyst, American Indian Health Collaborative, Arizona Governor’s Health Policy Council, Inter-Tribal Council of Arizona, 2004. Marital: Married. Religious pref: Christian. Education: MHSM, policy and business, ASU, 2006; B.S., molecular and cellular biology, UofA, 2003. Pol exp incl: 2nd vice-chair, Native American Caucus, since 2013. Legis exp: Appointed Aug. 6, 2013 to replace Jack Jackson, Jr. Memb have incl: Chair, Community Advisory Board Member, Partnership for the Center for American Indian Resiliency, since 2012; Board of Directors, Greater AZ Development Authority, since 2012; Board of Directors, AZ American Indian Chamber of Commerce, since 2009. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2020.
BIGGS, ANDY(R-Dist 12)Office: 205Phone: (602) 926-4371Fax: (602) 417-3248Email: [email protected]: Doug Anderson and Sylvia OliverCommittees: rules (chm)10612 S Greenfield Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234. Age: 57. (b 11/07/58, Tucson, AZ). Arizona since: Birth. Occupation: Retired; attorney (sole-practice), 1985-97. Marital: Married (Cindy, homemaker). Children: 6. Religious pref: LDS. Education: Master’s, ASU, 1999; J.D., UofA, 1984; B.A., BYU, 1982; additional graduate work at ASU. Pol exp incl: Volunteered for Rep. Eddie Farnsworth and Matt Salmon; precinct com-mitteeman and district officer; represented NGO at United Nations on pro-life, pro-family issues. Legis exp: Senate since 2011, president since 2013; House 2003-10. Memb have incl: AZ State Bar, NM State Bar, WA State Bar, American Poli Sci Assn. Interests: Read, play piano and other instruments, girl’s fast pitch softball coach. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2018.
BRADLEY, DAVID(D-Dist 10)Office: 315 Phone: (602) 926-5262Fax: (602) 926-3429Email: [email protected]: Nancy BoydCommittees: educ, fed-man-fiscal, hel-hu ser, water-energy5909 E 3rd St, Tucson, AZ 85711. Age: 63. (b
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11/13/52, Seattle, WA). Arizona since: 1957. Occupation: Chief devel-opment officer, La Frontera Arizona, since 2011; CEO, La Paloma Family Services, 1993-2011; private behavioral health care consultant, 1991-93; administrator, Ramsey Canyon Psychiatric Hospital, 1986-91; thera-pist, CPS, 1985-86; therapist, Palo Verde Hospital, 1980-85; U.S. Navy, cryptologist, 1972-80. Marital: Married (Debra, school administrator). Children: 4. Religious pref: Episcopalian. Education: M.B.A., University of Phoenix, 1996; M.S.Ed., counseling, Old Dominion University, 1979; B.S., psychology, University of Maryland, 1977. Pol exp incl: Precinct committeeman since 1992; chair, Pima County Democratic Party, 2001-02; president, Democrats of Greater Tucson, 1997-99; worked on numerous campaigns. Legis exp: Senate since 2013, minority leader pro tem since 2015; House 2003-10. Memb have incl: St. Michael and All Angels Church, Vestry and School Board, 2002-12; Tucson Chamber, 1992-2012; Tucson Rotary, 1998-2003; Primavera volunteer, 2001-13; Saguaro Little League, 1982-97; Foster Care Review Board, 1986-89; In My Shoes, 2009-12; Behavioral Health Coalition, 1995-2011; Higher Ground since 2015. Interests: Sports, reading, gardening. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2020.
BURGES, JUDY(R-Dist 22)Office: 302 Phone: (602) 926-5861Fax: (602) 417-3104Email: [email protected]: LoisAnn NelsonCommittees: fed-man-fiscal (chm), gov, pub-mil-tech, rules, trans (v.c.), water-energy(Mail: PO Box 5361, Sun City West, AZ 85375) Age: 72. (b 07/21/43, La Junta, CO). Arizona since: 1960. Occupation: Retired; finance office, Yavapai County, 1984-96; budget coordinator, Cyprus-Bagdad Copper Company, 1976-81. Marital: Widowed. Children: 3. Religious pref: Lutheran. Education: M.B.A., University of Phoenix, 1996; B.A., management, University of Phoenix, 1993; A.A., general studies, Yavapai College. Pol exp incl: 2nd vice chair, Yavapai Republican Committee; precinct and state committeeman; secretary/treasurer, AZ Republican Assembly; member, Arrowhead Republican Women, Sun City Republican Club, Sun City Grand Republican Club, Wickenburg Republican Club, Yavapai Republican Men’s Club, Yavapai Republican Women, Verde Valley Republican Women, Highway 69 Republican Club; helped with various local and statewide campaigns. Legis exp: Senate Jan 2012 (appointed to replace Scott Bundgaard). House 2005-Jan 12. Memb have incl: Board member, Habitat for Humanity; board member, Skull Valley Historical Society, 2000-05; secretary/treasurer, Citizens Tax Committee, 2003-05; member, Upper Bill Williams Water Advisory Committee; member, AZ Federation for Taxpayers; member, Governmental Mall Commission, 2013-14. Interests: My interest remains doing the best job possible for the citizens of Arizona and the people who elected me in LD22. The vot-ers of LD22 hired me to do a job for them - a job that includes safeguard-ing their families, their future, their money, their homes, their businesses and their liberty. The very best part of being your senator is being able to help people who have problems with their government solve those problems. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2018.
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CAJERO BEDFORD, OLIVIA(D-Dist 3)Office: 314 Phone: (602) 926-5835Fax: (602) 417-3262Email: [email protected]: Helen NoahCommittees: appro, com-work dev, fed-man-fiscal, rulesPO Box 85477, Tucson, AZ 85754. Age: n/a. (b. Tucson, AZ). Arizona since: Birth. Occupation: Tourism industry, 1988-2002. Marital: Divorced. Children: 2. Religious pref: Did not respond. Education: Attended, Pima Community College and UofA. Pol exp incl: Involved in politics since early 60s; many campaigns, including her parents, former legislators Bernardo ‘Nayo’ and Carmen Cajero. Legis exp: Senate since 2011; House 2003-10. Memb have incl: Vice chair, Pima Democratic Party; board member, Girl Scouts; AZ Tourism Advisory Council; Nat’l Assn of Latino Elected Officials; Gates Pass Area HOA; Tucson Mountain Assn; Hospitality Sales and Marketing Int’l; AZ Women’s Political Caucus; Nat’l Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators; Nat’l Conference of State Legislators. Interests: Zumba, gardening, clothes design and politics. Campaign Finance: public. Term limit: 2018.
CONTRERAS, LUPE(D-Dist 19)Office: 305 Phone: (602) 926-5284Fax: (602) 417-3106Email: [email protected]: Jennifer BenallyCommittees: debt-budget, gov, jud, pub-mil-tech10724 W Durango, Avondale, AZ 85323. (Mail: PO Box 816, Avondale, AZ 85323) Age: 40. (b 07/27/75, Phoenix, AZ). Arizona since: Birth. Occupation: Director of new business, Pomeroy & Associates, since 1999. Marital: Married (Sara, special ed teacher). Children: 6; 4 grandchildren. Religious pref: Catholic. Education: Estrella Mountain Community College and Glendale Community College. Pol exp incl: None. Legis exp: Senate since 2015, minority co-whip since 2015; House 2013-14. Memb have incl: None. Interests: Spending time with family, hunting, golfing, camping, coaching wrestling. Campaign Finance: pri-vate. Term limit: 2022.
DALESSANDRO, ANDREA(D-Dist 2)Office: 312 Phone: (602) 926-5342Fax: (602) 417-3169Email: [email protected]: Faye ParkinCommittees: fin ins, jud, water-energy2214 E Falcon Vista Dr, Green Valley, AZ 85614. (Mail: PO Box 1141, Green Valley, AZ 85622) Age: 68. (b 06/07/47, Jersey City, NJ). Arizona since: 2004. Occupation: Retired;
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owner, Andrea Dalessandro, CPA, tax accountant, 1981-2006; asst pro-fessor, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, (taught a wide variety of accounting courses including governmental accounting); asst account-ing professor, The City University of New Jersey, 1986-87; corporate tax accountant, Josephson International (NY, NY), 1983-85; senior tax accountant, Price Waterhouse, 1981-83; mathematics teacher, Jersey City Board of Education 1970-81. Marital: Did not provide. Children: 1. Religious pref: Catholic. Education: Doctoral candidate, business, NYU, 1987-93; taxation, Pace University, 1984-86; M.B.A., professional accounting, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 1981; adminis-tration and supervision, The City University of New Jersey, 1976-77; M.A., mathematics education, The City University of New Jersey, 1975; B.A., mathematics education, The City University of New Jersey, 1970. Pol exp incl: Precinct committeeman since 2005; state committeeman since 2006; treasurer, Jeff Latas for Congress, 2006; candidate for LD30, representative, 2008 and 2010. Legis exp: Senate since Jan. 22, 2014 (appointed 1/22/14 to replace Linda Lopez). House 2013-Jan 2014. Memb have incl: Sahuarita at Anamax Park Coordinator, Jan 2010; www.Beyond-Tucson.org; American Assn of University Women scholarship chair; charter member, Sahuarita Elks Lodge # 2851; Southwest Assn of Buffalo Soldiers; Running and Winning Friends of the Santa Cruz River; Sierra Club; Tubac Rotary; Sky Island Alliance; volunteer, Wade Carpenter Middle School (Nogales); judged senior projects at Nogales H.S.; League of Women Voters; retired, Nat’l Education Assn; retired, AZ Education Assn; American Red Cross (blood and platelet donor); Alliance for Retired Americans; Christian Foundation for Children and Aging. Interests: Civil discourse, fiber arts including Navajo weaving, reading. Campaign Finance: public. Term limit: 2020.
DIAL, JEFF(R-Dist 18)Office: 306 Phone: (602) 926-5550Fax: (602) 417-3120Email: [email protected]: Grant HannaCommittees: com-work dev, debt-budget (chm), educ, trans2936 W Gregg Dr, Chandler, AZ 85224. Age: 39. (b 04/04/76, Covina, CA). Arizona since: 1998. Occupation: Realtor. Marital: Single. Religious pref: Christian, nondenominational. Education: B.A., political science, ASU, 2004. Pol exp incl: State committeeman, Republican Party, since 2007; precinct committeeman since 2002; precinct captain, Republican Party, various years; candidate, State Representative LD 20, 2008 and 2004; volunteered or interned with over 30 local, statewide, congressional and presidential campaigns. Legis exp: Senate since 2015; House 2011-14. Memb have incl: Mountain Park Community Church; NRA; Tempe Exchange Club; Red Cross East Valley Disaster Action Team; president, Marlborough Estates Homeowners Assn. Interests: I enjoy exploring the Arizona outdoors, whether it is through hiking the mountains, biking around, or simply driving out to scenic areas. I am an avid golfer and powerlifter. Also, when I have the time I enjoy reading books and watching films, I also read the news to keep up on political matters and current events. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2022.
