Arizona Corporation Commissioner, Republican Primary
Oversees utility rates, pipeline and railroad safety, and business and securities.
Full office description
- The Commission manages public utilities, maintains railroad and pipeline systems, and oversees businesses and securities.
- The Commission may also serve in a judicial capacity within its jurisdiction such as in cases related to utilities, investment management advisors, and pipeline and railroad crossing safety.
- Corporation commissioners are elected to four-year terms in partisan statewide elections. A commissioner can serve a maximum of two consecutive terms.
- There are five total commissioners in the Corporation Commission.
How this impacts you
Utility Costs — Corporation commissioners directly impact the cost of utilities in the state. They can grant or deny rate increases or decreases.
Small Businesses — The Commission provides publicly available resources for small business owners and is responsible for disseminating important information related to business matters.
Public Safety — The Commission enforces railroad and pipeline safety measures.
Election results
WINNER
Rachel Walden
36.8%
512,104 votes
WINNER
Rene Lopez
32.4%
450,479 votes
WINNER
Lea Márquez Peterson
30.9%
429,820 votes
Christy Kelly
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Christy Kelly
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Lea Márquez Peterson
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Rachel Walden
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Rene Lopez
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