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TABLE OF CONTENTS
11
PHONES
HOUSEPHONES STAFF
ARIZONA STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
1700 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
R
J. ALLEN
Sierra Orozco
4916
131 15
R
ALSTON
Daniel Briggin
5829
330 24
D
ANDRADE
Neomy Tenorio
3130
125 29
D
BARTON
April Riggins
4129
114
6
R
BENALLY
Connie Dow
3079
121
7
D
BOLDING
Cindy Narvaez
3132
116 27
D
BORRELLI
Jennifer Burns
5051
113
5
R
BOWERS
Shannon Rivington 3128
309 25
R
BOYER
Jackie ODonnell
4173
129 20
R
BROPHY MCGEE Sarah Griffith
4486
304 28
R
CAMPBELL
Tina Fairbanks
3124
345
1
R
CARDENAS
Kat Clark
3014
122 19
D
CARTER
Sandy Kelley
5503
303 15
R
CLARK
Susan Nelson
3108
115 24
D
COBB
Renee Padilla
3126
335
5
R
COLEMAN
Kim Gammill
3160
306 16
R
ESPINOZA
Susan Nelson
3134
118 19
D
FANN
Adrian Luth
5874
316
1
R
E. FARNSWORTH Jan Mullenaux
5735
225 12
R
FERNANDEZ
Michael Diaz
3098
126
4
D
FINCHEM
Renee Padilla
3122
337 11
R
FRIESE
Jasmine Snipes
3138
325
9
D
GABALDON
Cindy Narvaez
3424
117
2
D
GONZALES
Daniel Frank
3278
331
3
D
GOWAN
Becca Farmer
3312
223 14
R
Sue Adams
3487
GRAY
Andrea Allen
5993
224 21
R
HALE
Melissa Upshaw
4323
323
7
D
KERN
Mark Townsend
3102
341 20
R
LARKIN
Melissa Upshaw
5058
318 30
D
LAWRENCE
Kim McHatton
3095
339 23
R
LEACH
Mark Townsend
3106
342 11
R
LIVINGSTON
Barbara Phillips
4178
207 22
R
LOVAS
Weston Sims
3297
110 22
R
MACH
Paula Peyerl
3398
329 10
D
MCCUNE DAVIS Daniel Briggin
4485
333 30
D
MENDEZ
Connie Dow
4124
120 26
D
HOUSEPHONES STAFF
Susan Hite
Barbara Wellman
Abby Selvey
Jana Babel
Tracey Gardner
Riley Weber
Michael Diaz
Heather Covert
Kat Clark
Angela Diaz
Carmen Velarde
Tina Fairbanks
Iris McMahon
Daniel Frank
Patty Wisner
Carolyn Berta
Meg Reilly
Jackie Wright
Marshall Pimentel
Neomy Tenorio
Kim McHatton
Ana Lopez
4481
3037
5894
5955
3140
5288
3002
4136
4334
5761
3073
3104
5549
4171
3012
4321
5219
4467
4480
3144
3092
3300
308
320
313
208
128
204
123
312
119
226
322
344
222
332
112
205
130
302
111
124
338
321
17
28
13
13
18
25
4
12
26
8
27
21
18
3
8
14
6
16
23
29
17
10
R
D
R
R
R
R
D
R
D
R
D
R
R
D
R
R
R
R
R
D
R
D
PHONES
MESNARD
MEYER
MITCHELL
MONTENEGRO
NORGAARD
OLSON
OTONDO
PETERSEN
PLUMLEE
PRATT
RIOS
RIVERO
ROBSON
SALDATE
SHOPE
STEVENS
THORPE
TOWNSEND
UGENTI-RITA
VELASQUEZ
WENINGER
WHEELER
1 Vacancy
HOUSEPHONES STAFF
PHONES
HOUSEPHONES STAFF
PHONES
SENATEPHONES STAFF
P H OPHONES
NES
Lynn Snow
5409
303
BARTO
Sue Smith
5766
307
15
BEGAY
Tyler Lopez
5862
308
BIGGS
Doug Anderson
3843
205
12
Sylvia Oliver
4371
BRADLEY
Nancy Boyd
5262
315
10
BURGES
LoisAnn Nelson
5861
302
22
5835
314
CONTRERAS
Jennifer Benally
5284
305
19
DALESSANDRO
Faye Parkin
5342
312
DIAL
Grant Hanna
5550
306
18
DONAHUE
John Baumer
4138
304
DRIGGS
Roberta Brown
3016
309
28
FARLEY
Andrea Martinez
3022
213
D
R
3020
304
16
GRIFFIN
212
14
HOBBS
Janelle Pedregon
5325
213
24
KAVANAGH
Mary Irvine
5170
303A
23
LESKO
Bobby Bravo
5413
302
21
MCGUIRE
Abbe Slade
5836
314
MEZA
Grant Packwood
3425
311
30
MIRANDA
Hugo Rodriguez
4893
311
27
PANCRAZI
Travis Kester
3004
315
PIERCE
Phyllis Heivilin
5584
301
QUEZADA
Christine Dyster
5911
313
29
SHERWOOD
Roxanna Pitones
3028
313
26
SHOOTER
200
13
SMITH
Galen Kimmick
5685
303
11
WORSLEY
Maureen Williams
5760
310
25
YARBROUGH
Marsha Hood
5863
212
17
YEE
Deborah Gomez
3024
300
20
SENATEPHONES STAFF
PPHONES
HONES
SENATE OFFICERS
President: Andy Biggs...................................................... (602) 926-4371
Administrative Asst.: Doug Anderson............................ (602) 926-4371
Administrative Asst.: Sylvia Oliver.................................. (602) 926-3843
Majority Leader: Steve Yarbrough................................... (602) 926-5863
Administrative Asst.: Marsha Hood............................... (602) 926-5863
Majority Whip: Gail Griffin................................................ (602) 926-5895
Administrative Asst.: Jennifer Casselman..................... (602) 926-5895
Minority Leader: Katie Hobbs.......................................... (602) 926-5325
Administrative Asst.: Janelle Pedregon......................... (602) 926-5325
Asst. 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) 926-5911
Minority Co-Whip: Lupe Contreras.................................. (602) 926-5284
Administrative Asst.: Jennifer Benally............................ (602) 926-5284
Minority Leader Pro Tem: David Bradley........................ (602) 926-5262
Administrative Asst.: Nancy Boyd.................................. (602) 926-5262
Minority Rural Liaison: Barbara McGuire....................... (602) 926-5836
Administrative Asst.: Abbe Slade................................... (602) 926-5836
President Pro Tempore: Sylvia Tenney Allen.................. (602) 926-5409
Administrative Asst.: Lynn Snow.................................... (602) 926-5409
SENATEPHONES STAFF
PHONES
HOUSE COMMITTEES
Republicans Democrats
Benally, Jennifer
Gabaldon, Rosanna*
Otondo, Lisa
COMMITTEES
Republicans Democrats
Alston, Lela
Cardenas, Mark
Fernandez, Charlene
Mach, Stefanie
Meyer, Eric*
Espinoza, Diego
Gabaldon, Rosanna
McCune Davis, Debbie*
* = ranking Democrat
10
HOUSE COMMITTEES
COMMITTEES
Espinoza, Diego
Mach, Stefanie*
Plumlee, Celeste
Alston, Lela*
Gabaldon, Rosanna
Plumlee, Celeste
Bolding, Reginald
Otondo, Lisa*
Clark, Ken
Larkin, Jonathan*
* = ranking Democrat
HOUSE COMMITTEES
11
Republicans Democrats
Clark, Ken*
Saldate, Macario
COMMITTEES
Republicans Democrats
Rios, Rebecca*
Velasquez, Ceci
Wheeler, Bruce
Alston, Lela
Larkin, Jonathan*
Saldate, Macario
Friese, Randy*
Meyer, Eric
* = ranking Democrat
12
HOUSE COMMITTEES
COMMITTEES
Larkin, Jonathan
McCune Davis, Debbie*
Otondo, Lisa
Friese, Randy
