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Golden Ticket

GT for NE Valley of Phoenix

Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, Cave Creek, Carefree, Anthem, Paradise Valley, Deer Valley

2026 General Election

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Federal Offices

Vote early at a Voting Center where your ballot will be ID verified before it leaves your possession.

Federal Offices

We must elect these conservative candidates to retain control of the US House.  If we fail, we will lose our country after the 2026 Election to endless attacks on Trump America First policies, or worse, impeachment attempts.

US House - AZ CD1
NE Valley (Scottsdale)
(Vote for 1)
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Jay Feely

Republican

Conservative

Strongly supports the Trump agenda as our conservative vote in the US House. Feely will focus on lowering costs, not DC witch hunts from the D's.

US House - AZ CD4
East Valley (Scottsdale, Tempe)
(Vote for 1)
US House - AZ CD8
Northwest Valley (I-17, Anthem)
(Vote for 1)
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"Abe" Hamadeh

Incumbent

Republican

Conservative

First-term Rep sponsored 14 bills on vets, elections, taxes. Secured 30+ NDAA provisions for AZ. Strong America First conservative. Rehire.

State Offices

State Offices

Leadership matters.  Our future depends on you voting conservative across all AZ Executive Offices.  Katie Hobbs (Gov), Kris Mayes (AG) and Adrian Fontes (SoS) must be defeated to win back control of Arizona.

AZ Governor & Lt. Governor
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Andy Biggs

Republican

Conservative

93% Heritage score. As AZ Senate Pres, led balanced budgets, tax cuts, spending reforms. Stopped NPVIC in AZ. Strong conservative. Promote him.

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Sine Kerr

Republican

Conservative

Expert in rural AZ & agri. 40-yr Dairy farmer and fmr AZ Senate Maj Whip rep SW AZ. Brings practical cred w/ farmers, ranchers, & water-policy experts.

AZ Secretary of State
(Vote for 1)
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Alex Kolodin

Republican

Conservative

Election lawyer & legislator w/ proven results: authored major AZ election reform laws, beat Fontes in court. Best hire for election integrity.

AZ Attorney General
(Vote for 1)
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Warren Petersen

Republican

Conservative

AZ Senate Pres with 100% conservative AZ Free ratings. Authored election integrity, border, laws and defended in court. Strong conservative. Promote.

AZ Sup't of Public Instruction
(Vote for 1)
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Kimberly Yee

Republican

Conservative

AZ Tres. Charter Sch'ls/ESA supporter. Supports phonics-based reading, traditional math, and accountability in AZ classrooms. Hire her.

AZ State Treasurer
(Vote for 1)
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Elijah Norton

Republican

Conservative

Self-made businessman, As AZGOP Treasurer audited/turned around party finances. Proven conservative strong financial mgmt exp. Strong hire.

AZ Corp Commission
(Vote for Both)
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Kevin Thompson

Republican

Incumbent

Conservative

Voted to reduce utility rates, repeal green energy mandates, prioritize grid reliability over subsidies.  Rehire him.

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Ralph Heap

Republican

Conservative

Emphasizes limited gov, free mkts, reduced utiltiy regs and oversight. Focused on building new, reliable energy capacity. Hire.

AZ Mine Inspector
(Vote for 1)
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Walter "Les" Presmyk

Republican

Incumbent

Conservative

45+ yrs mining experience, UofA Mining Engineering degree, SRP principal engineer 30 yrs. Unopposed in GOP primary. Strong hire.

State Legislature

AZ State Legislature

We must elect these conservative candidates to maintain control of the AZ Legislature.  If we lose control of the legislature, we will lose the State to the liberals.  Andy Biggs needs a Republican-controlled legislature to pass and approve many new laws that protect Arizona.

Legislative District 2

N Phoenix, I-17 Corridor

AZ Senate, LD2
(Vote for 1)
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Shawnna Bolick

Incumbent

Republican

Conservative

Focused on school choice & election integrity. Dem opponent is running to flip the Senate. Vote Bolick to maintain control of the AZ Senate.

AZ House, LD2
(Vote for Both)
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Justin Wilmeth

Incumbent

Republican

Conservative

Wilmeth has 29 bills signed into law—a proven conservative legislator. Strong on business, border & liberty. Rehire.

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Paul Carver

Republican

Conservative

USMC veteran. Proven conservative leader on DYUSD Board. Focused on AZ fiscal restraint, traditional values.  Hire.

