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Anastasia "Stacey" Travers
DEMOCRAT
Anastasia "Stacey" Travers is running for Arizona State Representative, District 12.
Personal background
Stacey was born in Athens, Greece, to a U.S. military father and a Greek mother. She earned a bachelor's degree in Geosciences from the University of Arizona in Tucson. Stacey furthered her education with postgraduate study at Oxford University in England. She is married to John, a small business owner, and together they have a family.
Professional background
Most recently, Stacey worked for the Pacific Branch of the National Home for Disabled Veteran Soldiers. She previously worked as a radio producer for the BBC. She is a United States Army veteran who served as a Russian Intelligence Interceptor.
Political background
Anastasia 'Stacey' Travers is currently serving as in the Arizona State House representing District 12. She was elected in 2022 and is serving her first term.
Economy
Supports unions, fair wages, safe working conditions, workforce development programs, small business owners, and creating more clean energy jobs.
Supports examining corporation tax credits, closing loopholes, and reducing wasteful spending.
Believes in the "right to earn a fair and equal wage." Supports fair labor practices, equitable trade policies, and reasonable regulations to foster small business growth.
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Public Safety
Supports gun control, believing that "our 2nd amendment rights are not diminished" by enacting safer gun laws to protect families and communities.
Aims to implement more guardrails to prevent predatory scam/spam calls and remove barriers to access services.
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Healthcare
Plans to make healthcare accessible to all and address the misuse of funds in the state administration.
Believes women should make their own healthcare and family planning decisions without government intervention. Supports the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.
Supports abortion.
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Education
Supports both college and alternative career preparation programs, including apprenticeships, to create a skilled workforce.
Supports increasing funding for Arizona K-12 schools.
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Energy & the Environment
Believes in aggressive water and air quality management.
Supports investing in "clean, renewable energy."
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Voting & Elections
Believes every eligible voter has the right to participate in free and fair elections. Opposes efforts to prevent citizens from voting and protecting accessible voting opportunities.
Believes voters should rely on trusted officials and organizations to make informed voting decisions.
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Endorsements
Endorsed by the Communication Workers of America Arizona State Council, Arizona List, 3.14 Action Fund, Vote Vets, New Politics, Moms Demand Action, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Arizona Technology Council, Climate Cabinet, Our Voice Our Vote, Equality Arizona, AEA Fund for Public Education, Arizona Nurses Association, Emily's List, American Youth 4 Climate Action & Sustainability, National Organization for Women, Progressive Turnout Project, and Professional Firefighters of Arizona.
Endorsed by vice president of the Tempe Union High School District Armando Montero, mayor of Tempe Corey Woods, Tempe council member Randy Keating, Tempe council member Joel Navarro, vice mayor of Tempe Jennifer Adams, former Tempe council member Lauren Kuby, Tempe city council member Beretta Hodge, and Phoenix council member Yassamin Ansari.
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