2026 Golden Ticket
Learn about the offices on your ballot, the candidates we recommend, and the ballot propositions on the Golden Ticket.
Federal Offices
U.S. Representative
Abe Hamadeh
Why we support Abe Hamadeh: Abe Hamadeh is a strong advocate for Arizona’s veterans and is committed to protecting Social Security for seniors. He has worked to make Americans safer when traveling abroad and consistently supports lower taxes and more responsible, efficient use of federal taxpayer dollars.
State Offices
Governor
Andy Biggs
Why we support Andy Biggs: Andy Biggs is a principled, grassroots conservative who stands by his convictions, even when it means challenging the political establishment. He champions strong families, lower taxes, and a secure border, and as Governor, he will work to break through gridlock and pursue reforms that make Arizona safer, more affordable, and more family-friendly.
Secretary of State
Alexander Kolodin
Why we support Alexander Kolodin: Alexander Kolodin is a skilled policymaker with a talent for designing practical systems that work, while remaining a tenacious defender of conservative principles and election integrity. As Secretary of State, he will bring greater transparency and accountability to Arizona’s elections and work to build an election system that earns the confidence of voters across the state.
Attorney General
Warren Petersen
Why we support Warren Petersen: As the current President of the Arizona Senate, Warren Petersen brings a deep understanding of Arizona law and our state Constitution. As Attorney General, he will defend our Second Amendment rights, challenge government overreach, and vigorously pursue drug cartels and criminal enterprises that threaten Arizona communities.
State Treasurer
Elijah Norton
Why we support Elijah Norton: Elijah Norton is a successful businessman who built companies generating more than half a billion dollars in revenue and later served as Treasurer of the Arizona Republican Party, where he brought greater transparency and accountability to the party’s finances. As State Treasurer, he will serve as a watchdog for taxpayers while ensuring Arizona’s public funds are managed responsibly and invested wisely.
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Kimberly Yee
Why we support Kimberly Yee: Kimberly Yee brings a proven record of effective leadership as Arizona State Treasurer along with decades of experience in education policy. As Superintendent, she will champion school choice, improve the management and accountability of the ESA program, raise academic standards, and work to keep Arizona classrooms safe and focused on education rather than political indoctrination.
State Mine Inspector
Les Presmyk
Why we support Les Presmyk: Les Presmyk has spent his career working in Arizona’s mining industry and brings extensive firsthand knowledge of mine operations and safety. As State Mine Inspector, he will use that experience to protect Arizona’s miners and help address dangerous abandoned mines that can pose a serious threat to families, hikers, and off-roaders exploring our state.
Arizona Corporation Commission
Why we support Ralph Heap and Kevin Thompson: Ralph Heap and Kevin Thompson bring different perspectives to Arizona’s energy policy, but share a commitment to protecting ratepayers, keeping utility costs affordable, and maintaining a reliable energy grid. Heap is a strong advocate for traditional and nuclear energy, while Thompson brings experience on the Commission and a pragmatic, all-of-the-above approach to meeting Arizona’s growing energy needs. Together, they will bring complementary perspectives to the Commission while keeping affordability and reliability at the center of Arizona’s energy policy.
Maricopa County Offices
Clerk of the Superior Court
Jeff Dial
Why we support Jeff Dial: Jeff Dial believes the Clerk of the Superior Court should be efficient, fiscally responsible, and, in his words, “boring.” He is committed to making sure the office serves the public effectively, uses taxpayer dollars wisely, and stays focused on doing its job rather than becoming the center of unnecessary controversy.
Maricopa County Community College Governing Board
Why we support John Crow, Susan Winder, and Ryan Caracciolo: John Crow, Susan Winder, and Ryan Caracciolo are running together to bring greater balance to the Maricopa County Community College Governing Board. Maricopa County’s community colleges provide high-quality education and career training at an affordable cost, and we want to keep it that way. Crow, Winder, and Caracciolo will work to keep tuition affordable, maintain high academic standards, and ensure our community colleges remain focused on education rather than political ideology.
Valleywise Health Board · District 4
JoLynn Herber
Why we support JoLynn Herber: JoLynn Herber believes Valleywise Health can provide excellent medical and mental health care to Maricopa County residents while also respecting the taxpayers who fund it. She will work to control expenses, prioritize resources where they are most needed, and keep Valleywise focused on its core mission of providing high-quality care to people in need.
Justice Court & Constable
Hassayampa Justice of the Peace
Danielle Blake
Why we support Danielle Blake: Danielle Blake brings practical courtroom experience to the position of Justice of the Peace, having served as a Judge Pro Tem, Civil Traffic Hearing Officer, and Small Claims Hearing Officer. She has demonstrated a commitment to serving her community and is well prepared to administer the Hassayampa Justice Court fairly, respectfully, and according to the law.
Arrowhead Constable
Darren Emfinger
Why we support Darren Emfinger: Darren Emfinger brings 35 years of law-enforcement experience to the position of Arrowhead Constable, including service as a Phoenix Police officer and Maricopa County Deputy Constable. His extensive experience gives him a strong understanding of the responsibilities of the office and the professionalism, fairness, and respect for due process required to carry them out.
LD28 Legislature
State Senator
Frank Carroll
Why we support Frank Carroll: Frank Carroll is a strong advocate for policies that promote economic growth and keep Arizona competitive, with particular expertise and interest in energy policy. He believes protecting our air, land, and water should go hand in hand with maintaining reliable, affordable energy and a strong economy. Carroll has consistently pushed back against excessive federal regulation that threatens Arizona jobs and energy production while supporting responsible stewardship of the state’s natural resources.
