Arizona elections, 2010
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The 2010 Arizona
state elections were held on November 2, 2010, with primaries on August 24, 2010. These include gubernatorial and both sides of Congress. A special election was also on May 18 for Proposition 100
.
announced his plans to run again for Senate on November 25, 2008, just 21 days after losing the 2008 presidential race
. McCain faced a primary challenge from former representative
J.D. Hayworth, and Jim Deakin. The Democratic candidates were Rodney B. Glassman
, Rudy Garcia, and John Dougherty
.
In the general election, the candidates were incumbent John McCain
(R), Rodney Glassman (D), Jerry Joslyn (G
), and David Nolan (L).
, with elections in the 1st
, 3rd
, 5th
, and 8th congressional districts
being among the more heavily contended.
Republic John Shadegg
, the incumbent
in the 3rd district, announced that he would not seek re-election on January 14, 2010. On the Republican side, Ben Quayle
, son of former vice-president Dan Quayle
, announced his of February 12, 2010, despite never voting in a local election. Other notable Republicans in the race include former state representative Sam Crump, former state senators Pamela Gorman and Jim Waring
, and former Paradise Valley
Mayor Vernon Parker
. The only Democrat in that race is Jon Hulburd.
Both the 5th and 8th districts' Democratic incumbents, Harry Mitchell
and Gabrielle Giffords
, respectively, are seeking reelection. Mitchell faces a Republican challenge from former Maricopa County Treasurer David Schweikert
, Jeffrey W. Smith, Jim Ward while Gifford's biggest Republican challengers include fromer State Senator Jonathan Paton
and construction manager Jesse Kelly.
was confirmed as United States Secretary of Homeland Security
by Barack Obama
and resigned as governor
the next day. Since Arizona does not have a lieutenant governor
, Secretary of State
Jan Brewer
took over office. Brewer has since announced her intentions to run for full term. The other Republican candidates are state treasurer
Dean Martin
, Owen "Buz" Mills, former Arizona Board of Regents
president John Munger, Matthew Jette, and Tom Gordon. At one point, Sheriff
Joe Arpaio
was considering a run for governor, but eventually declined. On June 2, 2010, John Munger dropped out of the race.
The only Democratic challenger was Attorney General
Terry Goddard
. The Libertarian Party
has Ronald Cavanaugh, Bruce Olsen, Alvin Ray Yount, and Barry Hess
facing off while Larry Gist will be on the ballot for the Green Party
.
Jan Brewer won the Republican primary with approximately 80% of the vote while Democrat Terry Goddard moved on with no opposition. Barry Hess won the Libertarian primary and Larry Gist won the Green primary.
succeeded Janet Napolitano as governor, she appointed Republican Ken Bennett
to replace her as Secretary of State
. Bennett will seek a full term. The Democratic challengers are Sam Wercinski and Chris Deschene
.
Deschene won the Democratic primary with 62% of the vote and faced Bennett in the general election.
, is running for governor. The three Democrats running to fill the vacancy are Arizona's House minority leader
David Lujan
as well as Felecia Rotellini and Vince Rabago both former assistant attorney general. The Republican race is between superintendent of public instruction Tom Horne
and former Maricopa County attorney
Andrew Thomas
.
Both primary elections were close. In the Democratic primary, Felecia Rotellini beat out David Lujan by only 3,000 votes, less than 1% of the total votes. On the Republican side, Tom Horne declared victory on August 28, with an 853 vote lead. However, his opponent, Andrew Thomas, did not concede the race until August 31.
On the November 2, 2010 ballot, ten measures have been certified:
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...
state elections were held on November 2, 2010, with primaries on August 24, 2010. These include gubernatorial and both sides of Congress. A special election was also on May 18 for Proposition 100
Arizona Proposition 100 (2010)
Proposition 100 is a ballot measure to temporarily raise the Arizona state sales tax by 1 cent per dollar, with the proceeds going to education, health and human services, and public safety. The measure passed. The measure adds to Article IX of the Constitution of the State of Arizona...
.
