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Debbie holds a bachelor of business administration degree from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. She previously served as president of the Arrowhead Republican Women's Club. 

Debbie previously worked as a hearing officer with the North Valley Justice Court. 

Congresswoman, Debbie Lesko

Debbie Lesko currently serves as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Congressional District 8. She was elected to this position in 2018 and is serving her third term. Debbie previously served as a State Representative for District 9. She was elected to that position in 2008 and served for 2 terms. She served as a State Representative for District 21. She was elected to that position in 2012 and served for 1 term. Debbie also served as a state senator for District 21. She was elected to that position in 2014 and served for 2 terms. She previously served as Senate President pro-tempore, chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and chairman of Voter Registration with the Maricopa County Republican Party. 

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Believes in "fiscal responsibility and lower taxes." As a U.S. Congresswoman and AZ State Legislator, prioritized balanced budgets and low property tax rates in Maricopa County.

Plans to continue supporting fiscal responsibility and reduced county taxes. 

Believes in fostering economic growth by creating high-quality jobs and maintaining safe neighborhoods. Plans to ensure "optimum standards of living" through strategic development.

Plans to work towards developing quality jobs and safe neighborhoods to help foster "optimum standards of living."

- Plans to continue supporting fiscal responsibility and reduced county taxes. 
- Plans to work towards developing quality jobs and safe neighborhoods to help foster "optimum standards of living."

Economy

As a U.S. House and State Representative, she sponsored and voted for legislation that mandates voter ID and proof of citizenship and prohibits non-citizens from voting and ballot harvesting.

As a Congresswoman, she voted against legislation that permits states to mail ballots to non-citizens and mandates states to allow ballot harvesting.

Supports election integrity and promises to ensure elections are transparent and fair.

- As a U.S. House and State Representative, she sponsored and voted for legislation that mandates voter ID and proof of citizenship and prohibits non-citizens from voting and ballot harvesting.
- As a Congresswoman, she voted against legislation that permits states to mail ballots to non-citizens and mandates states to allow ballot harvesting.
- Supports election integrity and promises to ensure elections are transparent and fair.

Public Services

As of June 24, 2025, Debbie Lesko’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Housing & Urban Development

Believes in using taxpayer dollars wisely to maintain and improve roads for ease of travel.

Plans to prioritize using taxpayer dollars to maintain and enhance county roads. 

- Plans to prioritize using taxpayer dollars to maintain and enhance county roads. 

Transportation & Infrastructure

As a State Representative and Congresswoman, she sponsored and voted for legislation to increase security at the southern border.

Believes in strong border security and increased law enforcement to combat illegal immigration and related criminal activities. Plans to "fight for more resources" to address drug and human smuggling, sex trafficking, and gang activity.

Opposes illegal immigration and plans to advocate for additional resources aimed to stop "criminal activity that is wrought by illegal immigration."

Prioritizes county law enforcement and equipping them with adequate resources to perform their duties effectively.

- As a State Representative and Congresswoman, she sponsored and voted for legislation to increase security at the southern border.
- Opposes illegal immigration and plans to advocate for additional resources aimed to stop "criminal activity that is wrought by illegal immigration."
- Prioritizes county law enforcement and equipping them with adequate resources to perform their duties effectively.

Public Safety

The candidate's website says, "We strongly encourage parents and guardians to regularly monitor and supervise their children’s online activities. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13."

Advocates for parents to closely supervise their children and regulate their online activity. 

- Advocates for parents to closely supervise their children and regulate their online activity. 

Education

Endorsed by former president Donald Trump.

Endorsed by multiple Arizona (AZ) Police Associations, including the AZ State Law Enforcement and State Troppers Assocation, AZ Probation Officers Association, and the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of AZ.

Endorsed by congressman Andy Biggs, Paul Gosar, and David Schweikert, former governor Jan Brewer, mayors Jason Beck, Skip Hall, Joe Pizzillo, and Michael LeVault, vice mayor Jon Edwards, and councilwoman Wally Campbell.

Endorsed by former County District GOP chairman Eric Morgan, state representatives Beverly Pingerelli, David Livingston, and Kevin Payne, state senators Frank Carroll, Sine Kerr.