Hale, Albert*
Andrade, Richard*
Cardenas, Mark
Mach, Stefanie
Republicans Democrats
Hale, Albert
Velasquez, Ceci
Wheeler, Bruce*
* = ranking Democrat
HOUSE COMMITTEES
13
Benally, Jennifer
Gonzales, Sally Ann*
Mendez, Juan
COMMITTEES
Andrade, Richard
Fernandez, Charlene
Bolding, Reginald
Cardenas, Mark*
Wheeler, Bruce
* = ranking Democrat
14
SENATE COMMITTEES
COMMITTEES
Bradley, David*
Pancrazi, Lynne
* = ranking Democrat
SENATE COMMITTEES
15
Bradley, David*
Cajero Bedford, Olivia
Sherwood, Andrew
Farley, Steve*
Pancrazi, Lynne
Dalessandro, Andrea*
Farley, Steve
Sherwood, Andrew
* = ranking Democrat
COMMITTEES
16
SENATE COMMITTEES
Bradley, David*
Hobbs, Katie
Pancrazi, Lynne
COMMITTEES
Contreras, Lupe
Dalessandro, Andrea
Quezada, Martin*
Republicans Democrats
Contreras, Lupe
McGuire, Barbara*
* = ranking Democrat
SENATE COMMITTEES
17
Republicans Democrats
Republicans Democrats
Contreras, Lupe*
Sherwood, Andrew
Republicans Democrats
Bradley, David
Dakssandro, Andrea
Pancrazi, Lynne*
* = ranking Democrat
COMMITTEES
HOUSE BIOGRAPHIES
18
MEMBERS
ALLEN, JOHN
(R-Dist 15)
Office: 131
Phone: (602) 926-4916
Fax: (602) 417-3150
Email: jallen@azleg.gov
Assistant: Sierra Orozco
Committees: 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 representative, 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: 330
Phone: (602) 926-5829
Fax: (602) 417-3115
Email: lalston@azleg.gov
Assistant: Daniel Briggin
Committees: 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, 200407;
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 OConnor
HOUSE BIOGRAPHIES
19
ANDRADE, RICHARD
BARTON, BRENDA
(R-Dist 6)
Office: 114
Phone: (602) 926-4129
Fax: (602) 417-3010
Email: bbarton@azleg.gov
Assistant: April Riggins
Committees: agri-water-land (chm), energy-env,
rural-econ
801 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 grandchildren; 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 GovernmentsWestern States; graduate, Western Legislative Academy; graduate, DodieLonden 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.
MEMBERS
(D-Dist 29)
Office: 125
Phone: (602) 926-3130
Fax: (602) 417-3292
Email: randrade@azleg.gov
Assistant: Neomy Tenorio
Committees: mil-pub, trans-inf
6178 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 Fabians 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.
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HOUSE BIOGRAPHIES
MEMBERS
BENALLY, JENNIFER
(D-Dist 7)
Office: 121
Phone: (602) 926-3079
Fax: (602) 417-3278
Email: jbenally@azleg.gov
Assistant: Connie Dow
Committees: agri-water-land, rural-econ
4227 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 business 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 responsible ranching and healthy livestock practices. I enjoy cooking. Campaign
Finance: private. Term limit: 2022.
BOLDING, REGINALD
(D-Dist 27)
Office: 116
Phone: (602) 926-3132
Fax: (602) 417-3274
Email: rbolding@azleg.gov
Assistant: Cindy Narvaez
Committees: educ, ways-means
6345 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 Teachers 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; Natl Political Fellow, Leadership for Educational
Equity; AZ Political Fellow, Center for Progressive Leadership. Interests:
Politico, sports, traveling, reading. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit:
2022.
HOUSE BIOGRAPHIES
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BORRELLI, SONNY
(R-Dist 5)
Office: 113
Phone: (602) 926-5051
Fax: (602) 417-3153
Email: sborrelli@azleg.gov
Assistant: Jennifer Burns
Committees: jud (v.c.), mil-pub (chm), trans-inf
2650 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
BOYER, PAUL
(R-Dist 20)
Office: 129
Phone: (602) 926-4173
Fax: (602) 417-3153
Email: pboyer@azleg.gov
Assistant: Jackie ODonnell
Committees: county-muni, educ (chm), hel
PO 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; communications specialist, Arizona House of Representatives, 2008-11; legislative
liaison, AZ Dept of Corrections, 2005-08; editor-in-chief (student newspaper), 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 Intl, 2012;
MEMBERS
(R-Dist 25)
Office: 309
Phone: (602) 926-3128
Fax: (602) 417-3290
Email: rbowers@azleg.gov
Assistant: Shannon Rivington
Committees: 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, 19992001; House 1993-97. Interests: Family and church, art, nature and
outdoors, reading, building trades, orchard keeping, hunting. Campaign
Finance: private. Term limit: 2022.
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HOUSE BIOGRAPHIES
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.
MEMBERS
CAMPBELL, NOEL
(R-Dist 1)
Office: 345
Phone: (602) 926-3124
Fax: (602) 417-3287
Email: ncampbell@azleg.gov
Assistant: Tina Fairbanks
Committees: fed-state (v.c.), mil-pub, trans-inf
146 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. Marys 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
CARTER, HEATHER
(R-Dist 15)
Office: 303
Phone: (602) 926-5503
Fax: (602) 417-3107
Email: hcarter@azleg.gov
Assistant: Sandy Kelley
Committees: 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 professor, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, ASU, since 2002; teacher,
English/social studies, Greenway Middle School; real estate agent;
pharmaceutical sale representative, Wallace Labs; account executive, 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 Residents 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.
MEMBERS
(D-Dist 19)
Office: 122
Phone: (602) 926-3014
Fax: (602) 417-3048
Email: mcardenas@azleg.gov
Assistant: Kat Clark
Committees: appro, mil-pub, ways-means
2020 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.