United States Senate
John McCainJohn McCain
John Sidney McCain III is the senior United States Senator from Arizona. He was the Republican nominee for president in the 2008 United States election....
announced his plans to run again for Senate on November 25, 2008, just 21 days after losing the 2008 presidential race
United States presidential election, 2008
The United States presidential election of 2008 was the 56th quadrennial presidential election. It was held on November 4, 2008. Democrat Barack Obama, then the junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain, the senior U.S. Senator from Arizona. Obama received 365...
. McCain faced a primary challenge from former representative
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
J.D. Hayworth, and Jim Deakin. The Democratic candidates were Rodney B. Glassman
Rodney B. Glassman
Rodney Britz Glassman is an American businessman, author, and politician who served on the City Council of the City of Tucson, Arizona, from 2007 to 2010. At the time of his resignation he was serving as the Vice Mayor, which is a rotating title that moves from Councilperson to Councilperson...
, Rudy Garcia, and John Dougherty
John Dougherty (Journalist)
John Dougherty, is an award winning American freelance investigative journalist. Subjects he has reported on include: the Keating Five scandal and the S&L crisis, Arizona Governor Fife Symington III, the FLDS Church and its leader Warren Jeffs, and Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio. In 2010, he...
.
In the general election, the candidates were incumbent John McCain
John McCain
John Sidney McCain III is the senior United States Senator from Arizona. He was the Republican nominee for president in the 2008 United States election....
(R), Rodney Glassman (D), Jerry Joslyn (G
Arizona Green Party
The 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...
), and David Nolan (L).
United States House
Elections were held for all Arizona's congressional districtsArizona's congressional districts
The U.S. state of Arizona currently has eight congressional districts. In the 112th Congress, the 4th, 7th and 8th congressional districts have Democratic representatives, while the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, and 6th congressional districts are represented by Republicans.Districts 1 is located in sparsely...
, with elections in the 1st
Arizona's 1st congressional district
Arizona's 1st congressional district is a congressional district located in the U.S. state of Arizona. Geographically, it is the tenth largest congressional district in the country and includes much of the state outside the Phoenix and Tucson metropolitan areas.It is currently represented by...
, 3rd
Arizona's 3rd congressional district
Arizona's 3rd congressional district is a congressional district located in the U.S. state of Arizona and contains most of the northern portion of the city of Phoenix as well as some of its northern suburbs...
, 5th
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...
, and 8th congressional districts
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...
being among the more heavily contended.
Republic John Shadegg
John Shadegg
John Barden Shadegg is the former U.S. Representative for , serving from 1995 until 2011. He is a member of the Republican Party.The district, numbered as the 4th District before the 2000 Census, includes much of northern Phoenix....
, the incumbent
Incumbent
The incumbent, in politics, is the existing holder of a political office. This term is usually used in reference to elections, in which races can often be defined as being between an incumbent and non-incumbent. For example, in the 2004 United States presidential election, George W...
in the 3rd district, announced that he would not seek re-election on January 14, 2010. On the Republican side, 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...
, son of former vice-president Dan Quayle
Dan Quayle
James Danforth "Dan" Quayle served as the 44th Vice President of the United States, serving with President George H. W. Bush . He served as a U.S. Representative and U.S. Senator from the state of Indiana....
, announced his of February 12, 2010, despite never voting in a local election. Other notable Republicans in the race include former state representative Sam Crump, former state senators Pamela Gorman and Jim Waring
Jim Waring
Jim Waring is an American politician, who served as state Senator for seven years in the Arizona State Senate.A Republican, he represented State Legislative District 7, covering parts of Phoenix, Scottsdale, Cave Creek and Carefree. First elected in 2002, Waring was re-elected by large majorities...
, and former Paradise Valley
Paradise Valley, Arizona
Paradise Valley is a small, affluent town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. According to the 2005 Census Bureau, the population of the town was 14,558. Despite the town's relatively small area and population compared to other municipalities in the Phoenix metropolitan area, Paradise...
Mayor Vernon Parker
Vernon Parker
Vernon B. Parker is an American lawyer and politician. He is a member of the Republican Party currently serves as Mayor of Paradise Valley, Arizona and is a candidate for the United States House of Representatives in Arizona's 3rd congressional district, running to succeed retiring U.S...
. The only Democrat in that race is Jon Hulburd.
