Candidates

Mark Kelly launched his campaign for Senate to change the direction of the country. Kelly is a retired U.S. Navy combat pilot, engineer, and NASA astronaut. He lives in Tucson with his wife, former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords.

Website: MarkKelly.com.
Facebook: facebook.com/CaptMarkKelly

Tom O'Halleran is currently serving his second term as our Representative in CD-1 and is running for re-election.

Website: tomohalleran.com
Facebook: facebook.com/ohalleranforaz/

Delina has worked as a finance director in several hospitals, started a construction business with her husband, and worked for Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell. From Sen. Campbell, she learned the value of working on both sides of the aisle, coming up with sensible compromises, and looking at legislation through the eyes of a constituent. In her role with Campbell’s office, Delina reviewed legislation, spoke at engagements on his behalf, and advocated for water rights in Colorado. Delina is a Registered Nurse; her passion is healthcare and she believes it is a right, not a privilege. When it comes to making decisions, she keeps this in mind – advocating for what people need and deserve.

Website: delinadisanto.com/
Facebook: facebook.com/delina4az

Colonel (Ret.) Felicia French is a third-generation Arizonan who's a nurse, 32-year U.S. Army and National Guard veteran and proud, single mom. Felicia's been a medevac helicopter pilot, educator, sustainability scientist, and senior medical advisor in Afghanistan, as well as an equal employment officer. After retiring from the military, she volunteered with groups like the Arizona Trail Angels, AmeriCares, Sierra Club, and Pine’s Community Emergency Response Team. Most recently, Felicia volunteered as a nurse on the Navajo Nation to support their COVID-19 efforts. She wants to continue her lifelong commitment to public service fighting for good schools for our kids, healthcare that we can afford, and state government that's accountable to us.

Website: feliciafrench.com/
Facebook: facebook.com/frenchforaz/

Coral Evans has served on the Flagstaff City Council since 2008, most recently as Mayor. Coral holds a master’s degree in Business Administration, a master’s level certificate in Public Management, a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management. She has over 25 years of extensive, applied experience and knowledge in the design, development, implementation, management, assessment and evaluation of initiatives and programs crafted to assist diverse populations experiencing the systemic effects of poverty.

Website: coralevansaz.com/
Facebook: facebook.com/Coral4AZ/

Jamescita Peshlakai is the incumbent Arizona Senator from Legislative District 7, currently serving her second term in the Senate. She previously served in the Arizona House and the United States Army during the Persian Gulf War. Currently, she is Policy Director for the Arizona Foundation for Women and an advisor to the Navajo Nation regarding veterans affairs and Arizona issues. She holds a Bachelor's degree in History and a Master's degree in Educational Psychology from Northern Arizona University.

Facebook: facebook.com/jamescita.peshlakai

Arlando Teller is the incumbent, serving his first term in the Arizona House from District 7. He is Deputy Division Director at the Navajo Department of Transportation. Arlando studied at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and became an airport planner for the City of Phoenix. He then served as transportation planner and tribal liaison for the CA Dept. of Transportation. In 2009 he returned to the Navajo Nation to work with the Navajo Department of Airports Management. Arlando is a strong supporter of the #RedforEd Movement.

Facebook: facebook.com/landosean.teller.

Myron Tsosie is the incumbent, serving his first term in the Arizona House from District 7. He resides in Chinle, Arizona in the Heart of the Navajo Nation. Since 2014 he has served on the Chinle Unified School District School. Myron holds a bachelor's degree in Public Administration from Northern Arizona University and is currently working towards his Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership at NAU. He works with Navajo Technical University.

Facebook: facebook.com/Myron-Tsosie-for-AZ-State-Representative-LD7-160487818129440/.

