Thank you to the people of Pinal and Gila counties for electing
me as your senator for the new District 8, a very unique and special place. A heartfelt thank you to my entire district.
To those who worked on my behalf and the many of you I met during the course of the senate contest. It has been very endearing.
With this new district comes the commitment of working together for the common good. You can be sure I will do my best
to do that and watch out for you and your families. Thank you to my supporters, volunteers, phone bankers, campaign chairman,
field director, webmaster, my family, the State party, leadership, local democratic clubs, those who put up and kept up my
signs, the many organizations and endorsers who supported me in many ways. Thank you once again for having faith in me
to serve you.
It is an honor to be your senator. I will put my experience,and
knowledge to work with balanced and thoughtful judgment for you the citizens of LD8.
Respectfully,
Barbara
McGuire Senator-elect LD8
McGuire is honored that the following organizations have given their endorsement to her in the 2012
race for the Arizona State Senate.
McGuire has also received endorsements from The Honorable Governor Rose Mofford and Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton.
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October 30, 2012
Candidate Endorsements
Letters of endorsements allow eLatinaVoices to idenify candidates for office that strongly support Latino children and strong
communities. This is not an inclusive list, but a non-partisan list developed as a result of making contact with the
candidates, reviewing their legislative history, observing their campaign comments, reaction of voters and recommendations
from our eLatinaVoices members. This is the first time that eLatinaVoices has endorsed a slate of candidates running
for office. We are mindful of the many diverse opinions of our members and will continue to listen and take actions
that support the beliefs and values of our overall eLatinaVoices members and Latino children. Though we may not always
agree on each candidate and there is no guarantee that all candidates endorsed will win their respective election to office,
we are committed to making sure that all of these candidates and others will receive information on the priorities and the
interests of Latino children and youth. The following candidates have received a letter of endorsement and we hope our
members engage in the election campaign to help each one get elected.
President Barack Obama
Candidate Richard Carmona for U.S. Senate
U.S. Representatives:
District 2 - Ron Barber
District 3 - Raul Grijalva
District 7 - Ed Pastor
District 9 - Kysten Sinema
Arizona State Senate
District 2 - Linda Lopez
District 3 - Olivia Cajera Bedford
District 4 - Lynne Pancrazi District 8 - Barbara McGuire
District 16 - Scott Prior
District 18 - Janie Hydrick
District 19 - Anna Tovar
District 20 - Kimberly Yee
District 25 - Bob Worsley
District 26 - Jerry Lewis
District 27 - Steve Gallardo
Arizona House of Representatives
District 2 - Andrea Dalessandro
District 2 - Albert Hale
District 3 - Macario Saldate
District 19 - Mark Cardenas
District 19 - Lupe Contreras
District 24 - Chad Campbell
District 27 - Ruben Gallego
District 28 - Kate Brophy McGee
District 29 - Lydia Hernandez
District 29 - Martin Quezada
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
District 3 - Lilia Alvarez
District 5 - Mary Rose Wilcox
Maricopa County Sheriff
Paul Penzone
Dear Ms. McGuire, We are pleased to inform you that Humane Voters of Arizona has endorsed your candidacy
for the 2012 general election. We appreciate your commitment to protecting Arizona's animals and citizens' voting rights.
Humane Voters of Arizona is an all volunteer, non-partisan organization that supports candidates who care about animals and
animal protection. Arizona has a large constituency of voters who care about animals and support candidates who do the same.
Please feel free to use the Humane Voters of Arizona endorsement for your campaign purposes. We
wish you success in your campaign and look forward to working with you to protect our state's animals and citizens' voting
rights. Sincerely, Martha German Stephanie Nichols-Young Karen Michael Humane
Voters of Arizona
The Arizona general election will be held on November 6, 2012, with early voting starting on October 11. After the many
recent legislative challenges to reproductive health care access, both nationally and statewide, the importance of voting
in November can’t be overstated. To help voters, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona has endorsed candidates who
have shown strong commitment to reproductive health and freedom. Along with those endorsements, we are spotlighting our endorsed
candidates in a series called “Meet Our Candidates.” To vote in the general election, you must register to vote by October 9 — and can even register online. Make your voice heard in 2012!
