Legislative District 17
ABOUT THE DISTRICT
An introduction to the district, along with an interactive district map with candidates plotted. More...
DEMOGRAPHICS
A complete breakdown of the district population by race/ethnicity, age, education, party affiliation, etc. More...
VOTING HISTORY
A comprehensive analysis of the district’s voting patterns in primary and general elections, as well as key ballot measure votes. More...
LD17 NEWS
- If you can’t beat them… Lawmakers shopping around for friendlier districts

2012 Arizona Statewide & Legislative Candidate List

The complete list of 2012 candidates running for the Arizona Senate, Arizona House of Representatives and Arizona Corporation Commission
- If you can’t beat them… Lawmakers shopping around for friendlier districts
LD17 SENATE CANDIDATES
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Gates, Bill
Democrat
Sun Lakes, AZ 85248
www.gatesforazsenate.com
@BillGates4AZ
Campaign finance:public -
Yarbrough, Steve
Republican
Chandler, AZ 85286
Campaign finance:private


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LD17 HOUSE CANDIDATES
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Lathan, Karyn
Democrat
Chandler, AZ 85286
www.karynforazhouse.com
@KarynforAzHouse
Campaign finance:public -
Forese, Tom
Republican
Chandler, AZ 85249
www.tomforese.com
@tomforese
Campaign finance:private -
Mesnard, J.D.
Republican
Chandler, AZ 85286
www.jdmesnard.com
@jdmesnard
Campaign finance:public



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OTHER ELECTION 2012 NEWS
- Arizona regulator won’t seek re-election
- Advocacy groups’ poll indicates most voters oppose early ballot bill

- Horne vs. Montgomery — the fight over the fight

- Ballot access getting easier for candidates, harder for initiatives

- Despite changes to election reform bills, Democrats, Hispanics still opposed

- Arizona ranks low in election performance

- Democrats, Republicans find good news in Corporation Commission races
- Immigration activist joins US Rep. Sinema’s staff
- Arizona court says ballot measure complied with rule
- Legislative candidates find success switching from ‘clean’ to traditional

- Support for Sheriff Arpaio declines even in some GOP strongholds
- Bennett to testify before Congress on voting rights
- Vandalism, intimidation and cyber threats plagued Maricopa Elections Department during vote counting

- Finance reports hint at high profile ballot prop losses


Arizona immigration activists lobby Rep. Salmon
Immigration proponents want to persuade Republican U.S. Rep. Matt Salmon to back proposed legislation that would create a 13-year road to citizenship for the 11 million immigrants living illegally in the United States.