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DONAHUE, SUE(R-Dist 5)Office: 304Phone: (602) 926-4138Fax: (602) 417-3008Email: [email protected]: John BaumerCommittees: debt-budget, fin ins (v.c.), pub-mil-tech1966 Thrasher Dr., Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404. Age: 64 (b 05/28/51, Fitchburg, MA). Arizona since: 1975-85; 1995. Occupation: Retired; administrative assistant, Mohave County Board of Supervisor Buster Johnson, 2002-2015; vice president of sales & marketing, Southwest Storage & Distribution, 1998-2000. Marital: Married (Don, retired). Children: 2 daughters; 3 grandchildren. Religious pref: Catholic. Education: Some college. Pol exp incl: Precinct committeeman; president, Lake Havasu Republican Women’s Club, for 4 years; chairman, AZFRW Nominating Committee 2014-15. Legis exp: Appointed to Senate Dec. 22, 2015 to replace Kelli Ward. Memb have incl: Lake Havasu Chambers of Commerce Government Affairs Committee; Mohave Chamber Coalition; Lake Havasu Republican Women’s Club for 12 years; Arizona Federation of Republican Women for 12 years; National Federation of Republican Women for 12 years; served as President of Havasu Garden Homeowners Association, 2005-11. Interests: Travel, camping, knitting, crocheting and cross stitch. Term limit: 2022.
DRIGGS, ADAM(R-Dist 28)Office: 309 Phone: (602) 926-3016Fax: (602) 417-3007Email: [email protected]: Roberta BrownCommittees: fin ins, jud (chm), nat res4231 E Clarendon Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85018. Age: 50. (b 04/22/65, Phoenix, AZ). Arizona since: Birth. Occupation: Attorney. Marital: Married (Leonore). Children: 5. Religious pref: LDS. Education: J.D., ASU, 1993; B.A., Portuguese, BYU, 1990; Arcadia H.S., 1983. Pol exp incl: Volunteer for Matt Salmon’s gubernatorial campaign. Legis exp: Senate since 2011, majority whip 2013-14; House 2007-10. Memb have incl: Rotary 100, head coach, Arcadia Little League; former scoutmaster and cubmaster; volunteer, Habitat for Humanity. Interests: I enjoy spending time with my family, whether I am coaching their youth sports, spending time in the White Mountains and other beautiful places in Arizona or just hanging out at home with them. I love ASU football and other Sun Devil athletics. I also enjoy Civil War history. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2018.
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FARLEY, STEVE(D-Dist 9)Office: 213 Phone: (602) 926-3022Fax: (602) 417-3128Email: [email protected]: Andrea MartinezCommittees: appro, fin, fin ins1130 N Norton Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719. Age: 53. (b 12/24/62, Upland, CA). Arizona since: 1995. Occupation: Small business owner, Stephen Farley Design (graphic design and public art), since 1991. Marital: Single. Children: 2. Religious pref: Episcopal. Education: B.A., political science, Williams College, 1985. Pol exp incl: Ran for Tucson City Council, 2005; Tucsonans for Sensible Transportation, 2003; Regional Transportation Authority Executive Committee member; spokesman for several city and county initiative measures. Legis exp: Senate since 2013, asst minority lead-er since 2015; House 2007-12; asst Dem leader 2011-12. Memb have incl: Blenman-Elm Neighborhood Assn; Democrats of Greater Tucson; Graphic Artists Guild; Nucleus Club; Pima Assn of Governments Regional Transportation Plan Task Force, vice-chair; Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church; Stonewall Democrats; Transit On The Move Liaison Group; Tucson Downtown Alliance; Tucson Organic Gardeners. Interests: Watching football, known public artist (completed a 4,000 sq. ft. tile mural in Tucson). Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2020.
FARNSWORTH, DAVID(R-DIst 16)Office: 304 Phone: (602) 926-3020Fax: (602) 417-3119Email: [email protected]: Dan GardnerCommittees: com-work dev, fed-man-fiscal (v.c.), fin ins (chm), nat res9912 E University Dr, Mesa, AZ 85207. Age: 64. (b 07/16/51, Mexico City, Mexico). Arizona since: 1952. Occupation: Owner, Farnsworth and Associates (real estate investing and rental management), since 2011; department supervisor, Home Depot, 2004-11; former owner of Farnsworth Autosales, Farnsworth Auto Recycling, Farnsworth Distributing; Farnsworth Autobody; Dave’s Auto; crane and forklift operator, Snowflake Paper Mill; underground diesel mechanic, Hecla Mining Company; formerly licensed in insurance and currently licensed in real estate. Marital: Married (Robin, small business owner.) Children: 7. Religious pref: LDS. Education: A.A., business administration, Mesa Community College, 1979; Mesa H.S., 1969. Pol exp incl: Precinct committeeman (non-concurrent) since 1982; candidate, Snowflake Town Council, 1992; candidate, state Senate, 1996 and 1998. Legis exp: Senate since 2013 (appointed Sept. 11, 2013 to replace Sen. Rich Crandall); House 1995-96. Memb have incl: I served a mission for the LDS church in Guatemala, El Salvador from 1970 to 1972. Interests: Spending time with family, caring for large lawn, gardening, building and repairing, jigsaw puzzles, flying to different cities, discussing patriotism and religion, teaching, speaking, reading, bicycling, hiking, and listening to classical music. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2020.
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GRIFFIN, GAIL(R-Dist 14)Office: 212 Phone: (602) 926-5895Fax: (602) 417-3025Email: [email protected]: Jennifer CasselmanCommittees: fin ins, rules, water-energy (chm)77 Ramsey Canyon Rd, Hereford, AZ 85615. (Mail: PO Box 628, Hereford, AZ 85615) Age: 71. (b 06/03/44, Delaware County, PA). Arizona since: 1968. Occupation: Real estate broker, Sierra Vista Realty, since 1975. Marital: Married (William Waynick, retired). Children: 6. Religious pref: Protestant. Education: Attended George Wythe University. Pol exp incl: Chair, Cochise County Republican Committee; member at large, AZGOP CD2; state committeeman, Cochise County Republican precinct committeeman; helped with many campaigns. Legis exp: Senate since 2011, majority whip since 2015; president pro-temp, 2013-14; House 1997-2001. Memb have incl: AZ Assn of Realtors, nat’l & local Realtors associations; AZ Cattle Growers; AZ Farm Bureau; board of directors, Project CENTRL; NFIB; AZ/NM Coalition of Counties; Hereford Natural Resource Conservation Dist; NRA; several chambers of commerce; Elks Lodge #2065 (Sierra Vista); Stephen Ministry; former Rotarian. Interests: I enjoy spending time with my husband and family and RVing. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2018.
HOBBS, KATIE(D-Dist 24)Office: 213 Phone: (602) 926-5325Fax: (602) 417-3149Email: [email protected]: Janelle PedregonCommittees: appro, hel-hu ser, rules 837 E Windsor Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85006. Age: 46. (b 12/28/69, Phoenix, AZ). Arizona since: Birth. Occupation: Social worker since 1992. Marital: Married (Patrick Goodman, child therapist) Children: 2. Religious pref: Catholic. Education: M.S.W., social work, ASU, 1995; B.S.W., social work, NAU, 1992; Seton Catholic H.S., 1988. Pol exp incl: Precinct committeeman since 2005; state committeeman since 2005; DNC delegate in 2008; campaign volun-teer on several campaigns; appointed commissioner to the Phoenix Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team, Maricopa County Merit System Commission, Phoenix Women’s Commission, and Phoenix Human Services Commission. Legis exp: Senate since 2013, minority leader since 2015; House 2011-12. Memb have incl: Nat’l Assn of Social Workers, AZ Chapter; Bd of Directors, Emerge Arizona; Valley Leadership; Center for Progressive Leadership. Interests: Politics, enjoying the great Arizona outdoors, my kids’ school and extracurricular activities. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2020.
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KAVANAGH, JOHN(R-Dist 23)Office: 303A Phone: (602) 926-5170Fax: (602) 417-3108Email: [email protected]: Mary IrvineCommittees: appro (v.c.), debt-budget, gov (chm), pub-mil-tech (v.c.)16038 Seminole Ln, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268. Age: 65. (b 06/05/50, New York, NY). Arizona since: 1993. Occupation: Director and profes-sor, criminal justice program, Scottsdale Community College. Marital: Married (Linda). Children: 2. Religious pref: Roman Catholic. Education: Ph.D., criminal justice, Rutgers, 1992; M.A., government, St. John’s University, 1978; B.A., liberal arts, NYU, 1973. Pol exp incl: Town Council service, nine years; Parks and Recreation Commission; School Planning Commission; Bd of Health; Senior Services Bd. Legis exp: Senate since 2015; House 2007-14. Memb have incl: American Legion, Academy of Criminal Justice Studies. Interests: Public policy, reading and travel. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2022.
LESKO, DEBBIE(R-Dist 21)Office: 302 Phone: (602) 926-5413Fax: (602) 417-3109Email: [email protected]: Bobby BravoCommittees: appro, debt-budget (v.c.), fin (chm), hel-hu ser, water-energy(Mail: PO Box 5292, Peoria, AZ 85385) (b. 1958). Arizona since: 1985. Occupation: Legislator. Marital: Married (Joe, computer analyst). Children: 3. Religious pref: Christian. Education: Graduate level classes, Marquette University; B.A., business administration, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Pol exp incl: District GOP chair; county and state GOP officer; officer, Arrowhead Republican Women Committee. Legis exp: Senate since 2015; House 2009-14, majority whip 2011-14. Memb have incl: Member, Faith House Domestic Violence Shelter; member, WESTMARC, Economic Development Committee; previous City of Glendale neighborhood leader; previous PTA and high school booster club member. Interests: Spending time with my family, being involved in politics. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2022.
MCGUIRE, BARBARA(D-Dist 8)Office: 314 Phone: (602) 926-5836Fax: (602) 417-3131Email: [email protected]: Abbe Slade Committees: nat res, pub-mil-tech, trans 505 S Mountain View Dr, Kearny, AZ 85137. (Mail: PO Box 613, Kearny, AZ 85137) Age: 61. (b 07/20/54, Ray/Sonora, AZ). Arizona since: Birth. Occupation: Legislator since 2012; Ray Unified School District, 2011-12; AZ state representative,
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2007-10; small business owner, 1988–2009. Marital: Married (Jimmy, retired). Children: 2. Religious pref: Christian. Education: Professional travel certification, community college; Ray Unified #3 H.S. Pol exp incl: Two campaigns and five successful state elections. Legis exp: Senate since 2013, minority rural liaison since 2015; House 2007-10. Memb have incl: Awarded American Heart Association Greater Phoenix Division, 2012-13 and Outstanding Legislator of the Year, and the 2013 Legislative Friend from AZ League of Cities and Towns; vice pres-ident & board of directors, Copper Basin Chamber of Commerce; Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce; CLIA; IATAN; unit director, Salvation Army; Winkelman Natural Resource Conservation Dist; Farm Bureau; Major Civil Air Patrol; Sheriff Posse; Elks; AZ Citizens Defense League; NRA. Interests: Humanitarian (Copper Basin Citizen of the Year 2004), equestrian, small livestock, outdoor activities, camping, fishing, cooking, gardening, swimming, softball, music and travel. Campaign Finance: public. Term limit: 2020.
MEZA, ROBERT(D-Dist 30)Office: 311 Phone: (602) 926-3425Fax: (602) 417-3114Email: [email protected]: Grant PackwoodCommittees: com-work dev, gov, nat res 1919 W Virginia Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009. Name pron: MAY-za Age: 51. (b 02/12/64, Phoenix, AZ). Arizona since: Birth. Occupation: Did not respond. Marital: Single. Religious pref: Catholic. Education: B.A., American studies, University of Notre Dame, 1986. Pol exp incl: Ten years working on political campaigns: Mayor Phil Gordon, County Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox; state political director, Joe Lieberman presidential campaign. Legis exp: Senate since 2011; House 2003-10. Memb have incl: Bd member, YMCA Community Initiatives; Coalition to End Homelessness. Interests: Cycling, weightlift-ing. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2018.