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MEMBERS
CLARK, KEN
(D-Dist 24)
Office: 115
Phone: (602) 926-3108
Fax: (602) 417-3285
Email: kclark2@azleg.gov
Assistant: Susan Nelson
Committees: elect, energy-env
325 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 director, 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., political 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: 335
Phone: (602) 926-3126
Fax: (602) 417-3289
Email: rcobb@azleg.gov
Assistant: Renee Padilla
Committees: 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 Govt Affairs, for seven years; legislative 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; Intl 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: 306
Phone: (602) 926-3160
Fax: (602) 417-3151
Email: dcoleman@azleg.gov
Assistant: Kim Gammill
Committees: county-muni (chm), educ, ins
1474 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; summer 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.
FANN, KAREN
(R-Dist 1)
Office: 316
Phone: (602) 926-5874
Fax: (602) 417-3001
Email: kfann@azleg.gov
Assistant: Adrian Luth
Committees: agri-water-land, county-muni,
ins (chm), trans-inf
5691 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
MEMBERS
ESPINOZA, DIEGO
(D-Dist 19)
Office: 118
Phone: (602) 926-3134
Fax: (602) 417-3273
Email: despinoza@azleg.gov
Assistant: Susan Nelson
Committees: bank-fin, com
803 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;
Natl 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.
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(James McKown, vice president). Religious pref: Christian/non-denominational. 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 memberships; past president, Natl Women in Construction Assn; past president,
Yavapai County Contractors Assn; co-chair, Governors Commission on
Non-traditional Employment for Women; chairman, Central Yavapai
Metropolitan Planning Organization (CYMPO); numerous water and infrastructure state and regional committees; eight years on Northern Council
of Governments (NACOG). Interests: Reading, golf, Diamondbacks baseball, family time. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2018.
MEMBERS
FARNSWORTH, EDDIE
(R-Dist 12)
Office: 225
Phone: (602) 926-5735
Fax: (602) 417-3122
Email: efarnsworth@azleg.gov
Assistant: Jan Mullenaux
Committees: bank-fin, jud (chm), mil-pub
1126 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: 126
Phone: (602) 926-3098
Fax: (602) 417-3281
Email: cfernandez@azleg.gov
Assistant: Michael Diaz
Committees: appro, trans-inf
1342 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, 200410; 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, secretary and treasurer, Yuma Democratic Party. Interests: Sewing, knitting and
politics. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2022.
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FINCHEM, MARK
FRIESE, RANDALL
(D-Dist 9)
Office: 325
Phone: (602) 926-3138
Fax: (602) 417-3272
Email: rfriese@azleg.gov
Assistant: Jasmine Snipes
Committees: hel, jud
1231 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; associate trauma medical director, UofA Medical Center, since 2008; associate professor of surgery, UofA College of Medicine, 2008-2014; physician/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.
MEMBERS
(R-Dist 11)
Office: 337
Phone: (602) 926-3122
Fax: (602) 417-3286
Email: mfinchem@azleg.gov
Assistant: Renee Padilla
Committees: 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),
Deans 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); supporter 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, Govt Affairs Committee, since 2010; member,
Natl 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.
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MEMBERS
GABALDON, ROSANNA
(D-Dist 2)
Office: 117
Phone: (602) 926-3424
Fax: (602) 417-3129
Email: rgabaldon@azleg.gov
Assistant: Cindy Narvaez
Committees: agri-water-land, bank-fin,
county-muni
348 E Calle Garbillo, Green Valley, AZ 85614.
Age: 55. (b 09/09/60, Bermuda). Arizona since:
1973. Occupation: Legislator since 2013; council 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, Intl 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, Natl Assn of Latino
Elected Officials, since 2013, 2009-12; member, Natl 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, Natl 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 200809; commissioner, economic development, Town of Sahuarita, 2006-08.
Interests: Volunteering in my community. Campaign Finance: public. Term
limit: 2020.
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GOWAN, DAVID
(R-Dist 14)
Office: 223
Phone: (602) 926-3312
Fax: (602) 417-3130
Email: dgowan@azleg.gov
Assistant: Becca Farmer and Sue Adams
Committees: rules
2027 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, UofAs 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 sons Boy Scout troop.
Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2016.
MEMBERS
GRAY, RICK
(R-21)
Office: 224
Phone: (602) 926-5993
Fax: (602) 417-3225
Email: rgray@azleg.gov
Assistant: Andrea Allen
Committees: 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, 200103; division leader, Trinity
Church Interdenominational, 199899; 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 management, Metro Community College, 1993; certificate in teacher training,
Metro Community College, 1992. Pol exp incl: Precinct & state committeeman; 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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MEMBERS
HALE, ALBERT
(D-Dist 7)
Office: 323
Phone: (602) 926-4323
Fax: (602) 417-3160
Email: ahale@azleg.gov
Assistant: Melissa Upshaw
Committees: 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, specializing 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: 341
Phone: (602) 926-3102
Fax: (602) 417-3282
Email: akern@azleg.gov
Assistant: Mark Townsend
Committees: 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., emergency 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: 318
Phone: (602) 926-5058
Fax: (602) 417-3015
Email: jlarkin@azleg.gov
Assistant: Melissa Upshaw
Committees: elect, gov-higher ed, ins
4503 W Loma Ln, Glendale, AZ 85302. Age:
31. (b 01/30/84, St. Petersburg, FL). Arizona
since: 1994. Occupation: Pharmacy tech, Frys
Food Store since 2000; Marine Corps, 200307. 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.
LEACH, VINCE
(R-Dist 11)
Office: 342
Phone: (602) 926-3106
Fax: (602) 417-3284
Email: vleach@azleg.gov
Assistant: Mark Townsend
Committees: appro (v.c.), energy-env, rural-econ
62927 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 manager, 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,
MEMBERS
LAWRENCE, JAY
(R-Dist 23)
Office: 339
Phone: (602) 926-3095
Fax: (602) 417-3280
Email: jlawrence@azleg.gov
Assistant: Kim McHatton
Committees: com, educ (v.c.), hel
9385 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.
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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.
MEMBERS
LIVINGSTON, DAVID
(R-Dist 22)
Office: 207
Phone: (602) 926-4178
Fax: (602) 417-3154
Email: dlivingston@azleg.gov
Assistant: Barbara Phillips
Committees: ins (v.c.), rules
9559 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 business 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: private. Term limit: 2020.
LOVAS, PHIL
(R-Dist 22)
Office: 110
Phone: (602) 926-3297
Fax: (602) 417-3004
Email: plovas@azleg.gov
Assistant: Weston Sims
Committees: child-fam, gov-higher ed, ins
7197 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: 329
Phone: (602) 926-3398
Fax: (602) 417-3126
Email: smach@azleg.gov
Assistant: Paula Peyerl
Committees: appro, com, mil-pub
3002 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 201014. 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.