Legislative District 3

N Scottsdale, Fountain Hills

AZ Senate, LD3
(Vote for 1)
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John Kavanagh

Incumbent

Republican

Conservative

20 yrs in legislature, NRA A+, Appropriations Chair. Proven conservative record on border, guns, taxes & school choice. Rehire.

AZ House, LD3
(Vote for Both)
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George Khalaf

Republican

Conservative

Top conservative policy guru, pro-life, parental rights advocate.  Best credentialed LD3 House candidate.  Strong issue insight and plan. Hire.

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Cody Riem

Incumbent

Republican

Conservative

Appt'd. to House March '26. Led Rio Verde water crisis fight. Conservative on taxes, law enforcement & water security. Rehire.

Legislative District 4

S Scottsdale, Paradise Valley

AZ Senate, LD4
(Vote for 1)
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Carine Werner

Incumbent

Republican

Conservative

1st-term senator and solid conservative. Chairs Health committee. Active on fraud, fentanyl, schools, border & parental rights. Strong rehire.

AZ House, LD4
(Vote for Both)
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Matt Gress

Incumbent

Republican

Conservative

Effective Republican, budget hawk. prdominently conservative record but is able to work across the isle on key bills. Strong in swing district. Rehire.

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Pamela Carter

Incumbent

Republican

Conservative

1st-term conservative, voted NO on Axon bill for local control. Sponsored Cade’s Law & a teen-sextortion felony bill.  Productive first term. Rehire.

Legislative District 8

S Scottsdale, Mesa

AZ Senate, LD8
(Vote for 1)
AZ House, LD8
(Vote for 2)
AZ Senate, LD8 – Bill Loughridge
AZ House, LD8 - Donald Hawker

Maricopa County

Clerk, Maricopa Superior Court

(Vote for 1)

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Jeff Dial

Republican

Incumbent

Former AZ legislator with a moderate conservative record.

Justice of the Peace - McDowell Mountain

(Vote for 1)

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Michelle Reagan

Republican

Incumbent

Previous judicial experience reflecting moderate conservatism

Justice of the Peace - North Valley

(Vote for 1)

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DesaRae Tucker

Republican

Incumbent

Brings prosecutorial and judicial pro tem experience

Constable - McDowell Mountain

(Vote for 1)

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Dan Diaz

Republican

Incumbent

Brings over 20 years in law enforcement and criminal justice training

Constable - North Valley

(Vote for 1)

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Mike Rowe

Republican

Incumbent

Deep experience in serving writs, evictions, restraining orders, & summons.

Other MC Offices 

(Vote for 1 in each race)

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MC Community College Board, At Large
John Crow (R)
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MC Community College Board, District 3
Susan Winder (R)
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Special Healthcare District, District 3
Kelly Barr (R)
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MC / Local
Rio Verde Fire District Board
Nancy Sewell (R)

Local Offices

Scottsdale City Council

(Vote for Both)

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Barry Graham

Republican

Incumbent

Conservative

Proven conservative voting record. Fought apt overdevelopment. Budget hawk. Championed short term rental enforcement. Strong rehire.

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Michelle Ugenti-Rita

Republican

Conservative

12-yr AZ legislator, chaired Elections & Commerce comm, sponsored reforms and conservative tax policies. Strong negotiating skills. Strong hire.

  It is imperative to VOTE for BOTH GRAHAM & UGENTI-RITA  

The DSA-Endorsed DEM Candidate

It is critical that conservatives win this election to maintain control of the Scottsdale City Council.

Remember that over the last decade, liberal control of Scottsdale has meant decaying roads and development of tens of thousands of high-density apartments - including approval of the Axon apartment deal that gave away 12,000 homes worth of water without replacement requirements.  Water availability and decaying infrastructure was of secondary concern. 

 

The DSA-endorsed candidate has a resident-friendly message, but he is closely aligned with the liberal ideology that changed Scottsdale for the worse in many ways.  If he were elected, the Scottsdale City Council would tip back to liberal control sending Scottsdale back in the wrong direction. ​​

By voting for the conservative Top Picks (Graham & Ugenti-Rita), your city - and the resident viewpoint - will be protected on the City Council.

