Age: 58. (04/05/54, Seattle, WA).

Arizona since: 1999.

Occupation: President, small business owner, since 1992; Lake Havasu Appraisal, since 1999; Metropolitan Appraisal, 1992-2003..

Children: 2.

Religious preference: No response.

Education: Some College, no degree. Extensive continuing education related to residential real property appraisal.

Interests: Travel, reading, design, politics.

Political influence: Mr. Oxley, my high school contemporary problems instructor in 1972. This was the first year I could vote and the first year 18 year olds were able to vote in the United States. The instructor and the extensive subject matter of this class gained my attention and interest in the political system and taught me the impact of decisions made by representatives at all levels of government and the importance of maintaining an awareness of the issues and the actions or lack of actions taken by our representatives.

Job creation measures: Limited and targeted tax advantages for companies with the potential to expand and employ Arizona workers for extended periods at living wage salaries. Attention to infrastructure, tourism, education and small business.

Top Issues: Advancing the quality of education, including addressing the dropout rate and the ability of high school graduates to obtain higher education. Creating an atmosphere that is conducive to attracting business, both large and small, tourism and making Arizona a safe and attractive haven for students outside from all areas of the country, wishing to continue their education.

Prop 100 sales tax extension: Support, if the monies are directed by law to a specific purpose benefitting the citizens of Arizona.

Illegal immigration: This will be decided by the Supreme Court, and as an American, I will consider their decision binding and the law of the land.

Background & experience: Substantial managerial and business ownership experience. An excellent ability to problem solve and consider the “big picture” (affects decisions have on the present and future, who benefits, will the positives outweigh the negative, etc).

Pro-life / pro-choice: Safe, legal, rare.

Campaign finance: public.

Age: 53. (03/19/59, Rochester, NY).

Arizona since: 2000.

Occupation: Lake Havasu City, councilmember, 2010-2012; U.S. Marine Corps (retired), 1977-1999; commissioner, Military Rodeo Cowboys Assn, 1988-1999; former small business owner.

Marital: Married (Jewels).

Children: 3.

Religious preference: Christian.

Education: Some college; Chatsworth High School, 1977.

Political experience: None.

Memberships: VFW; American Legion; Marine Corps League, Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.

Interests: Veterans advocate, boating, fishing.

Political influence: Presidents Washington, Lincoln, Coolidge and Reagan.

Job creation measures: Cut corporate tax rate; reduced regulations.

Top Issues: Jobs. Protecting the right of individuals, cities/towns and the state.

Prop 100 sales tax extension: Oppose. A promise is a promise.

Illegal immigration: Illegal is just that, illegal. Our (government) first loyalty and responsibility is towards its own citizens.

Background & experience: Served 22 years as a U.S. Marine. A world where honor, courage and commitment is an everyday way of life. Through that discipline, I learned to make tough decisions.

Pro-life / pro-choice: “We have the duty to protect the life of an unborn child.”-Ronald Reagan

One last thing: As I said, I come from a world where, honor, courage and commitment are an everyday way of life. That is not a marketing slogan; it’s just the way it is. There is no expiration date on the oath I took in 1977. It is an honor and privilege to serve the people of this state and this nation.

Campaign finance: private.

Age: 63. (03/08/49, Tucson, AZ).

Arizona since: Birth.

Occupation: Small business owner, Goodale Consulting Group, since 2001; asst chief probation officer, adult probation division, Mohave County Probation Department, 1973-2005.

Marital: Married (William).

Children: 2 and 2 step daughters..

Religious preference: Conservative Baptist.

Education: B.S., sociology, ASU, 1971; A.A., liberal arts, Phoenix College, 1969.

Political experience: Candidate, House District 3, 2006; former president and member of the governing bd, Kingman Unified School District, 2000-2005; former president and member of the governing bod, Kingman Elementary School District, 1988-2000.

Legis exp: House since 2009.

Memberships: Vice chair, Mohave Area Substance Abuse Treatment Education Prevention Partnership; City of Kingman Methamphetamine Coalition; Kingman Cancer Care Unit; Kingman Area Partnership for Children with Special Needs; education chair, Kingman Republican Woman’s Club; Kingman Republican Forum; London Bridge Republican Women’s Club; Kingman Chamber of Commerce; School Redistricting Commission; Kingman Aide to Abused Persons.

Interests: Huge Phoenix Suns fan, passionate ASU football fan, enjoy opera, symphony, Broadway plays, arts and crafts.

Issues: Did not respond.

Campaign finance: private.