About Primary 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 2019 and 2020 legislative reports. Endorsements for former legislators are based on previous reports.
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 primary 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.
HVA will be making additional recommendations for the general election and will post the Voter Guide on our website.
For federal election information and endorsements visit the Humane Society Legislative Fund or Animal Wellness Action.
Be a Voice for Arizona’s Animals by voting in the state primary election, where many races are decided. 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.
Legislative Endorsements for 2020 Primary Election
Candidates for Arizona State House of Representatives
| Legislative District | Candidate Name |
|---|---|
| LD 2 | Andrea Dalessandro |
| LD2 | Daniel Hernandez (i) |
| LD 3 | Andres Cano (i) |
| LD 3 | Alma Hernandez (i) |
| LD 4 | Charlene Fernandez (i) |
| LD 4 | Geraldine Peten (i) |
| LD 6 | Walter Blackman (i)* |
| LD 7 | Arlando Teller (i) |
| LD 7 | Myron Tsosie (i) |
| LD 8 | Sharon Girard * |
| LD 9 | Randall Friese (i)* |
| LD 9 | Pamela Powers Hannley (i) |
| LD 10 | Domingo DeGrazia (i)* |
| LD 14 | Kim Beach-Moschetti * |
| LD 17 | Jennifer Pawlik (i) |
| LD 18 | Mitzi Epstein (i)* |
| LD 18 | Jennifer Jermaine (i)* |
| LD 19 | Diego Espinoza (i) |
| LD 19 | Lorenzo Sierra (i) |
| LD 21 | Kathy Knecht * |
| LD 22 | Kathleen Honne * |
| LD 23 | John Kavanagh (i)* |
| LD 23 | Eric Kurland * |
| LD 24 | Jennifer Longdon (i) |
| LD 34 | Amish Shah (i)* |
| LD 26 | Debbie Nez-Manuel * |
| LD 26 | Athena Salman (i)* |
| LD 27 | Reginald Bolding (i) |
| LD 27 | Diego Rodriguez (i)* |
| LD 28 | Kelli Butler (i)* |
| LD 28 | Aaron Lieberman (i) |
| LD 29 | Richard Andrade (i)* |
| LD 29 | Cesar Chavez (i) |
| LD 30 | Robert Meza (i) |
| LD 30 | Raquel Teran (i) |
Candidates for Arizona State Senate
| Legislative District | Candidate Name |
|---|---|
| LD 2 | Rosanna Gabaldon * |
| LD 3 | Sally Ann Gonzales (i) |
| LD 4 | Lisa Otondo (i) |
| LD 6 | Felicia French |
| LD 7 | Jamescita Peshlakai (i) |
| LD 9 | Victoria Steele (i)* |
| LD 10 | Kirsten Engel (i)* |
| LD 11 | Linda Patterson * |
| LD 12 | Lynsey Robinson * |
| LD 18 | Sean Bowie (i)* |
| LD 19 | Lupe Contreras (i) |
| LD 24 | Lela Alston (i)* |
| LD 26 | Juan Mendez (i)* |
| LD 27 | Rebecca Rios (i)* |
| LD 29 | Martin Quezada (i)* |
| LD 30 | Tony Navarette (i) |
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 here.
If you have questions or comments, please contact us at humanevotersarizona@cox.net.