MENDEZ, JUAN
(D-Dist 26)
Office: 120
Phone: (602) 926-4124
Fax: (602) 417-3017
Email: jmendez@azleg.gov
Assistant: Connie Dow
Committees: child-fam, rural-econ
1741 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, 200708. 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 member, Boys and Girls Club, Ladmo Branch, since 2013; Tempe Community
MEMBERS
Office: 333
Phone: (602) 926-4485
Fax: (602) 417-3014
Email: ddavis@azleg.gov
Assistant: Daniel Briggin
Committees: bank-fin, ins
Phoenix, 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 (blended) 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, Natl Bd of American
Immunization Registry Assn; Success by Six (Childrens Action Alliance
program); AZ Childrens Caucus; bd member, Natl Partnership for
Immunization. Interests: Reading, sailing and family. Campaign Finance:
private. Term limit: 2018.
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MEMBERS
MESNARD, J.D.
(R-Dist 17)
Office: 308
Phone: (602) 926-4481
Fax: (602) 417-3152
Email: jmesnard@azleg.gov
Assistant: Susan Hite
Committees: elect (v.c.), jud, ways-means
1427 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; Masters degree, public administration, Keller Graduate School of Management, 2006; Bachelors degree,
music composition, ASU, 2002. Pol exp incl: Precinct committeeman.
Legis exp: House since 2011. Memb have incl: Homestead HOA board;
advisory member, Natl Center for Policy Analysis. Interests: Music, playing the piano. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2018.
MEYER, ERIC
(D-Dist 28)
Office: 320
Phone: (602) 926-3037
Fax: (602) 417-3111
Email: emeyer@azleg.gov
Assistant: Barbara Wellman
Committees: appro, hel
7765 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 Childrens 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: 313
Phone: (602) 926-5894
Fax: (602) 417-3012
Email: dmitchell@azleg.gov
Assistant: Abby Selvey
Committees: 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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MONTENEGRO, STEVE
NORGAARD, JILL
(R-Dist 18)
Office: 128
Phone: (602) 926-3140
Fax: (602) 417-3265
Email: jnorgaard@azleg.gov
Assistant: Tracey Gardner
Committees: bank-fin, com (v.c.), educ
Phoenix, 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: Masters, business administration, 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.
MEMBERS
(R-Dist 13)
Office: 208
Phone: (602) 926-5955
Fax: (602) 417-3168
Email: smontenegro@azleg.gov
Assistant: Jana Babel
Committees: 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
Attorneys 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.
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OLSON, JUSTIN
MEMBERS
(R-Dist 25)
Office: 204
Phone: (602) 926-5288
Fax: (602) 417-3161
Email: jolson@azleg.gov
Assistant: Riley Weber
Committees: appro (chm), gov-higher ed,
ways-means
524 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, 200710; 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 2006Jan 2007, Sept 2012-present. Interests: Family, recreation, public policy
and politics. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2018.
OTONDO, LISA
(D-Dist 4)
Office: 123
Phone: (602) 926-3002
Fax: (602) 417-3124
Email: lotondo@azleg.gov
Assistant: Michael Diaz
Committees: agri-water-lands, educ, ins
579 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; intl flight attendant/ trainer/curriculum developer, American Airlines, 1991-2004; realtor, Curtis Development, 200104; intl affairs specialist, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration,
1989-90. Marital: Divorced. Religious pref: Catholic. Education: Masters,
intl public administration, Monterey Institute of Intl Studies, 1989; B.S.,
intl policy studies, Monterey Institute of Intl 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; Natl 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: 312
Phone: (602) 926-4136
Fax: (602) 417-3222
Email: wpetersen@azleg.gov
Assistant: Heather Covert
Committees: appro, com (chm), gov-higher ed
2085 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.
MEMBERS
PLUMLEE CELESTE
(D-Dist 26)
Office: 119
Phone: (602) 926-4334
Fax: (602) 417-3009
Email: cplumlee@azleg.gov
Assistant: Kat Clark
Committees: com, county-muni
Tempe, 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
MEMBERS
(R-Dist 8)
Office: 226
Phone: (602) 926-5761
Fax: (602) 417-3023
Email: fpratt@azleg.gov
Assistant: Angela Diaz
Committees: energy-env (chm), mil-pub,
rural-econ
425 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 program; Casa Grande Red Cross Advisory Council. Interests: Scuba diving.
Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2016.
RIOS, REBECCA
(D-Dist 27)
Office: 322
Phone: (602) 926-3073
Fax: (602) 417-3288
Email: rrios@azleg.gov
Assistant: Carmen Velarde
Committees: child-fam, fed-state
3136 E Beautiful Ln , Phoenix, AZ 85042. Age:
48. (b 06/04/67, Tucson, AZ). Arizona since:
Birth. Occupation: Senior government & community 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, exercising. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2022.
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RIVERO, TONY
(R-Dist 21)
Office: 344
Phone: (602) 926-3104
Fax: (602) 417-3283
Email: trivero@azleg.gov
Assistant: Tina Fairbanks
Committees: 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 servant). 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
SALDATE, MACARIO
(D-Dist 3)
Office: 332
Phone: (602) 926-4171
Fax: (602) 417-3162
Email: msaldate@azleg.gov
Assistant: Daniel Frank
Committees: energy-env, gov-higher ed
3314 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; Masters degree, UofA, 1967;
Bachelors degree, UofA, 1965. Pol exp incl: Pima Community College
Bd, 1973-1979. Legis exp: House since 2011. Interests: Welding,
MEMBERS
(R-Dist 18)
Office: 222
Phone: (602) 926-5549
Fax: (602) 417-3157
Email: brobson@azleg.gov
Assistant: Iris McMahon
Committees: ins, rules
2713 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 intl 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.
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MEMBERS
SHOPE, T.J.
(R-Dist 8)
Office: 112
Phone: (602) 926-3012
Fax: (602) 417-3123
Email: tshope@azleg.gov
Assistant: Patty Wisner
Committees: 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, Shopes
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: 205
Phone: (602) 926-4321
Fax: (602) 417-3146
Email: dstevens@azleg.gov
Assistant: Carolyn Berta
Committees: 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
TOWNSEND, KELLY
(R-Dist 16)
Office: 302
Phone: (602) 926-4467
Fax: (602) 417-3018
Email: ktownsend@azleg.gov
Assistant: Jackie Wright
Committees: child-fam, fed-state (chm),
gov-higher ed
7402 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 Masters 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.
MEMBERS
(R-Dist 6)
Office: 130
Phone: (602) 926-5219
Fax: (602) 417-3118
Email: bthorpe@azleg.gov
Assistant: Meg Reilly
Committees: educ, fed-state,
gov-higher ed (chm), rules
490 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, constitutional 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 education, 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.
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UGENTI-RITA, MICHELLE
(R-Dist 23)
Office: 111
Phone: (602) 926-4480
Fax: (602) 417-3155
Email: mugenti-rita@azleg.gov
Assistant: Marshall Pimentel
Committees: appro, elect (chm), ways-means
15029 N Thompson Peak Parkway, Ste B-111
#472, Scottsdale, AZ 85260. Name pron: youJEN-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.