Barbara McGuire is the incumbent AZ State Senator for LD8. She is a member of the following Senate Committees: Natural Resources, Public Safety, Military and Technology, and Transportation. Previously Barbara represented the eighth district in the AZ State Senate from 2013 to 2017, and the 23rd district in the AZ House of Representatives from 2007 through 2011. She characterizes herself as a problem solver who pushes for solutions that are good for her constituents, regardless of party. Barbara sponsored legislation to protect people's ground water rights in the Pinal Active Management Area to keep big cities from stealing rural water.‬

Website: senatormcguire.com/
Facebook: facebook.com/SenatorBarbaraMcguire.54

Sharon Girard worked as a Physician’s Assistant, through which she learned to listen and care for all people without judgement. As a PA, she practiced emergency medicine, urgent care, occupational medicine and women’s reproductive healthcare including OB. Sharon became aware of the problems with the US healthcare system and needs of the underprivileged and those without a voice. As a volunteer at a free medical clinic, Sharon learned about challenges faced by the under/uninsured. Sharon is a nationally recognized expert on adolescent pregnancy and frequent speaker at medical conferences. She developed a teen mother program at a hospital in Illinois and served as a mentor for high school students interested in medicine.

Website: girardforarizona.com

Bill Mundell wants to return to the Corporation Commission, where he served as a Commissioner for nine years. He would help Sandra Kennedy protect customers from unjustified rate increases, stop the dark money spending by APS/Pinnacle West that has corrupted the Commission, and combat climate change by making Arizona the “Solar Capital of the World”. Bill started his public service career fighting corruption in Chandler and later became Presiding Judge of the Chandler Municipal Court.

Website: mundell2020.com/

IMPORTANT: Three commissioners will be elected to the Arizona Corporation Commission during the 2020 Election.

Shea Stanfield holds a B.A. and M.Ed from Arizona State University in Education, and served two terms on the Cave Creek Town Council. Among her environmental commitments are board membership on the Black Mountain Conservancy, advocating for the Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area, helping create the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, and volunteering with the U.S. Forest Service. During her 40+ years, as a public school educator, she worked with families from a variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, promoting comprehensive education and academic guidance for success.

Website: sheastanfield.com

Whether serving as Mayor in her hometown of Tolleson, fighting for a better quality of life for underserved communities as a State Senator, or teaching our youth in the Tolleson Elementary School District, Anna Tovar has dedicated her life to improving Arizona communities. She now wants to bring her integrity and experience to the Arizona Corporation Commission where she can fight for accountability and fairness for all Arizona consumers.

Website: tovarforarizona.com/

IMPORTANT: Three commissioners will be elected to the Arizona Corporation Commission during the 2020 Election.

From 1969-1972, Fred Barcón was the first Hispanic to be a Carpenter’s Apprenticeship at Inspiration Consolidated Copper Company. He was chosen as a union rep there, negotiating wages and medical insurance for workers. In 1977, Fred started Barcon Corporation, a residential, industrial and federal contractor. He served as a Gila County Community College Advisory Board Member from 1985-1991 and President of Gila County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) from 1992-2018. In 1997, he was one of six founding members of the Association of Minority Contractors. During his presidency of the Gila County IDA, the Authority made donations to start the Nursing ($60,000) and Cosmetology ($40,000) programs at Gila Community College.

Website: barconforsupervisor.com/

Bernadette Kniffin is a proud member of the San Carlos Apache Tribe. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Northern Arizona in 1992. Kniffin then worked with the state and tribe on welfare to work programs for the tribe. In 2007, the San Carlos established its own Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. For 17 years, Kniffin has served as its director. The program has grown to a fleet of 30 transit vans that serves the reservation and neighboring communities. Solving the transportation challenges of tribal members has promoted education, training and access to off-reservation travel. Kniffin supervises 32 employees and manages a budget of $5 million, and raised $40 million in grants and contracts to provide opportunities for families in need.

Debora "Debi" is running for re-election as County Treasurer to serve Gila County residents with experience, integrity and honesty. She began service in the Gila County Treasurer's Office in 1992 working as a temp, and was hired fulltime the following year. Debi became Chief Deputy in 2002 and was appointed Treasurer in 2007 to complete the term of her predecessor. She brings to the job 27 years of experience with the office.