Arizona Republican Party
Encyclopedia
The Arizona Republican Party is the affiliate of the Republican Party
in Arizona
. Its headquarters is in Phoenix
.
The Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer elected at the biannual Statutory Meeting and other officers elected at the biannual Mandatory Meeting (except National Committeeman and Committeewoman, who are elected at quadrennial State Convention).
and Pima Counties
), and include all PCs within that district. Officers are elected at Organizational Meetings
after the general election including a chairman, two vice chairs, a secretary and a treasurer.
are elected one per precinct
, plus one additional for each 125 registered voters of that party as of March 1st of the general election year. There are over 2,239 precincts statewide (including over 1,142 precincts in Maricopa County.)
we are growing each day. We understand that not everyone believes in every principle outlined in this
platform, but we offer it respectfully as a guiding document approved by a majority of voting members of
our party’s leadership with the hope that those who read it might find some comfort, reference, or even
inspiration in our words. We offer this platform at a time when our nation is at a crossroads in its war
against Islamic terrorism, at a time when our politics at home are often heated and divisive, and at a time
when we believe our bright hope for the future might help unite some wounds within our society.
As Arizona’s Republican Party moves forward, united, determined, stronger in resolve than ever before to
carry our message to the voters of this great state, we hope that those who read this platform will consider
joining our ranks if they have not yet done so – or becoming more involved if you consider yourself a “proud
Republican” already.
Ours is the party of Abraham Lincoln and of equality for all men and women. Ours is the party of Barry
Goldwater and of true conservative principles, such as smaller, smarter government. Ours is the party of
Ronald Reagan who once proclaimed, “What I'd really like to do is go down in history as the President who
made Americans believe in themselves again.”
We hope the party of Lincoln, Goldwater and Reagan will be your party, too. May God bless you, may God
bless Arizona, and may God bless the United States of America.
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
in Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
. Its headquarters is in Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to 1,445,632 people according to the official 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data...
.
Elected officers of the State Committee
|
|
State Executive Committee
|
|
State Committee
- The 15 county Republican chairmen
- One member for each three elected Republican PCs
The Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer elected at the biannual Statutory Meeting and other officers elected at the biannual Mandatory Meeting (except National Committeeman and Committeewoman, who are elected at quadrennial State Convention).
County committees
County committees include all PCs within that county. They meet in January after general elections to elect a chairman, two vice chairs, a secretary and a treasurer.Legislative district committees
Legislative district committees exist in counties of more than 500,000 people (MaricopaMaricopa County, Arizona
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*73.0% White*5.0% Black*2.1% Native American*3.5% Asian*0.2% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*3.5% Two or more races*12.7% Other races*29.6% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
and Pima Counties
Pima County, Arizona
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*74.3% White*3.5% Black*3.3% Native American*2.6% Asian*0.2% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*3.7% Two or more races*12.4% Other races*34.6% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
), and include all PCs within that district. Officers are elected at Organizational Meetings
after the general election including a chairman, two vice chairs, a secretary and a treasurer.
Precinct committeemen
Precinct committeemenPrecinct committeeman
A Precinct Committeemen, or PC, is the name for a office and the name of the official that organizes a voting precinct for a political party.There are state, ward and township party organizations, but the basic unit of U.S...
are elected one per precinct
Precinct
A precinct is a space enclosed by the walls or other boundaries of a particular place or building, or by an arbitrary and imaginary line drawn around it. The term has several different uses...
, plus one additional for each 125 registered voters of that party as of March 1st of the general election year. There are over 2,239 precincts statewide (including over 1,142 precincts in Maricopa County.)