Fountain Hills Mayor

(Vote for 1)

Fountain Hills Town Council

(Vote for 3)

Cave Creek Mayor

(Vote for 1)

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Brian Hardy

Republican

Conservative

Change agent w/vision dealing w/reality. Leans into solving water issues beyond credits. Knows water numbers to solve problems. 4005 acres. Definite hire.

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Kathryn Royer

Democrat

Liberal

Privatize utilities but unclear to what benefit. Hopes to get water credits from other towns. CAP exp, but no water results. Unclear plan for CC.

Cave Creek Town Council

(Vote for 6)

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Kathleen Abaie

Republican

Conservative

Understands water issues. Drill down to solve infrastructure needs. Analytical seeking real answers. "Numbers tell a story". 4005 acres.

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Joe Freedman

Republican

Incumbent

Conservative

Clear vision: Water mgt, fire safety, 4005 acres, trail safety, parking solns. Strong force for change to solve problems. Definite hire.

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Tom Augherton

Republican

Incumbent

Conservative

Decades on council, but low focus on water solutions. Not a clear plan for CC. Need more transparency on Council. Increase sales tax.

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David Ackerman

No Party

Moderate

Economics background. Focus in water conservation. Secure credits. Deep diver on issues. 4005 acres. No major changes to keep CC, CC.

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Cynthia Driskell

Republican

Conservative

Unclear plan for water. Focus on conservation, recycle, reuse. Focus on QoL issues. 4005 acres. Unclear plan for future.

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Patricia Murphy

Republican

Moderate

Local businesswoman and long term resident with deep knowledge of the town. Fought rezoning in 2005. Keep CC, CC.

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Thomas McGuire

Democrat

Liberal

Focus on water but no apparent solutions. Keep CC, CC. Eliminate sales tax, but no plan for revenue replacement.

The best way to assess your own picks for the Cave Creek election is to watch the recent CANDIDATE FORUM
Carefree Town Council

(Vote for 1)

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Ted Taylor

Republican

Conservative

Believes payroll is 50% too high. Develop NE corner for revenues, protect open spaces. supports groups buying 48 acres.

Paradise Valley Mayor

(Vote for 1)

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Mark Stanton

Incumbent

Republican

Moderate

Running unopposed. More moderate than desired. Need conservative council to offset his moderate views.

Paradise Valley Town Council

(Vote for 3)

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Anna Thomasson

Republican

Incumbent

Conservative

Dedicated and accessible to residents; prioritizes fiscal responsibility with quality of services and safety. Very strong rehire.

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Bill Nassikas

Republican

Conservative

No more property taxes. Leader in hospitality. Planning exp balancing resorts and residents. Valuable leadership resource for PV. Strong hire.

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Bob Brown

Republican

Conservative

Conservative on property rights and budgeting. Focus on maintaining PV QoL Fmr HOA mgmt co CEO. Strong hire.

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Daran Wastchak

Republican

Liberal

PV Planning Commissioner. Ph.D. in Public Admin, Seeks to raise PV spending caps without clear explanation as to what the money will be used for. Just spend.

Phoenix City Council

District 2, North Phoenix

(Vote for 1)

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Matt Evans

Republican

Conservative

Former PHX mayor candidate, applies tech expertise for fiscal & homelessness reform, cons'vtive on policy platforms, council budgeting & pub safety.

District 4, West Phoenix

(Vote for 1)

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Zach Lauer

Republican

Conservative

Entrepreneur and health advocate. Promotes faith, family, freedom, and economic solutions, aligning conservatism to council policy and community engagement.

District 6, South Phoenix, Ahwatukee

(Vote for 1)

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Michael Del Prete

Republican

Conservative

Real estate exec for affordable housing and business leadership, reflecting conservatism and industry experience pertinent to council economic & infrastructure decisions.

District 8, SW Phoenix, Laveen

No Conservative running

School Boards

School Boards

The left is dominating AZ School Boards. Few strong conservatives are running for office.  We need to elect them all.

Scottsdale USD

(Vote for Both)

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Amy Carney

Incumbent

Republican

Conservative

Seeking second term. Parent of 3 former SUSD students, she is a well-known conservative board voice — running on academic excellence, fiscal responsibility & parental rights.

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Jeanne Beasley

Republican

Conservative

Strong conservative critical thinker who has been involved with the SUSD audit committee. She wants to use her strong analytical skills to make a difference in SUSD.