MEMBERS
VELASQUEZ, CECI
(D-Dist 29)
Office: 124
Phone: (602) 926-3144
Fax: (602) 417-3245
Email: cvelasquez@azleg.gov
Assistant: Neomy Tenorio
Committees: fed-state, rules
12601 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: 338
Phone: (602) 926-3092
Fax: (602) 417-3279
Email: jweninger@azleg.gov
Assistant: Kim McHatton
Committees: bank-fin (v.c.), elect, waysmeans
1360 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 Dillys Deli and Floridinos 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; precinct 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
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MEMBERS
(D-10)
Office: 321
Phone: (602) 926-3300
Fax: (602) 417-3028
Email: bwheeler@azleg.gov
Assistant: Ana Lopez
Committees: fed-state, rules, ways-means
2733 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., intl 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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BARTO, NANCY
(R-Dist 15)
Office: 307
Phone: (602) 926-5766
Fax: (602) 417-3261
Email: nbarto@azleg.gov
Assistant: Sue Smith
Committees: 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
BIGGS, ANDY
(R-Dist 12)
Office: 205
Phone: (602) 926-4371
Fax: (602) 417-3248
Email: abiggs@azleg.gov
Assistant: Doug Anderson and Sylvia Oliver
Committees: 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: Masters, 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 committeeman 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, girls fast pitch softball coach. Campaign Finance: private.
Term limit: 2018.
BRADLEY, DAVID
(D-Dist 10)
Office: 315
Phone: (602) 926-5262
Fax: (602) 926-3429
Email: dbradley@azleg.gov
Assistant: Nancy Boyd
Committees: educ, fed-man-fiscal, hel-hu ser,
water-energy
5909 E 3rd St, Tucson, AZ 85711. Age: 63. (b
MEMBERS
(R-Dist 7)
Office: 308
Phone: (602) 926-5862
Fax: (602) 417-3099
Email: cbegay@azleg.gov
Assistant: Tyler Lopez
Committees: 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 development, American Indian Health Management and Policy, since 2006; principal, Native Health Group, LLC 2008-12; UnitedHealthcare, 2003-05; health
policy analyst, American Indian Health Collaborative, Arizona Governors
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.
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11/13/52, Seattle, WA). Arizona since: 1957. Occupation: Chief development officer, La Frontera Arizona, since 2011; CEO, La Paloma Family
Services, 1993-2011; private behavioral health care consultant, 199193; administrator, Ramsey Canyon Psychiatric Hospital, 1986-91; therapist, 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.
MEMBERS
BURGES, JUDY
(R-Dist 22)
Office: 302
Phone: (602) 926-5861
Fax: (602) 417-3104
Email: jburges@azleg.gov
Assistant: LoisAnn Nelson
Committees: 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, 198496; 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
Mens 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, 200305; 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 voters of LD22 hired me to do a job for them - a job that includes safeguarding 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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DALESSANDRO, ANDREA
(D-Dist 2)
Office: 312
Phone: (602) 926-5342
Fax: (602) 417-3169
Email: adalessandro@azleg.gov
Assistant: Faye Parkin
Committees: fin ins, jud, water-energy
2214 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;
MEMBERS
CONTRERAS, LUPE
(D-Dist 19)
Office: 305
Phone: (602) 926-5284
Fax: (602) 417-3106
Email: lcontreras@azleg.gov
Assistant: Jennifer Benally
Committees: debt-budget, gov, jud,
pub-mil-tech
10724 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: private. Term limit: 2022.
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owner, Andrea Dalessandro, CPA, tax accountant, 1981-2006; asst professor, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, (taught a wide variety
of accounting courses including governmental accounting); asst accounting 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; administration 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, Natl 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) 926-5550
Fax: (602) 417-3120
Email: jdial@azleg.gov
Assistant: Grant Hanna
Committees: com-work dev, debt-budget (chm),
educ, trans
2936 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
DRIGGS, ADAM
(R-Dist 28)
Office: 309
Phone: (602) 926-3016
Fax: (602) 417-3007
Email: adriggs@azleg.gov
Assistant: Roberta Brown
Committees: fin ins, jud (chm), nat res
4231 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 Salmons 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.
MEMBERS
(R-Dist 5)
Office: 304
Phone: (602) 926-4138
Fax: (602) 417-3008
Email: sdonahue@azleg.gov
Assistant: John Baumer
Committees: debt-budget, fin ins (v.c.), pubmil-tech
1966 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, 20022015; 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 Womens 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 Womens 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.
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MEMBERS
FARLEY, STEVE
(D-Dist 9)
Office: 213
Phone: (602) 926-3022
Fax: (602) 417-3128
Email: sfarley@azleg.gov
Assistant: Andrea Martinez
Committees: appro, fin, fin ins
1130 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 leader 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. Pauls
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) 926-3020
Fax: (602) 417-3119
Email: dfarnsworth@azleg.gov
Assistant: Dan Gardner
Committees: com-work dev, fed-man-fiscal (v.c.),
fin ins (chm), nat res
9912 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; Daves 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
HOBBS, KATIE
(D-Dist 24)
Office: 213
Phone: (602) 926-5325
Fax: (602) 417-3149
Email: khobbs@azleg.gov
Assistant: Janelle Pedregon
Committees: 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 volunteer on several campaigns; appointed commissioner to the Phoenix
Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team, Maricopa County Merit System
Commission, Phoenix Womens Commission, and Phoenix Human
Services Commission. Legis exp: Senate since 2013, minority leader
since 2015; House 2011-12. Memb have incl: Natl 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.
MEMBERS
(R-Dist 14)
Office: 212
Phone: (602) 926-5895
Fax: (602) 417-3025
Email: ggriffin@azleg.gov
Assistant: Jennifer Casselman
Committees: 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,
natl & 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.
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KAVANAGH, JOHN
(R-Dist 23)
Office: 303A
Phone: (602) 926-5170
Fax: (602) 417-3108
Email: jkavanagh@azleg.gov
Assistant: Mary Irvine
Committees: 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 professor, 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. Johns
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.
MEMBERS
LESKO, DEBBIE
(R-Dist 21)
Office: 302
Phone: (602) 926-5413
Fax: (602) 417-3109
Email: dlesko@azleg.gov
Assistant: Bobby Bravo
Committees: 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 201114. 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) 926-5836
Fax: (602) 417-3131
Email: bmcguire@azleg.gov
Assistant: 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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MEZA, ROBERT
MIRANDA, CATHERINE
(D-Dist 27)
Office: 311
Phone: (602) 926-4893
Fax: (602) 417-3116
Email: cmiranda@azleg.gov
Assistant: Hugo Rodriguez
Committees: 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, Natl Hispanic Caucus for State
Legislators; former school board member, Roosevelt School Dist; former 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: Masters, educational leadership,
2004; B.A., elementary education, 2001. Pol exp incl: Active in local campaigns and South Mnt community; Roosevelt School Governing Board,
2008; Committee to Re-Elect Ben Miranda, 2006, 2008; appointed to
MEMBERS
(D-Dist 30)
Office: 311
Phone: (602) 926-3425
Fax: (602) 417-3114
Email: rmeza@azleg.gov
Assistant: Grant Packwood
Committees: 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, weightlifting. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2018.