Arizona Republican Party state platform
Arizona Republican Party state platform has 47 parts divided into seven sections plus a preamble and a call to action.PREAMBLE
Arizona Republicans believe in working hard and dreaming big, and are confident that in holding true to these two principles as guides our best days are indeed ahead of us. With this sense of optimism, we look toward the future with great hope for our state and nation, and do offer the following platform as a foundation of principles upon which our party might continue to grow into this still new century. For it is our purpose to usher in a new era of prosperity in Arizona: economic prosperity so that individuals, families and businesses might thrive; personal prosperity so that the citizens of our great state might blossom under new freedoms borne from less government regulation; and, the prosperity of a society that shall one day come to recognize fully the value of life, the value of each individual, the value of responsibility, the value of the rule of law, and the value of personal dignity. We hope these values shall be self evident to all citizens of Arizona and to the future generations who will provide leadership as Arizona and the United States of America face new challenges and opportunities in the years and decades to come. To those ends, we submit these Republican principles as our 2010 platform.SECTION I: TAXES, JOBS & ECONOMY
Synopsis: The Arizona Republican Party: (Parts one thru six) Believes government should reduce regulations, fees, taxes, continue to develop, maintain and improve a favorable climate for business and encourages new businesses to come to Arizona. Believes the federal income tax code is repressive and burdensome and believes Arizona workers deserve to take home more of their paychecks.SECTION II: LAW & JUSTICE
Synopsis: The Arizona Republican Party: (Parts seven thru 18) Believes it is the obligation of the state and local governments to protect the rights, person and property of its citizens, constructionist interpretation of the Second Amendment, a drug-free Arizona, supports the efforts of communities to prevent crime and create safe living environments and supports the appointment of constructionist judges. Believes it is the duty of the federal and state government to protect our citizens by securing our borders, harsh sentences for repeat sex offenders and tougher sentencing guidelines and prosecution of smugglers, manufacturers, users and dealers of methamphetamines.SECTION III: GOVERNMENT REFORM
Synopsis: The Arizona Republican Party: (Parts 19 thru 29) Believes government should protect, not infringe upon, individual rights and freedoms, and that “good government” begins with all elected officials being constantly aware of the tremendous responsibility they hold as public servants. Supports our fundamental rights to free speech, to keep and bear arms, to private property without fear of government intrusion, and to those freedoms and liberties we hold dear that protect us in the Arizona and United States Constitutions from an oppressive government. Supports the citizen-passed law of Arizona that individuals must provide proof of citizenship in order to register to vote. Believes that a good budgeting process includes the disclosure of all sources and uses of funds received and spent by every state government agency and transparency in government regarding how taxpayer money is spent. Opposes unfunded federal mandates on state or local governments; and opposes unfunded state mandates on local governments.SECTION IV: EDUCATION
Synopsis: The Arizona Republican Party: (Parts 30 thru 35) Believes the provision of public schooling is a function of the state as provided by the Arizona Constitution while also acknowledging that no student should be forced to attend a failing school. We affirm the right of parents to seek a quality education and comparable public funding at home, charter, private, or parochial schools. We acknowledge that a diverse marketplace of schools helps Arizona compete in the global economy. Believes that Arizona’s continued commitment to education at all levels, public and private, should remain among the highest legislative priorities. The Arizona Republican Party also supports voluntary prayer and the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance in its present form in public schools.SECTION V: CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Synopsis: The Arizona Republican Party: (Parts 36 thru 43) Believes that the core principles upon which the modern Republican Party has been built – faith. Believes that Arizonans should have access to affordable health care that provides for their physical and mental well-being with fair family and freedom reliable and portable insurance coverage. Believes innocent life should be protected and supports alternatives to abortion such as adoption. Supports the definition of traditional marriage as only a union between one man and one woman.SECTION VI: INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Synopsis: The Arizona Republican Party: (Parts 44 thru 47) Believes our nation should never surrender to terrorists, honor our brave servicemen and women and veterans. Also, Arizona welcomes all legal immigrants and newest citizens, and wishes them God Speed in their pursuit of the American Dream.CALL TO ACTION
The Republican Party of Arizona today is honored to represent more than one million registered voters, andwe are growing each day. We understand that not everyone believes in every principle outlined in this
platform, but we offer it respectfully as a guiding document approved by a majority of voting members of
our party’s leadership with the hope that those who read it might find some comfort, reference, or even
inspiration in our words. We offer this platform at a time when our nation is at a crossroads in its war
against Islamic terrorism, at a time when our politics at home are often heated and divisive, and at a time
when we believe our bright hope for the future might help unite some wounds within our society.
As Arizona’s Republican Party moves forward, united, determined, stronger in resolve than ever before to
carry our message to the voters of this great state, we hope that those who read this platform will consider
joining our ranks if they have not yet done so – or becoming more involved if you consider yourself a “proud
Republican” already.
Ours is the party of Abraham Lincoln and of equality for all men and women. Ours is the party of Barry
Goldwater and of true conservative principles, such as smaller, smarter government. Ours is the party of
Ronald Reagan who once proclaimed, “What I'd really like to do is go down in history as the President who
made Americans believe in themselves again.”
We hope the party of Lincoln, Goldwater and Reagan will be your party, too. May God bless you, may God
bless Arizona, and may God bless the United States of America.
Federal officials
These are the Republican Party members who hold federal offices, as of September 2011.United States Senate
The Arizona Republican Party holds both seats in Arizona's delegation to the United States Senate.- John McCainJohn McCainJohn Sidney McCain III is the senior United States Senator from Arizona. He was the Republican nominee for president in the 2008 United States election....
- Jon KylJon KylJon Llewellyn Kyl is the junior U.S. Senator from Arizona and the Senate Minority Whip, the second-highest position in the Republican Senate leadership. In 2010 he was recognized by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world for his persuasive role in the Senate.The son...
