2024 Arizona General Election

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J.D. is from Florida, but has lived in Arizona for over 20 years. He received his bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University and his master’s degree in public administration from Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University. J.D. resides in Chandler with his wife Holly and their 3 children.

J.D. is a small business owner, investor, consultant, and has taught political science courses as adjunct faculty at Mesa Community College and Arizona State University.

J.D. Mesnard currently serves as a state senator for District 13. He was elected in 2018 and is finishing his third term. Previously, Mesnard served 8 years (2 terms) as a state representative, and was Speaker of the House during his final term.

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Believes reducing taxes and regulations on small businesses will prevent job losses and economic strain. Opposes "special deals" for big corporations, advocating for fair rules that promote high-wage jobs and quality products.

Opposes "special deals" for big corporations, advocating for fair rules that promote high-wage jobs and quality products.

Supports keeping taxes low by reducing reckless government spending and ensuring state government follows responsible financial guidelines.

Believes businesses should "more quickly deduct equipment expenses." Supports reducing taxes and regulations to benefit small businesses.

Supports reducing taxes and regulations to benefit small businesses.

Believes in incentivizing employment and reducing regulatory burdens through tax credits. As a House Representative, sponsored HB 2815 to promote economic growth.

Believes in incentivizing employment and reducing regulatory burdens through tax credits.

- Opposes "special deals" for big corporations, advocating for fair rules that promote high-wage jobs and quality products.
- Supports keeping taxes low by reducing reckless government spending and ensuring state government follows responsible financial guidelines.
- Supports reducing taxes and regulations to benefit small businesses.
- Believes in incentivizing employment and reducing regulatory burdens through tax credits.

Economy

Believes the government’s primary responsibility is to keep people safe and supports keeping violent criminals off the streets. Opposes defunding the police and believes most law enforcement officers are noble, deserving respect and appreciation.

Wants to reduce undocumented immigration.

Believes in protecting domestic violence victims through legislative measures. As a House Representative, sponsored HB 2302 to enhance protections for domestic violence victims.

As a state representative, sponsored House Bill (HB) 2302 to enhance protections for domestic violence victims.

- Wants to reduce undocumented immigration.
- As a state representative, sponsored House Bill (HB) 2302 to enhance protections for domestic violence victims.

Public Safety

Believes rising health care costs and limited access are major concerns, criticizing Obamacare for failing to reduce costs and improve access. Supports measures like price transparency, expanding choices, and tort reform to drive down costs while ensuring coverage for preexisting conditions.

Supports measures like price transparency, expanding choices, and tort reform to drive down costs while ensuring coverage for preexisting conditions.

- Supports measures like price transparency, expanding choices, and tort reform to drive down costs while ensuring coverage for preexisting conditions.

Healthcare

Believes the keys to quality education in Arizona are school resources, teacher pay, and parental choices. As a State Senator, sponsored the largest education investment in state history, boosting teacher pay by 20% and funding new schools.

Plans to continue allocating funding to schools, teacher pay, and ensuring parental choices in their children’s education.

Supports increasing teacher pay by 20% and restoring funding for school supplies.

As a State Senator, created the Arizona Teacher Academy to incentivize students to enter the teaching profession by waiving tuition and fees.

As a state senator, created the “Arizona Teacher Academy” to incentivize students to enter the teaching profession by waiving tuition and fees.

- Plans to continue allocating funding to schools, teacher pay, and ensuring parental choices in their children’s education.
- Supports increasing teacher pay by 20% and restoring funding for school supplies.
- As a state senator, created the “Arizona Teacher Academy” to incentivize students to enter the teaching profession by waiving tuition and fees.

Education

As of June 19, 2024, J.D. Mesnard’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Believes in "increased transparency for the legislative redistricting process."

Wants to ensure that voting and elections processes are transparent.

- Wants to ensure that voting and elections processes are transparent.

Voting & Elections

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J.D. Mesnard

- Your state senator represents the interests of your district in the Arizona State Senate. The State Senate, along with the State House of Representatives, makes up your state lawmaking body: the Arizona Legislature. 
- Your state senator can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws after going through the legislative process. 
- State senators are involved in approving some appointments by the governor.
- There are 30 Arizona senators, each representing a single district.
- State senators are elected to two-year terms. They are paid a yearly salary of $24,000.

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Arizona State Senator, District 13, Republican Primary

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