2014 Arizona Legislature Vote TechSmart Guide Now Available from Arizona Technology Council
The Council names Arizona legislators who 'made the grade' as supporters of technology in the 2013, 2014 sessions and endorses 2014 Arizona legislative candidates
PHOENIX, July 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Providing its members a comprehensive review of Arizona legislative candidates' positions on the key issues affecting the technology industry, the Arizona Technology Council today released its 2014 Vote TechSmart guide. The biannual resource includes endorsements of candidates for the state Senate and House of Representatives based on their recent voting records, a written survey and almost 70 interviews. Also, a letter grade of A through F is assigned to each incumbent based on how he or she voted on specific bills important to the industry.
"The upcoming election represents a crucial opportunity to cast votes for state legislators who understand the role technology plays in Arizona's economy," said Steven G. Zylstra, president and CEO of the Arizona Technology Council. "We've carefully crafted this resource based on thorough sources to provide our members with information that will help them get their voices heard."
A candidate's understanding of the following issues important to the technology industry and the position he or she took on them were significant in determining the Council's support: how to expand access to investment capital; tax code support of research and development (R&D) investments; technology-based economic development; support for technology infrastructure; and a strong commitment to a technology-based education system from kindergarten through postsecondary.
The Council chose to focus its guide on candidates who are running for the Legislature in Arizona's 2014 election and is not making recommendations on other statewide races or those races for U.S. Congress.
The Arizona Technology Council's 2014 Arizona legislative candidate endorsements are:
| Arizona State Senate: |
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| District 1: Steve Pierce (R) |
District 15: Nancy Barto (R) |
| District 2: Andrea Dalessandro (D2) |
District 16: None |
| District 3: None |
District 17: None |
| District 4: Lynne Pancrazi (D) |
District 18: Jeff Dial (R) |
| District 5: None |
District 19: Guadalupe Contreras (D) |
| District 6: None |
District 20: Kimberley Yee (R) |
| District 7: Carlyle Begay (D) |
District 21: None |
| District 8: Barbara McGuire (D), |
District 22: None |
| Harold Vangilder (R) |
District 23: Jeffrey Schwartz (R) |
| District 9: Steve Farley (D) |
District 24: Katie Hobbs (D) |
| District 10: David Bradley (D), |
District 25: Bob Worsley (R) |
| Mark Morrison (R) |
District 26: None |
| District 11: Scott Bartle (R) |
District 27: Aaron Marquez (D) |
| District 12: None |
District 28: Adam Driggs (R) |
| District 13: Don Shooter (R) |
District 29: None |
| District 14: None |
District 30: Robert Meza (D) |
| Arizona House of Representatives: |
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| District 1: Karen Fann (R), |
District 16: Douglas Coleman (R), |
| Linda Gray (R) |
Kelly Townsend (R) |
| District 2: Demion Clinco (D), |
District 17: JD Mesnard (R) |
| Rosanna Gabaldon (D) |
District 18: Bob Robson (R) |
| District 3: Sally Ann Gonzales (D), |
District 19: Mark Cardenas (D) |
| Macario Saldate (D) |
District 20: Bill Adams (R) |
| District 4: Lisa Otondo (D) |
Amy Rose Schwabenlender (D) |
| District 5: Sonny Borrelli (R) |
District 21: Rick Gray (R) |
| District 6: None |
District 22: David Livingston (R), |
| District 7: None |
Phil Lovas (R) |
| District 8: Frank Pratt (R), TJ Shope (R) |
District 23: Effie Carlson (R), |
| District 9: Ethan Orr (R), |
Bob Littlefield (R) |
| Victoria Steele (D) |
District 24: Lela Alston (D), Ken Clark (D) |
| District 10: Stephanie Mach (D), |
District 25: Michelle Udall (R) |
| Bruce Wheeler (D) |
District 26: Andrew Sherwood (D) |
| District 11: Jo Grant (R), |
District 27: Rebecca Rios (D), |
| Venden "Vince" Leach (R) |
Reginald Bolding (D) |
| District 12: None |
District 28: Kate Brophy McGee (R), Eric Meyer (D), |
| District 13: Diane Landis (R) |
Mary Hamway (R) |
| District 14: David Gowan (R), |
District 29: None |
| David Stevens (R) |
District 30: Jonathan Larkin (D), |
| District 15: Heather Carter (R) |
Debbie McCune Davis (D) |
The senators and representatives listed below are incumbents who are running for reelection or for a seat in a different chamber. Their letter grades based on voting records are:
| "A" Legislators |
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Sen. Bob Worsley |
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Rep. Eric Meyer |
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Sen. Carlyle Begay |
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Rep. Ethan Orr |
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Sen. Don Shooter |
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Rep. Frank Pratt |
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Sen. John McComish |
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Rep. Heather Carter |
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Sen. Kimberly Yee |
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Rep. Jeff Dial |
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Sen. Lynne Pancrazi |
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Rep. Kate Brophy McGee |
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Sen. Robert Meza |
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Rep. Ruben Gallego |
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Sen. Steve Pierce |
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Rep. TJ Shope |
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Rep. Bruce Wheeler |
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Rep. Tom Forese |
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Rep. Chad Campbell |
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House Speaker Andy Tobin |
| "B" Legislators |
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Sen. Adam Driggs |
