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Eva Burch
State Senator - District 9
Democratic
https://EvaforArizona.com
Eva is running for office to help advocate for the fundamental needs of everyday Arizonans. Eva will work towards an Arizona where high-quality education is the standard regardless of the wealth of the community. Where teacher pay is consistent with their role in our lives, and where public schools have access to books, technology, support staff, nutrition, and equipment that best supports students and teachers. She is dedicated to improving the public school system through increased funding and collaboration with teachers. Eva believes that every Arizonan should have access to affordable, high-quality healthcare regardless of income or insurance status. Eva wants to create an Arizona where safe and affordable housing is accessible to everyone. Where first time home buyers have realistic opportunities and resources to get into homes. Finally, nothing could be more fundamental to our democracy than the right to vote, and Eva promises to work diligently in the senate to restore that right and make sure that every Arizonan has equal access to their voting power. Eva will push back against voter suppression legislation and work hard to maintain the integrity and security of our elections.

Tyler Pace
State Senator - District 9
Republican
https://www.paceforazsenate.com/https://www.paceforazsenate.com/
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Robert Scantlebury
State Senator - District 9
Republican
As a retired Mesa Police Sergeant who has served and protected our community for 27 years, you can be confident I will continue fighting to protect our freedoms. I will defend Life, our 1st and 2nd Amendments, and School Choice. I will advocate for secure borders, supporting Veterans, Police and Firefighters, strengthening our economy, and election integrity. I am proud to be a God-loving, America-first conservative who believes in HARD WORK, personal responsibility, limited government, and lower taxes. My wife, Heather, and I have been married for 22 years and we want to raise our two daughters in a safe and free Arizona. My opponent recently tried to convince me that the platform of the Republican Party is to protect business’ rights above the rights of individuals. I believe the rights of individuals are sacred. For 4 years we’ve watched my opponent vote against pro-life bills to protect healthcare lobbies, vote to give your tax dollars to illegal immigrants, and this session he sponsored a bill to raise your taxes to fund a $70 Billion Maricopa County transit slush fund. WE DESERVE BETTER! Vote for ROBERT SCANTLEBURY for Arizona State Senate, a REAL conservative.

Lorena Austin
State Representative - District 9
Democratic
https://www.lorena4arizona.com/
I am a 5th generation Arizonan, whose lifelong love for advocacy and leadership has been rooted in this district for a century. I am the granddaughter of farmworkers and small business owners that worked and advocated for this community. I proudly graduated from Mesa Community College ("MCC") as an honor student and student body president. As a transfer student, I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Arizona State University with a degree in U.S. and Mexican Regional Immigration Policy and Economy and obtained a certificate in Cross-Sector Leadership. I am a Student Government Advisor at my beloved alma mater, MCC. As a Mesa native, I’ve been a steadfast supporter of my community as evidenced by my volunteerism with the United Food Bank and my involvement in COVID-19 support to Indigenous nations. Arizona is in desperate need of Representatives who will serve in the best interests of the community. One who shows up and engages in constructive conversations and provides transparency. Investments in education, healthcare, and advocating to stop the displacement of our vibrant community due to rapidly rising housing costs are just some of the issues I plan on addressing head-on as your Representative.

Seth Blattman
State Representative - District 9
Democratic
https://sethblattman.com
My family moved to Arizona when I was ten years old. I went to the University of Arizona on a scholarship and ended up finishing my bachelor’s degree at Arizona State University. I worked at my father’s furniture manufacturing shop while taking business courses and went on to receive my MBA. Like so many families, our business was hit hard by the Great Recession. My family needed me to pitch in and rejoin the family business. It was a tough call but when times are rough, you do what's needed of you. I took on a leadership role in our business; that meant making some hard choices. It turns out they were the right ones, and we rebuilt our business stronger than before. It’s clear that Arizona needs real investment. Near last in the nation in education and healthcare spending; an economy lagging far behind other states... This isn't what we voted for. I’m running for office because future generations deserve the same educational opportunities I had, my neighbors deserve to feel safe in their community, and all Arizonans deserve to have their best days ahead.

Mary Ann Mendoza
State Representative - District 9
Republican
https://www.mendozaforarizona.com
My name is Mary Ann Mendoza. My son, Sgt. Brandon Mendoza was tragically killed on May 12, 2014, by an illegal criminal who was driving while intoxicated. One of the key issues facing Americans right now is an assault on our Constitutional rights, which are being systematically erased. I am 100% for parental rights in our education system, I am pro-life, I Back the Blue, I am for securing our borders; our veterans deserve taxpayer support, not illegals. We need to protect small businesses and not allow mandates and shutdowns. I am for election integrity and making sure our vote counts and is not marginalized by those illegally voting. This is no longer a partisan issue; this is standing up for Americans and for our great nation. We the People hold the power, the understanding, and the rights to make sure local, state, and federal government govern for the people and in accordance with the Constitution to preserve the rights we are guaranteed as citizens of a free nation. The only way to meet the challenges facing our communities is to get involved and act. That is exactly what I am stepping up to do for Arizona Legislative District 9.

Kathy Pearce
State Representative - District 9
Republican
https://www.electkathypearce.com
I’m a mom, a grandma, and I’m involved in helping our returning veterans through a non-profit organization that I run. I know freedom isn’t free -- my son Brent lost both legs fighting for us in Iraq to keep America free! I’m running for State House because we need more regular citizens involved, not more lawyers or politicians. I want election integrity and ballot security so everyone can get honest, reliable election results quickly. I want school districts to focus on educating, not indoctrinating, our kids, without getting sidetracked by political agendas that have nothing to do with the Three R’s. I want to support police and fire and give them the tools they need, not have the public’s safety held hostage by radicals who want to defund and eliminate them. I want secure borders, our wall finished, and immigration laws enforced. I want balanced budgets and sensible policies to help fight inflation and high gas prices. I want a long-term plan for water issues, because as our population continues to grow, water becomes increasingly important. If you want a commonsense candidate who wants to do right, without the political games, then I ask for your vote. Thank you!

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