Joshua Abbott
State Senator - District 27
Democratic
http://www.joshuaabbottaz.com
Joshua grew up on the East Coast, born and raised among a family of veterans. After a few years in college, he enlisted in the army and served as a BlackHawk assault and MedEvac crew chief. Following his military service, he worked as a defense contractor in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Kuwait. Upon his return from numerous deployments, he continued his studies and earned a B.S. in Security & Intelligence at Embry-Riddle Prescott (18), a MA in Constitutional Law from Sandra Day-O'Connor College of Law (20), and a Masters of Business Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management (23). Joshua wants to continue fighting and safeguarding our freedoms to build a more secure future for all Arizonans.
I was born and raised on the East Coast into a middle-class family that stressed strong beliefs in public service. Originally enlisting in the coast guard, I switched to the army after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. In these unprecedented times, we face many threats to our democracy, and way of life. I knew It was time for me to serve again, this time the constituents of LD27. We have representatives who would rather enrich themselves financially, putting us and the next generation of Arizonans at risk. Our public schools are severely underfunded, individual reproductive freedoms are being attacked daily, and families no longer can afford to live in this state. It's time to make a change and ensure every Arizonan is represented in the state legislature. I have dedicated my life to serving the people of this country, and with our state facing unprecedented challenges, it has never been more important to me than now to step up. I'm ready to fight and build a future where children can get a world-class education, our families can thrive, and every Arizonan's voice is heard and represented.
Kevin Payne
State Senator - District 27
Republican
https://www.electkevinpayne.com
US Navy Veteran 8 years (honorably discharged), married over 35 years, 4 children and 8 grandchildren. 4 years as Electrical Engineer, 3 years Aerospace Technical Consultant, 22 years Information Technology, Small Business Owner/Operator, former GOP District Chairman.
I'm the same working Joe who ran for office to make government work better. Doing what is right and looking after our great state is what still motivates me every day. I'm an America First Constitutional Conservative Veteran (US Navy) fighting for strong election integrity and transparency measures, secure borders (finish that wall ASAP), low taxes, safe neighborhoods, and more. We passed the largest tax cut in Arizona history, expanded school choice options for our kids, and more. As Chairman of the House Military Affairs and Public Safety Committee, I've led efforts to Back The Blue, support first responders, and look after our military bases and veterans. And my voting record is 100% pro-gun, pro-Constitution, pro-life, and pro-Arizona. I'm running as a team with TONY RIVERO and LISA FINK because they share my commitment to a conservative Arizona First agenda. You have three PROVEN conservatives running and I hope our records earn your votes. There is too much at stake to take even the smallest step left. Fighting both the Biden and Hobbs administrations takes every seat we can get and we must have Republicans with the backbone to stand up to the swamp and special interests. Thank you!
Linda Busam
State Representative - District 27
Republican
https://www.busam4arizona.org/
Linda Busam, is a Peoria resident for 26 years, bringing a wealth of community involvement and passion for change to her candidacy for Arizona State Representative in Legislative District 27. Linda is dedicated to addressing issues facing Arizonans today. Married 46 years and a widow of four years, Linda and her husband proudly raised their wonderful son Bill, and is motivated by a desire to create a better future for her grandchildren and all children in Arizona.
As a former Member-at-Large for the Maricopa County Republican Committee Linda's platform focuses on Conservative principles: education reform, combatting homelessness and sex trafficking, addressing the border crisis, tackling the drug epidemic, and restoring trust in our elections. Drawing from her experience on the West-MEC #2 Governing Board. Linda is committed to fostering innovation and excellence within Arizona's educational system. She advocates for effective solutions to immigration issues and pledges to work tirelessly to combat drug abuse and the spread of fentanyl. Linda prioritizes the integrity of the electoral process, promising to promote transparency at every level. With her dedication to community and her vision for a brighter future, Linda Busam will be a strong advocate for Arizona and Legislative District 27.
Lisa Fink
State Representative - District 27
Republican
https://www.lisafinkaz.com
Lifelong Republican. Board President of Choice Academies. President, Protect Arizona Children Coalition, which advocates for protecting both kids and parental rights, while educating the public and lawmakers on radical efforts to target kids with sexually explicit material, gender ideology programming, and more. Served as Chairman of the Arizona State Constitutional Commemoration Committee. Active member of Mommy Lobby AZ, which advocates for school choice and data privacy for kids and parents. Chairman of Hometown Christmas Parade in Glendale. Involved in local charities and is a high school volleyball coach. Lisa and her husband Larry are the proud parents of six children.
