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Vote TechSmart Arizona Legislative District 30

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Arizona Legislative District 30

State Senate:
Jonathan Paton (R) is a current Representative in D-30 and is running for the Senate. He scored a 100% on the tech report card by voting for the entire tech agenda in 2008. He is a friend of technology and will continue his support as a Senator.
House of Representatives:
Frank Antenori (R) works in the field of aerospace. If elected he would like to make Arizona a more business friendly state by reducing taxes and investing in R&D.
Sharon Collins (R) works for the Arizona Department of Education. She believes in tax credits to attract business, and understands the need for education in order to compete in a global economy.
Doug Sposito (R) is a small business owner and general contractor. He believes we need a venture capital system in Arizona, and that a highly educated workforce in engineering and science will help attract technology companies to the Valley.

Arizona Technology Council

2008 VOTE TECHSMART - If you care about the Technology Related Voting Record of the Arizona State Senators and Legislators in your Legislative District, Download the Guide and read these endorsements.

Vote TechSmart is a resource produced by the Arizona Technology Council to give our members a better understanding of the Arizona legislative candidates who are running for political office in the 2008 Arizona election.
The report includes incumbents’ past voting records on technology issues and the results of both a survey and/or interviews of both incumbent and non-incumbent candidates. We hope this information is useful as you make your choices on Election Day.

Vote TechSmart Arizona Legislative District 29

Download the Arizona Technology Council 2008 Vote TechSmart Guide

Arizona Legislative District 29

State Senate:
Linda Lopez (D) is a current Representative in D-29 and is running unopposed for the Senate. She has been supportive of R&D tax credits, Science Foundation Arizona and e-learning initiatives.
House of Representatives:
Pat Kilburn (R) works in the arena of defense. He believes we need more math and science requirements and that broadband is essential to a technology state.
Daniel Patterson (D) is an ecologist. He wants to diversify the Arizona economy, improve public education and invest in solar energy.

Arizona Technology Council

2008 VOTE TECHSMART - If you care about the Technology Related Voting Record of the Arizona State Senators and Legislators in your Legislative District, Download the Guide and read these endorsements.

Vote TechSmart is a resource produced by the Arizona Technology Council to give our members a better understanding of the Arizona legislative candidates who are running for political office in the 2008 Arizona election.
The report includes incumbents’ past voting records on technology issues and the results of both a survey and/or interviews of both incumbent and non-incumbent candidates. We hope this information is useful as you make your choices on Election Day.

Vote TechSmart Arizona Legislative District 28

Download the Arizona Technology Council 2008 Vote TechSmart Guide

Arizona Legislative District 28

State Senate:
Paula Aboud (D) is the current Senator in D-28. She supported e-learning and the job training program in the 2007-08 legislative sessions.
House of Representatives:
David Bradley (D) is a current Representative in D-28. He supported the majority of our agenda by voting for R&D, job training, Science Foundation Arizona and e-learning.
Steve Farley (D) is a current Representative in D-28. He supported e-learning, Science Foundation Arizona and the job training program.

Arizona Technology Council

2008 VOTE TECHSMART - If you care about the Technology Related Voting Record of the Arizona State Senators and Legislators in your Legislative District, Download the Guide and read these endorsements.

Vote TechSmart is a resource produced by the Arizona Technology Council to give our members a better understanding of the Arizona legislative candidates who are running for political office in the 2008 Arizona election.
The report includes incumbents’ past voting records on technology issues and the results of both a survey and/or interviews of both incumbent and non-incumbent candidates. We hope this information is useful as you make your choices on Election Day.

Vote TechSmart Arizona Legislative District 27

Download the Arizona Technology Council 2008 Vote TechSmart Guide

Arizona Legislative District 27

State Senate:
No endorsement made.
House of Representatives:
Olivia Cajero Bedford (D) is a current Representative in D-27. She supported the entire 2007 legislative agenda: supporting R&D tax credits, Science Foundation Arizona and e-learning.
Phil Lopes (D) is a current Representative in D-27. He supported Science Foundation Arizona, e-learning and the job training program. He received a “B” on our report card.

Arizona Technology Council

2008 VOTE TECHSMART - If you care about the Technology Related Voting Record of the Arizona State Senators and Legislators in your Legislative District, Download the Guide and read these endorsements.

Vote TechSmart is a resource produced by the Arizona Technology Council to give our members a better understanding of the Arizona legislative candidates who are running for political office in the 2008 Arizona election.
The report includes incumbents’ past voting records on technology issues and the results of both a survey and/or interviews of both incumbent and non-incumbent candidates. We hope this information is useful as you make your choices on Election Day.

Vote TechSmart Arizona Legislative District 26

Download the Arizona Technology Council 2008 Vote TechSmart Guide

Arizona Legislative District 26

State Senate:
Pete Hershberger (R) is the current Representative in D-26 and is running for the Senate. He has been a friend of the technology industry supporting the majority of our agenda. He played a tremendous role in the passage of the R&D tax credit bill.
House of Representatives:
Donald Jorgensen (D) would support the tech agenda if elected. He is a proponent of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), workforce development and clean energy.
Nancy Young Wright (D) is a current Representative in D-26. She supported R&D, e-learning and Science Foundation Arizona.

Arizona Technology Council

2008 VOTE TECHSMART - If you care about the Technology Related Voting Record of the Arizona State Senators and Legislators in your Legislative District, Download the Guide and read these endorsements.

Vote TechSmart is a resource produced by the Arizona Technology Council to give our members a better understanding of the Arizona legislative candidates who are running for political office in the 2008 Arizona election.
The report includes incumbents’ past voting records on technology issues and the results of both a survey and/or interviews of both incumbent and non-incumbent candidates. We hope this information is useful as you make your choices on Election Day.

