2008 Arizona House of Representatives election
The 2008 Arizona House of Representatives election took place on Tuesday, November 4, 2008, with the primary election held on Tuesday, September 2, 2008.[ 4] [ 5] Arizona voters elected all 60 members of the Arizona House of Representatives in multi-member districts to serve two-year terms.[ 6]
The election coincided with United States national elections and Arizona state elections, including U.S. President , U.S. House , and Arizona Senate .[ 7] [ 8]
Following the previous election in 2006 , Republicans held a 33-to-27-seat majority over Democrats .[ 9] [ 10] [ 11] Republicans expanded their majority in 2008, winning 35 seats. At 25 members, Democrats experienced a net loss of two seats.[ 4] [ 7] [ 8] The newly elected members served in the 49th Arizona State Legislature , during which Republican Kirk Adams was elected as Speaker of the Arizona House.[ a]
Retiring Incumbents [ edit ] District 2: Albert Tom
District 11: David E. Funkhouser III[ b]
District 23: Pete Rios
District 25: Manuel V. "Manny" Alvarez [ c]
District 29: Linda J. Lopez [ d] District 6: Doug Clark
District 9: Bob Stump [ e]
District 12: John B. Nelson [ f]
District 18: Russell K. Pearce [ g]
District 18: Mark Anderson [ h]
District 20: Bob Robson [ i]
District 22: Eddie Farnsworth [ j]
District 25: Jennifer J. Burns
District 26: Pete Hershberger [ k]
District 30: Marian A. McClure [ l]
District 30: Jonathan Paton [ m] Incumbents Defeated in Primary Election [ edit ] District 29: Tom Prezelski District 3: Trish Groe Incumbents Defeated in General Elections [ edit ] District 10: Jackie Thrasher
District 24: Theresa Ulmer Italics denote an open seat held by the incumbent party; bold text denotes a gain for a party.[ 4] [ 7] [ 8]
Sources for election results:[ 4] [ 7] [ 8]
^ Kirk Adams was elected by acclamation as Speaker for the 49th legislature.[ 2] [ 3]
^ a b Democratic Representative Mark DeSimone resigned his House seat on July 24, 2008.[ 20] [ 21] David E. Funkhouser III (D) was appointed by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors to fill Mr. DeSimone's unexpired term as Representative of District 11 on August 20, 2008 and was sworn in on August 26, 2008.[ 22]
^ Elected to the Arizona State Senate .
^ Elected to the Arizona State Senate .
^ Elected to the Arizona Corporation Commission .
^ Elected to the Arizona State Senate .
^ Elected to the Arizona State Senate .
^ Ran for the U.S. House in the 5th congressional district , but was defeated in the Republican primary by David Schweikert . Schweikert went on to lose the general election to Democrat Harry Mitchell .
^ Ran for the Arizona Corporation Commission , but was defeated in the Republican primary by Marian A. McClure , Bob Stump , and Barry Wong .
^ Ran for the Arizona State Senate , but was defeated in the Republican primary by incumbent Thayer Verschoor .
^ Ran for the Arizona State Senate , but was defeated in the Republican primary by Al Melvin .
^ Ran for the Arizona Corporation Commission , but was defeated in the general election by Republican Bob Stump and Democrats Paul Newman and Sandra Kennedy .
^ Elected to the Arizona State Senate .
^ a b c Democratic Representative Ann Kirkpatrick resigned her House seat on July 24, 2007.[ 12] [ 13] Thomas E. "Tom" Chabin (D) was appointed by the Coconino County Board of Supervisors to fill Ms. Kirkpatrick's unexpired term as Representative of District 2 on August 28, 2007 and was sworn in on September 10, 2007.[ 14]
^ a b c Republican Representative Sam Crump resigned February 1, 2010 to campaign for a seat in the United States Congress.[ 15] [ 16] Amanda Reeve (R) was appointed by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors to fill Mr. Crump's unexpired term as Representative of District 6 on February 17, 2010.[ 17]
^ a b c Republican Representative D. R. Quelland was removed from office on May 27, 2010.[ 15] [ 18] Kimberly Yee (R) was appointed by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors on August 2, 2010 to fill Mr. Quelland's unexpired term.[ 19]
^ a b c Democratic Representative Steve Gallardo won re-election in 2008; however, he did not take the Oath of Office at the beginning of the next term in 2009.[ 23] [ 24] Anna Tovar (D) was appointed by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors to fill Mr. Gallardo's unexpired term as Representative of District 13 on February 2, 2009 and was sworn in on February 3, 2009.[ 25]
^ a b c Democratic Representative Lena S. Saradnik resigned her House seat on January 7, 2008.[ 26] Nancy Young Wright (D) was appointed by the Pima County Board of Supervisors to fill Mrs. Saradnik's unexpired term as Representative of District 26 on January 18, 2008 and was sworn in on January 22, 2008.[ 27]
^ a b c Republican Representative Frank R. Antenori was appointed by the Pima County Board of Supervisors to fill Mr. Jonathan Paton's unexpired Senate term on March 2, 2010.[ 15] [ 28] Ted Vogt (R) was appointed by the Pima County Board of Supervisors on March 16, 2010 to fill Mr. Antenori's unexpired term.[ 29]
^ a b c d e f g h i j k The candidate ran a write-in campaign in this election.
^ Despite coming in second place in the Democratic primary as a write-in candidate, Ed Gogek did not advance to the general election.
