Arizona Vote, 2024 Primary Election

2024 VOTER EDUCATION GUIDE

Blaine is married to his wife, with whom he has eight children and seven grandchildren. He previously coached Pop Warner Football. He is a Christian. 

Blaine is retired. He previously worked as a businessman and a realtor. 

Blaine "BJ" Griffin's campaign for State Representative in District 22 is his first run for public office. 

Promises to not make any decisions or laws that go against "the 4F's...I stand by...: my faith, my family, my freedoms and my ability to be fiscally responsible."

- Promises to not make any decisions or laws that go against "the 4F's...I stand by...: my faith, my family, my freedoms and my ability to be fiscally responsible."

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As of June 7, 2025, Blaine "BJ" Griffin Sr. did not have a website or any information online.

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Supports following the U.S. Constitution.

- Supports following the U.S. Constitution.
- Is a self-proclaimed "freedom lover..."

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Blaine "BJ" Griffin Sr.

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Diana is a mother to two adopted daughters.

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Diana is currently retired. She previously worked for the IRS, the U.S. Navy, and the U.S. Air Force.

Diana Jones' campaign for State Representative in State Legislative District 22 is her first entry into politics.

Plans to re-evaluate the distribution of funds.

- Plans to re-evaluate the distribution of funds.

- Opposes open borders.
- Opposes gun control.
- Supports police officers.

Opposes providing funds to Planned Parenthood.

- Opposes providing funds to Planned Parenthood.

Opposes conversations about transgenderism in schools.

- Wants to improve the school system.
- Opposes conversations about transgenderism in schools.

Wants to initiate road repairs and add more left turn lights.

- Wants to initiate road repairs and add more left turn lights.

- Believes in ensuring "clean elections."
- Opposes making Washington D.C. a state.

As of June 7, 2025, Diana Jones did not have a website or any information online.

Diana Jones

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Elda is an Arizona native. She received undergraduate and graduate degrees from Arizona State University and a doctorate in social work from the University of Southern California.

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Elda Luna-Nájera currently serves as the State Representative in State Legislative District 22. She was appointed in 2024. She also serves as a member of the Tolleson Union High School District Governing Board and was appointed in 2020.

As of June 7, 2025, Elda Luna-Nájera did not have a website or any information online.

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Has experience working in crisis intervention and homelessness.

- Has experience working in crisis intervention and homelessness.

Has experience in managing mental health programs.

- Has experience in managing mental health programs.

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Supports teacher raises, school safety, and equitable public education.

- Supports teacher raises, school safety, and equitable public education.
- Has worked with foster care programs.

Elda Luna-Nájera

Arizona Legislature, Lupe Contreras

Lupe was born in Phoenix and graduated from Westview High School. He attended Estrella Mountain Community College and Glendale Community College. He is married to his wife, Sara, with whom he has six children and three grandchildren. He previously coached wrestling for K-12 youth at the Desert Devils Wrestling program. 

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Lupe works as the Director of New Business and Enrollment at an insurance agency, PomeroyGroup. 

Ballotpedia, Lupe Contreras

Lupe Chavira Contreras currently serves as a State Representative in District 22. He was elected to this position in 2023 and is serving his first term. He previously served as a State Representative in District 19. He was elected to this position in 2014 and served for two terms. He currently serves as the Minority Leader for the Arizona House of Representatives.  

Secular Coalition for Arizona, Senator Lupe Conteras

As a House Representative, voted against Senate Bill (SB) 1211, which mandates schools publicly post all teaching materials prior to their implementation.

- As a House Representative, voted against Senate Bill (SB) 1211, which mandates schools publicly post all teaching materials prior to their implementation.

As of June 7, 2025, Lupe Chavira Contreras did not have a website or any information online.

Voted against SB 1164, which banned all abortions set to take place after 15 weeks of gestation.

Voted against SB 1138, which banned gender reassignment surgery for minors.

Voted against SB 1514, which allows clergy special privileges to enter healthcare facilities without needing to abide by their safety protocols.

- Voted against SB 1164, which banned all abortions set to take place after 15 weeks of gestation.
- Voted against SB 1138, which banned gender reassignment surgery for minors.
- Voted against SB 1514, which allows clergy special privileges to enter healthcare facilities without needing to abide by their safety protocols.

As a House Representative, voted against SB 1567, which granted exemptions for state residents from vaccination requirements from their employers for religious reasons.

Voted against SB 1165, which banned female transgender students from participating on girls' sports teams.

Voted against House Bill (HB) 2495, which banned books in schools that highlight sexuality or race.

Voted against HB 2707, which mandates teachers to instruct students to recite the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance and watch a two-minute moment of "silent reflection." and encourage parents to teach their children how to apply information from that video.

- As a House Representative, voted against SB 1567, which granted exemptions for state residents from vaccination requirements from their employers for religious reasons.
- Voted against SB 1165, which banned female transgender students from participating on girls' sports teams.
- Voted against House Bill (HB) 2495, which banned books in schools that highlight sexuality or race.
- Voted against HB 2707, which mandates teachers to instruct students to recite the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance and watch a two-minute moment of "silent reflection." and encourage parents to teach their children how to apply information from that video.

Lupe Chavira Contreras

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- Your state representatives can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws.
- Arizona has 30 districts, and each district is represented by two State Representatives, making a total of 60 State Representatives.
- State Representatives are elected to two-year terms. They are paid a yearly salary of $24,000. They only serve in the role part-time.