Both the 5th and 8th districts' Democratic incumbents, Harry Mitchell
Harry Mitchell
Harry E. Mitchell is a former U.S. Representative who represented from 2007 until 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party.-Early life, education and career :...
and Gabrielle Giffords
Gabrielle Giffords
Gabrielle Dee "Gabby" Giffords is an American politician. A Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, she has represented since 2007. She is the third woman in Arizona's history to be elected to the U.S. Congress...
, respectively, are seeking reelection. Mitchell faces a Republican challenge from former Maricopa County Treasurer 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...
, Jeffrey W. Smith, Jim Ward while Gifford's biggest Republican challengers include fromer State Senator Jonathan Paton
Jonathan Paton
Jonathan Paton is a former Arizona Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Arizona's 8th District and an intelligence officer in the U.S. Army Reserve who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Paton was first elected to southern Arizona's Legislative District 30 as a member of...
and construction manager Jesse Kelly.
Governor
On January 20, 2009, Janet NapolitanoJanet Napolitano
Janet Napolitano is the third and current United States Secretary of Homeland Security, serving in the administration of President Barack Obama. She is the fourth person to hold the position, which was created after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. A member of the Democratic Party, she was the 21st...
was confirmed as United States Secretary of Homeland Security
United States Secretary of Homeland Security
The United States Secretary of Homeland Security is the head of the United States Department of Homeland Security, the body concerned with protecting the American homeland and the safety of American citizens. The Secretary is a member of the President's Cabinet. The position was created by the...
by Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Barack Hussein Obama II is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama previously served as a United States Senator from Illinois, from January 2005 until he resigned following his victory in the 2008 presidential election.Born in...
and resigned as governor
Governor
A governor is a governing official, usually the executive of a non-sovereign level of government, ranking under the head of state...
the next day. Since Arizona does not have a lieutenant governor
Lieutenant governor (United States)
In the United States, 43 of the 50 states have a separate, full-time office of lieutenant governor. In most cases, the lieutenant governor is the highest officer of state after the governor, standing in for that officer when he or she is absent from the state or temporarily incapacitated...
, Secretary of State
Secretary of State of Arizona
The Secretary of State of Arizona is an elected position in the U.S. state of Arizona. Since Arizona has no lieutenant governor, the Secretary stands first in the line of succession to the governorship. The Secretary also serves as acting governor whenever the governor is incapacitated or out of...
Jan Brewer
Jan Brewer
Janice Kay "Jan" Brewer is the 22nd and current Governor of the U.S. state of Arizona and a member of the Republican Party. She is the fourth woman, and third consecutive woman, to hold the office...
took over office. Brewer has since announced her intentions to run for full term. The other Republican candidates are state treasurer
State Treasurer
In the state governments of the United States, 49 of the 50 states have the executive position of treasurer. Texas abolished the position of Texas State Treasurer in 1996....
Dean Martin
Dean Martin (politician)
Dean Martin was the Arizona State Treasurer from 2007 to 2011. A Republican, he defeated Democrat Rano Singh in the 2006 general election. He was previously a member of the Arizona Senate.-Personal:...
, Owen "Buz" Mills, former Arizona Board of Regents
Arizona Board of Regents
The Arizona Board of Regents is the governing body of Arizona's public university system, providing policy guidance to Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, the University of Arizona and their branch campuses.-Organization:...
president John Munger, Matthew Jette, and Tom Gordon. At one point, Sheriff
Sheriff
A sheriff is in principle a legal official with responsibility for a county. In practice, the specific combination of legal, political, and ceremonial duties of a sheriff varies greatly from country to country....
Joe Arpaio
Joe Arpaio
Joseph M. "Joe" Arpaio is the elected Sheriff of Maricopa County in the U.S. state of Arizona. First voted into office in 1992, Arpaio is responsible for law enforcement in Maricopa County. This includes management of the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, county jail, courtroom security,...
was considering a run for governor, but eventually declined. On June 2, 2010, John Munger dropped out of the race.
The only Democratic challenger was Attorney General
Attorney General
In most common law jurisdictions, the attorney general, or attorney-general, is the main legal advisor to the government, and in some jurisdictions he or she may also have executive responsibility for law enforcement or responsibility for public prosecutions.The term is used to refer to any person...
