2022 Democratic Candidates
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Bookmark this page now! As we lead up to the 2022 General Election, you'll be able to come here to download printable ballot guides for candidates, propositions, and judges and get answers to your election questions.
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Democratic Candidate Quick List:
U.S Senate - Mark Kelly
U.S. House CD-1 - Jevin Hodge
Arizona Governor - Katie Hobbs
AZ Attorney General - Kris Mayes
AZ Secretary of State - Adrian Fontes
AZ Supt of Public Instruction - Kathy Hoffman
AZ State Treasurer - Martin Quezada
AZ Corporation Commission - Sandra Kennedy and Lauren Kuby - vote for BOTH!
State Senate, LD3 - Tom Dugger
Maricopa County Attorney - Julie Gunnigle
Maricopa County Comm College District - Kelli Butler
Central AZ Water Conservation District (CAWCD) - Alexandra Arboleda, Ylenia Augilar, Ben Graff, Jim Pederson - vote for ALL FOUR!
Phoenix City Council, District 2 - Heli Neilson
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School Board Races:
Vote for all candidates listed below for your district and leave any other potential votes blank.
CCUSD: Brian Bunkers & Cindy Cummens
DVUSD: Craig Beckman & Stephanie Simacek
FHUSD: Lillian Acker
PVUSD: Tony Pantera & Kerry Baker
SUSD: Mary Gaudio & Robert Vaules​​
U.S. House of Representatives, CD-1
U.S. Congressional Candidate, CD-1
Jevin Hodge
Jevin is a problem solver - he helps businesses, non-profits, and governments solve their most pressing issues. Born in Tempe to a single mother, Jevin Hodge saw first-hand how our government can help those who need it the most. Since then, he found meaning in public service and giving back.
Arizona Governor
Gubernatorial Candidate
Katie Hobbs
Born and raised in Arizona, Katie learned the value of service early from her parents and church. From her experience as a social worker to an advocate for women in crisis, from her work on behalf of families in the State Senate to managing the most secure election in Arizona history, Katie has worked hard to listen, learn and deliver.
Arizona Attorney General
Attorney General Candidate
Kris Mayes
During her time as an Arizona Corporation Commissioner, Kris's leadership helped create tens of thousands of high-paying jobs, saved Arizona consumers tens of billions of dollars, and fought climate change by requiring utilities to produce more clean energy -- including solar, wind and energy efficiency.
Arizona Secretary of State
Secretary of State Candidate
Adrian Fontes
In 2016, Adrian became the first Democrat elected to the Recorder’s office in 50 years and the first-ever Latino to hold an office in Arizona’s largest county. Once elected, Adrian revolutionized Arizona’s elections by registering half a million new voters, providing direct outreach to traditionally underserved communities, and making voting free, fair, and accessible to all.
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction
Superintendent of Public Instruction Candidate
Kathy Hoffman, Incumbent
Even amid unprecedented challenges, Arizona's educators, students, and school leaders have shown us what they can do when they are equipped with the tools and support to succeed. Now, more than ever, we need elected leaders who will advocate for the long-term & sustained investments our public education system needs to thrive. That's why I'm running for a second term as Superintendent of Public Instruction - because Arizona's future starts in our schools.
Arizona Treasurer
State Treasurer Candidate
Martin Quezada
In 2014, Martín was elected to the AZ State Senate and was re-elected in 2016, 2018, and 2020. Martín is now running for Arizona State Treasurer to continue fighting for the people and our Arizona values. When elected he will continue fighting for the people and ensure that the management of Arizona’s taxpayer dollars reflect the values of the people we serve, rather than a few narrow special interests.
Arizona Corporation Commission
Vote for BOTH!
Arizona Corporation Commission Candidate
Sandra Kennedy, Incumbent
Sandra Kennedy is a lifelong public servant and champion for the people. As a current Arizona Corporation Commissioner, Sandra believes there’s still more work to do to protect the public, fight corruption, increase transparency and protect Arizona’s most vulnerable residents. She walks her talk every day, and is beholden to the people — not utility monopolies or special interests.
Arizona Corporation Commission Candidate
Lauren Kuby
Lauren is a Tempe councilmember with a track record of standing up to special interests and putting people first. She holds positions at ASU’s Global Institute of Sustainability and Innovation and Stardust Center for Affordable Homes and the Family. She served on the board of the nonpartisan Arizona Municipal Water Users Association.Now, she’s running to be your advocate on the Arizona Corporation Commission.
State Senate - LD3
State Senate District 3 Candidate
Thomas Dugger
Schools. I would like to increase funding for schools. 51.7% of voters cast their ballots in favor of Proposition 208. However- it was determined that this would result in schools receiving "too much money." The measure was struck down- despite having the support of the people.
Water. I will work to determine the best solutions for the current water crisis, which will only worsen as the population in Arizona grows.
Budget. I will work to ensure that the senate stops misusing funds for political grandstanding and tax giveaways for the rich.