United States House
The Arizona Republican Party is the majority party in Arizona's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, holding five of the eight seats.| Paul Gosar Paul Gosar Paul Anthony Gosar is the U.S. Representative for . He is a member of the Republican Party.-Early life, education and career:Gosar is a native of Pinedale, Wyoming... (R) Trent Franks Trent Franks Trent Franks is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2003. He is a member of the Republican Party.The district takes in the entire northwestern corner of the state, including Kingman and Lake Havasu City, but most of its vote is cast in the western Phoenix suburbs.-Early life, education and... (R) Ben Quayle Ben Quayle Benjamin Eugene "Ben" Quayle is an American politician and U.S. Representative for Arizona's 3rd congressional district. He is a member of the Republican Party. Ben Quayle is son of former U.S. Vice President Dan Quayle and former U. S... (R) |
David Schweikert David Schweikert David Schweikert is the U.S. Representative for . He is a member of the Republican Party. He previously served two terms in the Arizona State House of Representatives , was chairman of the state Board of Equalization , and was the elected Maricopa County Treasurer . He ran for the U.S... (R) Jeff Flake Jeff Flake Jeffrey Lane "Jeff" Flake is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2001. He is a member of the Republican Party. He was featured in the documentary series How Democracy Works Now: Twelve Stories.... (R) |
State Executive
The Arizona Republican Party is the majority party in the State Executive, holding nine of the eleven seats.
|
John Huppenthal John Huppenthal is the current Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction.His political career includes serving as City Councilman, State Representative, and State Senator. Huppenthal was also a Senior Planning Analyst for Salt River Project.- Personal :Huppenthal was born in Michigan City,... (Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction) Gary Pierce Gary Pierce is a member of the Arizona Corporation Commission and a former member of the Arizona House of Representatives. Mr. Pierce was elected to the Arizona Corporation Commission in 2006.... (Corporation Commissioner Arizona Corporation Commission The Arizona Corporation Commission is the Public Utilities Commission of the State of Arizona, established by Article 15 of the Arizona Constitution. There are currently five members of the commission . Arizona is one of only a handful of states with elected commissioners... - Chair) Arizona Corporation Commission The Arizona Corporation Commission is the Public Utilities Commission of the State of Arizona, established by Article 15 of the Arizona Constitution. There are currently five members of the commission . Arizona is one of only a handful of states with elected commissioners... ) Bob Stump Robert Lee "Bob" Stump was a U.S. Congressman from Arizona.-Early life and career:Stump was born in Phoenix, and was a U.S. Navy World War II combat veteran, where he served on the USS Tulagi from 1943 to 1946. He graduated from Tolleson High School in 1947, and Arizona State University in 1951... (Corporation Commissioner Arizona Corporation Commission The Arizona Corporation Commission is the Public Utilities Commission of the State of Arizona, established by Article 15 of the Arizona Constitution. There are currently five members of the commission . Arizona is one of only a handful of states with elected commissioners... ) |
State Senate
The Arizona Republican Party holds a supermajority in the Arizona State Senate, holding 21 of the 30 seats.
|
Adam Driggs Adam Driggs is a Republican State Senator representing the 11th district. He is Chairman of the Senate Veterans and Military Affairs Committee. Previously he was a member of the Arizona House of Representatives, representing the 11th District from 2007 until 2011... (LD-11) John B. Nelson John B. Nelson is an American Republican politician, former mayor of Phoenix, Arizona former member of the Arizona House of Representatives and a current member of the Arizona Senate.... (LD-12) |
Al Melvin (politician) Al Melvin is a Republican politician from the US state of Arizona. He has served in the Arizona State Senate since 2008, representing the 26th legislative district.... (LD-26) |
State House
The Arizona Republican Party holds the supermajority in the State House of Representative, holding 40 of the 60 seats.