- Endorsed by former president Donald Trump.
- Endorsed by multiple Arizona (AZ) Police Associations, including the AZ State Law Enforcement and State Troppers Assocation, AZ Probation Officers Association, and the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of AZ.
- Endorsed by congressman Andy Biggs, Paul Gosar, and David Schweikert, former governor Jan Brewer, mayors Jason Beck, Skip Hall, Joe Pizzillo, and Michael LeVault, vice mayor Jon Edwards, and councilwoman Wally Campbell.
- Endorsed by former County District GOP chairman Eric Morgan, state representatives Beverly Pingerelli, David Livingston, and Kevin Payne, state senators Frank Carroll, Sine Kerr.

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Debbie Lesko

Robert has received bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees from Eastern Washington University, Western International University, and Capella University respectively.

Robert is a veteran who has worked in cryptography for the United States Air Force and in the semiconductor industry, rising to corporate ownership with his own database development firm. He has held academic positions such as Dean of Education, Dean of Technology, Campus Director, Chairman of the School of Business and Technology Management, and Lead Faculty Content Chairman for the Doctoral of Management in Information System Technology Program. 

Robert A Branch serves as the Commissioner Emeritus of the Maricopa County Regional Park System. In 2018, he ran for Superintendent of Public Instruction for the State of Arizona but did not win.

Believes in maintaining accessible public services, such as parks, even during crises. As Chairman of the Board for Parks, kept parks open daily during the COVID pandemic, showcasing his commitment to community well-being.

Believes in maintaining accessible public services, such as parks, even during crises. As Chairman of the Board for Parks, kept parks open daily during the COVID pandemic.

Believes in the importance of public services, particularly in managing parks and recreation. As Commissioner Emeritus, advises on the management of nearly 200,000 acres of county parkland.

Believes in expanding public services to accommodate population growth. As Commissioner Emeritus of Maricopa County Parks, supported the expansion of the regional park system.

- Believes in maintaining accessible public services, such as parks, even during crises. As Chairman of the Board for Parks, kept parks open daily during the COVID pandemic.
- Believes in expanding public services to accommodate population growth. As Commissioner Emeritus of Maricopa County Parks, supported the expansion of the regional park system.

The candidate's website states, "As a Businessman, Dr. Branch is committed to smart and strategic valley expansion."

- The candidate's website states, "As a Businessman, Dr. Branch is committed to smart and strategic valley expansion."

Opposes open borders and supports completing the wall started by President Trump.

The candidate's website states, "Dr. Branch is dedicated to transparency, accountability, and rebuilding trust in the electoral system, restoring voter trust."

The candidate's website states, "As a Veteran, Dr. Branch pledges to prioritize veterans' rights and needs."

- Opposes open borders and supports completing the wall started by President Trump.
- The candidate's website states, "Dr. Branch is dedicated to transparency, accountability, and rebuilding trust in the electoral system, restoring voter trust."
- Opposes vaccine and mask mandates.
- The candidate's website states, "As a Veteran, Dr. Branch pledges to prioritize veterans' rights and needs."

Believes in teaching leadership and management skills to future academic administrators and teachers. Supports best practices for running large organizations and school systems, having educated many school superintendents and thousands of teachers over 21 years.

Believes in teaching leadership and management skills to future academic administrators and teachers. 

Believes in building Maricopa County as an exemplary education model. Supports strong educational policies for children, college students, and K-12 schools.

Opposes transgender women's participation in Women's sports and promises to support legislation "demanding that sports designated as 'Girls’ or “Women’s' sports...be exclusive to a biological girl’s or woman’s (XX chromosomes)."

- Believes in teaching leadership and management skills to future academic administrators and teachers. 
- Believes in building Maricopa County as an exemplary education model. Supports strong educational policies for children, college students, and K-12 schools.
- Opposes transgender women's participation in Women's sports and promises to support legislation "demanding that sports designated as 'Girls’ or “Women’s' sports...be exclusive to a biological girl’s or woman’s (XX chromosomes)."

Endorsed by the National Freedom Coalition.

- Endorsed by the National Freedom Coalition.

Robert A Branch

- Members of the board of supervisors work together to set and implement county policy. 
- The board of supervisors is tasked with approving the county budget, setting local tax rates, approving plans for land use in the county, and appointing county officials. 
- Board of supervisors members work to improve the county’s education system, ensure safety, make environmental and business policies, and run the county transportation network. 
- Members of the board of supervisors represent specific areas of the county. 
- Most board of supervisors members in Virginia are elected in odd years to four-year terms. Elections are partisan. 

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