Barbara McGuire is a lifelong resident of Arizona, though with recent redistricting, the exact
number of her district has changed. Born in Ray-Sonora, Arizona, she served in the Arizona House of Representatives from 2006
to 2010, representing the former Legislative District 23. She is currently seeking election to the Arizona Senate in the newly
drawn Legislative District 8, an area that extends as far north as Globe, as far south as Oracle and San Manuel, as far east
as the border of Graham County, and as far west as the I-10 corridor.
Rep. McGuire graciously took the time for an interview with Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona on October 3, 2012.
“People should be able to make their own health care choices.”
Tell us a little about your background.
As a third generation Arizona native, District 8 has been a big part of my life. I grew up in the Copper Corridor, gained
hardworking values in a multi-ethnic mining community, raised my children in the same town, and now spend summers with my
grandson in the same community. My mother, brother, and my in-laws all have homes within a few minutes of mine. All the places
in District 8 encompass this fantastic sense of family.
Being rooted in the district is an essential element of this position. As I raised my family, I also opened a travel agency,
a people-based business. As times have changed, I put more effort into working as the Salvation Army extension unit director
for the Copper Corridor and surrounding area. This makes a great difference to many families in need that may otherwise be
forgotten because they live in rural areas. I received Salvation Army’s Distinguished Service Award and in 2004 I was
named Citizen of the Year by the people in my hometown. It has been an honor serving four years in the House of Representatives.
All honors that I truly appreciate!
My goal in seeking to be elected is to be able to continue to give back to all of the communities throughout my district
as the chosen voice for the district. As the choice for the state senator in District 8, I will be able to represent the needs
of my peers in this district. Because I have spent my lifetime in the district, I am well acquainted with a majority of the
issues that need to be addressed. I am a moderate Democrat, businesswoman, and Salvation Army director with decades of service
to rural Arizona communities. I have expertise in natural resources, military affairs, public safety, community support, long-term
care, as well as in many other issues. My motto of “EAR — efficient, accountable, responsive” government
will continue as my guiding philosophy. If elected, I will work to improve state and local economies, create jobs, improve
our kids’ education, address real estate recovery, growth, quality-of-life issues, and keep government off our backs.
In this capacity, should I be elected, it would be such an honor to continue representing the people of LD 8. My gratitude
will extend well past a heartfelt thank you as I strive to make a positive difference for everyone.
Can you tell us a little about how health care access — in terms of available resources, distances to those
resources, residents’ income levels, different population needs, etc. — looks in your district?
Most communities in District 8 have a clinic within 30 minutes. Four communities have hospitals and some, not all, have
air evac [emergency medical transport by air]. Unknown if telemedical is established anywhere in the communities as of yet.
In the previous legislative session, there were a lot of bad bills that negatively affected access to birth control
(HB2625), funding for family planning (HB2800), abortion (HB2036), and unbiased information about unintended pregnancies in
public schools (SB1009). What kind of beneficial legislation would you like to see introduced, and why do you think it’s
important to fight for it?
Legislation that prevents infringement on health care choices.
Why do you think it is important that people make their own health care choices?
People should be able to make their own health care choices. They know best their own needs. We do not need a formulated
one-size-fits-all approach, because it does not.
Why do you support comprehensive sex education in our schools?
Comprehensive sex education in our schools will help eliminate unwanted and premature pregnancies as well as help prevent
dangerous spread of STDs that have a lifelong consequence.
In a survey submitted to the Center for Arizona Policy, your opponent Joe Ortiz indicated that he supported prohibiting abortion except
when necessary to prevent the death of the mother — without including any exceptions for rape, incest, or protecting
other facets of a woman’s health. How would you respond to that?
Ortiz’s response is obviously not one of a person of knowledge on women’s health issues.
Why was it important for you to be endorsed by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona?
A majority of women in my district agree with and support Planned Parenthood, as do I.
If you’d like more information on Barbara McGuire, you can visit her campaign website, as well as her Facebook page.
With all the redistricting that’s taken place this year, you might not even know what legislative district you’re
in — but you can click here to find out! And, regardless of which legislative district in Arizona you live in, you can contact us if you’d like to volunteer for an endorsed candidate in your legislative district.