|
|
|
United States Delegates
|
|
United States Senators
|
Paul Fannin Paul Jones Fannin was the 11th Governor of the U.S. state of Arizona from 1959 to 1965 and subsequently a U.S. Senator from Arizona. He was a Republican.- Biography :... (1965–1977) |
United States Representatives
|
John Bertrand Conlan John Bertrand Conlan is a retired U.S. lawyer and Republican politician. He served as a State Senator from 1965 to 1972 and as a United States Representative from Arizona from 1973 to 1977. In Congress, he was known as a strong and outspoken conservative... (AZ-4 Arizona's 4th congressional district Arizona's 4th congressional district is a congressional district located in the U.S. state of Arizona and contains the southern portion of the city of Phoenix and some of its suburbs, including part of Glendale.... ) (1973–1977) Arizona's 4th congressional district Arizona's 4th congressional district is a congressional district located in the U.S. state of Arizona and contains the southern portion of the city of Phoenix and some of its suburbs, including part of Glendale.... ) (1977–1987) Jon Kyl Jon Llewellyn Kyl is the junior U.S. Senator from Arizona and the Senate Minority Whip, the second-highest position in the Republican Senate leadership. In 2010 he was recognized by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world for his persuasive role in the Senate.The son... (AZ-4 Arizona's 4th congressional district Arizona's 4th congressional district is a congressional district located in the U.S. state of Arizona and contains the southern portion of the city of Phoenix and some of its suburbs, including part of Glendale.... ) (1987–1995) Arizona's 4th congressional district Arizona's 4th congressional district is a congressional district located in the U.S. state of Arizona and contains the southern portion of the city of Phoenix and some of its suburbs, including part of Glendale.... ) (1995–2003) Jim Kolbe James Thomas "Jim" Kolbe is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for Arizona's 8th congressional district, serving 11 terms from 1985 to 2007.-Early life:... (AZ-5 Arizona's 5th congressional district Arizona's 5th congressional district is a congressional district located in the U.S. state of Arizona and contains much of the eastern and northeastern suburbs of Phoenix... ) (1985–2003) J. D. Hayworth John David Hayworth, Jr. , usually known as J. D. Hayworth, is an American politician who served as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1995 to 2007 from Arizona's 5th congressional district... (AZ-5 Arizona's 5th congressional district Arizona's 5th congressional district is a congressional district located in the U.S. state of Arizona and contains much of the eastern and northeastern suburbs of Phoenix... ) (2003–2007) J. D. Hayworth John David Hayworth, Jr. , usually known as J. D. Hayworth, is an American politician who served as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1995 to 2007 from Arizona's 5th congressional district... (AZ-6 Arizona's 6th congressional district Arizona's 6th congressional district is a congressional district located in the U.S. state of Arizona and encompasses parts of Maricopa and Pinal counties... ) (1995–2003) Jim Kolbe James Thomas "Jim" Kolbe is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for Arizona's 8th congressional district, serving 11 terms from 1985 to 2007.-Early life:... (AZ-8 Arizona's 8th congressional district Arizona's 8th congressional district is a congressional district located in the U.S. state of Arizona and encompasses the extreme southeastern part of the state... ) (2003–2007) |
Territorial Governors
|
John N. Irwin John Nichol Irwin was an American businessman, politician and diplomat. Among the positions he held were Mayor of Keokuk, Iowa, Governor of Idaho Territory, Governor of Arizona Territory, and U.S... (1891–1892) Myron H. McCord Myron Hawley McCord was a U.S. Representative from Wisconsin.Born in Ceres, McKean County, Pennsylvania, McCord attended Richburg Academy, New York.... (1897–1898) Alexander Oswald Brodie Alexander Oswald Brodie was an American military officer and engineer. Earning his initial reputation during the Indian wars, he came to prominence for his service with the Rough Riders during the Spanish–American War... (1902–1905) Joseph Henry Kibbey Joseph Henry Kibbey was an American politician, who most notably served as Governor of Arizona Territory from 1905 to 1909.-Early life:... (1905–1909) Richard Elihu Sloan Richard Elihu Sloan was a United States Republican politician, who held the distinction of being the last Territorial Governor of Arizona.... (1909–1912) |
State Governors
|
Jack Richard Williams John Richard Williams , a dedicated political conservative, was a radio announcer, advertising writer, mayor of Phoenix, and the 13th governor of Arizona... (1967–1975) Evan Mecham Evan Mecham was the 17th Governor of Arizona. A decorated veteran of World War II, Mecham earned his living as an automotive dealership owner and occasional newspaper publisher... (1987–1988) Fife Symington III John Fife Symington III is an American businessman and the former Governor of the U.S. state of Arizona from 1991 until his resignation in 1997.-Background:... (1991–1997) Jane Dee Hull Jane Dee Hull was the second woman to serve as Governor of Arizona, the first female Republican governor of the state, and the first woman to be elected to the position.-Biography:... (1997–2003) |
See also
- Arizona Democratic PartyArizona Democratic PartyThe Arizona Democratic Party is the affiliate of the Democratic Party in Arizona. Its headquarters is in Phoenix.-Party organization:The Arizona Democratic Party is organized into three parts, the state committee, the executive committee, and the executive board.-State Committee:The state committee...
- Arizona Libertarian Party
- Arizona Green PartyArizona Green PartyThe Green Party of Arizona is the affiliate of the Green Party in Arizona. It was founded by Carolyn Campbell and others in the 1990s.The Arizona Green Party is perhaps best known for its strong stances on immigration...
- Political party strength in ArizonaPolitical party strength in Arizona-Overview:The U.S. state of Arizona is the home of Senators Barry Goldwater and John McCain, and the state is widely regarded as a Republican Party stronghold. Recent demographic trends, however, have altered this somewhat, bolstering the numbers of both independent voters and Democrats...