About General Election Endorsements
Humane Voters of Arizona (HVA) is an all-volunteer, non-partisan organization that supports state legislative candidates who care about animals and animal protection.
In races in which HVA is making endorsements, those endorsements are made on a non-partisan basis, considering HVA legislative reports and questionnaires. Please note that we only have legislative reports for incumbents and former legislators, and we only have questionnaires for candidates who have responded to our request. Voting records, when available, are always given more weight than questionnaire responses. Endorsements for incumbents are based on 2017 and 2018 legislative reports which are posted on the HVA website.
The HVA Board approves all endorsements, which are based primarily on analyses of actions that candidates have taken in the past with regard to animal protection issues and on their stated positions on these issues. For candidates who do not have a historical record and have not provided written position statements, HVA has made no endorsements.
When making endorsements, HVA may also consider other factors including opposing candidates, PAC funding, and the climate of the legislative district. Some endorsed candidates do not have excellent voting records but would likely be better lawmakers on animal protection issues than their opponents.
In races where there are no HVA endorsements, please refer to legislative reports (for incumbents and former legislators) and candidate survey responses, which are posted on the HVA website.
“Single-Shot” Voting”: In Arizona House races voters choose two representatives for each legislative district. In LDs where HVA has endorsed only one candidate, please consider casting a single vote for the endorsed candidate, which will maximize their odds against opponents where votes are split.
For federal election endorsements visit the Humane Society Legislative Fund, Animal Wellness Action, or Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter Voter Guide.
Be a Voice for Arizona’s Animals by voting in the general election. Please share this voter guide with other animal advocates and encourage them to vote.
Candidates who support animal protection need your help! Please consider pitching in to help HVA elect animal-friendly legislators and to volunteer on their campaigns! If you can help, please contact us at humanevotersarizona@cox.net. To access our photo gallery of HVA-endorsed candidates, click here.
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Vote YES on Prop 127
HVA endorses Prop 127, which will help reduce reliance on fossil fuels that pollute our environment. Transitioning to clean energy will help protect Arizona’s wildlife and habitat. Please Vote YES on 127.
Legislative Endorsements for 2018 General Election
Arizona State House of Representatives
Rosanna Gabaldon (i)*
Daniel Hernandez (i)
Charlene R. Fernandez (i)
Geraldine Peten (i)
Walter Blackman*
Felicia French*
Randall “Randy” Friese (i)
Pamela Powers Hannley (i)*
Kirsten Engel (i)
Hollace Lyon*
Lynsey Robinson*
Robert Carp*
Shelley Renne Leon*
Julie Gunnigle*
Jennifer Samuels*
Kelly Townsend (i)
Sharon Stinard*
Jennifer Pawlik*
Denise “Mitzi” Epstein (i)*
Jennifer Jermaine*
Diego Espinoza (i)
Hazel Chandler*
Christopher “Chris” Gilfillan*
Bradley Hughes*
John Kavanagh*
Eric Kurland*
Amish Shah*
Isela Blanc (i)
Athena Salman (i)
Reginald Bolding (i)
Kelli Butler (i)*
Aaron Lieberman*
Richard Andrade (i)
Cesar Chavez (i)
Robert Meza
Key
LD = Legislative District
(i) = Incumbent
* = Responded to HVA Questionnaire
Please Note: HVA has not endorsed candidates in all legislative districts.
In legislative races where there are no HVA endorsements, please refer to legislative reports (for incumbents and former legislators) and candidate survey responses, which are posted on the HVA website.
If you have questions or comments please contact us at humanevotersarizona@cox.net
Legislative Endorsements for 2018 General Election
Arizona State Senate
LD 2: Andrea Dalessandro (i)
LD 3: Sally Ann Gonzales*
LD 4: Lisa Otondo (i)
LD 7: Jamescita Peshlakai (i)
LD 8: Sharon Girard*
LD 9: Victoria Steele*
LD 10: David Bradley (i)*
LD 11: Ralph Atchue*
LD 12: Elizabeth Brown*
LD 15: Heather Carter
LD 17: Steve Weichert*
LD 18: Sean Bowie (i)*
LD 19: Lupe Chavira Contreras (i)
LD 23: Daria Lohman*
LD 24: Lela Alston
LD 25: Kathy Mohr-Almeida*
LD 26: Juan Mendez (i)*
LD 27: Rebecca Rios*
LD 30: Tony Navarrete
Key
LD = Legislative District
(i) = Incumbent
* = Responded to HVA Questionnaire
Please Note: HVA has not endorsed candidates in all legislative districts.
In legislative races where there are no HVA endorsements, please refer to legislative reports (for incumbents and former legislators) and candidate survey responses, which are posted on the HVA website.
If you have questions or comments, please contact us at humanevotersarizona@cox.net.