ARIZONA DAILY STAR
Editorials: Legislative races
Posted: Friday, October
5, 2012 9:19 am
In District 8, which includes most of Casa Grande and Eloy plus Coolidge, Florence and eastern Pinal, former legislator
Barbara McGuire, a Kearny Democrat, is running for the Senate seat against Republican Joe Ortiz of Casa Grande, a school board
member, and Libertarian Dean Dill of Casa Grande.
McGuire proved to be a conscientious legislator who worked hard for her constituents during two terms in the House. She
is concerned about education, health and other key issues and has worked for the public good. Ortiz is an intelligent young
man who has some good ideas about education and public policy. The Dispatch endorses McGuire because of her experience.
For the district’s two House seats, the Democratic candidates are former legislator Ernest Bustamante of Mammoth
and former City Council member Emily Verdugo of Coolidge. The Republicans are incumbent Rep. Frank Pratt of Casa Grande and
school board member T.J. Shope of Coolidge. All are good candidates who have something to offer. Pratt has been a hardworking
legislator who knows his district well. He is Casa Grande’s first legislator in some time. Shope grew up in Coolidge
and also knows this part of the county thoroughly. Both are excellent choices to represent the new district.
In District 11, which includes Maricopa, Arizona City and the far western edge of Casa Grande, incumbent Republican Sen.
Al Melvin of Tucson is opposed by Democrat Jo Holt of Oro Valley. Holt has advanced some good ideas for the state but is given
little chance of overcoming a strong Republican lead in voter registration for the new district. Melvin also has some high
ideals and has shown leadership in the Legislature. By the same token, two Republicans running for the House are expected
to have a fairly easy time of winning election over Democrat Dave Joseph of Oro Valley. The GOP candidates are Steve Smith
of Maricopa, currently a senator, and Adam Kwasman of Tucson.
School supt., treasurer
Pinal County School Superintendent Orlenda Roberts and Treasurer Dodie Doolittle, both Democrats, are seeking re-election.
Their Republican opponents are, respectively, Republicans Jill Broussard and Steven Boyd.
Roberts is a veteran educator who worked as a teacher and administrator in the county. She has done an excellent job of
managing the office, providing services to school districts in a non-political manner. She deserves re-election.
Doolittle had many years of experience in the Treasurer’s Office before being appointed treasurer and subsequently
winning election. She has done a good job of overseeing the office, managing the county’s funds and preparing property
tax bills. The Dispatch endorses her.
Editorials: Legislative races
Posted: Friday, October
5, 2012 9:19 am
Staff Reports Casa Grande Dispatch
Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc.
In District 8, which includes most of Casa Grande and Eloy plus Coolidge, Florence and eastern Pinal, former legislator
Barbara McGuire, a Kearny Democrat, is running for the Senate seat against Republican Joe Ortiz of Casa Grande, a school board
member, and Libertarian Dean Dill of Casa Grande.
McGuire proved to be a conscientious legislator who worked hard for her constituents during two terms in the House. She
is concerned about education, health and other key issues and has worked for the public good. Ortiz is an intelligent young
man who has some good ideas about education and public policy. The Dispatch endorses McGuire because of her experience.
For the district’s two House seats, the Democratic candidates are former legislator Ernest Bustamante of Mammoth
and former City Council member Emily Verdugo of Coolidge. The Republicans are incumbent Rep. Frank Pratt of Casa Grande and
school board member T.J. Shope of Coolidge. All are good candidates who have something to offer. Pratt has been a hardworking
legislator who knows his district well. He is Casa Grande’s first legislator in some time. Shope grew up in Coolidge
and also knows this part of the county thoroughly. Both are excellent choices to represent the new district.
In District 11, which includes Maricopa, Arizona City and the far western edge of Casa Grande, incumbent Republican Sen.
Al Melvin of Tucson is opposed by Democrat Jo Holt of Oro Valley. Holt has advanced some good ideas for the state but is given
little chance of overcoming a strong Republican lead in voter registration for the new district. Melvin also has some high
ideals and has shown leadership in the Legislature. By the same token, two Republicans running for the House are expected
to have a fairly easy time of winning election over Democrat Dave Joseph of Oro Valley. The GOP candidates are Steve Smith
of Maricopa, currently a senator, and Adam Kwasman of Tucson.