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Rep. Doug Coleman |
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Sen. Andrea Dalessandro |
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Rep. Guadalupe Contreras |
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Sen. Anna Tovar |
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Rep. JD Mesnard |
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Sen. Barbara McGuire |
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Rep. Juan Carlos Escamilla |
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Sen. David Bradley |
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Rep. Jonathan Larkin |
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Sen. David Farnsworth |
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Rep. Justin Pierce |
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Sen. Katie Hobbs |
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Rep. Kelly Townsend |
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Sen. Leah Landrum-Taylor |
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Rep. Lela Alston |
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Sen. Michele Reagan |
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Rep. Lisa Otondo |
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Sen. Nancy Barto |
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Rep. Macario Saldate |
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Sen. Steve Farley |
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Rep. Mark Cardenas |
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Rep. Andrew Sherwood |
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Rep. Norma Munoz |
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Rep. Bob Robson |
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Rep. Phil Lovas |
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Rep. Damien Clinco |
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Rep. Rick Gray |
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Rep. David Gowan |
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Rep. Rosanna Gabald |
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Rep. David Livingston |
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Rep. Sally Ann Gonzales |
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Rep. David Stevens |
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Rep. Sonny Borrelli |
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Rep. Debbie McCune Davis |
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Rep. Stephanie Mach |
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Rep. Doris Goodale |
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Rep. Victoria Steele |
| "C" legislators |
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Sen. Chester Crandell |
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Rep. Eddie Farnsworth |
| • | Sen. Eddie Ableser | • | Rep. Jamescita Peshlakai |
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Sen. Gail Griffin |
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Rep. Juan Mendez |
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Sen. Olivia Cajero Bedford |
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Rep. Lydia Hernandez |
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Sen. Steve Yarbrough |
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Rep. Martin Quezada |
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Rep. Albert Hale |
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Rep. Paul Boyer |
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Rep. Bob Thorpe |
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Rep. Steve Montenegro |
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Rep. Catherine Miranda |
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| • | Rep. Debbie Lesko | ||
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| "D" legislators |
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Senate President Andy Biggs |
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Rep. John Kavanagh |
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Sen. Judy Burges |
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Rep. Justin Olson |
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Sen. Kelli Ward |
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Rep. Michelle Ugenti |
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Sen. Steve Gallardo |
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Rep. Steve Smith |
| • | Rep. Brenda Barton | ||
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| "F" legislators |
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Sen. Rick Murphy |
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Rep. Darin Mitchell |
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Rep. Adam Kwasman |
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Rep. John Allen |
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Rep. Carl Seel |
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Rep. Warren Petersen |
About the Arizona Technology Council
The Arizona Technology Council is Arizona's premier trade association for science and technology companies. Recognized as having a diverse professional business community, Council members work toward furthering the advancement of technology in Arizona through leadership, education, legislation and social action. The Council offers numerous events, educational forums and business conferences that bring together leaders, managers, employees and visionaries to make an impact on the technology industry. These interactions contribute to the Council's culture of growing member businesses and transforming technology in Arizona. To become a member or to learn more about the Council, please visit http://www.aztechcouncil.org.
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Organization contact: |
| Linda Capcara |
Steven G. Zylstra |
| TechTHiNQ |
Arizona Technology Council |
| (480) 229-7090 |
(602) 343-8324 x 104 |
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