Terry Goddard
Terry Goddard
Samuel Pearson "Terry" Goddard III was the Attorney General of Arizona, from 2003 to 2011, who also served as Mayor of Phoenix, Arizona from 1984 to 1990....
. The Libertarian Party
Libertarian Party (United States)
The Libertarian Party is the third largest and fastest growing political party in the United States. The political platform of the Libertarian Party reflects its brand of libertarianism, favoring minimally regulated, laissez-faire markets, strong civil liberties, minimally regulated migration...
has Ronald Cavanaugh, Bruce Olsen, Alvin Ray Yount, and Barry Hess
Barry Hess
Barry J. Hess II is an investor, business owner, writer and United States Libertarian Party activist. He was the Libertarian Party of Arizona nominee for U.S. Senate from Arizona in 2000 finishing 4th of 4 with 70,724 votes , and the Libertarian candidate for Governor of Arizona in 2002 , 2006 and...
facing off while Larry Gist will be on the ballot for the Green Party
Green Party (United States)
The Green Party of the United States is a nationally recognized political party which officially formed in 1991. It is a voluntary association of state green parties. Prior to national formation, many state affiliates had already formed and were recognized by other state parties...
.
Jan Brewer won the Republican primary with approximately 80% of the vote while Democrat Terry Goddard moved on with no opposition. Barry Hess won the Libertarian primary and Larry Gist won the Green primary.
Secretary of State
When Jan BrewerJan Brewer
Janice Kay "Jan" Brewer is the 22nd and current Governor of the U.S. state of Arizona and a member of the Republican Party. She is the fourth woman, and third consecutive woman, to hold the office...
succeeded Janet Napolitano as governor, she appointed Republican Ken Bennett
Ken Bennett
Ken Bennett is a Republican politician and businessman who served as president of the Arizona Senate, and is currently serving as the Secretary of State of Arizona.-Biography:...
to replace her as Secretary of State
Secretary of State of Arizona
The Secretary of State of Arizona is an elected position in the U.S. state of Arizona. Since Arizona has no lieutenant governor, the Secretary stands first in the line of succession to the governorship. The Secretary also serves as acting governor whenever the governor is incapacitated or out of...
. Bennett will seek a full term. The Democratic challengers are Sam Wercinski and Chris Deschene
Chris Deschene
Christopher L. Clark Deschene is a member of the Navajo Nation and was the Democratic Party's candidate for Secretary of State in Arizona in 2010...
.
Deschene won the Democratic primary with 62% of the vote and faced Bennett in the general election.
Attorney General
The current attorney, Democratic Terry GoddardTerry Goddard
Samuel Pearson "Terry" Goddard III was the Attorney General of Arizona, from 2003 to 2011, who also served as Mayor of Phoenix, Arizona from 1984 to 1990....
, is running for governor. The three Democrats running to fill the vacancy are Arizona's House minority leader
Arizona House of Representatives
The Arizona House of Representatives is the lower house of the Arizona Legislature, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Arizona. Its members are elected to two-year terms with a term limit of four consecutive terms...
David Lujan
David Lujan
David Lujan is a partner with The Foster Law Group and is the former House Minority Leader in the Arizona House of Representatives. Lujan was first elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2004, and served three terms representing District 15, which covers most of the central Phoenix...
as well as Felecia Rotellini and Vince Rabago both former assistant attorney general. The Republican race is between superintendent of public instruction Tom Horne
Tom Horne
Thomas Charles "Tom" Horne is the current Arizona Attorney General. He served as the Arizona Department of Education Superintendent of Public Instruction from 2003 to 2011.-Early Life and Education:...
and former Maricopa County attorney
County attorney
A county attorney in many areas of the United States is the chief legal officer for a county or local judicial district. It is usually an elected position...
Andrew Thomas
Andrew Thomas (prosecutor)
Andrew Peyton Thomas is an American politician and author. He served as the county attorney for Maricopa County in Arizona until April 1, 2010, when he announced his resignation, as required by Arizona law, in order to run for the office of Arizona Attorney General...
.
Both primary elections were close. In the Democratic primary, Felecia Rotellini beat out David Lujan by only 3,000 votes, less than 1% of the total votes. On the Republican side, Tom Horne declared victory on August 28, with an 853 vote lead. However, his opponent, Andrew Thomas, did not concede the race until August 31.