^ Despite coming in second place in the Democratic primary as a write-in candidate, David Rodriguez did not advance to the general election.
^ Mark Anthony DeSimone withdrew from the election on June 30, 2008 after primary ballots were already finalized.[ 30]
^ After finishing in second place in the Republican primary, Ronald Harders withdrew from the general election on 9/12/2008.[ 31]
^ Despite coming in first place in the Green primary as a write-in candidate, William Enzweiler did not advance to the general election.
^ Despite coming in first place in the Libertarian primary as a write-in candidate, Ty Lundell did not advance to the general election.
^ Despite coming in second place in the Democratic primary as a write-in candidate, Michael Williams did not advance to the general election.
^ "2007, Journal of the House of Representatives, State of Arizona, Forty-Eighth Legislature, 1st Regular Session" . Journals of the Arizona House of Representatives. p. 6.
^ a b "2009, Journal of the House of Representatives, State of Arizona, Forty-Ninth Legislature, 1st Regular Session" . Journals of the Arizona House of Representatives. p. 5.
^ a b Reinhart, Mary (November 15, 2008). "Lawmaking is a balancing act for speaker-elect" . East Valley Tribune . Retrieved July 24, 2024 .
^ a b c d "Arizona House of Representatives elections, 2008" . Ballotpedia . Retrieved July 24, 2024 .
^ "2008 CONGRESSIONAL PRIMARY DATES AND CANDIDATE FILING DEADLINES FOR BALLOT ACCESS" (PDF) . Federal Election Commission .
^ "MEMBER ROSTER" . Arizona State Legislature .
^ a b c d "STATE OF ARIZONA OFFICIAL CANVASS: 2008 Primary Election - September 2, 2008" (PDF) . Arizona Secretary of State .
^ a b c d "STATE OF ARIZONA OFFICIAL CANVASS: 2008 General Election - November 4, 2008" (PDF) . Arizona Secretary of State .
^ "STATE OF ARIZONA OFFICIAL CANVASS: 2006 Primary Election - September 12, 2006" (PDF) . Arizona Secretary of State .
^ "STATE OF ARIZONA OFFICIAL CANVASS: 2006 General Election - November 7, 2006" (PDF) . Arizona Secretary of State .
^ "Arizona House of Representatives elections, 2006" . Ballotpedia . Retrieved July 20, 2024 .
^ "2007, Journal of the House of Representatives, State of Arizona, Forty-Eighth Legislature, 1st Regular Session" . Arizona State Library . p. v.
^ Davenport, Paul (July 25, 2007). "Kirkpatrick resigns to challenge Renzi" . Casa Grande Dispatch . Retrieved July 20, 2024 .
^ Cole, Cyndy (August 28, 2007). "Chabin named new rep" . Arizona Daily Sun . Retrieved July 20, 2024 .
^ a b c "2010, Journal of the House of Representatives, State of Arizona, Forty-Ninth Legislature, 2nd Regular Session" . Arizona State Library . p. vi.
^ Small, Jim (February 1, 2010). "Crump says he'll resign today" . Arizona Capitol Times . Retrieved July 26, 2024 .
^ Simons, Ted (February 17, 2010). "Legislative Update" . KAET . Retrieved July 26, 2024 .
^ Fenske, Sarah (May 15, 2009). "Doug Quelland Out: Clean Elections Removes Legislator Over Violation" . Phoenix New Times . Retrieved July 26, 2024 .
^ Del Puerto, Luige (August 10, 2010). "Yee takes oath as newest House member" . Arizona Capitol Times . Retrieved July 26, 2024 .
^ "2008, Journal of the House of Representatives, State of Arizona, Forty-Eighth Legislature, 2nd Regular Session" . Arizona State Library . p. v.
^ Fenske, Sarah (July 24, 2008). "Accused wife-beater and State Representative Mark DeSimone resigned . . . or did he?" . Phoenix New Times . Retrieved July 20, 2024 .
^ "Funkhouser is in the House" . Arizona Capitol Times . August 22, 2008. Retrieved July 20, 2024 .
^ "2009, Journal of the House of Representatives, State of Arizona, Forty-Ninth Legislature, 1st Regular Session" . Arizona State Library . p. v.
^ "Rep. Gallardo, re-elected Dist. 13 Dem, opts to resign" . Arizona Daily Star . January 12, 2009. Retrieved July 26, 2024 .
^ Stern, Ray (February 2, 2009). "Tolleson Vice Mayor Anna Tovar to Replace Quitter Phoenix Lawmaker Steve Gallardo" . Phoenix New Times . Retrieved July 26, 2024 .
^ Scarpinato, Daniel (January 8, 2008). "Saradnik resigns her District 26 seat: After 1 year in Legislature, Democrat will focus on recovery from stroke" . Arizona Daily Star . Retrieved July 20, 2024 .
^ Scarpinato, Daniel (January 18, 2008). "Young Wright will replace Saradnik in state House" . Arizona Daily Star . Retrieved July 20, 2024 .
^ "Antenori is appointed to fill Paton's seat in state Senate" . Arizona Daily Star . March 2, 2010. Retrieved July 26, 2024 .
^ Smith, Dylan (July 5, 2018). "Ted Vogt out as Corp Comm director over conflict of interest" . Tucson Sentinel . Retrieved July 26, 2024 .
^ "2008 Primary Election: Withdrawn or Removed Candidates" . Arizona Secretary of State .
^ "2008 General Election - Withdrawn or Removed Candidates" . Arizona Secretary of State .
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