Healthcare Workers. Healthcare workers are currently subject to an alarming rise in verbal aggression and physical violence. I support increased penalties for those who assault healthcare workers.
Bodily Autonomy. This should be preserved as a right.
Maricopa County Attorney
Maricopa County Attorney Candidate
Julie Gunnigle
As a former Professor of Law in Phoenix, a solo practitioner, and former prosecutor – Julie understands how complex our criminal justice system is and how important it is to have someone with a diverse set of experiences to tackle the problems within the County Attorney’s office and in Maricopa County. In 2020, she ran for this seat losing by just 1.5 percent out of nearly 1.9 million votes cast. Since 2020, she has continued to show up for the people of Maricopa County working tirelessly to bring justice to the most vulnerable in our community – child victims of sexual abuse, elderly people mistreated in assisted living, wrongly evicted families and women escaping domestic violence to name a few. Julie Gunnigle is running for Maricopa County Attorney to protect the rights of everyone in our community and finally stop the decades-long tradition of corruption, backlogs and ineffectiveness in the office. She knows Maricopa County taxpayers deserve transparency, fiscal responsibility and real justice, not just another apologist for the status quo.
Maricopa County Community College
District Board
Maricopa County Community College District Board Candidate
Kelli Butler
Kelli's interest in public education inspired her to run for the Arizona State House of Representatives. She was elected as a State Representative in 2016 and has served in the legislature for six years. Most recently, she was appointed Ranking Member on the House Appropriations Committee. Advocating for funding for quality K-12 public schools and for access to post-secondary public education have been among her highest priorities as a state legislator.
Kelli knows the Maricopa County Community College system plays a crucial role in the future success of its students, and in the future of our state’s economy as well. Arizona’s prosperity is dependent on its ability to train its workforce for the jobs of the future. Kelli is dedicated to strengthening the Maricopa Community College system and helping students more readily access their quality, affordable educational opportunities and training programs. Our future — and theirs — depends on it.
Central Arizona Water
Conservation District (CAWCD)
Vote for ALL FOUR
Central Arizona Water Conservation District Candidate
Alexandra Arboleda
As an attorney with TSL Law Group PLC, Alexandra enjoys seeking creative solutions that benefit all parties in resolving difficult and complex challenges. The depth and breadth of her experience as a water attorney gives her a unique and diverse understanding of the issues related to management of Arizona’s Colorado River supplies. She has experience working on the general stream adjudications and Indian water rights settlements, as well as surface water rights, groundwater management and the Law of the Colorado River. During my career, she has represented municipalities, farms, ranches, utilities, water providers, golf courses, real estate developers, tribes, and non-profit organizations.
Central Arizona Water Conservation District Candidate
Ylenia Augilar
Ylenia Aguilar, a water advocate, is running to serve on the Central Arizona Water Conservation District (CAWCD). Since gaining citizenship in 2014, she has volunteered her time to serving her community. She currently serves as Governing Board Member in Osborn School District No. 8. The Colorado River, the most important river in the Southwest is drying up. The river irrigates farms, powers electric grids and provides drinking water to over 40 million people in seven western states and Mexico. CAWCD is in charge of managing the 336 miles long Central Arizona Project (CAP).
Ylenia is running because she wants to continue to ensure water security for Arizonans, while also protecting the Colorado River.
Central Arizona Water Conservation District Candidate
Ben Graff
Ben Graff is a husband, father, Arizona land use attorney, and candidate for the Central Arizona Water Conservation District Board. As an Arizona native with deep roots in Arizona politics and experience making strategic decisions related to land use and water policy, he is highly qualified for this incredibly important elected position. Ben is the lead Land Use and Zoning attorney at Quarles & Brady LLP in Phoenix, and is an expert in a variety scenarios and issues related to the water demands of Maricopa County and our various municipalities. During law school, Ben was appointed by Governor Janet Napolitano to serve a two-year term as a Regent for the Arizona Board of Regents. Today, he serves as a Regent Emeritus, a precinct and state committee-person, and is involved with Valley Partnership, Arizona Forward and is a graduate of the Flinn-Brown Civic Leadership Academy and Valley Leadership.
Central Arizona Water Conservation District Candidate
Jim Pederson
Pederson is an Arizona native, born and raised in Casa Grande, with degrees from the University of Arizona. As a founder of the Pederson Group, a developer and redeveloper of neighborhood shopping centers, he is well versed in the impact of drought. He is the former chair of the Arizona Democratic Party, credited with electing Janet Napolitano as governor and Terry Goddard as Mayor of Phoenix.
Phoenix City Council
District 2
Phoenix City Council District 2
Heli Nielson
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School Board Races
CCUSD
Cave Creek Unified School District
Vote for both:
Brian Bunkers
Cindy Cummens
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DVUSD
Deer Valley Unified School District
Vote for both:
Craig Beckman
Stephanie Simacek
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FHUSD
Fountain Hills Unified School District
Lillian Acker
PVUSD
Paradise Valley Unified School District
Vote for both:
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SUSD
Scottsdale Unified School District
Vote for both:
Mary Gaudio
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