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scottintempe 5:59 am on November 8, 2022  

My 2022 Ballot

OfficeMy VoteDescription
US State SenatorMark KellyMark Kelly didn’t really make a name for himself in the Senate, but he’s a reliable democratic vote. Blake Masters meanwhile seems to have inherited MAGA type of ideology, seems rather squishy and is mostly a Peter Thiel acolyte.
US Rep in Congress District 4Greg StantonSimilar to Mark Kelly, a reliable democratic vote in the house.
State GovernorKatie HobbsShe’s been a dissapointing candidate on the campaign trail but Kari Lake has spread misinformation about vaccines and Trump’s election. She’s MAGA through and through and that is disqualifying.
State Senator District 8Juan MendezGoing with the democratic slate.
State Representative District 8Athena Salman, Melody HernandezGoing with the democratic slate.
Secretary of StateAdrian FontesAn experienced politician. Finchem was literally in the protest on January 6th. He’s the worst person on this ballot with a close runner up being Hamadeh.
Attorney GeneralKris MayesMayes is extremely experienced. Hamadeh tricked Trump into an endorsement and that is the only way he won the nomination. He’s a joke.
State TreasurerMartin QuezadaKimberly Lee has gone full MAGA, I’m out.
Superintendent of Public InstructionKathy HoffmanTom Horne won’t go away. He should.
State Mine InspectorPaul MarshRunning unopposed.
Corporation CommissionerSandra Kennedy, Lauren KubyAll four seem pretty good, but I’m throwing my hat in with the democrats.
Clerk of the Superior CourtJeff FineRunning unopposed
Justice of the Peace KyreneSharron SaulsRunning unopposed
Constable KyreneBridget Bellavigna
Central AZ Water Conserv DistAlexandra Arboleda,
Alan Dulaney,
Shelby Duplesis,
Benjamin Graff,
Donovan Neese		Of the candidates, these seem to have the most relevant experience.
Maricopa County Community College District At-LargeKelli ButlerWell, Randy Kaufman suspended his campaign due to a scandal.
High School Governing Board MemberAndres Barraza
Question 1Yes
Question 2Yes
Question 3Yes
Tempe Elem No. 3Yes
Prop 128YesIf a proposition is judged to be un-Constitutional, this gives the legislature a chance to rectify it.
Prop 129NoProposition can only be single subject. I haven’t noticed this to be a problem.
Prop 130 YesGives property tax exemption for veterans no matter when they became Arizona residents.
Prop 131YesCreate a Lieutenant Governor who will take over from the same party.
Prop 132NoGetting 60% of the voters to pass a proposition in order to get a tax increase is too high a bar.
Prop 209YesGreater protection for core resources from creditors.
Prop 211YesGreater disclosure requirements for campaign media spending.
Prop 308YesIn state tuition for dreamers. Definitely.
Prop 309YesVoter ID
Prop 310YesA slight tax increase to support fire.