School supt., treasurer
Pinal County School Superintendent Orlenda Roberts and Treasurer Dodie Doolittle, both Democrats, are seeking re-election.
Their Republican opponents are, respectively, Republicans Jill Broussard and Steven Boyd.
Roberts is a veteran educator who worked as a teacher and administrator in the county. She has done an excellent job of
managing the office, providing services to school districts in a non-political manner. She deserves re-election.
Doolittle had many years of experience in the Treasurer’s Office before being appointed treasurer and subsequently
winning election. She has done a good job of overseeing the office, managing the county’s funds and preparing property
tax bills. The Dispatch endorses her.
September
26, 2012
Ms. Barbara
McGuire
P.O.
Box 613
Kearny,
AZ 85137
Dear
Ms. McGuire,
On behalf
of the Arizona Academy of Family Physicians’ (AzAFP) Family Medicine Committee, I am pleased to inform you that The
Family Medicine Committee*, a campaign committee affiliated with the Arizona Academy of Family Physicians, enthusiastically
endorses you and your campaign for Arizona State Senate - 2012! You are welcome to use our logo (above) and/or our name on your promotional materials and/or your website,
mailings, etc. (please contact Jamie Geng at jgeng@azafp.org re: use of our logo). The AzAFP is a professional association representing 1500
Family Physicians, resident physicians and medical students in Arizona. We are
a state chapter of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) that represents more than 101,000 Family Physicians nationwide.
We have
based our endorsement of your candidacy on your strong support of Family Medicine issues.
The areas that the AzAFP monitors the closest during the session are issues relating to scope of practice, public health,
and medical malpractice.
Together
with our parent organization the AAFP we can offer many helpful resources to you during the legislative session. I encourage you to visit the Robert Graham Center for Health Policy’s website which can map out Arizona’s
health professional shortage areas (HPSA’s) as well as its Physician Scarcity Areas (PSA’s) https://legacy.healthlandscape.org/index.cfm once you create a FREE account. This website will possibly be useful to you and your staff as a resource for understanding
some of the more complex issues in primary care such as graduate medical education funding and primary care research. Also I invite you to visit www.aafp.org which has many interesting fact sheets and information about Family Medicine and primary care.
The harsh
reality for Arizona is that we have fewer Family Physicians actively seeing patients in our state today than in the year 2007! This is alarming when you consider that we now have more than three times the number
of medical students graduating each year from five Arizona medical schools! We
have much work to do to rebalance the primary care workforce in Arizona to ensure that these medical students have the opportunity
to remain in our state for residency training. Our mission is to enhance the health of the people of Arizona and we welcome
your partnership in this endeavor. Please do not hesitate to contact me
with any questions (melody.jordahl@gmail.com). We are represented by lobbyist,
Susan Cannata, JD so you may also contact her at any time (SCannata@lasotapeters.com).
Respectfully,
Melody
Jordahl-Iafrato, M.D., President
Arizona
Academy of Family Physicians
*The AzAFP has set up a $500 threshold committee in order to comply with Arizona
Law “the Family Medicine Committee”( committee I.D. 201200582)
AMA News
On behalf of the Arizona Multihousing Association (AMA),
we wish you the best of luck today. The AMA has notified over 2,000 AMA members and their employees of the Association's endorsement
of your campaign (see below).
Very truly yours,
Jake A. Hinman
Capitol Consulting, LLC.
P.O. Box 13116
Phoenix, AZ 85002-3116
602-712-1121 (office)
602-531-4494 (cell/text)
602-712-1252 (fax)
Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2012 14:38:57 -0700
Subject: AZCDL Primary Election Endorsements And Candidate Ratings
The Arizona Citizens Defense League (PAC) Primary Endorsements for the Arizona Legislature, in support of those candidates
who support the inherent, fundamental and inalienable right to bear arms pursuant to Article II, Section 26, of the Arizona
Constitution.
LD8 - Barbara McGuire (A+)
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