Ballot Pedia, Greg Stanton

Greg was born in Long Island, New York. He received a bachelor's degree from Marquette University and a law degree from the University of Michigan.

Greg previously worked as a deputy attorney general of Arizona.

Greg Stanton currently serves as the US Representative in Congressional District 4. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his first term. He previously served as the Mayor of Phoenix from 2012 to 2018.

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As a House Representative, led the effort to pass the CHIPS and Science Act, investing in domestic semiconductor manufacturing to create high-wage jobs and reduce dependence on foreign manufacturers.

As a House Representative, delivered funds for Chandler’s new water interconnect facility to help Intel create nearly 10,000 new jobs in the East Valley.

Supports investing in infrastructure to boost the local economy. As Mayor, secured $24.4 million for Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport improvements.

As Mayor of Phoenix, built a bipartisan coalition to rebuild the economy after the Great Recession. Supports economic growth through bipartisan efforts, focusing on population growth and wage increases.

Believes a strong economy with good jobs is essential for middle-class families and those aspiring to join the middle class.

As a House Representative, passed legislation providing $100 million in grants for local governments to purchase drones for infrastructure inspection and another $100 million for workforce training in this technology.

Believes in rebuilding the economy through bipartisan efforts. As Mayor, built a bipartisan coalition to address labor issues, trade, taxes, small business, and regulation after the Great Recession.

The candidate's website says, "“I’m proud to have the support of so many Arizonans who want their representative to reach across party lines to get things done to improve people’s lives,” Stanton said. “I’ll continue to work to create good-paying jobs, stand up to the drug companies and protect Arizona’s water supply.”"

Believes water security is essential for economic stability. Supports policies that link water management to economic growth.

- As a House Representative, led the effort to pass the CHIPS and Science Act, investing in domestic semiconductor manufacturing to create high-wage jobs and reduce dependence on foreign manufacturers.
- As a House Representative, delivered funds for Chandler’s new water interconnect facility to help Intel create nearly 10,000 new jobs in the East Valley.
- Supports investing in infrastructure to boost the local economy. As Mayor, secured $24.4 million for Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport improvements.
- As Mayor of Phoenix, built a bipartisan coalition to rebuild the economy after the Great Recession. Supports economic growth through bipartisan efforts, focusing on population growth and wage increases.
- As a House Representative, passed legislation providing $100 million in grants for local governments to purchase drones for infrastructure inspection and another $100 million for workforce training in this technology.
- Believes water security is essential for economic stability. Supports policies that link water management to economic growth.

Economy

Believes in protecting women's reproductive rights and access to healthcare. As a House Representative, voted for the Women’s Health Protection Act to ensure access to reproductive health care.

Supports abortion and, as a House Representative, voted for the Women’s Health Protection Act to ensure access to reproductive health care.

Believes in lowering prescription drug prices by refusing contributions from Big Pharma and advocating for Medicare negotiations.

Believes in lowering prescription drug prices by refusing "contributions from Big Pharma" and advocating for Medicare negotiations.

Supports limiting insulin copays to $35/month for Medicare patients.

Supports limiting insulin copays to $35 per month for Medicare patients.

Believes Medicare should negotiate lower drug prices to save money. Supports healthcare reforms to benefit Arizonans.

Supports a woman's right to make her own health care decisions and vows to protect women's health care in Congress.

- Supports abortion and, as a House Representative, voted for the Women’s Health Protection Act to ensure access to reproductive health care.
- Believes in lowering prescription drug prices by refusing "contributions from Big Pharma" and advocating for Medicare negotiations.
- Supports limiting insulin copays to $35 per month for Medicare patients.

Healthcare

Supports expanding voting rights and strengthening election integrity. As a House Representative, voted for the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the For the People Act.

Believes America’s democracy is in crisis and supports defending election results against insurrectionists. As a House Representative, defended Arizona’s election results during the Capitol insurrection.

Believes America’s democracy is "in crisis "and supports defending election results against "insurrectionists." As a House Representative, defended Arizona’s election results during the Capitol insurrection.

