[32] The Pew Research Center wrote, "A margin of error of plus or minus 3 percentage points at the 95% confidence level means that if we fielded the same survey 100 times, we would expect the result to be within 3 percentage points of the true population value 95 of those times. padding-left: 0; The current governor is Democrat Katie Hobbs, who took office on January 2, 2023. .votebox_legend .non_result_row { })(); This section includes a selection of up to three campaign advertisements per candidate released in this race, as well as links to candidates' YouTube, Vimeo, and/or Facebook video pages. A former mayor of Nogales while in his 20s, Marco Lpez has also led the Arizona-Mexico Commissionand worked in the Arizona Department of Commerce under former Gov. tusa-race-stage-summary, tusa-person-summary, tusa-filing-dates { } padding-right: 62px; Arizona's Constitution limits line item vetoes to appropriations items, so my focus would be on identifying and eliminating wasteful or unnecessary spending that is tied into otherwise valuable efforts. Arizona Territory was formed on February 24, 1863, from New Mexico Territory, remaining a territory for 49 years.[15]. I built, operated and later sold "La Dolce Vita Biscotti Company" which continues to this day in Glendale Arizona. Our kids have it tougher than we ever did, and we have to do a better job of nurturing, protecting, but also pushing them to succeed. background-color: #6db24f; Mine Inspector. [127] In either case, any partial term counts toward the limit of two consecutive terms. Survey responses from candidates in this race. She also worked as an attorney with Biskind, Hunt & Taylor, P.C.L, where she focused on land use, development, and zoning law. The ideal relationship would be equal involvement in governing the state. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { .panel-body p { Despite the criticism, Hobbs' campaign site states that she, "stepped up and fearlessly delivered an historically secure election for Arizona voters.". I came from humble beginnings and am self-made. In Tucson between April 2 and April 5, 1860, a convention of settlers from the southern half of New Mexico Territory drafted a provisional constitution for "Arizona Territory", three years before the United States would create such a territory. align-items:center; On April 2,[8] they elected a governor, Dr. Lewis S. Owings. } .panel-body { My experience includes decades managing land, water and other natural resource issues, as well as working with government at all levels."[8]. top: 2px; } 77. Being a part of the people and working beside them every day gives me a unique point of view. ", Taylor Robson said, "I am uniquely qualified to lead this state into the future and to secure and protect Arizonas water. The governor can also issue executive orders, which became a frequent and sometimes controversial practice throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { .electionsectionheading { } He has done more for this country than he has ever been given credit for, until now. Truly, it never will. .race_header.democratic { President Trump. .answers-container { float: left; I want to make Arizona a place where people love to work, play, and live. position: relative; border-bottom: 1px solid grey; Lake has promoted false election conspiracy theories and claims that Trump actually won the 2020 election. padding: 5px; At the time of the election, Republicans had held trifecta control of Arizona state government since 2009. Polls are conducted with a variety of methodologies and have margins of error or credibility intervals. var nTimer = setInterval(function() { background: #f5f5f5; .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { .percentage_number { width: 50%; Arizona Gov. On November 5, 2002, Janet Napolitano won election to the office of Governor of Arizona. margin: 0; Gubernatorial terms begin on the first Monday in the January following the election. WebJan Brewer (R) and John Fife Symington III (R) endorsed Taylor Robson, as did Arizona state Senate President Karen Fann (R), Americans for Prosperity, and the National Doug Ducey (R) was term-limited. Although, I was young when I read it, it has stuck with me all the way into my adult years and now. margin-top: 16px; Wolfley resigned due to a disagreement with the federal government on arid land policy. It means leading by working with our legislature and stakeholders to put Arizona and Arizonans first, and not being held back by political convention or convenience. State and local courts | If you are aware of any debates or forums that should be included, please email us. .census-table-race-disclaimer { If that is true in your state, what would be your philosophy for how and when to use this power? }); I want to make Arizona a place where people love to work, play, and live. I have spend the last 17 years, physically, helping build the border wall and I have become seriously concerned about the failure of it thus far. Border security, elections integrity, water, homelessness, housing, crime Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. The longest single stint was that of Bruce Babbitt, who was elected to two four-year terms after succeeding to the office following the death of his predecessor, Wesley Bolin, serving nearly nine years total. Democrats were defending one governorship in a state that Donald Trump (R) won in 2020: Kansas. "[4] She said, "I built my own businesses. background-color: #f9d334; In the state of Arizona, the governor is directly responsible for the use of 30% of the yearly state budget. The governor is also the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces.[7]. a[aria-expanded=false] .fa-chevron-down { Kibbey was nominated on February 10, 1905. width: 65px; padding-bottom: 5px; The table below show which states held gubernatorial elections in 2022 and the last presidential and gubernatorial margin of victory in each. The race to be Arizona's next governor got two opposing candidates this week. Republican candidates for governor Other campaign issues include supporting Arizona's senior population and strengthening K-12 education in Arizona through various steps including ensuring Hispanic students are meeting the standards expected of all students. Now she's running for Governor of Arizona on a platform of common sense conservatism dedicated to individual liberties, low taxes, limited regulation, and protecting Arizona's great Western heritage. If the secretary of state was appointed, rather than elected, or is otherwise ineligible to hold the office of governor, the first elected and eligible person in the line of succession assumes the office. Ballotpedia did not come across any campaign ads for Carlos Roldan while conducting research on this election. It also includes a bulleted list of links to official lists of endorsements for any candidates who published that information on their campaign websites. Tulliani-Zen also said she would join other governors to demand action from Congress. margin: 0px 10px; .votebox_bp_logo { John Fife Symington III, Arizona Conference of Police and Sheriffs, Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Arizona, **Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. She has gained this experiencethrough her business ventures, such asherdrapery company and her cookie business, La Dulce Vita. Max McAdams. I do more than talk for a living. Economic Opportunity I will help create job opportunities that remove barriers to success. color: #888; .votebox-covid-disclaimer { What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? padding-right: 20px !important; "[9], Taylor Robson said, "Joe Biden may be the president, but the election wasnt fair. I built, operated and later sold "La Dolce Vita Biscotti Company" which continues to this day in Glendale Arizona. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { When people keep more of what they earn, everyone in Arizona will benefit. Hobbs' drew criticism from conservatives and former President Trump after the 2020 election and due to her opposition to the Maricopa County election audit. .inner_percentage.Democratic { Lake said she would not have certified the results of the 2020 presidential election. } Elections in 2023 | [123] Governors who have served the two term limit can run again after four years out of office. Under my leadership, we will protect consumers, preserve legacy industries, defend Arizonas way of life and plan for the future by augmenting supplies and improving efficiency. overflow-x: auto; Again, I am with the people, and I am for the people, and I want to continue being for them if I am elected governor.". It is unfortunate that people feel the need to seek asylum here in our country, but we are not at the capacity to fund their solutions. Under what circumstances should the governor of your state be able to use emergency powers? Immigration has turned into a concept of taking care of others before our own, and that is not the foundation that our constitution was built on. Cities | padding-top: 8px; margin-bottom: .75em; left: 0px; What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? text-align: center !important; } .race_header.green { Any satellite spending reported in other resources is displayed in a table. I know how to run a successful, honest, service based business aimed at pleasing customers the same way as I aim to please the people I will serve as governor. .census-table-census-item-header { She does not list specific policies she would implement in most areas, though. That platform has brought her national attention as she runs for governor. padding-left: 8px; I have personally helped build sections of the border wall in Douglas, Yuma, and Nogales, and as governor, I will offer my hands-on labor, my company's equipment, and my crews to do it again. Acquire and implement proven, successful curriculums. When Im your new governor, good governance will return, and so will prosperity. How long did you have it? font-size: 70%; font-weight: 100; padding-left: 0; display: inline-block; Arizona water, food, and energy is one of my top priorities, and as governor, I want to address the current drought conditions that are negatively impacting Arizonan's, including the tribal communities and our farmers. In most states, governors have the power to make line-item vetoes. Taylor Robson, a former member of the Arizona Board of Regents and founder of a land-use strategy firm, said, "We need a leader with a record of accomplishment, not a career talker with the teleprompter. } font-weight: bold; As Arizona's current secretary of state, Katie Hobbs is tasked with overseeing elections and was outspoken against the Maricopa County election review. Securing our Border is essential for the safety and security of Arizona's future. letter-spacing: .04em; .panel-group .panel {margin-bottom: 10px;} School Vouchers for all parents. Twenty-four people have served as governor over 27 distinct terms. Because they won't even cover the biggest story out there, the rigged election of 2020. Shocking testimony from an Arizona Senate Committee on Elections and House Committee on Municipal Oversight and Elections meeting claims that Arizona elections have been rigged since at least 2004 and corruption is widespread. The following key messages were curated by Ballotpedia staff. font-size: 20px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd; clearInterval(nTimer); Democratic Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs won the election against Republican former television anchor Kari @media only screen and (max-width: 600px) { font-weight: 300; The data is gathered and made available by Transparency USA. } I named it "Instant Lawn & Rock Services", and I provided the full package including landscape design, installation, concrete installation, masonry installation, sprinkler & drip irrigation systems and installation and more. We are going to finish President Trump's wall, and we are going to send our armed National Guard to the border and stop people from coming across."