2024 Arizona General Election

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2024 Arizona Primary Election

GLENDALE INDEPNDENT, GOP US congresswoman endorses El Mirage Republican as write-in candidate

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Amy lives in El Mirage, Arizona. She is a mother. 

As of June 25, 2024, Amy Heusted did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Amy Heusted's campaign for State Representative in District 29 is her first run for public office. 

As of June 19, 2024, Amy Heusted did not have a website or any information online.

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Amy Heusted

As of June 21, 2024, Amy Heusted did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

As of June 19, 2024, Amy Heusted did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

As of June 25, 2024, Amy Heusted did not have a website or any information online.

As of June 21, 2024, Austin Smith did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

As of June 19, 2024, Austin Smith did not have a website or any information online.

Austin Smith

As of June 19, 2024, Austin Smith did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

As of June 24, 2024, Austin Smith did not have a website or any information online.

State lawmakers endorse Litchfield Park Republican as write-in candidate

James lives in Litchfield Park with his family.

James has worked in management positions at the Palo Verde Nuclear Plant. He previously worked for Shell Oil.

James Taylor's campaign for State Representative of District 29 is his first run for public office.

Supports addressing economical improvements.

- Supports addressing economical improvements.

Supports addressing "border security" and public safety.

- Supports addressing "border security" and public safety.

As of June 19, 2024, James Taylor did not have a website or any information online.

James Taylor

James Taylor's campaign for State Legislative District 29 is his first run for public office.

As of June 19, 2024, James Taylor did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

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Ballotpedia, Steve B. Montenegro

Steve is originally from El Salvador. He earned his bachelor's degree in political science from Arizona State University. Steve and his wife, Melissa, have two daughters.

Steve has previously worked as a pastor for Catalyst Church and as executive director of Desert Reach, an organization that assists inner-city high school students.

Steve Montenegro currently serves as State Representative for Arizona Legislative District 29. He was first elected in 2008 and is serving his fifth term. He previously served one year as State Senator for Arizona Legislative District 13, but resigned to run for U.S. Representative for Arizona Congressional District 8 in 2017. He did not win.

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Believes the government should "get out of the way" to allow the private sector and free markets to create jobs. Opposes government spending to stimulate the economy, citing concerns about debt and economic interference.

Believes  the private sector and free markets should create jobs, not the government.

Believes in cutting government spending and creating a pro-job environment. As a legislator, supported policies that made Arizona a leader in job creation and a top destination for employers, earning a "100% pro-taxpayer voting record" and the title "Hero of the Taxpayer."

Opposes government spending to stimulate the economy.

- Believes  the private sector and free markets should create jobs, not the government.
- Opposes government spending to stimulate the economy.

Believes in strong Second Amendment rights and has a "100% pro-2nd Amendment voting record." As a legislator, helped pass Constitutional Carry and made Arizona the "#1 pro-2A state."

Said, "I have a 100% pro-2nd Amendment voting record and will always defend the rights of Arizonans to keep and bear arms."

Said, "The first steps to a sound immigration policy is to enforce our existing laws, build a real border wall, properly equip our U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel, and eliminate all of the magnets that encourage illegal aliens to risk their lives to come here."

- Said, "I have a 100% pro-2nd Amendment voting record and will always defend the rights of Arizonans to keep and bear arms."
- Said, "The first steps to a sound immigration policy is to enforce our existing laws, build a real border wall, properly equip our U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel, and eliminate all of the magnets that encourage illegal aliens to risk their lives to come here."

Opposes abortion and taxpayer funding of abortion. As a State Legislator, passed a ban on abortions for race or sex selection.

Opposes abortion and said, "I have a 100% pro-life voting record and believe that Life was the first God-given right listed by our founders for a reason."

- Opposes abortion and said, "I have a 100% pro-life voting record and believe that Life was the first God-given right listed by our founders for a reason."

As of June 19, 2024, Steve Montenegro’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes "water is life" and essential for agriculture-based economies. As a representative, has a proven record of fighting for water rights and protecting the agriculture industry.