MIRANDA, CATHERINE(D-Dist 27)Office: 311 Phone: (602) 926-4893Fax: (602) 417-3116Email: [email protected]: Hugo RodriguezCommittees: com-work dev, nat res, trans 21 E Saint Charles Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85042. Age: 51. (b 10/05/64, Phoenix, AZ). Arizona since: Birth. Occupation: Vice president for policy, Nat’l Hispanic Caucus for State Legislators; former school board member, Roosevelt School Dist; for-mer asst principal, Cartwright Elementary School Dist; asst principal, Washington Elementary School Dist, 2006-08; teacher/asst principal, Roosevelt School Dist, 2002-06; co-founder of the Manzana Foundation that provides education to all students. Marital: Widowed. Children: 2. Religious pref: Catholic. Education: Master’s, educational leadership, 2004; B.A., elementary education, 2001. Pol exp incl: Active in local cam-paigns and South Mnt community; Roosevelt School Governing Board, 2008; Committee to Re-Elect Ben Miranda, 2006, 2008; appointed to
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the Nat’l Hispanic Caucus for State Legislators Executive Committee; appointed to the Nat’l Assn of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Bd. Legis exp: Senate since 2015; House 2011-14. Memb have incl: South Mnt Community College Advisory Committee; American Legion Post 41, Women’s Auxiliary; AZ Hispanic School Admin Assn; AZ School Board Assn; AZ School of Curriculum Dev; Nat’l Assn of Secondary School Principals. Interests: My children and mentoring young men and women. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2022.
PANCRAZI, LYNNE(D-Dist 4)Office: 315 Phone: (602) 926-3004Fax: (602) 417-3179Email: [email protected]: Travis KesterCommittees: educ, fin, hel-hu ser, water-energy 3748 W 18th Pl, Yuma, AZ 85364. Name pron: pan-CRAZ-ee. Age: 62. (b 01/15/54, Yuma, AZ). Arizona since: Birth. Occupation: Realtor (inactive); retired teacher, 1977-2006. Marital: Married (Mike, retired teacher). Children: 1. Religious pref: Nazarene. Education: M.A., elementary education, NAU, 1985; B.A., physical education, Point Loma Nazarene College, 1977. Pol exp incl: Campaign worker; educational activism. Legis exp: Senate since 2013; asst Dem leader Oct 2013-14; House 2007-12. Memb have incl: Nat’l Education Assn; AZ Education Assn; Fraternal Order of Elks Yuma Lodge #476; Yuma Valley Rod and Gun Club; Buckeye Leadership Academy, Graduate Class 8. Interests: Being with family; watching grandkids in their activities. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2020.
PIERCE, STEVE(R-Dist 1)Office: 301 Phone: (602) 926-5584Fax: (602) 417-3101Email: [email protected]: Phyllis HeivilinCommittees: jud, nat res (chm), trans14000 N 7V Ranch Rd, Prescott, AZ 86303. Age: 65. (b 06/09/50, Phoenix, AZ). Arizona since: Birth. Occupation: Rancher since 1972. Marital: Married (Joan). Children: 4. Religious pref: Christian. Education: B.S., animal science, UofA. Pol exp incl: Precinct committeeman; county chairman; state executive committee. Legis exp: Senate since 2009; president, Nov 2011-12; majority whip 2009-Nov 2011. Memb have incl: AZ Cattle Growers, AZ GOP, AZ Nat’l Livestock Show, Yavapai Republican Committee. Interests: Gardening, fishing and beaching. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2016.
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QUEZADA, MARTÍN(D-Dist 29)Office: 313 Phone: (602) 926-5911Fax: (602) 417-3113Email: [email protected]: Christine DysterCommittees: gov, jud, rules PO Box 23333, Phoenix, AZ 85063.Name pron: keh-SAH-dah Age: 38. (b 05/16/77, Phoenix, AZ). Arizona since: Birth. Occupation: Attorney, Law Office of Martin J. Quezada, PLLC, since 2010; judicial law clerk, AZ Court of Appeals, 2007-08; research analyst, AZ House of Representatives, 2001-05. Marital: Single. Religious pref: Catholic. Education: J.D., ASU, 2008; B.S., administra-tion of justice, ASU, 2001; A.A., general studies, Glendale Community College, 1998; Centennial H.S. (Peoria), 1995. Pol exp incl: Pendergast Elementary School District Governing Bd since 2010; precinct commit-teeman. Legis exp: Senate since 2015, minority co-whip since 2015; House 2012-14. Appointed to replace Richard Miranda. Memb have incl: Board of directors, Los Abogados, AZ Hispanic Bar Assn; board of directors, Los Diablos, ASU Latino Alumni Assn, since 2001;Nat’l Assn of Latino Elected Officials since 2010. Interests: Reading, sports, law, family. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2022.
SHERWOOD, ANDREW(D-Dist 26)Office: 313Phone: (602) 926-3028Fax: (602) 417-3038Email: [email protected]: Roxanna PitonesCommittees: debt-budget, fed-fiscal, fin ins, trans2412 S Cottonwood Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282. Age: 35. (b 10/11/80, Tucson, AZ). Arizona since: Birth. Occupation: Director of marketing, Great Spaces, since 2011; professional animal behaviorist, 2003-11. Marital: Married. Education: B.I.S., American history, ASU, 2007. Pol exp incl: Chair, LD18, 2010-12; candidate, Arizona State Senate, LD18, 2010; member, Democratic State Committee. Legis exp: Appointed to Senate Nov. 5, 2015 to replace Ed Ableser, who had resigned; House 2013-Nov. 2015. Memb have incl: Bd member, People to People Int’l; AZ Democratic Party. Interests: Boxing, astronomy, rock climbing, traveling. Campaign Finance: public. Term limit: 2020.
SHOOTER, DON(R-Dist 13)Office: 200 Phone: (602) 926-4139Fax: (602) 417-3024Email: [email protected]: Leigh Anne TimineyCommittees: appro (chm), nat res (v.c.), 2901 S Palo Verde Ln, Unit 44, Yuma, AZ 85365. Age: 63. Arizona since: 1981. Occupation: Legislator; real estate sales and development since 2004. Marital: Married (Susan, teacher). Children: 3. Religious pref: Christian. Education:
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Attended USC for two years, business administration. Pol exp incl: Delegate, Republican National Convention, 1992. Legis exp: Senate since 2011. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2018.
SMITH, STEVE(R-Dist 11)Office: 303 Phone: (602) 926-5685Fax: (602) 417-3167Email: [email protected]: Galen KimmickCommittees: appro, educ, fed-man-fiscal, gov, pub-mil-tech (chm)17818 N Smith Dr, Maricopa, AZ 85139. Age: 39. (b 06/04/76, Detroit, MI). Arizona since: 2001. Occupation: Director, The Young Agency (Phoenix-based talent agency), since 2007. Marital: Married. Children: 4. Religious pref: Christian. Education: B.S., marketing, Michigan State University, 1999; cognate, business law, Michigan State University, 1999. Pol exp incl: State committeeman since 2010; precinct committeeman since 2010; assisted on many conservative campaigns. Legis exp: Senate since 2015; House 2013-14; Senate 2011-12. Memb have incl: NRA, Christian Business Men’s Committee, American Historical Assn. Interests: Spending time with my family, learning more about God, playing sports, and studying American history. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2022.
WORSLEY, BOB(R-Dist 25)Office: 310 Phone: (602) 926-5760Fax: (602) 417-3091Email: [email protected]: Maureen WilliamsCommittees: com-work dev, jud, trans (chm)3514 E Presidio Circle, Mesa, AZ 85213. (Mail: 65 E Main St, Ste 102, Mesa, AZ 85201) Name pron: WURZ-lee Age: 59. (b 02/16/56, Herriman, UT). Arizona since: 1980. Occupation: Founder, CEO/president, NZ Legacy; founder, CEO/president, SkyMall, Inc.; founder, ExecuShare, Inc. 1985-89; CPA, audit manager, Price Waterhouse, 1980-85. Marital: Married (Christi, found/CEO, Consolari). Children: 6. Religious pref: LDS. Education: B.S., accounting, BYU, 1980. Pol exp incl: Member of Mitt Romney’s AZ finance team. Legis exp: Senate since 2013. Memb have incl: Bd of directors, United Families Int’l; executive bd, Institute for American Values; bd member, Mesa United Way; East Valley Partnership. Interests: Spending time at our ranch with my family. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2020.
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YARBROUGH, STEVE(R-Dist 17)Office: 212 Phone: (602) 926-5863Fax: (602) 417-3121Email: [email protected]: Marsha HoodCommittees: com-work dev (v.c.), fin (v.c.), rules (v.c.) 1086 W Armstrong Way, Chandler, AZ 85286. Name pron: YAR-bro Age: 68. (b 08/26/47, Las Cruces, NM). Arizona since: 1963. Occupation: Executive director, Arizona Christian School Tuition Organization, since 1998; attorney since 1972. Marital: Married (Linda, teacher). Children: 3. Religious pref: Christian. Education: J.D., ASU, 1971; B.S., finance, ASU, 1968; Phoenix Union H.S., 1965. Pol exp incl: School board member for 24 years. Legis exp: Senate since 2011; majority leader since 2015; House 2003-10. Memb have incl: AZ State Bar Assn, Family Law Section; board certified family law specialist; board of directors, ASU Alumni Assn; board of directors, AZ STO Assn. Interests: Family activities plus watching eight grandchildren play sports and do musical productions. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2018.
YEE, KIMBERLY(R-Dist 20)Office: 300 Phone: (602) 926-3024Fax: (602) 417-3110Email: [email protected]: Deborah GomezCommittees: com-work dev (chm), educ (v.c.), fin, hel-hu serPO Box 83561, Phoenix, AZ 85071. Age: 41. (b 02/23/74, Phoenix, AZ). Arizona since: Birth. Occupation: Small business owner; AZ state senator since 2013; AZ state representative 2010-12; direc-tor of communications and government affairs, AZ State Treasurer’s Office, 2006-10; deputy cabinet secretary, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Office, 2003-05; senior research analyst, AZ Senate Committee on Education, 1998-2003; policy analyst, State Board of Education, California Governor Pete Wilson’s Office, 1997-98; execu-tive fellow, California State Superintendent’s Office, 1996-97. Marital: Married. Children: 1. Religious pref: Christian. Education: M.P.A., ASU, 2001; B.A., political science/English, Pepperdine University, 1996; Greenway High School, 1992. Pol exp incl: Board member and repre-sentative, National Order of Women Legislators, National Foundation of Women Legislators; chair, Republican Committee of Legislative District 10, 2006-08; Arizona Delegate, Republican National Committee, 2008; precinct committeeman since 2006; Executive Guidance Committee, Maricopa County Republican Committee, 2006-08. Legis exp: Senate 2013-14; House 2011-12. Memb have incl: Nat’l Foundation of Women Legislators since 2010; AZ Girl Scouts, Cactus-Pine Council, volunteer and alumna since 2006; Pepperdine University Desert Wave Alumni Service Organization since 1996; Alumni Organization of Governor Pete Wilson since 2010; volunteer, St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2020.