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PANCRAZI, LYNNE
(D-Dist 4)
Office: 315
Phone: (602) 926-3004
Fax: (602) 417-3179
Email: lpancrazi@azleg.gov
Assistant: Travis Kester
Committees: 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: Natl 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) 926-5584
Fax: (602) 417-3101
Email: spierce@azleg.gov
Assistant: Phyllis Heivilin
Committees: jud, nat res (chm), trans
14000 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 Natl Livestock Show, Yavapai Republican
Committee. Interests: Gardening, fishing and beaching. Campaign
Finance: private. Term limit: 2016.
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QUEZADA, MARTN
SHERWOOD, ANDREW
(D-Dist 26)
Office: 313
Phone: (602) 926-3028
Fax: (602) 417-3038
Email: asherwood@azleg.gov
Assistant: Roxanna Pitones
Committees: debt-budget, fed-fiscal, fin ins,
trans
2412 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 Intl; AZ
Democratic Party. Interests: Boxing, astronomy, rock climbing, traveling.
Campaign Finance: public. Term limit: 2020.
SHOOTER, DON
(R-Dist 13)
Office: 200
Phone: (602) 926-4139
Fax: (602) 417-3024
Email: dshooter@azleg.gov
Assistant: Leigh Anne Timiney
Committees: 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:
MEMBERS
(D-Dist 29)
Office: 313
Phone: (602) 926-5911
Fax: (602) 417-3113
Email: mquezada@azleg.gov
Assistant: Christine Dyster
Committees: 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., administration 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 committeeman. 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;Natl Assn
of Latino Elected Officials since 2010. Interests: Reading, sports, law,
family. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2022.
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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.
MEMBERS
SMITH, STEVE
(R-Dist 11)
Office: 303
Phone: (602) 926-5685
Fax: (602) 417-3167
Email: stsmith@azleg.gov
Assistant: Galen Kimmick
Committees: 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 Mens 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) 926-5760
Fax: (602) 417-3091
Email: bworsley@azleg.gov
Assistant: Maureen Williams
Committees: 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 Romneys
AZ finance team. Legis exp: Senate since 2013. Memb have incl: Bd
of directors, United Families Intl; 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) 926-5863
Fax: (602) 417-3121
Email: syarbrough@azleg.gov
Assistant: Marsha Hood
Committees: 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.
MEMBERS
YEE, KIMBERLY
(R-Dist 20)
Office: 300
Phone: (602) 926-3024
Fax: (602) 417-3110
Email: kyee@azleg.gov
Assistant: Deborah Gomez
Committees: com-work dev (chm), educ (v.c.),
fin, hel-hu ser
PO 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; director of communications and government affairs, AZ State Treasurers
Office, 2006-10; deputy cabinet secretary, California Governor Arnold
Schwarzeneggers Office, 2003-05; senior research analyst, AZ Senate
Committee on Education, 1998-2003; policy analyst, State Board of
Education, California Governor Pete Wilsons Office, 1997-98; executive fellow, California State Superintendents 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 representative, 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: Natl 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. Marys Food Bank Alliance. Campaign
Finance: private. Term limit: 2020.
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HOUSE CAUCUSES
CAUCUSES
REPUBLICANS
(36-member majority)
MEMBER
ACKERLEY, J. Christopher
ALLEN, John
BARTON, Brenda
BORRELLI, Sonny
BOWERS, Rusty
BOYER, Paul
BROPHY MCGEE, Kate
CAMPBELL, Noel
CARTER, Heather
COBB, Regina
COLEMAN, Douglas
FANN, Karen
FARNSWORTH, Eddie
FINCHEM, Mark
GOWAN, David
GRAY, Rick
KERN, Anthony
LAWRENCE, Jay
LEACH, Vince
LIVINGSTON, David
LOVAS, Phil
MESNARD, J.D.
MITCHELL, Darin
MONTENEGRO, Steve
NORGAARD, Jill
OLSON, Justin
PETERSEN, Warren
PRATT, Frank
RIVERO, Tony
ROBSON, Bob
SHOPE, T.J.
STEVENS, David
THORPE, Bob
TOWNSEND, Kelly
UGENTI-RITA, Michelle
WENINGER, Jeff
CITY DIST
Sahuarita
2
Scottsdale
15
Payson
6
Lake Havasu City
5
Mesa
25
Phoenix
20
Phoenix
28
Prescott
1
Cave Creek
15
Kingman
5
Apache Junction
16
Prescott
1
Gilbert
12
Oro Valley
11
Sierra Vista
14
Sun City
21
Glendale
20
Scottsdale
23
Tucson
11
Peoria
22
Peoria
22
Chandler
17
Litchfield Park
13
Litchfield Park
13
Phoenix
18
Mesa
25
Gilbert
12
Casa Grande
8
Peoria
21
Chandler
18
Coolidge
8
Sierra Vista
14
Flagstaff
6
Mesa
16
Scottsdale
23
Chandler
17
HOUSE CAUCUSES
61
DEMOCRATS
(23-member minority)
CITY DIST
Phoenix
24
Glendale
29
Tuba City
7
Laveen
27
Phoenix
19
Phoenix
24
Tolleson
19
Yuma
4
Tucson
9
Green Valley
2
Tucson
3
St. Michaels
7
Glendale
30
Tucson
10
Phoenix
30
Tempe
26
Paradise Valley
28
Yuma
4
Tempe
26
Phoenix
27
Tucson
3
Litchfield Park
29
Tucson
10
CAUCUSES
MEMBER
ALSTON, Lela
ANDRADE, Richard
BENALLY, Jennifer
BOLDING, Reginald
CARDENAS, Mark
CLARK, Ken
ESPINOZA, Diego
FERNANDEZ, Charlene
FRIESE, Randy
GABALDON, Rosanna
GONZALES, Sally Ann
HALE, Albert
LARKIN, Jonathan
MACH, Stefanie
McCUNE DAVIS, Debbie
MENDEZ, Juan
MEYER, Eric
OTONDO, Lisa
PLUMLEE, Celeste
RIOS, Rebecca
SALDATE, Macario
VELASQUEZ, Ceci
WHEELER, Bruce
1 Vacancy
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SENATE CAUCUSES
REPUBLICANS
(18-member majority)
CAUCUSES
MEMBER
ALLEN, Sylvia Tenney
BARTO, Nancy
BEGAY, Carlyle
BIGGS, Andy
BURGES, Judy
DIAL, Jeff
DONAHUE, Susan
DRIGGS, Adam
FARNSWORTH, David
GRIFFIN, Gail
KAVANAGH, John
LESKO, Debbie
PIERCE, Steve
SHOOTER, Don
SMITH, Steve
WORSLEY, Bob
YARBROUGH, Steve
YEE, Kimberly
CITY DIST
Snowflake
6
Phoenix
15
Window Rock
7
Gilbert
12
Sun City West
22
Chandler
18
Lake Havasu City
5
Phoenix
28
Mesa
16
Hereford
14
Fountain Hills
23
Peoria
21
Prescott
1
Yuma
13
Maricopa
11
Mesa
25
Chandler
17
Phoenix
20
DEMOCRATS
(12-member minority)
MEMBER
BRADLEY, David
CAJERO BEDFORD, Olivia
CONTRERAS, Lupe
DALESSANDRO, Andrea
FARLEY, Steve
HOBBS, Katie
MCGUIRE, Barbara
MEZA, Robert
MIRANDA, Catherine
PANCRAZI, Lynne
QUEZADA, Martin
SHERWOOD, Andrew
CITY DIST
Tucson
10
Tucson
3
Avondale
19
Green Valley
2
Tucson
9
Phoenix
24
Kearny
8
Phoenix
30
Phoenix
27
Yuma
4
Phoenix
29
Tempe
26
STATUTORY COMMITTEES
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Senate members
Shooter, Don (vice chair)
Cajero Bedford, Olivia
Farley, Steve
Griffin, Gail
Hobbs, Katie
Kavanagh, John
Yarbrough, Steve
Senate members
Burges, Judy (vice chair)
Biggs, Andy (ex-officio)
Barto, Nancy
Contreras, Lupe
Farnsworth, David
Pancrazi, Lynne
COMMITTEES
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STATUTORY COMMITTEES
JOINT LEGISLATIVE BUDGET COMMITTEE
COMMITTEES
House members
Olson, Justin (vice chair)
Alston, Lela
Bowers, Rusty
Leach, Vince
Mach, Stefanie
Mitchell, Darin
Montenegro, Steve
Ugenti-Rita, Michelle
Senate members
Shooter, Don (chair)
Cajero Bedford, Olivia
Farley, Steve
Griffin, Gail
Hobbs, Katie
Kavanagh, John
Lesko, Debbie
Yarbrough, Steve
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
1700 W. Washington St., Ste. 100, Legislative Services Wing,
Phoenix 85007
Phone: (602) 926-4236
Fax: (602) 926-4803
Executive Director Michael Braun
Responsible for bill drafting and research. Prepares analysis of ballot
measures for the security of states 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 terminating upon the convening of regular session of the legislature each
odd numbered year.
House members
Gowan, David (chair)
Clark, Ken
Gray, Rick
Hale, Albert
Mach, Stefanie
Mesnard, J.D
Stevens, David
Senate members
Biggs, Andy (vice chair)
Allen, Sylvia
Bradley, David
Griffin, Gail
Hobbs, Katie
Smith, Steve