- Supports expanding voting rights and strengthening election integrity. As a House Representative, voted for the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the For the People Act.
- Believes America’s democracy is "in crisis "and supports defending election results against "insurrectionists." As a House Representative, defended Arizona’s election results during the Capitol insurrection.

Voting & Elections

Supports deterring drug traffickers and combating fentanyl by implementing new penalties for counterfeit pill production.

Supports enhancing border security and equipping law enforcement with tools to combat drug trafficking.

Supports giving law enforcement new tools and technology to stop drug trafficking.

- Supports deterring drug traffickers and combating fentanyl by implementing new penalties for counterfeit pill production.
- Supports enhancing border security and equipping law enforcement with tools to combat drug trafficking.
- Supports giving law enforcement new tools and technology to stop drug trafficking.

Public Safety

As a House Representative, secured $1 million in federal investment for Maricopa Community Colleges to develop its bioscience program.

Believes in expanding educational opportunities for children and college students. As a Congressman, announced new funding for bioscience program expansion with MCCCD leaders.

Believes in expanding educational opportunities for children and college students. 

- As a House Representative, secured $1 million in federal investment for Maricopa Community Colleges to develop its bioscience program.
- Believes in expanding educational opportunities for children and college students. 

Education

As a House Representative, led a bipartisan group to introduce the Public Health and Border Security Act of 2022 to prevent lifting Title 42 immigration restrictions without a plan. Supports comprehensive immigration policy planning to manage border security.

Supports smart, effective border security and additional resources to prevent humanitarian crises. As a House Representative, pushed for a Homeland Security funding bill addressing these issues.

Supports strong border security, as evidenced by backing the largest border security bill in history.

- As a House Representative, led a bipartisan group to introduce the Public Health and Border Security Act of 2022 to prevent lifting Title 42 immigration restrictions without a plan. Supports comprehensive immigration policy planning to manage border security.
- Supports smart, effective border security and additional resources to prevent humanitarian crises. As a House Representative, pushed for a Homeland Security funding bill addressing these issues.

Foreign Policy and Immigration

As a House Representative, secured $37.5 million to re-open and improve the Kyrene Water Reclamation Facility to enhance recycled water use and groundwater recharge.

As a House Representative, authored the Colorado River Drought Response Act, a $500 million bill to protect Lake Mead and Lake Powell.

Supports protecting water resources and, as a House Representative, voted to approve $4 billion for drought relief in the southwest.

Believes Arizona’s water security is crucial and supports taking bold action to protect the Colorado River. Said, "Protecting our water supply is a must for our economy, too."

As a House Representative, secured $150 million for Arizona water infrastructure projects in the 2020 Water Resources Development Act.

The candidate's website says, "Tempe plans to reopen long dormant water reclamation plant amid grinding drought"

As a House Representative, led the effort to authorize $18.75 million to address aging infrastructure at Chandler’s Ocotillo Water Reclamation Facility.

- As a House Representative, secured $37.5 million to re-open and improve the Kyrene Water Reclamation Facility to enhance recycled water use and groundwater recharge.
- As a House Representative, authored the Colorado River Drought Response Act, a $500 million bill to protect Lake Mead and Lake Powell.
- Supports protecting water resources and, as a House Representative, voted to approve $4 billion for drought relief in the southwest.
- As a House Representative, secured $150 million for Arizona water infrastructure projects in the 2020 Water Resources Development Act.
- As a House Representative, led the effort to authorize $18.75 million to address aging infrastructure at Chandler’s Ocotillo Water Reclamation Facility.

Energy & the Environment

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Greg Stanton

Endorsed by federal politicians including Congressman Jack Bergman, Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler, Congessman Mike Bost, Congressman Ryan Zinke, Congresswoman Debbie Lesko, Congressman Morgan Luttrell, and Congressman Rich McCormick.

Endorsed by political action committees (PAC) and organizations such as the SEAL PAC, the Arizona Veteran's PAC, Veterans for Trump, and the East Valley Young Republican Organization.

Endorsed by politicians in Arizona including Karrin Taylor Robson, Nick Meyers, Mark Brnovich, Kevin Thompson, and Terry Roe. He has received endorsements from numerous Arizona State House Members such as Anthony Kern, Travis Grantham, Julia Wiloughby, Jeff Weninger, and Walt Blackman.