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MEMBER CITY DISTACKERLEY, J. Christopher Sahuarita 2ALLEN, John Scottsdale 15BARTON, Brenda Payson 6BORRELLI, Sonny Lake Havasu City 5BOWERS, Rusty Mesa 25BOYER, Paul Phoenix 20BROPHY MCGEE, Kate Phoenix 28CAMPBELL, Noel Prescott 1CARTER, Heather Cave Creek 15COBB, Regina Kingman 5COLEMAN, Douglas Apache Junction 16FANN, Karen Prescott 1FARNSWORTH, Eddie Gilbert 12FINCHEM, Mark Oro Valley 11GOWAN, David Sierra Vista 14GRAY, Rick Sun City 21KERN, Anthony Glendale 20LAWRENCE, Jay Scottsdale 23LEACH, Vince Tucson 11LIVINGSTON, David Peoria 22LOVAS, Phil Peoria 22MESNARD, J.D. Chandler 17MITCHELL, Darin Litchfield Park 13MONTENEGRO, Steve Litchfield Park 13NORGAARD, Jill Phoenix 18OLSON, Justin Mesa 25PETERSEN, Warren Gilbert 12PRATT, Frank Casa Grande 8RIVERO, Tony Peoria 21ROBSON, Bob Chandler 18SHOPE, T.J. Coolidge 8STEVENS, David Sierra Vista 14THORPE, Bob Flagstaff 6TOWNSEND, Kelly Mesa 16UGENTI-RITA, Michelle Scottsdale 23WENINGER, Jeff Chandler 17
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MEMBER CITY DISTALSTON, Lela Phoenix 24ANDRADE, Richard Glendale 29BENALLY, Jennifer Tuba City 7BOLDING, Reginald Laveen 27CARDENAS, Mark Phoenix 19CLARK, Ken Phoenix 24ESPINOZA, Diego Tolleson 19FERNANDEZ, Charlene Yuma 4FRIESE, Randy Tucson 9GABALDON, Rosanna Green Valley 2GONZALES, Sally Ann Tucson 3HALE, Albert St. Michaels 7LARKIN, Jonathan Glendale 30MACH, Stefanie Tucson 10McCUNE DAVIS, Debbie Phoenix 30MENDEZ, Juan Tempe 26MEYER, Eric Paradise Valley 28OTONDO, Lisa Yuma 4PLUMLEE, Celeste Tempe 26RIOS, Rebecca Phoenix 27SALDATE, Macario Tucson 3VELASQUEZ, Ceci Litchfield Park 29WHEELER, Bruce Tucson 10 1 Vacancy
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MEMBER CITY DISTALLEN, Sylvia Tenney Snowflake 6BARTO, Nancy Phoenix 15BEGAY, Carlyle Window Rock 7BIGGS, Andy Gilbert 12BURGES, Judy Sun City West 22DIAL, Jeff Chandler 18DONAHUE, Susan Lake Havasu City 5DRIGGS, Adam Phoenix 28FARNSWORTH, David Mesa 16GRIFFIN, Gail Hereford 14KAVANAGH, John Fountain Hills 23LESKO, Debbie Peoria 21PIERCE, Steve Prescott 1SHOOTER, Don Yuma 13SMITH, Steve Maricopa 11WORSLEY, Bob Mesa 25YARBROUGH, Steve Chandler 17YEE, Kimberly Phoenix 20
DEMOCRATS(12-member minority)
MEMBER CITY DISTBRADLEY, David Tucson 10CAJERO BEDFORD, Olivia Tucson 3CONTRERAS, Lupe Avondale 19DALESSANDRO, Andrea Green Valley 2FARLEY, Steve Tucson 9HOBBS, Katie Phoenix 24MCGUIRE, Barbara Kearny 8MEZA, Robert Phoenix 30MIRANDA, Catherine Phoenix 27PANCRAZI, Lynne Yuma 4QUEZADA, Martin Phoenix 29SHERWOOD, Andrew Tempe 26
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JOINT COMMITTEE ON CAPITAL REVIEW1716 W. Adams, Phoenix 85007Phone: (602) 926-5491 Fax: (602) 926-5416Director Richard Stavneak
Makes recommendations to the Legislature regarding state expenditures for land, buildings and improvements and approves capital transfers within a budget unit. ARS 41-1251
Fourteen members, including the majority and minority leaders of the Senate and House of Representatives, the chairmen of Senate and House of Representatives Appropriations com-mittees, four members each from the Senate and House of Representatives who are members of their respective appropria-tions committees. The Senate president and the House speaker shall each appoint the four members from their appropriations committee to the Joint Committee on Capital Review.
House members Senate members Olson, Justin (chair) Shooter, Don (vice chair) Alston, Lela Cajero Bedford, OliviaCardenas, Mark Farley, SteveGray, Rick Griffin, GailMeyer, Eric Hobbs, KatieMontenegro, Steve Kavanagh, JohnStevens, David Yarbrough, Steve
JOINT LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COMMITTEE1716 W. Adams, Phoenix 85007Phone: (602) 926-5491 Fax: (602) 926-5416Director Richard Stavneak
Responsible for appointing the state Auditor General subject to approval of the Legislature and for overseeing all audit functions of the Legislature and state agencies, including sunset, performance and special audits. The audits are conducted by the Auditor General and staff. ARS 41-1279.
Five House members named by House Speaker and five senators named by Senate President. The Speaker and President also serve as ex-officio members. Required to meet at least four times a year.
House members Senate members Allen, John (chair) Burges, Judy (vice chair)Gowan, David (ex-officio) Biggs, Andy (ex-officio)Kern, Anthony Barto, NancyMcCune Davis, Debbie Contreras, LupeRios, Rebecca Farnsworth, DavidTownsend, Kelly Pancrazi, Lynne
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JOINT LEGISLATIVE BUDGET COMMITTEE1716 W. Adams, Phoenix 85007Phone: (602) 926-5491 Fax: (602) 926-5416Director Richard Stavneak
Makes recommendations to the Legislature on the budget, reve-nues, expenditures, future fiscal needs and organization of and function of state government. ARS 41-1271
Sixteen members, including the majority leaders of the Senate and House of Representatives, the chairmen of Senate and House of Representatives appropriations committees, the chairman of the Senate finance committee and the chairman of the House ways and means committee, 5 members of the Senate and 5 members of the House of Representatives who are members of their respec-tive appropriations committees. The president of the Senate and the speaker of the House of Representatives shall each appoint the 5 members from their appropriations committee to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee.
House members Senate membersOlson, Justin (vice chair) Shooter, Don (chair)Alston, Lela Cajero Bedford, OliviaBowers, Rusty Farley, SteveLeach, Vince Griffin, GailMach, Stefanie Hobbs, KatieMitchell, Darin Kavanagh, JohnMontenegro, Steve Lesko, DebbieUgenti-Rita, Michelle Yarbrough, Steve
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
1700 W. Washington St., Ste. 100, Legislative Services Wing, Phoenix 85007Phone: (602) 926-4236 Fax: (602) 926-4803Executive Director Michael Braun
Responsible for bill drafting and research. Prepares analysis of ballot measures for the security of state’s publicity pamphlet. ARS 41-1301
Consists of the president of the Senate and 6 members of the Senate appointed by the president, and the speaker of the House of Representatives and 6 members of the House of Representatives appointed by the speaker, who serve for terms of 2 years terminat-ing upon the convening of regular session of the legislature each odd numbered year.
House members Senate members Gowan, David (chair) Biggs, Andy (vice chair)Clark, Ken Allen, SylviaGray, Rick Bradley, DavidHale, Albert Griffin, GailMach, Stefanie Hobbs, KatieMesnard, J.D Smith, SteveStevens, David Yarbrough, Steve
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ACKERLEY ................................................................................. 417-3277J. ALLEN .................................................................................... 417-3150ALSTON ..................................................................................... 417-3115ANDRADE .................................................................................. 417-3292BARTON ..................................................................................... 417-3010BENALLY.................................................................................... 417-3278BOLDING ................................................................................... 417-3274BORRELLI .................................................................................. 417-3153BOWERS .................................................................................... 417-3290BOYER ....................................................................................... 417-3153BROPHY MCGEE ....................................................................... 417-3170CAMPBELL ................................................................................ 417-3287CARDENAS ................................................................................ 417-3048CARTER ..................................................................................... 417-3107CLARK........................................................................................ 417-3285COBB ......................................................................................... 417-3289COLEMAN .................................................................................. 417-3151ESPINOZA .................................................................................. 417-3273FANN ......................................................................................... 417-3001E. FARNSWORTH ...................................................................... 417-3122FERNANDEZ .............................................................................. 417-3281FINCHEM ................................................................................... 417-3286FRIESE ....................................................................................... 417-3272GABALDON ................................................................................ 417-3129GONZALES ................................................................................ 417-3127GOWAN ...................................................................................... 417-3130GRAY .......................................................................................... 417-3225HALE .......................................................................................... 417-3160KERN ......................................................................................... 417-3282LARKIN ...................................................................................... 417-3015LAWRENCE ................................................................................ 417-3280LEACH ........................................................................................ 417-3284LIVINGSTON .............................................................................. 417-3154LOVAS ........................................................................................ 417-3004MACH ......................................................................................... 417-3126MCCUNE DAVIS......................................................................... 417-3014MENDEZ .................................................................................... 417-3017MESNARD ................................................................................. 417-3152MEYER ....................................................................................... 417-3111MITCHELL .................................................................................. 417-3012MONTENEGRO .......................................................................... 417-3168NORGAARD ............................................................................... 417-3265OLSON ....................................................................................... 417-3161OTONDO .................................................................................... 417-3124PETERSEN ................................................................................. 417-3222PLUMLEE ................................................................................... 417-3009PRATT ........................................................................................ 417-3023RIOS ........................................................................................... 417-3288
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RIVERO ...................................................................................... 417-3283ROBSON .................................................................................... 417-3157SALDATE .................................................................................... 417-3162SHOPE ....................................................................................... 417-3123STEVENS ................................................................................... 417-3146THORPE ..................................................................................... 417-3118TOWNSEND ............................................................................... 417-3018UGENTI ...................................................................................... 417-3155VELASQUEZ ............................................................................... 417-3245WENINGER ................................................................................ 417-3279WHEELER .................................................................................. 417-30281 Vacancy
