Jeanne Casteen
State Senator - District 2
Democratic
https://www.jeannecasteen.com
I am a parent, educator, and former school board president. As a middle school and high school teacher, I have seen firsthand how policies at the state level have created a two-tier education system that hurts entire communities. I first ran for my local school board ten years ago because I realized that if I wanted to truly make a difference in my students' lives, I needed to get involved in policy and governance. I believe that every child deserves access to an excellent public education, and that their families should have access to fair wages, clean air, and affordable housing. For too long, elected leadership in Arizona has ignored the needs of working class families, and has increasingly promoted extremist policies designed to game the system for a select few. Arizona deserves elected leaders who will fight for the needs of everyday people and promote the common good.
Steve Kaiser
State Senator - District 2
Republican
https://www.steve4az.com
What an amazing state we live in! Breathtaking beauty, affordability and economic growth are all reasons why I choose to live in Arizona with my wife and three boys. I'm a small business owner and a veteran dedicated to preserving Arizona's way of life and freedoms through this current crisis. I love this state, I know this district well, and I'm fighting for us! I grew up here, I attended public schools in PVUSD from Kindergarten to Senior year, and I'm an ASU graduate! Arizona deserves high-quality, high-performing schools and assurance that their child's school is best for them and preparing them for the future. We need to put our parents and students first. Like Arizona's teachers and frontline workers, I value service and self-sacrifice. I served eight years as a Captain in the U.S. Army, leading a team of Soldiers in Afghanistan in 2008. When I returned, I worked in retail, healthcare, nonprofit and government sectors. My experiences culminated in building my own small business-a local junk hauling and recycling company. I've lived a life blessed with service and hard work. I'm running to represent you again because I want to see every Arizonan succeed.
Christian Lamar
State Representative - District 2
Republican
https://www.christianforarizona.com
I got involved in politics after witnessing how much President Donald J Trump included God in his political activities before he got elected, at Trump rallies, in the MAGA agenda, at the White House and while Trump implemented his policies. I voted for Trump twice, once in 2016 and 2020. I saw how the media attacked Trump in 2015, and God touched my heart leading me into politics. I began to study hundreds of US Supreme court cases, learned that our country has been taken from the People who are the citizens and I got involved by attending the 2018 annual meetings of the Arizona Republican Party and Maricopa County Republicans. When elected, I will fight to ban dominion voting systems, ban duplicate ballots, require in-person verification for failed ballot signatures, allow Arizona citizens to take video/photos of any election worker, require body cams on all election workers, fight for Voter ID laws and correct 2020. I will protect our 1st amendment, our 2nd amendment, secure our southern border by finishing the wall, fight for Parental rights, protect unborn babies by being 100% pro-life and fight for American Jobs by putting American workers first!
Judy Schwiebert
State Representative - District 2
Democratic
https://www.judyforaz.com
I've spent my life in LD2 as the mom of two sons, a teacher for 27 years at Cactus and Greenway High Schools, and a community leader. I know and share the priorities of our district. This is my home. As a teacher, co-founder of Theater Works, church board member, community center director, and leader of a non-partisan group, I've learned powerful lessons about how listening and working together gives everyone a chance to succeed. I was deeply honored that you elected me as your representative to the State House in 2020, where I've listened and worked together to address the issues that are important to you and your family. I've helped direct federal dollars to preschool programs for at-risk children and families. I sponsored a bi-partisan adult education bill to allow Arizonans to lift themselves out of poverty and provide employers with an educated workforce. I voted to invest over $1 billion in our neighborhood schools that the majority of families choose. I share your priorities including investing in our public schools, creating good-paying jobs, addressing our housing, water and healthcare crises, and protecting our freedom to vote. I will always put people first, not politics.
Justin Wilmeth
State Representative - District 2
Republican
http://www.justinwilmethaz.com
Howdy Arizona! I've had the honor to serve in the Arizona House of Representatives for the past two years. I spent that time fighting to keep the cost of living down and preserving Arizona's legacy of prosperity and innovation. In 2021, I had more bills signed into law than any other first-year freshman in modern state history. I'm very proud to be an effective Legislator for our district - you can count on me to get the job done. I've had the privilege to serve as the Vice Chairman of the Transportation Committee working to improve transportation infrastructure. I was also a member of the Commerce Committee and Health Committee. I've dedicated my career to serving others through effective public policy solutions, working a combined 12 years at two different state legislatures, including here in Arizona, where I was a policy staffer for the Republican Caucus. I also worked at Americans for Prosperity, a conservative organization focused on lowering taxes, cutting regulations, and shrinking government overreach. I'm running again to ensure our great state survives the crises we are facing and continues to be a great place to live, work, and play! I look forward to earning your support.