Yarbrough, Steve
FAXES
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HOUSE FAXES
MEMBER
FAX # (602)
COMMITTEES
ACKERLEY.................................................................................. 417-3277
J. ALLEN..................................................................................... 417-3150
ALSTON...................................................................................... 417-3115
ANDRADE................................................................................... 417-3292
BARTON...................................................................................... 417-3010
BENALLY.................................................................................... 417-3278
BOLDING.................................................................................... 417-3274
BORRELLI................................................................................... 417-3153
BOWERS..................................................................................... 417-3290
BOYER........................................................................................ 417-3153
BROPHY MCGEE........................................................................ 417-3170
CAMPBELL................................................................................. 417-3287
CARDENAS................................................................................. 417-3048
CARTER...................................................................................... 417-3107
CLARK........................................................................................ 417-3285
COBB.......................................................................................... 417-3289
COLEMAN................................................................................... 417-3151
ESPINOZA................................................................................... 417-3273
FANN.......................................................................................... 417-3001
E. FARNSWORTH....................................................................... 417-3122
FERNANDEZ............................................................................... 417-3281
FINCHEM.................................................................................... 417-3286
FRIESE........................................................................................ 417-3272
GABALDON................................................................................. 417-3129
GONZALES................................................................................. 417-3127
GOWAN....................................................................................... 417-3130
GRAY........................................................................................... 417-3225
HALE........................................................................................... 417-3160
KERN.......................................................................................... 417-3282
LARKIN....................................................................................... 417-3015
LAWRENCE................................................................................. 417-3280
LEACH......................................................................................... 417-3284
LIVINGSTON............................................................................... 417-3154
LOVAS......................................................................................... 417-3004
MACH.......................................................................................... 417-3126
MCCUNE DAVIS......................................................................... 417-3014
MENDEZ..................................................................................... 417-3017
MESNARD.................................................................................. 417-3152
MEYER........................................................................................ 417-3111
MITCHELL................................................................................... 417-3012
MONTENEGRO........................................................................... 417-3168
NORGAARD................................................................................ 417-3265
OLSON........................................................................................ 417-3161
OTONDO..................................................................................... 417-3124
PETERSEN.................................................................................. 417-3222
PLUMLEE.................................................................................... 417-3009
PRATT......................................................................................... 417-3023
RIOS............................................................................................ 417-3288
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FAXES
RIVERO....................................................................................... 417-3283
ROBSON..................................................................................... 417-3157
SALDATE..................................................................................... 417-3162
SHOPE........................................................................................ 417-3123
STEVENS.................................................................................... 417-3146
THORPE...................................................................................... 417-3118
TOWNSEND................................................................................ 417-3018
UGENTI....................................................................................... 417-3155
VELASQUEZ................................................................................ 417-3245
WENINGER................................................................................. 417-3279
WHEELER................................................................................... 417-3028
1 Vacancy
SENATE FAXES
FAX NUMBERS
MEMBER
FAX # (602)
S. ALLEN..................................................................................... 417-3105
BARTO........................................................................................ 417-3261
BEGAY........................................................................................ 417-3099
BIGGS......................................................................................... 417-3248
BRADLEY.................................................................................... 926-3429
BURGES..................................................................................... 417-3104
CAJERO BEDFORD..................................................................... 417-3262
CONTRERAS............................................................................... 417-3106
DALESSANDRO.......................................................................... 417-3169
DIAL............................................................................................ 417-3120
DONAHUE................................................................................... 417-3008
DRIGGS...................................................................................... 417-3007
FARLEY....................................................................................... 417-3128
D. FARNSWORTH....................................................................... 417-3119
GRIFFIN...................................................................................... 417-3025