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S. ALLEN .................................................................................... 417-3105BARTO ....................................................................................... 417-3261BEGAY........................................................................................ 417-3099BIGGS ........................................................................................ 417-3248BRADLEY ................................................................................... 926-3429BURGES..................................................................................... 417-3104CAJERO BEDFORD .................................................................... 417-3262CONTRERAS .............................................................................. 417-3106DALESSANDRO ......................................................................... 417-3169DIAL ........................................................................................... 417-3120DONAHUE .................................................................................. 417-3008DRIGGS ..................................................................................... 417-3007FARLEY ...................................................................................... 417-3128D. FARNSWORTH ...................................................................... 417-3119GRIFFIN ..................................................................................... 417-3025HOBBS ....................................................................................... 417-3149KAVANAGH ................................................................................ 417-3108LESKO ....................................................................................... 417-3109MCGUIRE ................................................................................... 417-3131MEZA ......................................................................................... 417-3114MIRANDA ................................................................................... 417-3116PANCRAZI .................................................................................. 417-3179PIERCE....................................................................................... 417-3101QUEZADA ................................................................................... 417-3113SHERWOOD .............................................................................. 417-3038SHOOTER .................................................................................. 417-3024SMITH ........................................................................................ 417-3167WORSLEY .................................................................................. 417-3091YARBROUGH ............................................................................. 417-3121YEE ............................................................................................ 417-3110
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67LEGISLATORS BY DISTRICT
DISTRICT 1 (R) Rep Noel Campbell(R) Rep Karen Fann(R) Sen Steve Pierce
DISTRICT 2(R) Rep J. Christopher Ackerley(D) Rep Rosanna Gabaldon(D) Sen Andrea Dalessandro
DISTRICT 3(D) Rep Sally Ann Gonzales(D) Rep Macario Saldate(D) Sen Olivia Cajero Bedford
DISTRICT 4(D) Rep Charlene Fernandez(D) Rep Lisa Otondo(D) Sen Lynne Pancrazi
DISTRICT 5(R) Rep Sonny Borrelli(R) Rep Regina Cobb(R) Sen Sue Donahue
DISTRICT 6(R) Rep Brenda Barton(R) Rep Bob Thorpe(R) Sen Sylvia Tenney Allen
DISTRICT 7(D) Rep Jennifer Benally(D) Rep Albert Hale(R) Sen Carlyle Begay
DISTRICT 8(R) Rep Frank Pratt(R) Rep T.J. Shope(D) Sen Barbara McGuire
DISTRICT 9(D) Rep Randy Friese(D) VACANCY (D) Sen Steve Farley
DISTRICT 10(D) Rep Stefanie Mach(D) Rep Bruce Wheeler(D) Sen David Bradley
DISTRICT 11(R) Rep Mark Finchem(R) Rep Vince Leach(R) Sen Steve Smith
DISTRICT 12(R) Rep Eddie Farnsworth(R) Rep Warren Petersen(R) Sen Andy Biggs
DISTRICT 13(R) Rep Darin Mitchell(R) Rep Steve Montenegro(R) Sen Don Shooter
DISTRICT 14(R) Rep David Gowan(R) Rep David Stevens(R) Sen Gail Griffin
DISTRICT 15(R) Rep John Allen(R) Rep Heather Carter(R) Sen Nancy Barto
DISTRICT 16(R) Rep Doug Coleman(R) Rep Kelly Townsend(R) Sen David Farnsworth
DISTRICT 17(R) Rep J.D. Mesnard(R) Rep Jeff Weninger(R) Sen Steve Yarbrough
DISTRICT 18(R) Rep Jill Norgaard(R) Rep Bob Robson(R) Sen Jeff Dial
DISTRICT 19(D) Rep Mark Cardenas(D) Rep Diego Espinoza(D) Sen Lupe Contreras
DISTRICT 20(R) Rep Paul Boyer(R) Rep Anthony Kern(R) Sen Kimberly Yee
DISTRICT 21(R) Rep Rick Gray(R) Rep Tony Rivero(R) Sen Debbie Lesko
DISTRICT 22(R) Rep David Livingston(R) Rep Phil Lovas(R) Sen Judy Burges
DISTRICT 23(R) Rep Jay Lawrence(R) Rep Michelle Ugenti-Rita(R) Sen John Kavanagh
DISTRICT 24(D) Rep Lela Alston(D) Rep Ken Clark(D) Sen Katie Hobbs
DISTRICT 25(R) Rep Rusty Bowers(R) Rep Justin Olson(R) Sen Bob Worsley
DISTRICT 26(D) Rep Juan Mendez(D) Rep Celeste Plumlee(D) Sen Andrew Sherwood
DISTRICT 27(D) Rep Reginald Bolding(D) Rep Rebecca Rios(D) Sen Catherine Miranda
DISTRICT 28(R) Rep Kate Brophy McGee(D) Rep Eric Meyer(R) Sen Adam Driggs
DISTRICT 29(D) Rep Richard Andrade(D) Rep Ceci Velasquez(D) Sen Martin Quezada
DISTRICT 30(D) Rep Jonathan Larkin(D) Rep Debbie McCune Davis(D) Sen Robert Meza
ENDORSEMENTS – HOUSE MEMBERS68
Dozens of organizations endorse and/or contribute money to support candidates for the Legislature. This is a sample, based on list furnished by the endorsing and/or con-tributing organizations. In most cases, these endorsements for the 2014 election were via the group’s political action committee.
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R ACKERLEY, J. Christopher 2 C R ALLEN, John 15 B C H I L M D ALSTON, Lela 24 A D E F G H J L N O PD ANDRADE, Richard 29 A D F N O R BARTON, Brenda 6 B C H I L M
D BENALLY, Jennifer 7 A D O D BOLDING, Reginald 27 A D G H J K L N O PR BORRELLI, Sonny 5 B C G H I J L M O R BOWERS, Rusty 25 C G H I K L M O R BOYER, Paul 20 B C G H I K L M O
R BROPHY MCGEE, Kate 28 B C D E F G H J K L O R CAMPBELL, Noel 1 G L M O D CARDENAS, Mark 19 A D F G H J K N O PR CARTER, Heather 15 B C D E F G H J K L O D CLARK, Ken 24 A D H J N O P
R COBB, Regina 5 H L O R COLEMAN, Doug 16 B C D E F H I J K O D ESPINOZA, Diego 19 A D G O R FANN, Karen 1 B C F G H I J K L M O R FARNSWORTH, Eddie 12 B C G H I L M
D FERNANDEZ, Charlene 4 A D F N O PR FINCHEM, Mark 11 C G H I L M D FRIESE, Randall 9 A F N PD GABALDON, Rosanna 2 A D F H J N O D GONZALES, Sally Ann 3 A D F J N O P
R GOWAN, David 14 B C G H I J K L M O R GRAY, Rick 21 B C H I J K L M O D HALE, Albert 7 A D E F G O R KERN, Anthony 20 C G I L M D LARKIN, Jonathan 30 A B D F H J N O P
R LAWRENCE, Jay 23 C G H I L O R LEACH, Vince 11 B C G H I J L M R LIVINGSTON, David 22 B C H I J K L M R LOVAS, Phil 22 B C F G H I J K L M O D MACH, Stefanie 10 A D F G H J L N O P
D MCCUNE DAVIS, Debbie 30 A D F J O PD MENDEZ, Juan 26 A D F N O PR MESNARD, JD 17 B C G H I J K L M O D MEYER, Eric 28 A D F H J N O PR MITCHELL, Darin 13 C G H I L M R MONTENEGRO, Steve 13 B C H I L M
A = AZ AFL-CIO B = AZ Chamber of Commerce & Industry C = AZ Citizens Defense League D = AZ Education AssnE = AZ Hospital & Healthcare AssnF = AZ Nurses Assn
G = AZ Police AssnH = AZ Assn of RealtorsI = AZ Right to LifeJ = AZ Technology CouncilK = Greater Phx Chamber of Commerce
L = Home Builders Assn of Central AZM = NFIBN = Planned ParenthoodO = Professional Fire Fighters of AZP = Sierra Club
D ABLESER, Ed2 26 A D F H N O P
R ALLEN, Sylvia Allen 6 C G H I L M R BARTO, Nancy 15 C G H I J L M D/R BEGAY, Carlyle
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D BRADLEY, David 10 A D F G H J N O PR BURGES, Judy 22 B C G H I L M D CAJERO BEDFORD, Olivia 3 A D E F G H N O PD CONTRERAS, Lupe 19 A B D E F G H J K O PD DALESSANDRO, Andrea 2 A D F H J N O P
R DIAL, Jeff 18 B C E F G H J K L O R DRIGGS, Adam 28 B C D E F G H I J K L O D FARLEY, Steve 9 A B D F H J N O PR FARNSWORTH, David 16 C G H I L M R GRIFFIN, Gail 14 B C G H I K L M
D HOBBS, Katie 24 A D F G H J N PR KAVANAGH, John 23 C G H I L M O R LESKO, Debbie 21 B C F G H I K L M O D MCGUIRE, Barbara 8 A C D F H J L N O D MEZA, Robert 30 A B D F H J K L O P
D MIRANDA, Catherine 27 A B D E F H K L O D PANCRAZI, Lynne 4 A B D F G H J K L N O PR PIERCE, Steve 1 B D E F H I J K L O D QUEZADA, Martin 29 A D F H N O PR SHOOTER, Don 13 B C G H I J K L M
R SMITH, Steve 11 C G H I L M R WARD, Kelli
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R WORSLEY, Bob 25 B C D E F G H J K L O R YARBROUGH, Steve 17 B C G H I K L M O R YEE, Kimberly 20 B C G H I J L M
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R NORGAARD, Jill 18 C H I L M R OLSON, Justin 25 B C G H I K L M D OTONDO, Lisa 4 A D E F G H J L N O PR PETERSEN, Warren 12 C G H I L M
R PRATT, Frank 8 B C D E F G H J K L O D RIOS, Rebecca 27 A D E F G H J L N O PR RIVERO, Tony 21 B G H K L R ROBSON, Bob 18 B C D E F G H I J K L O D SALDATE, Macario 3 A D F H J O P
D SHERWOOD, Andrew1 26 A D F J N O P
R SHOPE, TJ 8 B C D E F G H I J K L O D STEELE, Victoria
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R STEVENS, David 14 C G H I J L M O R THORPE, Bob 6 C G H I L M
R TOWNSEND, Kelly 16 C H I J L M R UGENTI, Michelle 23 C H I L M D VELASQUEZ, Ceci 29 A D N O R WENINGER, Jeff 17 B C F H I K L M O D WHEELER, Bruce 10 A B D F G H J K L N O P
1 Andrew Sherwood was appointed to the Senate Nov. 5, 20155 Victoria Steele resigned Jan. 11, 2016
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GOVERNOR
DOUG DUCEY (R)1700 W Washington St, Phoenix 85007Website: http://azgovernor.govMain phone number: (602) 542-4331Chief of Staff: Kirk AdamsAge: 51. (b 04/09/64, Toledo, OH). Arizona since: 1982-86, 1996. Occupation: State trea-surer 2011-14; chairman of the board, iMem-ories, 2008-12; CEO, Cold Stone Creamery, 1997-2007; partner, Cold Stone Creamery, 1996-97; arbitrage clerk, Shutco, 1994-95; medical sales manager, Boston Scientific, 1992-94; sale & marketing executive, Procter & Gamble, 1986-92. Marital: Married (Angela). Children: 3. Religious pref: Catholic. Education: B.S., finance, ASU, 1986. Pol exp incl: Precinct committeeman since 2010. Memb have incl: Council of State Governments, Henry Toll Fellow; VP, Nat’l Assn of State Treasurers, Western Region; president, Western State Treasurers Assn; ASU Foundation Trustee; UofA Eller School of Management Entrepreneurial Fellow; board member, Banner Health Foundation, Phoenix Thunderbird; The United Way Alexis Tocqueville Society; board member, The St. John’s Jesuit Council; board member, Childhelp. Interests: Running and reading, watching my sons play sports. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2022; current term runs through 2018.
SECRETARY OF STATE
MICHELE REAGAN (R)1700 W Washington St, 7th floor, Phoenix 85007Main phone number: (602) 542-4285Website: www.azsos.govAge: 46. (b 10/13/69, Rockford, IL). Arizona since: 1991. Occupation: Partner, Reagan Properties, LLC, 2001-14; former part owner, Fastsigns of Central, 1991-2001. Marital: Married (David Gulino). Children: 1 stepchild. Religious pref: Presbyterian. Education: B.S., communications, Illinois State University, 1991. Pol exp incl: Precinct committeeman; family helped run the Bush 2004 Scottsdale field office. Legis exp: Senate, 2011-14; House 2003-10. Memb have incl: Appointed by Governor Brewer to Workforce Advisory Council, 2012; STARS Board of Directors (formerly Scottsdale Foundation for the Handicapped); board member, Scottsdale Leadership; board member; Citizens Actions for the Arts; member, Paradise Republican Women’s Club, Palo Verde Republican Women’s Club, Fountain Hills Republican Club and Lincoln Republican Women’s Club. Interests: Playing tennis, reading mystery books, taking my Doberman for jogs, trying to grow vegetables in my garden. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2022; current term runs through 2018.