- Endorsed by federal politicians including Congressman Jack Bergman, Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler, Congessman Mike Bost, Congressman Ryan Zinke, Congresswoman Debbie Lesko, Congressman Morgan Luttrell, and Congressman Rich McCormick.
- Endorsed by political action committees (PAC) and organizations such as the SEAL PAC, the Arizona Veteran's PAC, Veterans for Trump, and the East Valley Young Republican Organization.
- Endorsed by politicians in Arizona including Karrin Taylor Robson, Nick Meyers, Mark Brnovich, Kevin Thompson, and Terry Roe. He has received endorsements from numerous Arizona State House Members such as Anthony Kern, Travis Grantham, Julia Wiloughby, Jeff Weninger, and Walt Blackman.

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Kelly was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and is married with two children. He is the founder of the Maricopa County Republican Veterans Club.

Kelly is a business owner who operates two Melting Pot franchises and his own restaurant concept, BKD’s Backyard Joint in Chandler. Prior to his career in the restaurant business, he served in the United States Marine Corps.

Ballot Pedia, Kelly Cooper

Kelly Cooper previously ran for US Representative in Congressional District 4 in 2022 but did not win.

Believes in reducing taxes, cutting government regulation, and limiting government intervention in free markets to fuel economic growth and job creation. Plans to balance the budget and reduce public spending to address national debt and deficit.

Believes in "individual responsibility and free market principles," supports lowering taxes, reducing government regulation, and limiting government intervention to foster economic growth and job creation.

Believes the Biden administration's failure to address inflation will cause a recession and that "hiking taxes during a recession is flat out dangerous policy." Said, "Numerous large companies continue to announce thousands of layoffs" due to current policies.

Believes the Biden administration has failed to address inflation which will cause a recession and that "hiking taxes during a recession is flat out dangerous policy." Said, "Numerous large companies continue to announce thousands of layoffs" due to current policies.

Believes in reducing inflation by increasing domestic oil production and supporting pro-growth strategies to lower supply chain costs. Plans to protect Social Security and Medicare while helping future generations achieve the American Dream.

Believes the Biden administration's failure to address inflation is leading to a recession. Opposes raising taxes during a recession, calling it "a dangerous policy for our country."

Believes in "common sense solutions" to lower supply chain costs and boost the American economy. Supports pro-growth strategies to reduce federal debt, protect Social Security and Medicare, and help future generations achieve the American dream.

Supports strategies such as domestic oil production to reduce federal debt, protect Social Security and Medicare, and help future generations achieve the "American dream."

Believes small business owners are being squeezed by rising rents. Supports reducing regulations and taxes to help small businesses thrive.

- Believes in "individual responsibility and free market principles," supports lowering taxes, reducing government regulation, and limiting government intervention to foster economic growth and job creation.
- Believes the Biden administration has failed to address inflation which will cause a recession and that "hiking taxes during a recession is flat out dangerous policy." Said, "Numerous large companies continue to announce thousands of layoffs" due to current policies.
- Supports strategies such as domestic oil production to reduce federal debt, protect Social Security and Medicare, and help future generations achieve the "American dream."
- Believes small business owners are being squeezed by rising rents. Supports reducing regulations and taxes to help small businesses thrive.

Believes addressing mental health issues is crucial and supports increasing resources for mental health services and addiction treatment programs. Plans to incentivize careers in the mental health industry to combat understaffing and resource shortages.

Wants to address mental health issues and improve resources for mental health services and addiction treatment programs. Plans to incentivize careers in the mental health industry to combat understaffing and resource shortages.

Believes in increasing resources for mental health services and addiction treatment. Supports providing better access to healthcare and addressing the growing mental health crisis.

Believes addressing mental health issues is crucial and supports increasing resources for mental health services and addiction treatment programs. Plans to incentivize careers in the mental health industry due to understaffing and resource shortages.

- Wants to address mental health issues and improve resources for mental health services and addiction treatment programs. Plans to incentivize careers in the mental health industry to combat understaffing and resource shortages.

Opposes nationalizing local government programs.

