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District Demographics, "In their Own Words", General Election Candidates, Primary Endorsements, Policy Preferences, Current Legislator Scorecards, Current Legislator Ideology

LD-8: Scottsdale, Fountain Hills
Representation at the Arizona Legislature

LD-8 General Election Coverage

LD-8 Senate Election

http://www.votereagan.com/

Primary Election Votes:

(R) Michele Reagan, 25,482
(D) Stuart Turnansky, 7,623

August Campaign Finance Report:

(R) Michele Reagan; Traditional Candidate
Income $113,710; Expenses $43,646; Remaining $70,064
Dollars Spent Per Primary Vote: $1.71

(D) Stuart Turnansky; Clean Elections Candidate
Income $15, 549; Expenses $8,823
Dollars Spent Per Primary Vote: $1.15

LD-8 House Election

http://votekavanagh.com/ http://www.michelleugenti.com/

http://electkriekard.com/

Primary Election Votes:

(R) John Kavanagh, 17,633; Michelle Ugenti, 9,355; Michael Blaire, 5,785, Paula Pennypacker, 5,785
(D) John Kriekard, 7,704

August Campaign Finance Report:

(R) John Kavanagh; Clean Elections Candidate
Income $25,029; Expenses $25,029
Dollars Spent Per Primary Vote: $1.41

(R) Michelle Ugenti; Clean Elections Candidate
Income $24,401; Expenses $23,773
Dollars Spent Per Primary Vote: $2.54

(R) Michael Blaire; Traditional Candidate
Income $63,209; Expenses $46,500;
Dollars Spent Per Primary Vote: $8.03

(R) Paula Pennypacker; Clean Elections Candidate
Income $22,614; Expenses $20,098
Dollars Spent Per Primary Vote: $3.47

(D) John Kriekard; Clean Elections Candidate
Income $17,899; Expenses $17,716
Dollars Spent Per Primary Vote: $2.29

Primary Endorsements for 2010 Arizona Legislative Candidates

Candidate Policy Preferences: Results from our Civil Survey of Arizona Budget Issues

Our Civil Survey captures candidates' policy preferences on four budget related issues: increasing taxes, reducing state spending, stimulating job growth and expanding gaming to pay for education initiatives.

To see candidates answers to these questions in their own words, click Policy Preferences.

These graphic summaries will be updated July 19, August 2 and August 16, 2010.

Current Legislators' Scorecards

Current Legislators' Political Ideology

Candidate Websites

Civil Anna


"As you read these candidates' policy preferences on their websites, try to apply the following test:

Think about their statements on policy and check and see if the opposite makes sense. For example, when a candidate says "I am for education", ask yourself, "Which candidate is against education? And which candidate is against border security?"

Citizen Clean Elections Commission Debates in the District

		June 30, 2010, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM LD-8 Republican Candidates House of Representatives Kerr Cultural Center 6110 N Scottsdale Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85253
Watch:		http://azcleanelections.gov/home/video/primarydebatevids 2010/PrimaryDebateLD8.aspx
Participants:		John Kavanagh, incumbent Michael Blaire Paula Pennypacker Michelle Ugenti
Failed to Appear:		Ray Mahoubi Eric Ulis

General Election Debate: September 21, 2010 Candidate Debate 6:30 PM  Kerr Cultural Center 6110 N Scottsdale Rd Scottsdale, AZ  85253

Campaign Finance News and Reports

Campaign News Stories from the District

June 22, 2010
Arizona Chamber of Commerce Vice-President of Government Relations Allison Bell announced the chamber's endorsement of John Kavanagh and Eric Ulis for LD-8 House.

June 18, 2010
W. John Williamson withdrew from the race for a House seat in LD8 when charges were made that nearly half of the signatures in question came from people who were not registered voters.

June 15, 2010
The Greater Phoenix Leadership holds a special "no host fundraiser" at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel for twelve candidates including LD-8 House of Representatives candidate Eric Ulis (R). The event had a $2,500 minimum contribution and reportedly earned over $270,000.00 for twelve candidates.
http://www.gplinc.org/common/files/Twelve%20in%2010%20Invitation.pdf

February 19, 2010
While Speed Dating isn't a new concept, as KJZZ's Lynn Kelly learned, it was a unique way for Legislative District 8 Democratic candidates to meet their constituents.
http://kjzz.org/news/arizona/archives/201002/LD8_Speed_Date