Vote TechSmart Arizona Legislative District 25

Download the Arizona Technology Council 2008 Vote TechSmart Guide

Arizona Legislative District 25

State Senate:
Manny Alvarez (D) is the current Representative for D-25 and is running for the Senate. He supported e-learning, Science Foundation Arizona and the job training program.
House of Representatives:
No endorsements made.

Arizona Technology Council

2008 VOTE TECHSMART - If you care about the Technology Related Voting Record of the Arizona State Senators and Legislators in your Legislative District, Download the Guide and read these endorsements.

Vote TechSmart is a resource produced by the Arizona Technology Council to give our members a better understanding of the Arizona legislative candidates who are running for political office in the 2008 Arizona election.
The report includes incumbents’ past voting records on technology issues and the results of both a survey and/or interviews of both incumbent and non-incumbent candidates. We hope this information is useful as you make your choices on Election Day.

Vote Tech Smart Arizona Legislative District 24

Download the Arizona Technology Council 2008 Vote TechSmart Guide

Arizona Legislative District 24

State Senate:
No endorsement made.
House of Representatives:
Lynne Pancrazi (D) is a current Representative in D-24. She was a supporter of R&D, job training, Science Foundation Arizona and e-learning.
Theresa Ulmer (D) is a current Representative in D-24. She was a supporter of R&D, job training, Science Foundation Arizona and e-learning.

Vote Smart

2008 VOTE TECH SMART - If you care about the Technology Related Voting Record of the Arizona State Senators and Legislators in your Legislative District, Download the Guide and read these endorsements.

Vote TechSmart is a resource produced by the Arizona Technology Council to give our members a better understanding of the Arizona legislative candidates who are running for political office in the 2008 Arizona election.
The report includes incumbents’ past voting records on technology issues and the results of both a survey and/or interviews of both incumbent and non-incumbent candidates. We hope this information is useful as you make your choices on Election Day.

Vote TechSmart Arizona Legislative District 23

Download the Arizona Technology Council 2008 Vote TechSmart Guide

Arizona Legislative District 23

State Senate:
No endorsement made.
House of Representatives:
John Filmore (R) is a small business owner and believes we need to invest more in economic development so that we have a robust economy. He believes in tax incentives and that education is the key to workforce development.
Barbara McGuire (D) is a current Representative in D-23. She is a supporter of the technology industry by voting for R&D, e-learning, Science Foundation Arizona and the job training program.
Krista Pacion (D) is in the technology industry as a tech analyst for Go Daddy. She believes education is a way out of poverty, and a way to attract business to Arizona. She believes in tax incentives and would support our agenda.
Frank Pratt (R) would support the tech agenda if elected. His priorities are education, transportation and security. He would like to see clean renewable energy and a top-notch education system.

Vote Smart

2008 VOTE TECHSMART - If you care about the Technology Related Voting Record of the Arizona State Senators and Legislators in your Legislative District, Download the Guide and read these endorsements.

Vote TechSmart is a resource produced by the Arizona Technology Council to give our members a better understanding of the Arizona legislative candidates who are running for political office in the 2008 Arizona election.
The report includes incumbents’ past voting records on technology issues and the results of both a survey and/or interviews of both incumbent and non-incumbent candidates. We hope this information is useful as you make your choices on Election Day.

Vote TechSmart Arizona Legislative District 22

Download the Arizona Technology Council 2008 Vote TechSmart Guide

Arizona Legislative District 22

State Senate:
Thayer Verschoor (R) is the current sitting Senator in D-22. As Majority Leader he was helpful in managing the Council’s initiatives through the process. He scored an “A” on our report card.
House of Representatives:
Andy Biggs (R) is a current Representative in D-22. He has been supportive of R&D, e-learning, Science Foundation Arizona and the property tax repeal.
Glenn Ray (D) is an Iraq war veteran and a small business owner. He’s priorities are the economy, workforce development and public safety. He is a proponent of solar energy and public/private partnerships.

Vote Smart

2008 VOTE TECHSMART - If you care about the Technology Related Voting Record of the Arizona State Senators and Legislators in your Legislative District, Download the Guide and read these endorsements.

Vote TechSmart is a resource produced by the Arizona Technology Council to give our members a better understanding of the Arizona legislative candidates who are running for political office in the 2008 Arizona election.
The report includes incumbents’ past voting records on technology issues and the results of both a survey and/or interviews of both incumbent and non-incumbent candidates. We hope this information is useful as you make your choices on Election Day.

Vote TechSmart Arizona Legislative District 21

Download the Arizona Technology Council 2008 Vote TechSmart Guide

Arizona Legislative District 21

State Senate:
Jay Tibshraeny (R) is the current Senator in D-21 and is running unopposed. He has been a supporter of the job training program, e-learning and Science Foundation Arizona.
House of Representatives:
Steve Yarbrough (R) is a current Representative in D-21 and chairman of Ways & Means. He has been vital in passing our tax initiatives including the R&D tax credit.
Warde Nichols (R) is a current Representative in D-21. He supported R&D, e-learning, job training and the property tax repeal.

Vote Tech Smart

2008 VOTE TECHSMART - If you care about the Technology Related Voting Record of the Arizona State Senators and Legislators in your Legislative District, Download the Guide and read these endorsements.

Vote TechSmart is a resource produced by the Arizona Technology Council to give our members a better understanding of the Arizona legislative candidates who are running for political office in the 2008 Arizona election.
The report includes incumbents’ past voting records on technology issues and the results of both a survey and/or interviews of both incumbent and non-incumbent candidates. We hope this information is useful as you make your choices on Election Day.