State Representatives
David Livingston
Why we support David Livingston: David Livingston is one of the Legislature’s foremost budget experts, with a proven record of fighting for lower taxes, responsible spending, and balanced state budgets. He is a strong advocate for border security, school choice and ESA scholarships, and policies that promote Arizona’s economic growth. But what truly sets Livingston apart is his deep institutional knowledge of state government and his effectiveness as a negotiator. He knows how to turn conservative priorities into legislation and has repeatedly helped deliver results in a closely divided Legislature, even with a Democratic governor.
Beverly Pingerelli
Why we support Beverly Pingerelli: Beverly Pingerelli is a passionate advocate for education and STEM and has worked to strengthen Arizona’s schools while preparing students to succeed in a rapidly changing economy. She has championed practical reforms that improve the classroom environment, including successfully advancing legislation to limit cellphone use during the school day so students can stay focused on learning. Pingerelli brings a thoughtful, solutions-oriented approach to the Legislature and a genuine commitment to helping Arizona’s students and families thrive.
Peoria
Mayor of Peoria
Mike Finn
Why we support Mike Finn: Mike Finn understands that public safety is one of city government’s most important responsibilities and is committed to ensuring Peoria’s police officers have the staffing, resources, and support they need to keep the community safe. He will bring a steady, practical approach to city leadership while building on Peoria’s successes and keeping the city a safe, well-managed place to live, work, and raise a family.
School Boards
Peoria Unified School District Governing Board
Desiree Byrne
Why we support Desiree Byrne: Desiree Byrne is a strong advocate for fiscal responsibility and believes Peoria schools should deliver excellent education while respecting the taxpayers who support them. She will work to ease the district’s tax burden, pursue academic excellence rather than simply meeting minimum standards, and reduce unnecessary screen time so students can better focus on learning. Byrne also believes parents should have a primary role in their children’s education and be treated as partners in the educational process.
Heather Rooks
Why we support Heather Rooks: Heather Rooks is a strong advocate for parental rights and believes schools should focus on strong academics rather than political ideology. She is committed to protecting student safety, ensuring mandatory reporting laws are followed, and supporting well-funded special education programs that meet the needs of students and families. Rooks believes parents should remain the primary decision-makers when it comes to their own children’s education.
Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board
Paul Carver
Why we support Paul Carver: As the current president of the Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board, Paul Carver brings valuable experience and institutional knowledge to the district. He takes a hands-on approach to leadership, regularly visiting schools throughout DVUSD to understand their individual strengths and challenges and to hear directly from teachers, staff, and students. Carver is a practical and effective board member who knows how to work with colleagues of differing viewpoints to get things done for the district.
Kristi Cooper
Why we support Kristi Cooper: After 32 years teaching in Deer Valley schools, Kristi Cooper brings firsthand knowledge of the challenges facing teachers and students and understands how decisions made at the district level affect the classroom. A fiscal conservative, she believes the district should reduce unnecessary administrative spending rather than continually turning to taxpayers for more money. Cooper also recognizes that families have more educational choices than ever and wants DVUSD schools to earn their confidence by providing an excellent education that makes Deer Valley the first choice for local families.
Ballot Propositions
Arizona Proposition 141
YES
What it does: Proposition 141 would amend the Arizona Constitution to prohibit the state and local governments from imposing a tax, fee, or other charge based on the number of miles a person drives a motor vehicle.
Arizona Proposition 142
YES
What it does: Proposition 142 would amend the Arizona Constitution to prohibit state and local government entities, including public educational institutions, from requiring applicants, students, or employees to support race- or ethnicity-based preferential treatment or discrimination. It would also restrict the use of public resources for certain programs and activities that promote such preferential treatment.
Arizona Proposition 144
YES
What it does: Proposition 144 would amend the Arizona Constitution to establish several election-related requirements, including provisions concerning citizenship and voter identification, restrictions on foreign-national contributions intended to influence Arizona elections, and requirements related to ballot tabulation and voting procedures.
Arizona Proposition 316
YES
What it does: Proposition 316 would limit local sales taxes on food for home consumption to no more than 2% and require voter approval before a local government could impose or increase such a tax.
Arizona Proposition 317
YES
What it does: Proposition 317 would designate certain drug cartels and other specified organizations as terrorist organizations under Arizona law and direct the Arizona Department of Homeland Security to take specified actions to assess and address threats posed by those organizations.
Arizona Proposition 318
YES
What it does: Proposition 318 would establish sex-based requirements for participation in school athletics and for the use of school restrooms, locker rooms, showers, and similar private spaces.
Arizona Proposition 319
YES
What it does: Proposition 319 would prohibit state and local governments from installing or using new photo traffic-enforcement systems for certain traffic violations. Governments already using photo-enforcement systems would need voter approval to continue using them.
Arizona Proposition 320
YES
What it does: Proposition 320 would require certain Arizona school districts to spend at least 60% of their operational spending on direct instructional expenses. The requirement would apply to districts with more than 7,500 students or districts located in counties with populations greater than 500,000, with the Arizona Auditor General responsible for defining direct instructional expenses and monitoring compliance.
Peoria Proposition 429
YES · PEORIA ONLY
What it does: Proposition 429 concerns the Peoria Unified School District’s authority to sell, lease, or exchange certain district-owned real property.