Fountain Hills USD

(Vote for 3)

Cave Creek USD

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Scott Brown

Republican

Conservative

Former two-term CCUSD Board member. Strong leadership in schools, youth sports and school mgmt issues.

Paradise Valley USD

(Vote for 2)

Do Not Vote - No conservative candidates running

Deer Valley USD

(Vote for Both)

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Paul Carver

Incumbent

Republican

Conservative

Current DVUSD board president. Marine Corps vet, MBA and DVHS alum, Proudly cons'tive — also running for AZ House in LD2 on a traditional-values, accountability platform.

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Kristi Jo Cooper

Republican

Conservative

32-year DVUSD teacher, daughter of a DVUSD principal and teacher, parent of two district alumni. Runs on parents'-choice, fiscal discipline, and student safety.

Judges
West-MEC 7

(Vote for 1)

Judges

Same plan as 2024. Katie Hobbs is still Governor and could make even worse judge replacements. 

Vote YES on all judges, EXCEPT the one listed below (Vote NO).

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Susan Pineda

Maricopa Co Superior Court

Elections have consequences. We must elect Andy Biggs, Governor.  Then many more conservative judges will be appointed.

NOTE: CS reviewed judges based the 2026 Judicial Performance Review (peer & citizen) and other formal reviews that assess judicial conduct. Historical data shows removing judges at the ballot box is a rare event.   It is 30x more effective to improve the judiciary by electing a conservative governor who - by law - makes judge appointments and populates judicial screening and review functions with conservatives.

Ballot Measures

Ballot Initiatives & Questions

Katie Hobbs has rejected hundreds of good improvements to AZ law.  But, the conservative state legislature has refferred 9 important ballot initiatives for voters to decide this election cycle.  Bypasses Katie Hobbs' veto power.  All are very important for your conservative vote.

Ballot Initiatives

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Freedom to Move Act – Bans mileage taxes & gov’t tracking of your driving. Permanently. Your car, your miles, your business.

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No DEI – Closes DEI loopholes in gov’t/public school hiring & promotion. Merit-based reward. “DEI” concepts and language can’t be used to get around existing law.

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AZ Secure Elections Act – Citizen-only voting, Voter ID req to vote. Bans foreign $$ in elections. Stronger than Florida's very effective election law. All AZ Legislature D's voted NO.

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Grocery Tax < 2% – Caps grocery sales tax at 2% or less across AZ. A very regressive tax that hits low-income Arizonans hardest.

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317

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Drug Cartels – Designates drug cartels what they are: Terrorist Organizations. Req full AZ resources to combat. No American opposes this, but all AZ Leg D's voted NO on this prop.

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318

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No Boys in Girls Bathrooms – Bans biological males (as defined at birth) in girls' sports, locker rooms & bathrooms. No normal person opposes this, but all AZ Leg D's voted NO.

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Traffic Camera Ban – Bans photo radar / red-light cams. Existing cams req voter approval. Prop 319 does not ban Flock cameras (crime surveillance) - only traffic violation cameras.

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Spend on Teachers – Require 60%+ of operational school budgets to be spent in classroom on teachers and students, not for more "administrators".

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0.2% Jail Tax – Renews tax for 20 yrs., the 0.2% sales tax that funds MC jails ($300M/yr rev). If not passed, the fund must come from somewhere, like property taxes.

Local Ballot Questions

Some ballots will contain local decisions that require voter approval.

SUSD $375M Bond Issue

Declining enrollment / more schools closing. No clear plan, just a big number determined by voter research, not need. Adds ~$156/year new tax on a $600K home.

SUSD Property Sale

Authorize selling three (3) closed campuses (Cholla, Apache, Oak). This liquidation should be secured before any consideration of a bond issue.

FHUSD Budget Override

Renews operating funds for education and operating exp (0.1675% tax). Renews a ~$100/year tax on a ~$600K home.

PVUSD Budget Override

Renews operating funds for education and operating exp (+0.5827% tax). Renews a ~$350/year tax on a ~$600K home. What cost reduction has been done?

PVUSD Add'l Override

Added operating funds for education and operating exp (+0.1334% tax). Adds ~$80/year new tax on a ~$600K home. Why is even more needed?

CCUSD Property Sale

Authorize sale of Desert Sun campus (closed). CCUSD has made hard financial decisions to address cost vs. declining enrollment w/o bond overrides.

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