Said, "Instead of addressing these issues head on...the far left in Congress are working to nationalize our elections. This one size fits all approach would be a disaster for Arizona…it’s not about integrity, it’s a power grab, plain and simple."

- Opposes nationalizing local government programs.
- Said, "Instead of addressing these issues head on...the far left in Congress are working to nationalize our elections. This one size fits all approach would be a disaster for Arizona…it’s not about integrity, it’s a power grab, plain and simple."

Believes addressing crime and homelessness requires increased funding for law enforcement and mental health services. Supports "severe penalties for serious offenders" and more resources for police and first responders.

Believes addressing crime and homelessness requires increased funding for law enforcement. Supports "severe penalties for serious offenders" and more resources for police and first responders.

Believes in the necessity of the Second Amendment for defense and representation. Said, "the second amendment is not negotiable, and always [will] defend it."

Believes the 2nd Amendment is "non-negotiable" and essential for defense. Said, "When the represented have no defense they are not represented, they are subjected."

Opposes gun control and believes the 2nd Amendment is "non-negotiable" and essential for defense. 

- Believes addressing crime and homelessness requires increased funding for law enforcement. Supports "severe penalties for serious offenders" and more resources for police and first responders.
- Opposes gun control and believes the 2nd Amendment is "non-negotiable" and essential for defense. 

Believes in providing educational freedom and parental rights, supporting school choice policies like vouchers and tax credit scholarships.

Believes in "providing educational freedom and parental rights" to ensure parents can choose the best education for their children. Supports school choice policies like vouchers and tax credit scholarships to improve educational access for families from lower-income backgrounds.

- Believes in providing educational freedom and parental rights, supporting school choice policies like vouchers and tax credit scholarships.

Believes in securing borders for national security and modernizing immigration to support industries. Supports a fair approach to address undocumented migrants and a robust guest worker system.

Believes veterans deserve unwavering support for their service and commitment. Plans to improve the system to better address issues like PTSD, homelessness, and suicide among veterans.

Believes Biden "brought terrorists into our communities," played politics with the border crisis, and endangered national security. Supports strong immigration policies, robust military, and veterans' care.

Believes Biden "brought terrorists into our communities," "played politics" with the "border crisis," and endangered national security. 

Believes "open borders = crime and chaos." Supports strong immigration policies, veterans' welfare, and a robust military.

- Believes in securing borders for national security and modernizing immigration to support industries. Supports a fair approach to address undocumented migrants and a robust guest worker system.
- Believes veterans deserve unwavering support for their service and commitment. Plans to improve the system to better address issues like PTSD, homelessness, and suicide among veterans.
- Believes Biden "brought terrorists into our communities," "played politics" with the "border crisis," and endangered national security. 

Supports investing in alternative energy sources like hydraulic, solar, and wind to provide cleaner fuel options and reduce oil dependency.

Supports building and upgrading oil refineries to increase domestic oil and gas production and create energy sector jobs.

Wants to build and revitalize oil refineries to increase domestic oil and gas production and create energy sector jobs.

Supports "common-sense solutions" for water issues, including desalination, water piping, and modernizing water technologies. Believes these measures will create economic growth and high-wage jobs.

Supports an "all of the above" approach to water rights, including desalinization, water transfers, and technological improvements to balance economic development, environmental protection, and property rights.

Believes nuclear power is a clean and efficient energy source that can reduce dependence on oil.

Supports an "all of the above" energy strategy to ensure a reliable and diverse energy supply, including nuclear power.

Believes in balancing economic development, environmental protection, and private property rights to ensure water availability for future generations. Supports an "all of the above" approach to secure water resources for Arizona and Western states.

Believes the U.S. should lead the global energy market by adopting a sensible approach and fostering teamwork. Plans to "do the right thing, not the easy thing" to create real change.

Believes a comprehensive approach to energy independence is crucial for ensuring a reliable and diverse energy supply in the U.S., including nuclear energy.

Believes the U.S. must lead in the global energy market by taking a "common-sense approach" and emphasizes teamwork and listening to others to create impactful change.