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MARK BRNOVICH (R)1275 W Washington St, Phoenix 85007Main phone number: (602) 542-5025Website: www.azag.govName pron: BURN-o-vich Age: n/a. (b, Detroit, MI). Arizona since: 1968. Occupation: AZ Dept of Gaming, 2009-13; assistant U.S. attor-ney, U.S. Attorney’s Office, 2007-09; direc-tor, Center for Constitutional Government, Goldwater Institute, 2003-05; assistant attor-ney general, 1998-2003; prosecutor, Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, Gang/Repeater Unit, 1992-98. Marital: Married (Susan). Children: 2. Religious pref: Orthodox Christian. Education: J.D., University of San Diego, 1991; B.S. (cum laude), political science, ASU. Pol exp incl: None. Memb have incl: The Federalist Society - Criminal Law and Procedure Group, 2010-13; board member, St. Sava Orthodox Church, 1999-2014; Latino Peace Officers Assn, 2001-06; Camelback Kiwanis Club, 2000-04. Interests: Outdoors, hiking, fantasy football, trav-eling and reading. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2022; current term runs through 2018.
TREASURER
JEFF DEWIT (R)1700 W Washington St, Capitol Complex, 1st floor, Phoenix 85007Main phone number: (602) 542-7800Website: www.aztreasury.govMail: 24654 N Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Ste 103-131, Peoria, AZ 85383. Age: 42. Occupation: CEO/investment professional, ECHOtrade; pre-viously worked for Chicago Board of Trade, CME Group and Smith Barney Shearson. Marital: Married (Marina). Children: 3. Religious pref: Christian. Education: B.A., business administration/finance, University of Southern California. Pol exp incl: Chair, Arizona Republican Party; state committeeman, precinct committeeman. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2022; current term runs through 2018.
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DIANE DOUGLAS (R)1535 W Jefferson St, Phoenix 85007Main phone number: (602) 542-3813Website: www.azed.govAge: n/a. (b Plainfield, NJ). Arizona since: 1990. Occupation: Glass artist/instructor, The Stained Glass Shop since 1994. Marital: Married (John, programmer/analyst). Children: 1. Religious pref: Lutheran (Missouri Synod). Education: B.S., business/marketing, Rutgers University, 1985; Associate’s degree, busi-ness, Somerset County College (now Raritan Valley Community College), 1982. Pol exp incl: Peoria Unified School District Governing Board 2005-12, president 2008 & 2009; candidate, AZ House of Representatives, LD-9, 2010; candidate, Glendale City Council, Sahuaro District, 2012; precinct committeeman. Memb have incl: Apostle’s Lutheran Church Board of Education, 2009-13, Preschool Board, 2012-13; Desert Valley Elementary School PTSA 1993-2001, treasurer 1997-99; The Site Councils of Desert Valley Elementary and Ironwood H.S., Peoria Unified School District. Interests: American educa-tion, which I have been studying for almost 20 years; reading and politics. Stained glass began as a hobby that became a profession. Campaign Finance: public. Term limit: 2022; current term runs through 2018.
CORPORATION COMMISSION1200 W Washington St, Phoenix 85007Website: www.azcc.govMain phone number: (602) 542-2237
BOB BURNS (R)Phone: (602) 542-3682Age: 77. (b 05/26/38, Rolfe, IA). Arizona since: 1962. Occupation: President, BGM Investments, Inc., since 1978; bd of directors, Central Arizona Water Conservation District 2001-02. Marital: Married (Gayle, execu-tive). Children: 2. Religious pref: Catholic. Education: No degree, algebra & physics stud-ies, Glendale Community College; no degree, in-house computer programming training, General Electric Process Control Division. Pol exp incl: Precinct commit-teeman, deputy registrar, legislative district chairman. Legis exp: Senate 2003-10, Senate president 2009-10; House 1988-2000. Memb have incl: Child Care Owner/Operators Assn, Chamber of Commerce (AZ, cities where businesses were located) Glendale Kachina Rotary, West Valley Recreation Corridor Bd of Directors, WestMarc Bd of Directors, NFIB. Interests: Long distant bike riding, travel, hunting with sons and grandsons, golf. Campaign Finance: public. Term limit: 2020; current term runs through 2016.
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TOM FORESE (R)Phone: (602) 542-3933Name pron: for-REES Age: 41. (b 02/19/74, Framingham, MA). Arizona since: 1998. Occupation: Partner, FMG, education software company. Marital: Married (Casey, homemak-er). Children: 4. Religious pref: LDS. Education: Attended Ricks College, 1996-98. Legis exp: House 2011-14. Memb have incl: Co-founder and president, AZ Small Business Institute. Interests: Music and reading. Campaign Finance: public. Term limit: 2022; current term runs through 2018.
DOUG LITTLE (R)Phone: (602) 542-0745Age: n/a. (b Michigan). Arizona since: 1998. Occupation: Owner and director of train-ing, Armed Personal Defense since 2003; VP, North America Sales, Micro Focus International, 2003-06; southwest regional director, Verity Inc., 1999-2002; southwest regional manager, Visigenic Software, 1997-99. Marital: Married (Linda, VP sales for Clear Channel Media and Entertainment). Children: 1. Religious pref: Christian. Education: B.A., political science, Appalachian State University. Memb have incl: Volunteer ranger, Pinnacle Peak Park, City of Scottsdale, since 2012; chair, LD 23 Republican Committee, 2012-14; secretary, LD 8 Republican Committee, 2010-12; training counselor, NRA, since 2008; instructor, NRA, since 2003; president & board member, U.S. Marshals Posse, 2007-12. Interests: Hiking, run-ning, cycling, horseback riding, technology & politics. Campaign Finance: public. Term limit: 2022; current term runs through 2018.
BOB STUMP (R)Phone: (602) 542-3935Age: 44. (b 09/21/71, Honolulu, HI). Arizona since: 1995. Occupation: Corporation Commissioner since 2008; Realtor, West USA, 2005; Realtor, John Hall & Assoc, 2001-04; assistant editor, Biblical Archeology Review, 1999; research assis-tant to author and George W. Bush speechwrit-er David Frum, Manhattan Institute; reporter, The Weekly Standard, 1997; aid to Fred Barnes and William Kristol, 1997; instructor, Tokai University, 1994. Marital: Single. Religious pref: Episcopalian. Education: M.T.S., Harvard University, 1997; B.A., University of California at Berkeley, 1993. Pol exp incl: Precinct committeeman; worked on more than a dozen Republican campaigns, speechwriter for GOP candidates and officeholders. Legis exp: House 2003-08. Memb have incl: West Valley Symphony Bd of Trustees; Alzheimer’s Assn; American Legislative Exchange Council Task Force on Healthcare Public Policy; co-chair, Arrowhead Young Republicans; American Brahms Society; Nat’l Press Club; Caledonian Society; founder and chair, West Valley Republican Issues Forum, first vice-chair and Southern regional director, AZ Young Republican League; Downtown Phoenix Young Republicans. Interests: Music, travel, American history, reading, skiing. Campaign Finance: public. Term limit: 2016; current term runs through 2016.
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ANDY TOBIN (R)Phone: (602) 542-2237Age: 55. (b 06/27/58, New York, NY). Arizona since: 1978. Occupation: Appointed to the Corporation Commission by Governor Ducey December 30, 2015 to replace Susan Bitter Smith who resigned; previously appointed Department of Financial Institutions superin-tendent December 16, 2015 and Department of Insurance director October 8, 2015, by Governor Ducey; director, Department of Weights and Measures, Jan. 2015-Oct. 2015; Arizona House of Representatives, 2006-14 (served as Speaker of the House 2011-14); previous owner, TLC Employee Benefits; owner, local Farmers Insurance; CEO of local aerospace company, 2000-03. Marital: Married (Jennifer). Children: 5. Religious pref: Catholic. Education: Attended Dowling College, New York; holds insurance license. Pol exp incl: Worked on the balanced budget amendment and line-item veto with the Reagan and Bush administrations. Legis exp: House since 2007; speaker since April 28, 2011, after Adams resigned from post; majority leader 2011; majority whip 2009-10. Memb have incl: Past president, Phoenix Junior, AZ Junior and U.S. Junior Chambers of Commerce; board of directors, Prescott YMCA; executive board of directors, Sharlot Hall Museum; Knights of Columbus; Eagles; local chamber of commerce. Interests: Worked with Muscular Dystrophy Assn and St. Jude’s Hospital. Term limit: 2022; current term runs through 2016.
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JOE HART (R)Phone: (602) 542-59711700 W. Washington, Ste. 400, Phoenix 85007Website: https://asmi.az.govAge: 71. (b 05/08/44, Kingman, AZ). Arizona since: Birth. Occupation: Arizona State Mine Inspector since 2006; owner, New West Broadcasting, since 1984; owner, Tri-State Television Network, since 2000; owner, Route 66 Broadcasting, since 1997; owner, Hart Ranches since 1976; Arizona House of Representatives, 1992-2000, 2002-04. Marital: Married (Rhonda, broadcasting general manager). Children: 4. Religious pref: LDS. Pol exp incl: State Mine Inspector. Legis exp: House 1992-2000, 2002-04; Speaker Pro Tempore 1996-2000. Memb have incl: Kingman Chamber; Lake Havasu Chamber; Kingman Western States Coalition; Council of States Governments; American Legislative Exchange Council. Interests: Classic car restoration; roping; ranching; boating; street drag racing; grand parenting; horse training. Campaign Finance: private.
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JOHN MCCAIN (R)http://mccain.senate.govD.C.: (202) 224-2235Phoenix: (602) 952-2410Prescott: (928) 445-0833Tempe: (480) 897-6289Tucson: (520) 670-6334Age: 79. (b 8/29/36 Panama Canal Zone). Arizona since: 1980. Occupation: U.S. Senator since 1987; Congressman 1983-87; U.S. Navy 1958-80. Marital: Married, Cindy Hensley McCain Children: 7. Education: U.S. Naval Academy, 1958. Pol exp incl: Republican nominee for president in 2008; ran for Republican nomina-tion for president in 2000; U.S. Senator from Arizona since 1987; U.S. House of Representatives from 1983-87.
JEFF FLAKE (R)http://flake.senate.govD.C.: (202) 224-4521Phoenix: (602) 840-1891Tucson: (520) 575-8633Age: 53. (b 12/31/62 Snowflake, AZ). Arizona since: Birth. Occupation: Member of Congress since 2001; executive director, Goldwater Institute, 1992-99. Marital: Married, Cheryl, homemaker Children: 5. Religious pref: LDS. Education: M.A., 1987, B.A., 1986, BYU.
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Northern, eastern and parts of southern Arizona; major place names include Flagstaff, Sedona, Casa Grande, Globe/Miami, Marana; Hopi, Navajo, and Apache reservations.