[3]. What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade? All of the repeat governors were in the state's earliest years, when George W. P. Hunt and Thomas Edward Campbell alternated as governor for 17 years and, after a two-year gap, Hunt served another term. Taylor Robson's campaign websitehighlights the issues she views as most important, including border security, election integrity, opposing abortion and supporting veterans. .image-candidate-thumbnail { Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. .answers-container { I developed business acumen and learned how small business is the lifeblood of Arizona. z-index:1; The hearing featured testimony from several people involved in researching the voter disenfranchisement that occurred in 2020 and 2022. Baylor wrote a letter December 29, 1862, to justify his decision, and after this was received, Davis relieved Baylor of his post and commission, calling his letter an "avowal of an infamous crime". Washington Republican Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming said Wednesday during an appearance in Arizona that if she lived in the state, she would vote for the Raising kids in an increasingly disconnected and digital world. Arizona republican candidate for governor Kari Lake greets the audience during a stop on the Truth and Courage PAC's Take Back America Bus Tour with U.S. border: 1px solid #999; Election integrity has been a concern for a large amount of Arizonan's, and I want them to be assured that, when I am in the position to do so, I will travel every avenue to figure out the result of the 2020 audit. overflow-y: auto; "[10], On June 28, 2022, former U.S. Rep. Matt Salmon withdrew from the primary, saying, "Republican primary voters deserve more than having their votes split[. text-align: left !important; The governor of Arizona is the head of government of the U.S. state of Arizona. .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { I have pledged to meet annually with each member of the legislature to hash out our respective priorities and see what issues we may agree on and find room to work together to achieve. } 2. max-height: 580px; This responsibility is unique and the most critical part of being an Arizona Governor. [12] Salmon's withdrawal came after the deadline for his name to be removed from the ballot.[13]. Arizona Party Control: 1992-2022 Incumbent Gov. Policy: Christopher Nelson Caitlin Styrsky Molly Byrne Katharine Frey Jimmy McAllister Samuel Postell Other duties include appointingjudges, including to the state Supreme Court, along with members of the Arizona Board of Regents. text-align: center; max-width: 500px; The Governor should lead the budgeting process, but be willing to work closely with the legislature to ensure the fair and principled allocation of resources while maintaining a clear-eyed focus on keeping taxes and regulations as low and reasonable as possible to encourage continued economic growth. On Wednesday, Arizona and America learned, via a long-hidden report, that investigators for the state Attorney General's Office found no fraud was afoot in the 2020 font-size: 12px; .non_result_row div { } If you are aware of a website that should be included, please email us. What motivated me to run was the simple fact that the other candidates running do not understand what the middle class life is like, when middle class workers are the foundation of Arizona. Governors in Arizona have too much power in this process. letter-spacing: 0.03em; .results_row td:first-child { He was aware of the turmoil that modern technology has created and never backed down. There is not a sufficient amount of water to sustain the population increase in Arizona and unless it is addressed, then we are facing a drought like we have never seen. A governor is the top executive authority in his or her state. I have self-funded my campaign thus far, and would just like the opportunity to allow Arizonan's to get to know me and understand my unique vision for Arizona. Jan Brewer (R) and John Fife Symington III (R) endorsed Taylor Robson, as did Arizona state Senate President Karen Fann (R), Americans for Prosperity, and the National Border Patrol Council. } else { font-size: 2em; The secretary of state at the time of Bolin's death had been appointed, not elected, and thus not in the line of succession according to the Arizona constitution. To provide smart, decisive leadership for every citizen of our state. PHOENIX Arizonas Democratic governor, Katie Hobbs, is seeking a review of what her office alleges was likely unethical conduct by the states former } If you are aware of other links that should be included, please email us. How old were you at the time? American Focus PAC spent $225,000 running the following ad opposing Lake:[29], Put Arizona First PAC spent $1.1 million on materials opposing Robson, including the following ad:[30]. As Arizona Governor, I refuse to oversee a managed decline. Now, this book reminds me of the current political struggles we are suffering through as a nation and is still relevant today. .census-table-census-item { I personally believe that the appropriate degree of involvement, in terms of budgeting, should be settled in the legislature and lowered. 2. border: 1px solid black !important; If you are aware of any ads that should be included, please email us. Many of the Republican candidates are highlighting similar issues for their campaigns, such asstrengthening border security, election integrity, expanding education and economic development. Our independent Western heritage and the enormous diversity of our people and land. } The Confederacy took ownership of the territory on August 1, 1861, when forces led by Lieutenant Colonel John R. Baylor won decisive control of the territory, and Baylor proclaimed himself governor. Mecham was impeached and removed from office on charges of obstruction of justice and misuse of government funds, Symington resigned after being convicted of bank fraud; the conviction was later overturned and he was pardoned by, Arizona adopted runoff voting after Evan Mecham won with only 43% of the vote in, Gubernatorial lines of succession in the United States#Arizona, United States Secretary of Homeland Security, "ARIZONA'S GOVERNORS WITHOUT PORTFOLIO: A Wonderfully Diverse Lot", "Arizona Constitution, article V, section 1 (version 1), part A", Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, "Richard Cunningham McCormick (id: M000371)", "Governor Wolfley's Enthusiastic Reception", "Old and New: Governor Hughes Inducted into Office", "Secretary Akers Becomes Acting Governor", "Governor Joseph H. 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