- Supports investing in alternative energy sources like hydraulic, solar, and wind to provide cleaner fuel options and reduce oil dependency.
- Wants to build and revitalize oil refineries to increase domestic oil and gas production and create energy sector jobs.
- Supports "common-sense solutions" for water issues, including desalination, water piping, and modernizing water technologies. Believes these measures will create economic growth and high-wage jobs.
- Believes nuclear power is a clean and efficient energy source that can reduce dependence on oil.

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Vincent was born in San Diego. He holds an associate's degree in fine arts from San Diego City College. He serves as a human policy volunteer with The Humane Society of the United States. 

Vincent currently works as a Principal Research and Development technician in the medical field. He previously worked as a test engineer at Interface, Inc. and as an engineering laboratory technician at Barron Lighting Group dba Exitronix. He served in the U.S. Navy. 

Ballotpedia, Vincent Beck-Jones

Vincent Beck-Jones' campaign for U.S. Representative in Congressional District 4 is his first run for public office. He currently serves as a second vice co-chairman for the Green Party of Arizona. 

Supports full transparency and accountability with taxpayers on how tax funds are spent.

- Supports full transparency and accountability with taxpayers on how tax funds are spent.

Opposes the modern American diet and the "food triangle", saying U.S. citizens have become " sick from the food that is supposed to keep us alive. All for someone else's profit."

Wants to make drastic changes to the healthcare system.

Supports equal access to healthcare and opposes privatizing medicine, saying "we have allowed profiteers to determine...our health care."

Supports abortion, saying "Nobody's life should be in jeopardy because of some ancient belief."

- Opposes the modern American diet and the "food triangle", saying U.S. citizens have become " sick from the food that is supposed to keep us alive. All for someone else's profit."
- Wants to make drastic changes to the healthcare system.
- Supports equal access to healthcare and opposes privatizing medicine, saying "we have allowed profiteers to determine...our health care."
- Supports abortion, saying "Nobody's life should be in jeopardy because of some ancient belief."

Wants to increase unity and community among Americans, saying "Republican/Democrat government have put us at odds with each other...trust in our community,...eachother and...principles that guide us as communities, can guide us as a government as well."

Believes 2 years term lengths are too short, saying "Nothing gets done in 2 years. It takes longer than that for a bill to get from computer to the floor."

- Wants to increase unity and community among Americans, saying "Republican/Democrat government have put us at odds with each other...trust in our community,...eachother and...principles that guide us as communities, can guide us as a government as well."
- Believes 2 years term lengths are too short, saying "Nothing gets done in 2 years. It takes longer than that for a bill to get from computer to the floor."

Supports immigration, saying "This country was founded on it. Now because of some racists, we have all forgotten that."

- Supports immigration, saying "This country was founded on it. Now because of some racists, we have all forgotten that."

Believes during his lifetime, education, healthcare, and climate have "suffered.", saying, "The old ways have failed us."

Said "Everyone has the inalienable right to at least a QUALITY basic education."

Believes private schools are "selling drive-through educations and stealing public education money for their profits."

Believes low teacher salaries are "a disgrace and shame on the American institution..."

- Believes during his lifetime, education, healthcare, and climate have "suffered.", saying, "The old ways have failed us."
- Said "Everyone has the inalienable right to at least a QUALITY basic education."
- Believes private schools are "selling drive-through educations and stealing public education money for their profits."
- Believes low teacher salaries are "a disgrace and shame on the American institution..."

Opposes U.S. financial support for Israel, calling it "murder" of Palestinians.

- Opposes U.S. financial support for Israel, calling it "murder" of Palestinians.

Supports policies that aim to address climate change, agriculture, and animal rights.

- Supports policies that aim to address climate change, agriculture, and animal rights.

Vincent Beck-Jones

- Your US Representative represents the interests of your district in the US House of Representatives, the lower house of Congress. Arizona currently has 9 US Representatives.
- US Representatives can author, sponsor, debate, and vote on bills that become national law.
- Representatives may serve on congressional committees. Committees focus on certain policy areas, such as transportation, education, or labor. They may also run for higher positions within their party, such as the Speaker of the House or Majority/Minority Leader.
- Representatives are elected to two-year terms. To hold this office, a candidate must be a legal resident of Arizona for at least seven years before their election. US Representatives are paid a salary of $174,000/year.

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