Believes water is essential for agriculture-based economies and plans to protect the water rights of District 29.

- Believes water is essential for agriculture-based economies and plans to protect the water rights of District 29.

Believes in making voting easy and preventing cheating. Supports reforms to ensure election integrity and accurate, quick vote counting.

Supports reforms to ensure election integrity and accurate, quick vote counting.

- Supports reforms to ensure election integrity and accurate, quick vote counting.

Steve Montenegro

Steve Montenegro is married to Melissa, with whom he will celebrate their 13th anniversary, and they have two daughters, Addy and Emmy. He serves as Ministry Pastor at Catalyst Church. Details about where they live, where Steve attended school, and other aspects of his personal life are not provided in the information given.

Steve Montenegro served in the Arizona House for eight years, including as Speaker Pro-Tem and Majority Leader, and was later elected to the State Senate. He returned to the private sector after his time in the legislature. He serves as Ministry Pastor at Catalyst Church and has been the Executive Director for Desert Reach. Additionally, his professional experience includes working as a Charter School Administrator.

Steve Montenegro served in the Arizona House for eight years, during which he held positions such as Speaker Pro-Tem and Majority Leader, before being elected to the State Senate. He has been an Arizona delegate for Donald Trump at the National Convention.

Believes in supporting small businesses and reducing regulations. As a State Representative, scored a perfect 100% pro-small business voting record in 2011.

The candidate's website says, "AMIGOS – Arizona’s Mining and Industry Get Our Support"

Supports prohibiting state enforcement of new federal gun control measures.

Believes in protecting Second Amendment rights and opposes state or local enforcement of federal firearm regulations. As a House Representative, sponsored HB2300 to prevent enforcement of federal laws infringing on gun rights.

Believes in promoting education for obtaining CCW permits to enhance public safety. Said, “someone that is not in their right mind, or somebody that is evil, walking in and targeting innocent people.”

Supports tax credits for Arizona’s concealed weapon carriers.

Believes in supporting the Second Amendment and providing tax credits for concealed weapon carriers. As a legislator, sponsored a bill giving Arizona’s concealed weapon carriers a tax credit.

Believes firearm safety classes should include training on the laws of deadly force and when not to use a gun.

Believes public safety is threatened by individuals who are "not in their right mind" or "evil" targeting innocent people.

Supports strict immigration laws and enforcement, including ending sanctuary cities and taxpayer-funded benefits for undocumented immigrants. Said, "I’m endorsed as always by secure border champions like Sheriff Joe Arpaio, Russell Pearce, and others."

Plans to require Arizona high school students to pass a civics test before graduating.

Believes the current curriculum is too focused on STEM and neglects teaching how the country operates. Supports a more balanced education that includes civics.

Believes school districts should have flexibility in altering tests and estimates minimal costs for implementation. Plans to propose this bill if re-elected.

The candidate's website says, "Lucian Spataro, a former University of Arizona professor and the president of the Joe Foss Insitute, suggested Arizona’s high schools have started to focus a bit too much on the so-called STEM curriculum."

Supports requiring a civics test for high school graduation.

Supports requiring a civics test for high school graduation. Believes in strengthening K-12 education policies to ensure students understand civic responsibilities.

Believes in removing standardized testing requirements for high school graduation. Supports flexible graduation criteria for high school students.

Supports implementing a nationwide civics test for students, backed by the Civics Education Initiative and the Joe Foss Institute.

Believes education should equip students with tools to engage as citizens. Said, “This isn’t in any way political,” emphasizing the non-partisan nature of this approach.

- Your state representatives represent the interests of your local district in the Arizona State House of Representatives. The State House of Representatives, along with the State Senate, makes up the state lawmaking body: the Arizona Legislature.
- Your state representatives can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws.
- Arizona has 30 districts, and each district is represented by two State Representatives, making a total of 60 State Representatives.
- State Representatives are elected to two-year terms. They are paid a yearly salary of $24,000. They only serve in the role part-time.

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