Judicial positions
Multiple judicial positions will be up for election in 2010.- Arizona judicial elections, 2010 at JudgepediaJudgepediaJudgepedia is a wiki-style website billed as an "interactive encyclopedia of courts and judges".-Mission:The mission of Judgepedia is to help readers find useful information about the court system and judiciary in the United States.-History:...
Ballot measures
On May 18, 2010, a special election was held for Proposition 100. It was passed by an almost two-thirds margin. It will temporarily raise the Arizona state sales tax from 5.6% to 6.6%, with two-thirds of the revenue generated going to support education. After three years, the tax will automatically be repealed.On the November 2, 2010 ballot, ten measures have been certified:
- Proposition 106 Prohibit rules against participation in specific health care
- Proposition 107 Ban preferential acceptance to employment (affirmative action)
- Proposition 109 Give a constitutional protection to the right to hunt in Arizona
- Proposition 110 Authorizes exchange of state trust lands in order to protect military installations
- Proposition 111 Rename the position of Secretary of StateSecretary of StateSecretary of State or State Secretary is a commonly used title for a senior or mid-level post in governments around the world. The role varies between countries, and in some cases there are multiple Secretaries of State in the Government....
to Lieutenant GovernorLieutenant governorA lieutenant governor or lieutenant-governor is a high officer of state, whose precise role and rank vary by jurisdiction, but is often the deputy or lieutenant to or ranking under a governor — a "second-in-command"... - Proposition 112 Change initiative petition drive deadline by two months earlier than current deadline
- Proposition 113 Extend the right of Arizonans to use a secret ballotSecret ballotThe secret ballot is a voting method in which a voter's choices in an election or a referendum are anonymous. The key aim is to ensure the voter records a sincere choice by forestalling attempts to influence the voter by intimidation or bribery. The system is one means of achieving the goal of...
in unionTrade unionA trade union, trades union or labor union is an organization of workers that have banded together to achieve common goals such as better working conditions. The trade union, through its leadership, bargains with the employer on behalf of union members and negotiates labour contracts with...
elections - Proposition 203Arizona Proposition 203 (2010)Proposition 203, or the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act, was a Arizona ballot measure to legalize the use of medical marijuana. Proposition 203 passed by a narrow margin, with 50.13% of the vote.-Background:...
Legalization of medical marijuana - Proposition 301 Transfer money from a land-conservation fund to the general fund in the state budget
- Proposition 302 Repeal First Things First education program
- Arizona 2010 ballot measures at BallotpediaBallotpediaBallotpedia is a wiki-style website billed as "an interactive almanac of state politics". InfoWorld has called it one of the "Top 20 Election Day Web sites and online tools".-Purpose:...
External links
- Elections from the Arizona Secretary of State
- Candidates for Arizona State Offices at Project Vote SmartProject Vote SmartProject Vote Smart is a non-profit, non-partisan research organization that collects and distributes information on candidates for public office in the United States...
- Arizona Candidate List at Imagine Election - Search for candidates by address or zip code
- Arizona Polls at Pollster.com
- Arizona at Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports is an American media company that publishes and distributes information based on public opinion polling. Founded by pollster Scott Rasmussen in 2003, the company updates daily indexes including the President's job approval rating, and provides public opinion data, analysis, and...
- Arizona Congressional Races in 2010 campaign finance data from OpenSecrets.orgCenter for Responsive PoliticsThe Center for Responsive Politics is a non-profit, nonpartisan research group based in Washington, D.C. that tracks money in politics and the effect of money and lobbying activity on elections and public policy and maintains a public online database of its information.Their database...
- Arizona 2010 campaign finance data from Follow the Money
- Arizona judicial elections, 2010 at JudgepediaSam Adams AllianceSam Adams Alliance is a non-profit organization based in Richmond, Virginia. Founded in Chicago in 2006, the group describes itself as a "fiercely independent organization dedicated to inspiring and encouraging grass-roots citizen activism."...
- Arizona 2010 ballot measures at BallotpediaSam Adams AllianceSam Adams Alliance is a non-profit organization based in Richmond, Virginia. Founded in Chicago in 2006, the group describes itself as a "fiercely independent organization dedicated to inspiring and encouraging grass-roots citizen activism."...