HOBBS........................................................................................ 417-3149
KAVANAGH................................................................................. 417-3108
LESKO........................................................................................ 417-3109
MCGUIRE.................................................................................... 417-3131
MEZA.......................................................................................... 417-3114
MIRANDA.................................................................................... 417-3116
PANCRAZI................................................................................... 417-3179
PIERCE....................................................................................... 417-3101
QUEZADA.................................................................................... 417-3113
SHERWOOD............................................................................... 417-3038
SHOOTER................................................................................... 417-3024
SMITH......................................................................................... 417-3167
WORSLEY................................................................................... 417-3091
YARBROUGH.............................................................................. 417-3121
YEE............................................................................................. 417-3110
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ENDORSEMENTS
ORGANIZATIONS
A = AZ AFL-CIO
B = AZ Chamber of Commerce
& Industry
C = AZ Citizens Defense League
D = AZ Education Assn
E = AZ Hospital & Healthcare Assn
F = AZ Nurses Assn
G = AZ Police Assn
H = AZ Assn of Realtors
I = AZ Right to Life
J = AZ Technology Council
K = Greater Phx Chamber of
Commerce
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P
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ACKERLEY, J. Christopher 2
ALLEN, John
15 B
ALSTON, Lela
24 A
ANDRADE, Richard
29 A
BARTON, Brenda
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BENALLY, Jennifer
BOLDING, Reginald
BORRELLI, Sonny
BOWERS, Rusty
BOYER, Paul
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COBB, Regina
COLEMAN, Doug
ESPINOZA, Diego
FANN, Karen
FARNSWORTH, Eddie
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FERNANDEZ, Charlene
FINCHEM, Mark
FRIESE, Randall
GABALDON, Rosanna
GONZALES, Sally Ann
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GOWAN, David
GRAY, Rick
HALE, Albert
KERN, Anthony
LARKIN, Jonathan
14 B C
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20 C
30 A B
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LEACH, Vince
LIVINGSTON, David
LOVAS, Phil
MACH, Stefanie
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28 A D F
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NORGAARD, Jill
OLSON, Justin
OTONDO, Lisa
PETERSEN, Warren
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RIOS, Rebecca
RIVERO, Tony
ROBSON, Bob
SALDATE, Macario
8 B C D
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SHERWOOD, Andrew
SHOPE, TJ
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STEELE, Victoria
STEVENS, David
THORPE, Bob
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TOWNSEND, Kelly
UGENTI, Michelle
VELASQUEZ, Ceci
WENINGER, Jeff
WHEELER, Bruce
16 C
23 C
29 A
17 B C
10 A B
F
F
H
H
H
H
I
I
I
J
J
K
K
L M
L M
N
L M
L N
O
O
O P
D ABLESER, Ed
R ALLEN, Sylvia Allen
R BARTO, Nancy
3
D/R BEGAY, Carlyle
R BIGGS, Andy
26 A D
6 C
15 C
7 A B D
12 B C
F
F
G
G
G
G
H
H
H
H
H
I
I
I
J
J
K
K
N
L M
L M
L
L M
O P
O
O
D
R
D
D
D
BRADLEY, David
BURGES, Judy
CAJERO BEDFORD, Olivia
CONTRERAS, Lupe
DALESSANDRO, Andrea
10
22
3
19
2
D
D
D
D
E
E
F
F
F
F
G
G
G
G
H
H
H
H
H
J
J
J
N
L M
N
N
O
O
O
O
R
R
D
R
R
DIAL, Jeff
DRIGGS, Adam
FARLEY, Steve
FARNSWORTH, David
GRIFFIN, Gail
18 B C
28 B C
9 A B
16 C
14 B C
D
D
E
E
F
F
F
G
G
G
G
H
H
H
H
H
I
I
I
J
J
J
K
K
K
L
L
N
L M
L M
O
O
O P
D
R
R
D
D
HOBBS, Katie
KAVANAGH, John
LESKO, Debbie
MCGUIRE, Barbara
MEZA, Robert
24 A D
23 C
21 B C
8 A C D
30 A B D
F
F
F
F
G
G
G
H
H
H
H
H
I
I
J
J
J
K
K
N
L M
L M
L N
L
P
O
O
O
O P
D
D
R
D
R
MIRANDA, Catherine
PANCRAZI, Lynne
PIERCE, Steve
QUEZADA, Martin
SHOOTER, Don
27 A B D E
4 A B D
1 B D E
29 A D
13 B C
F
F
F
F
G
G
H
H
H
H
H
I
I
J
J
J
K
K
K
K
L
L N
L
N
L M
O
O P
O
O P
R
R
R
R
R
SMITH, Steve
4
WARD, Kelli
WORSLEY, Bob
YARBROUGH, Steve
YEE, Kimberly
11 C
5 C
25 B C D E
17 B C
20 B C
G H
H
F G H
G H
G H
I
I
I
I
J
J
K
K
L M
L M
L
L M
L M
O
O
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C
C
C
D
D
SENATE
B
B
P
P
P
P
ENDORESEMENTS
A
A
A
A
2. Ed Ableser resigned Sept. 30, 2015 | 3. Caryle Begay changed his party registration to Republican Nov 23, 2015 | 4. Kellie Word resigned Dec. 15, 2015
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SECRETARY OF STATE
STATE OFFICERS
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ATTORNEY GENERAL
MARK BRNOVICH (R)
1275 W Washington St, Phoenix 85007
Main phone number: (602) 542-5025
Website: www.azag.gov
Name pron: BURN-o-vich Age: n/a. (b, Detroit,
MI). Arizona since: 1968. Occupation: AZ Dept
of Gaming, 2009-13; assistant U.S. attorney, U.S. Attorneys Office, 2007-09; director, Center for Constitutional Government,
Goldwater Institute, 2003-05; assistant attorney general, 1998-2003; prosecutor, Maricopa
County Attorneys 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, traveling and reading. Campaign Finance: private. Term limit: 2022; current
term runs through 2018.
TREASURER
JEFF DEWIT (R)
STATE OFFICERS
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STATE OFFICERS
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CORP COMM
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MINE INSPECTOR
CORP COMM
MEMBERS OF CONGRESS
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MEMBERS OF CONGRESS
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FIRST DISTRICT
CONGRESS
SECOND DISTRICT
MEMBERS OF CONGRESS
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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 Womens 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 DISTRICT
FOURTH DISTRICT
CONGRESS
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MEMBERS OF CONGRESS
FIFTH DISTRICT
SIXTH DISTRICT
CONGRESS
http://schweikert.house.gov
D.C.: (202) 225-2190
Scottsdale: (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; member. Marital: Married, Joyce, medical administrator 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 committeeman, AZ Republican Party; member, Knights of Columbus; NRA. Interests:
Spending time with my wife Joyce, hiking with my dog Charlie, and traveling
abroad.
SEVENTH DISTRICT
MEMBERS OF CONGRESS
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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 member, Childrens Museum; board member, South Mountain Community College
Governing Board. Interests: Hiking South Mountain Park.
EIGHTH DISTRICT
Surprise, 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.
NINTH DISTRICT
http://sinema.house.gov
D.C.: (202) 225-9888
Phoenix: (602) 956-2285
Name 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; Masters, 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 200910. 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, Natl, 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, Natl Assn of Social Workers;
member, NOW; member, Planned Parenthood; member, Protecting Arizonas
Family Coalition; member, Sierra Club; member, Young Elected Officials
Network; member, YWCA Maricopa County; chair, Protect Arizonas Freedom,
2008. Interests: Running, swimming, biking.
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