I'm a lifelong conservative Republican who has spent years on the front lines. That's why I was asked to run and why I'm eager to work with other Legislators to meet Arizona's challenges. Start with obvious stuff like fighting illegal immigration, improving our economy, and trying to bring down high inflation rates, prices on gas and food, and housing costs. We need to continue cleaning up our election process so that every voter can trust the results, no matter who wins. We need to protect school choice from liberal efforts to shut down Arizona's amazing charter schools and ESAs. We need to support our law enforcement and fight the scourge of fentanyl that is killing hundreds of thousands of Americans each year. Then we get into other critical issues like health care, infrastructure, long term water planning, agriculture, looking after our veterans, and an abundant energy supply. I'm running with Kevin Payne and Tony Rivero and we will work as a team. It makes no sense to elect a conservative to vote right on an issue and someone else who cancels out that vote, so please cast your TWO State House votes for FINK AND RIVERO. Thank you!
Deborah Howard
State Representative - District 27
Democratic
https://www.deborahhowardaz.com/
I have worked for over four decades in public policy at the federal, state, and local levels and know what it takes to make real improvements in the lives of Arizonans. I have worked tirelessly in both a professional and volunteer capacity to advocate on issues like affordable quality healthcare - especially women's reproductive care and abortion access - voting rights, and making sure our kids have quality public educational opportunities. As your State House Representative, I will listen to you and work with anyone, no matter their political affiliation, to make real improvements in the lives of all Arizonans.
Voters in LD27 deserve a Representative who will listen, respect, and advocate for them every day on the real issues that impact their lives. I will be that Representative. I€˜m Deborah Howard and I've spent over forty years advocating for families and communities. I've advocated for affordable quality healthcare; good paying jobs; great public neighborhood schools; and expanding our freedoms through the ballot box - including support for the Arizona Abortion Access initiative to secure a woman's right to make her own reproductive healthcare choices, free from political or religious interference. My goal has always been to drive change that's beneficial and fair for all of us. It still is. The current MAGA majority in the legislature has repeatedly disrespected us - from wasting public funds investigating the last election to attacking our public schools and limiting our kids' futures. These representatives have not acted with our best interests at heart. They've ignored us. They've turned a budget surplus into a budget deficit. I'm running because enough is enough. As your State House Representative, I will listen to you and work with anyone - no matter their political affiliation - to make real improvements in the lives of all Arizonans.
Brian Morris
State Representative - District 27
Republican
https://brianmorris.com/
Brian, with deep ties to District 27, was educated at Sweetwater Elementary and Moon Valley High. The family residence on 48th Avenue and Cactus has been a staple for nearly five decades. Motivated by his father's Vietnam veteran background, Brian supports enhancing veterans' services. Involved in many community projects, including over 20 years of collaborating with law enforcement in numerous drives, enhancing his concern about police shortages and community well-being. As owner of We Fix Ugly Pools, Brian grasps the challenge of small businesses and has expertise in water conservation, which he aims to bring to the Arizona legislature.
Brian for a Better Arizona: Tackling Homelessness and Urban Renewal Brian's hands-on involvement in addressing homelessness brings genuine solutions to our communities. He champions legislation that not only aids the homeless immediately but also tackles root causes. Brian advocates against scattered methadone clinics, as they contribute to urban decay and security issues. His plans aim to revitalize neighborhoods, creating safer, vibrant areas. Water Conservation and Sustainable Practices Brian's expertise in water conservation is crucial as Arizona faces ongoing water scarcity challenges. He's determined to safeguard our water resources from exploitation by lobbyists and foreign interests. Brian prioritizes policies for sustainable water management, ensuring a resilient future for Arizona. Community Engagement and Economic Empowerment Brian is a dedicated businessman, community leader, and political outsider who understands local challenges. He prioritizes economic growth, supporting job creation and entrepreneurship. His governance emphasizes grassroots engagement, ensuring constituents' voices are heard in legislative decisions, and fostering a prosperous future for all Arizonans.
Tony Rivero
State Representative - District 27
Republican
https://www.tonyriveroforhouse.com
I grew up right here in Peoria, attended Peoria High School, Glendale Community College, and ASU where I earned a Bachelor's in Education and a Master's in Public Administration. As a Peoria City Councilman, I led the crusade against wasteful spending and high taxes. I was elected 3 times to the Arizona Legislature where I won awards from taxpayer and family groups. Then I returned to the private sector where I'm a successful small-business owner. I'm happily married, blessed with five great kids, and the only thing missing from my life is the Phoenix Suns winning an NBA championship.
Several years ago, I served in the Arizona State House where I built a record of conservative achievement on economic issues, jobs, public safety, and fighting illegal immigration. After that, I returned to the private sector and my family. With both Ben Toma and Anthony Kern running for Congress, our district suddenly found itself with open seats and I was asked to run by conservatives who wanted to make sure our district would continue having Arizona First legislators at the Capital. So I agreed to run because we still have to fight and win the battle to secure our border, finish the wall, and repair the damage done by Joe Biden's reckless policies. We have to secure our elections and make the process transparent and trustworthy again. We need to ensure the West Valley gets its fair share of transportation and infrastructure funding. And we need to fight inflation and high interest rates and make Arizona an affordable state that works for everyone again. I won awards for my conservative record before and I'm ready to fight for you again. I'm running as a team with Lisa Fink and Kevin Payne and hope you'll support our team of proven conservatives.