Arizona GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Debate
WHEN: Saturday, April 19, 2014 at 10:00 a.m, with a “meet and greet” 1/2 hour prior
WHAT: Debate between candidates seeking Republican nomination for governor of Arizona
WHERE: Union Center, Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch, 3925 N. Sun City Blvd., Florence, AZ
Former Mesa Mayor Scott Smith
Second term Mayor of Mesa is seeking the position of
Governor of Arizona. His background is in business. With his background he has
developed leadership skills and coupled with his experience as Mayo of Mesa
feels he would be a good candidate for Governor of Arizona. Web Page
Secretary of State Ken Bennett
Mr. Bennett is the current Secretary of State and is
running for the Governor’s office in 2014. According to his website he wants to
be Governor of Arizona because he has a heritage of service, believes public
service is an honor and privilege, and believes in people not politics. Web Page
Doug Ducey AZ State Treasurer
Mr. Doucey is the 32nd State Treasurer of Arizona and wants
to be Governor in 2014. He believes that his experiences as State Treasurer,
community involvement, and background gives him the skills for the office of
Governor. Web Page
Al Melvin AZ State Senator
Mr. Melvin is currently an Arizona State Senator who is
also wanting the Govornor’s office. He “`has a background in the military and
business. He is also recognized as a pro-business, pro-Constitution, pro-family
legislator. Web Page
Mr. Frank Riggs
Mr. Riggs is an Arizona Businessman and Entrepreneur who
was once a Congressman for the state of California. He believes it would be
very advantageous to have a governor who’s served in Congress and knows how to
get things done at the federal level. Web Page
Mrs. Christine Jones
With a background in accounting and law Mrs. Jones comes
from Go-Daddy a web hosting service. As Governor, she looks forward to
advancing Arizona’s conservative values and securing a prosperous future for
generations to come. Web Page
Alice Yvonne Lukasik
Mrs. Lukasik is a resident of Camp Verde, Arizona running for the office of Governor. Lukasick believes the constitution defines how to create and maintain healthy boundaries and limits for prosperous communities and protect ourselves from harm. She wants to be Governor to protect Arizona’s resources.
MORE: The debate will be moderated by Robert Graham, Chairman of the Arizona Republican Party
SPONSOR: The Pinal County Republican Committee
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