REP. ANN KIRKPATRICK (D)http://kirkpatrick.house.govD.C.: (202) 225-3361Casa Grande: (520) 316-0839Flagstaff: (928) 213-9977Globe: (928) 425-3231Marana: (520) 382-2663Show Low: (928) 537-5657Age: 65. (b 03/24/50 McNary, AZ). Arizona since: Birth. Occupation: U.S. Representative, CD-1, since 2012, 2009-10; attorney, Kirkpatrick & Harris, P.C., 1991-2008; instructor, business law & ethics, Coconino Community College, 2004. Marital: Married, Roger Curley, attorney Children: 4. Religious pref: Catholic. Education: J.D., UofA College of Law, 1979; B.A., UofA, 1972. Pol exp incl: AZ state representative, 2005-07. Memb have incl: Board of directors, Big Sisters; AZ State Bar; advisory board, Lowell Observatory; board of directors, Flagstaff Public Library Foundation; board of directors, United Way of Northern AZ; board of directors, Flagstaff Symphony Assn. Interests: I love to cook and garden, but I also make sure to go skiing and hiking in my beautiful district. Beyond that, I play the country fiddle (I actually used to be in a bluegrass band) and study different languages such as Navajo, Apache and Mandarin. One of my favorite hobbies that I’ve picked up in the last few years is playing on the congressional softball team. While I doubt I impress anyone with my athleticism, I have been dubbed the team’s “Rudy.” It has been an invaluable opportunity for me to bond with mem-bers from both sides of the aisle. The relationships I have formed on the field have come in handy on the Hill, where our friendships have allowed us to find common ground and collaborate on legislation in a bipartisan fashion.
SECOND DISTRICTSoutheastern Arizona; eastern Tucson and all of Cochise County
REP. MARTHA MCSALLYhttp://mcsally.house.govD.C.: (202) 225-3361Tucson: (520) 881-3588Age: 49. (b 03/22/66, Warwick, RI). Arizona since: 1994. Occupation: Leadership devel-opment and inspiration speaker, since 2012; professor, national security studies, George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies, 2010-12; chief of current opera-tions, U.S. Africa Command (as an active duty Colonel), 2007-10; Air War College student, 2006-07; 354th Fighter Squadron Commander, Davis-Monthan AFB, 2004-06; Military office in various assignments, 1988-2004. Marital: Single. Religious pref: Christian. Education: Master’s degree (with distinction), strategic studies, Air War College, 2007; Master’s degree, public policy, Harvard University JFK School of Government, 1990; B.S. (distinguished graduate), U.S. Air Force Academy, 1988. Pol exp incl: Congressional candidate for CD8 and CD2, 2012; helped get legislation unanimously passed in the House and Senate and signed into law to overturn Pentagon policy mandating
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U.S. servicewomen wear full Muslim garb when off base in Saudi Arabia, 2001-02; legislative fellow, Office of Senator Jon Kyl, 1999-2000. Memb have incl: Pima County/Tucson Women’s Commission, since 2013; founding board member, My Girl Power™, since 2014; Air Force Assn, since 1990s; Military Officers Assn of America, since 2007; American Legion, since 2012; Veteran of Foreign Wars, since 2010; Daedalians, since 1990s; board of directors, Teen Challenge of Arizona, 2006-07; volunteer, Humane Society of Southern Arizona, since 2013. Interests: Hiking, mountain climbing, running, swimming, biking, singing, animal rescue.
THIRD DISTRICTSouthern Arizona, including all of Santa Cruz county, western Pima county and southwest Pinal county; parts of Yuma, Avondale and parts of Buckeye, Goodyear and Phoenix; Cocopah Tribe, Pascua Yaqui Tribe, Tohono O’odham Nation.
REP. RAUL GRIJALVA (D)http://grijalva.house.govD.C.: (202) 225-2435Tucson: (520) 622-6788Somerton: (928) 343-7933Age: 67. (b 02/19/48 Tucson, AZ). Arizona since: Birth. Occupation: Member of Congress since 2002; Pima County Supervisor, 1989-2002. Marital: Married, Ramona, retired Children: 3. Religious pref: Catholic. Education: B.A., sociology, UofA, 1987; Sunnyside H.S., 1967. Pol exp incl: Pima County Supervisor, 1989-2002; Tucson Unified School District Bd of Supervisors, 1974-86.
FOURTH DISTRICTWestern border of Arizona, including all of La Paz County, most of Mohave County, two-thirds of Yuma and part of Maricopa County; Kingman, Lake Havasu City, Bullhead City, Prescott, Payson, Wickenburg, Apache Junction, Queen Creek, Gold Valley and Florence; Colorado River Indian Community, the Fort Mohave Reservation, the Fort Yuma Quechan Tribe, the Tonto Apache Tribe and the Yavapai-Prescott Tribe.
REP. PAUL GOSAR (R)http://gosar.house.govD.C.: (202) 225-2315Prescott: (928) 445-1683San Tan Valley: (480) 882-2697Age: 57. (b 11/27/58 Rock Springs, WY). Arizona since: 1987. Occupation: Dentist, owner of small business for over 25 years. Marital: Married, Maude, small business owner Children: 3. Religious pref: Roman Catholic. Education: D.D.S., doctor of dental surgery, Creighton University, 1985; B.S., biol-ogy, Creighton University, 1981. Pol exp incl: Congressman since 2010; president, Northern Arizona Dental Society; vice chair, American Dental Assn Council on Governmental Affairs. Memb have incl: American Dental Assn, GOP Doctors Caucus, Civil Justice Caucus, Oral Health Caucus, Western Caucus, Native American Caucus, Immigration Reform Caucus, Military Veterans Caucus, Israel Allies Caucus, Congressional Rural Caucus, Republican Study Committee.
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FIFTH DISTRICTGilbert, Sun Lakes, eastern Chandler and Mesa.
REP. MATT SALMON (R)http://salmon.house.govD.C.: (202) 225-2635Gilbert: (480) 699-8239Age: 58. (b 01/21/58 Salt Lake City, UT). Arizona since: 1970. Occupation: Partner, Upstream Consulting, Inc., 2010-12; gov-ernment affairs director, Policy Impact Communications, 2009-10; president, COMPTEL, 2008-09. Marital: Married, Nancy Children: 4. Religious pref: LDS. Education: M.P.A., management, BYU, 1986; B.A., English literature, ASU, 1981. Pol exp incl: Chair, Arizona Republican Party, 2005-07; precinct committeeman, Maricopa County Republican Party; U.S. Representative to Congress, 1995-2001 Senate 1991-95. Memb have incl: NRA. Interests: Mountain biking, golfing, tennis, backpacking, hunt-ing, riding motorcycles, spending time with grandchildren.
SIXTH DISTRICTFountain Hills, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, Rio Verde, most of Scottsdale, a small portion of Mesa and part of northwestern Phoenix; Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
REP. DAVID SCHWEIKERT (R)http://schweikert.house.govD.C.: (202) 225-2190Scottsdale: (480) 946-2411 Age: 53. (b 03/03/62 Los Angeles, CA). Arizona since: 1962. Occupation: Congressman since 2011; small business owner, 1985-2011; Maricopa County Treasurer, 2004-07; chairman, State Board of Equalization, 1995-2003; mem-ber. Marital: Married, Joyce, medical administra-tor Religious pref: Catholic. Education: M.B.A., ASU, 2005; B.A., ASU, 1985. Pol exp incl: House 1991-95; majority whip 1991-95. Memb have incl: Precinct committee-man, AZ Republican Party; member, Knights of Columbus; NRA. Interests: Spending time with my wife Joyce, hiking with my dog Charlie, and traveling abroad.
SEVENTH DISTRICTGuadalupe, Tolleson, much of Phoenix, including South Mountain (but excluding Ahwatukee) and parts of Glendale.
REP. RUBEN GALLEGO (D)http://rubengallego.house.gov D.C.: (202) 225-4065Phone: (602) 256-0551Name pron: guy-YAY-go Age: 36. (b 11/20/79, Chicago, IL). Arizona since: 2005. Occupation: Small business owner, Group and Taylor Street Group; chief of staff, District 7, City of Phoenix 2008-10; project manager, Riester Public Affairs, 2006-08; Corporal, USMC Infantry. Marital: Married (Kate Gallego, Phoenix City Councilwoman). Religious pref: Catholic.
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Education: B.A., international relations, Harvard University, 2004. Pol exp incl: Kate Gallego for City Council; chief of staff, Phoenix City Councilman Michael Nowakowski; vice chair, AZ Democratic Party; organizer, Harry Mitchell for Congress; organizer, No on Prop 107. Legis exp: House 2011-March 2014 (Resigned March 17, 2014 to run for CD-7); Dem minority leader 2013-March 2014. Memb have incl: Board member, Valley Citizens League; board mem-ber, Children’s Museum; board member, South Mountain Community College Governing Board. Interests: Hiking South Mountain Park.
EIGHTH DISTRICTSurprise, Sun City, Sun City West, El Mirage, Anthem, New River, Youngtown, Litchfield Park, parts of Goodyear, Glendale, Peoria, and a small portion of north Phoenix.
REP. TRENT FRANKS (R)http://franks.house.govD.C.: (202) 225-4576Glendale: (623) 776-7911Age: 58. (b 6/19/57 Uravan, CO). Arizona since: 1981. Occupation: Member of Congress since 2003; former president, Liberty Petroleum Corp (oil and gas exploration company in AZ); execu-tive director, Arizona Family Research Institute (now Center for Arizona Policy), 1987-91. Marital: Married, Josie Children: 2. Religious pref: Baptist. Education: Attended Ottawa University; graduat-ed, Center for Constitutional Studies. Pol exp incl: Director of Governor’s Office for Children, 1987. House 1984-86.
NINTH DISTRICTTempe, parts of Chandler and Mesa, a small part of Scottsdale, and north central and eastern Phoenix.
REP. KYRSTEN SINEMA (D)http://sinema.house.govD.C.: (202) 225-9888Phoenix: (602) 956-2285Name pron: KEER-stuhn Cinema. Age: 39. (b 07/12/76 Tucson, AZ). Arizona since: Birth. Occupation: Congressman since 2012; professor, ASU School of Social Work, since 2002; social worker, Washington Elementary School District, 1995-2002. Marital: SingleReligious pref: None. Education: Ph.D., justice studies, ASU, 2012; J.D., ASU, 2004; Master’s, social work, ASU, 1999; B.S., social work, BYU, 1995. Pol exp incl: Ran successful campaigns for State House, State Senate and Congress. Chaired the successful Arizona Together initiative campaign in 2006. Assisted with several state and local organizations to increase voter registration and engagement. Senate 2011-Jan 2012 (resigned 1/3/12 to run for Congress in the newly created CD9); House 2005-10; asst Democratic leader 2009-10. Memb have incl: Board member, AZ Center for Progressive Leadership, since 2006; chair, Arizona Together, since 2005; board president, Community Outreach & Advocacy for Refugees, since 2005; board member, Girls for a Change, since 2005; board member, Nat’l, Progressive Democrats of America, since 2005; member, AZ Advocacy Network; member, AZ Attorneys for Criminal Justice; member, AZ Civil Liberties Union, member, AZ Education Assn; member, AZ Human Rights Fund; member, Common Cause; member, League of Women Voters; member, Nat’l Assn of Social Workers; member, NOW; member, Planned Parenthood; member, Protecting Arizona’s Family Coalition; member, Sierra Club; member, Young Elected Officials’ Network; member, YWCA Maricopa County; chair, Protect Arizona’s Freedom, 2008. Interests: Running, swimming, biking.
