We can change things by investing in rural Arizona.

I have lived experience in education from all standpoints: as a parent, teacher, administrator, and school board member. I have seen first hand how schools have been defunded, teachers’ class sizes have been doubled, and students are used as pawns in political games. When elected, I will vote to increase funding for public schools. We need to attract the best and brightest teachers so our students can remain competitive on a national and international level.

When American students are educated, they become informed citizens who vote in elections. The right for every citizen to vote is the cornerstone of our democracy. As a rural voter – my family and I have spent years voting by mail in safe and secure elections. As a representative, I will fight against those trying to undermine the voter’s trust in our election systems. I will help protect voting rights, the sanctity of our elections, and the right for Arizonans to vote by expanding access to the ballot box.

My wife is a retired nurse who spent 30+ years serving her patients in Arizona hospitals. Through her, I learned how important it is that people receive good health care. However, I have friends and neighbors who go without care because they cannot afford it. This must change. Every Arizonan should have access to health care that includes affordable prescription drugs. I will help expand access to care when I am elected to the state house.