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MEMBERS1700 W. Washington, Phoenix 85007
NAME/MAILING ADDRESS EMAIL
ACKERLEY, J. CHRISTOPHER (R - Dist 2) [email protected]
140 E Camino Limon Verde, Sahuarita, AZ 85629
ALLEN, JOHN (R - Dist 15) ............................................................jallen@azleg.gov
5661 E Presidio Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
ALSTON, LELA (D - Dist 24) ....................................................... [email protected]
69 W Willetta St #1, Phoenix, AZ 85003
ANDRADE, RICHARD (D - Dist 29) ........................................ [email protected]
6178 N 87th Ln, Glendale, AZ 85305
BARTON, BRENDA (R - Dist 6) .................................................bbarton@azleg.gov
801 E Frontier St, Apt 1, Payson, AZ 85547
BENALLY, JENNIFER (D - Dist 7) [email protected]
PO Box 784, Tuba City, AZ 86045
BOLDING, REGINALD (D - Dist 27) ......................................... [email protected]
6345 W Harwell Rd, Laveen, AZ 85339
BORRELLI, SONNY (R - Dist 5) ................................................ [email protected]
2650 Diablo Dr, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
BOWERS, RUSTY (R - Dist 25) ................................................ [email protected]
8831 E Quill St, Mesa, AZ 85207
BOYER, PAUL (R - Dist 20) ........................................................ [email protected]
PO Box 87197 Phoenix, AZ 85080
BROPHY MCGEE, KATE (R - Dist 28) [email protected]
42 E Butler Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85020
CAMPBELL, NOEL (R - Dist 1) ............................................. [email protected]
146 N Mount Vernon Ave, Prescott, AZ 86301
CARDENAS, MARK (D - Dist 19) [email protected]
2020 N 78th Glen, Phoenix, AZ 85035
CARTER, HEATHER (R - Dist 15) [email protected]
29455 N. Cave Creek Rd, Ste 118, #299, Cave Creek, AZ 85331
CLARK, KEN (D - Dist 24) ......................................................... [email protected]
PO Box 2101, Phoenix, AZ 85001
COBB, REGINA (R - Dist 5) .......................................................... [email protected]
921 Crestwood Ln, Kingman, AZ 86409
COLEMAN, DOUG (R - Dist 16) ............................................. [email protected]
1474 S Royal Palm Rd, Apache Junction, AZ 85119
ESPINOZA, DIEGO (D - Dist 19) [email protected]
803 N Christa Way, Tolleson, AZ 85353
FANN, KAREN (R - Dist 1) ............................................................ [email protected]
5691 Hole in One Dr, Prescott, AZ 86301
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FARNSWORTH, EDDIE (R - Dist 12) [email protected]
1126 E Harrison St, Gilbert, AZ 85295
FERNANDEZ, CHARLENE (D - Dist 4) [email protected]
1342 W 17th St, Yuma, AZ 85364
FINCHEM, MARK (R - Dist 11) [email protected]
PO Box 69344, Oro Valley, AZ 85737
FRIESE, RANDY (D - Dist 9) ........................................................ [email protected]
PO Box 36402, Tucson, AZ 85740
GABALDON, ROSANNA (D - Dist 2) [email protected]
348 E Calle Garbillo, Green Valley, AZ 85614
GONZALES, SALLY ANN (D - Dist 3)..................................... [email protected]
7444 S Camino Benem, Tucson, AZ 85757
GOWAN, DAVID (R - Dist 14) ....................................................dgowan@azleg.gov
PO Box 1985, Sierra Vista, AZ 85636
GRAY, RICK (R - Dist 21) .............................................................. [email protected]
9521 W Cedar Hill Cir, Sun City, AZ 85351
HALE, ALBERT (D - Dist 7) ........................................................... [email protected]
PO Box 40, St. Michaels, AZ 86511
KERN, ANTHONY (R - Dist 20) ..................................................... [email protected]
5028 W Mescal St, Glendale, AZ 85304
LARKIN, JONATHAN (D - Dist 30) ............................................... [email protected]
4503 W Loma Ln, Glendale, AZ 85302
LAWRENCE, JAY (R - Dist 23) ................................................jlawrence@azleg.gov
9385 E Laurel Ln, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
LEACH, VINCE (R - Dist 11) ........................................................vleach@azleg.gov
12995 N Oracle Rd, Ste. 141, MS 113, Tucson, AZ 85739
LIVINGSTON, DAVID (R - Dist 22) [email protected]
9559 W Menadota Dr, Peoria, AZ 85382
LOVAS, PHIL (R - Dist 22) ...........................................................plovas@azleg.gov
7197 W Mariposa Grande Ln, Peoria, AZ 85383
MACH, STEFANIE (D - Dist 10) .................................................. [email protected]
3002 E 4th St, Tucson, AZ 85716
MCCUNE DAVIS, DEBBIE (D - Dist 30)[email protected]
Phoenix, AZ 85009
MENDEZ, JUAN (D - Dist 26) .................................................. [email protected]
1741 S Ventura Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281
MESNARD, J.D. (R - Dist 17) ................................................. [email protected]
1427 W Homestead Ct, Chandler, AZ 85286
MEYER, ERIC (D - Dist 28)........................................................ [email protected]
7765 N Foothill Dr South, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
MITCHELL, DARIN (R - Dist 13) ............................................. [email protected]
1150 E Acacia Circle, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
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MONTENEGRO, STEVE (R - Dist 13) .............................. [email protected]
PO Box 2275, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
NORGAARD, JILL (R - Dist 18) ...............................................jnorgaard@azleg.gov
15839 S 10th Pl, Phoenix, AZ 85048
OLSON, JUSTIN (R - Dist 25) ........................................................jolson@azleg.gov
524 N 38th St, Mesa, AZ 85205
OTONDO, LISA (D - Dist 4) ........................................................ [email protected]
579 S 7th Ave, Yuma, AZ 85364
PETERSEN, WARREN (R - Dist 12) ..................................... [email protected]
2085 E Avenida del Valle Ct, Gilbert, AZ 85295
PLUMLEE, CELESTE (D – Dist 26) ........................................ [email protected]
Tempe, AZ
PRATT, FRANK (R - Dist 8)............................................................fpratt@azleg.gov
425 E Providence Dr, Casa Grande, AZ 85122
RIOS, REBECCA (D - Dist 27) ........................................................ [email protected]
3136 E Beautiful Ln, Phoenix, AZ 85042
RIVERO, TONY (R - Dist 21) ........................................................ [email protected]
6767 W Cheryl Dr, Peoria, AZ 85345
ROBSON, BOB (R - Dist 18) .....................................................brobson@azleg.gov
2713 W Oak Grove Ln, Chandler, AZ 85224
SALDATE, MACARIO (D - Dist 3) [email protected]
3314 S 12th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85713
SHOPE, T.J. (R - Dist 8) ............................................................... [email protected]
1206 N Reeves Rd, Coolidge, AZ 85128
STEVENS, DAVID (R - Dist 14) ................................................dstevens@azleg.gov
5454 S Santa Aurelia, Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
THORPE, BOB (R - Dist 6) .........................................................bthorpe@azleg.gov
490 Lake Mary Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
TOWNSEND, KELLY (R- Dist 16) ......................................... [email protected]
PO Box 3004, Gilbert, AZ 85299
UGENTI-RITA, MICHELLE (R - Dist 23) ............................ [email protected]
15029 N Thompson Peak Pkwy, Ste B-111 #472, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
VALASQUEZ, CECI (D - Dist 29) ......................................... [email protected]
12601 W Pasadena Ave, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
WENINGER, JEFF (R - Dist 17) ............................................. [email protected]
1360 W Camellia Ct, Chandler, AZ 85286
WHEELER, BRUCE (D - Dist 10) ............................................ [email protected]
2733 E 4th St, Tucson, AZ 85716
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NAME/MAILING ADDRESS EMAIL
ALLEN, SYLVIA TENNEY (R - Dist 6) ............................................. [email protected]
PO Box 952, Snowflake, AZ 85937
BARTO, NANCY (R - Dist 15) ........................................................ [email protected]
5450 E Deer Valley Dr #2196, Phoenix, AZ 85054
BEGAY, CARLYLE (R - Dist 7) ......................................................cbegay@azleg.gov
PO Box 1222, Window Rock, AZ 86515
BIGGS, ANDY (R - Dist 12) ............................................................abiggs@azleg.gov
10612 S Greenfield Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234
BRADLEY, DAVID (D - Dist 10) .................................................dbradley@azleg.gov
5909 E 3rd St, Tucson, AZ 85711
BURGES, JUDY (R - Dist 22) ....................................................... [email protected]
PO Box 5361, Sun City West, AZ 85375
CAJERO BEDFORD, OLIVIA (D - Dist 3) [email protected]
PO Box 85477, Tucson, AZ 85754
CONTRERAS, LUPE (D - Dist 19) [email protected]
PO Box 816, Avondale, AZ 85323
DALESSANDRO, ANDREA (D - Dist 2) [email protected]
PO Box 1141, Green Valley, AZ 85622-1141
DIAL, JEFF (R - Dist 18).................................................................... [email protected]
2936 W Gregg Dr, Chandler, AZ 85224
DONAHUE, SUE (R - Dist 5) ....................................................sdonahue@azleg.gov
1966 Thrasher Dr, Lake Havasu City, AZ, 86404
DRIGGS, ADAM (R - Dist 28) ...................................................... [email protected]
4231 E Clarendon Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85018
FARLEY, STEVE (D - Dist 9) ......................................................... [email protected]
1130 N Norton Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719
FARNSWORTH, DAVID (R - Dist 16)................................... [email protected]
9912 E University Dr, Mesa, AZ 85207
GRIFFIN, GAIL (R - Dist 14) .........................................................ggriffin@azleg.gov
PO Box 628, Hereford, AZ 85615
HOBBS, KATIE (D - Dist 24) ........................................................ [email protected]
PO Box 15642, Phoenix, AZ 86060
KAVANAGH, JOHN (R - Dist 23) ............................................. [email protected]
16038 Seminole Ln, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
LESKO, DEBBIE (R - Dist 21) ....................................................... [email protected]
PO Box 5292, Peoria, AZ 85385
MCGUIRE, BARBARA (D - Dist 8) [email protected]
PO Box 613, Kearny, AZ 85137
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MEZA, ROBERT (D - Dist 30) ........................................................ [email protected]
1919 W Virginia Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009
MIRANDA, CATHERINE (D - Dist 27) [email protected]
PO Box 21672, Phoenix, AZ 85036
PANCRAZI, LYNNE (D - Dist 4) ................................................ [email protected]
3748 W 18th Pl, Yuma, AZ 85364
PIERCE, STEVE (R - Dist 1) ......................................................... [email protected]
14000 N 7V Ranch Rd, Prescott, AZ 86303
QUEZADA, MARTÍN (D - Dist 29) [email protected]
PO Box 23333, Phoenix, AZ 85063
SHERWOOD, ANDREW (D - Dist 26) [email protected]
2412 S Cottonwood Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282
SHOOTER, DON (R - Dist 13) ....................................................dshooter@azleg.gov
2901 S Palo Verde Ln, #44, Yuma, AZ 85365
SMITH, STEVE (R - Dist 11) ........................................................ [email protected]
17818 N Smith Dr, Maricopa, AZ 85139
WORSLEY, BOB (R - Dist 25) ....................................................bworsley@azleg.gov
65 E Main St, Ste 102, Mesa, AZ 85201
YARBROUGH, STEVE (R - Dist 17) [email protected]
1086 W Armstrong Way, Chandler, AZ 85286
YEE, KIMBERLY (R - Dist 20) ...........................................................kyee@azleg.gov
PO Box 83561, Phoenix, AZ 85071
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