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Jan Brewer on Crime
Republican Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jan Brewer on other issues.
  • Reduce crime by punishing criminals. (Jan 2013)
  • In State Legislature, pushed truth in sentencing. (Dec 2008)
  • Supports capital punishment for certain crimes. (Aug 2010)
Doug Ducey on Crime
Republican Governor: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Doug Ducey on other issues.
  • Decreased recidivism means a state prison can be shut down. (Jan 2020)
  • Fully fund rape test kits, to finally ensure justice. (Jan 2017)
  • New legislation should require rape kits to be tested. (Jan 2016)
  • Move to community based corrections and counselling. (Jan 2016)
  • Appoint judges who understand impact their decisions have. (Aug 2014)
Fred DuVal on Crime
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger : Click here for Fred DuVal on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Steve Farley on Crime
Democratic candidate for Arizona Governor: Click here for Steve Farley on other issues.
    No stance on record.
David Garcia on Crime
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for David Garcia on other issues.
  • Prisons are costly substitute for mental health treatment. (Mar 2018)
Phil Gordon on Crime
Mayor of Phoenix: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Phil Gordon on other issues.
  • AZ must stay vigilant; threats can come from anyone. (Sep 2009)
Marco Lopez on Crime
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for Marco Lopez on other issues.
    No stance on record.
JL Mealer on Crime
Independent for Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for JL Mealer on other issues.
  • Support death penalty only for absolutely proven crimes. (Sep 2011)
  • No mandatory sentencing. (Sep 2011)

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Deedra Abboud on Crime
Democratic candidate for Arizona U.S. Senate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Deedra Abboud on other issues.
  • Stricter punishment doesn't reduce crime. (Mar 2018)
  • Community policing will decrease crime & tensions. (Dec 2017)
Joe Arpaio on Crime
Republican Candidate for Arizona U. S. Senator: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Joe Arpaio on other issues.
  • Convicted for a decade of racial-profiling practices. (Aug 2017)
  • Chain gangs and tents for inmates, and no smoking nor porn. (Aug 2016)
  • Inmates get second chance with GED education in jail. (Sep 2010)
Jeff Flake on Crime
Republican Representative (AZ-6); Senate challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jeff Flake on other issues.
  • Voted NO on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted NO on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
  • Rated 73% by the NAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues. (Dec 2014)
Ann Kirkpatrick on Crime
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ann Kirkpatrick on other issues.
  • Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • Rated 92% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
Doug Marks on Crime
Libertarian candidate for Arizona U. S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Doug Marks on other issues.
  • No victim, no crime. (Mar 2018)
Martha McSally on Crime
Republican appointee for Arizona U.S. Senator: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Martha McSally on other issues.
  • Incentivize not to use chokeholds, but against banning them. (Oct 2020)
  • Criminalize harassment in military, keep commander's role. (May 2019)
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
  • Support law enforcement, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
JL Mealer on Crime
Independent Senate candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for JL Mealer on other issues.
  • Support death penalty only for absolutely proven crimes. (Sep 2011)
  • No mandatory sentencing. (Sep 2011)
Kyrsten Sinema on Crime
Democratic candidate for Arizona U.S. Senator: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Kyrsten Sinema on other issues.
  • Stand up against the smuggling cartels. (Nov 2012)
  • No civilized society should use the death penalty. (Jul 2009)
  • Rated 92% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)

House:


Ron Barber on Crime
Democrat (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ron Barber on other issues.
  • Rated 100% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
Andy Biggs on Crime
Republican (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Andy Biggs on other issues.
  • Rated Don't compromise community safety with sentencing reform. (Dec 2018)
Trent Franks on Crime
Republican Representative (AZ-2): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Trent Franks on other issues.
  • Harsher penalties including “Three Strikes” law. (Oct 2002)
  • Voted NO on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted NO on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
  • Reduce recidivism by giving offenders a Second Chance. (Mar 2007)
  • Constitutional Amendment defining victims' rights. (Apr 2013)
  • Death penalty for killing police officers. (Feb 2016)
  • Rated 38% by the NAPO, indicating a police-the-police stance. (Dec 2014)
Ruben Gallego on Crime
Democratic House Member (District 7): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ruben Gallego on other issues.
  • Recall Sheriff Joe Arpaio for racial profiling. (Oct 2015)
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
Paul Gosar on Crime
Republican (District 4): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Paul Gosar on other issues.
  • Facilitate recovering crime victim restitution fees. (Apr 2011)
  • Sponsored Constitutional Amendment defining victims' rights. (Apr 2013)
  • Rated Don't compromise community safety with sentencing reform. (Dec 2018)
  • Rated 46% by the NAPO, indicating a police-the-police stance. (Dec 2014)
Raul Grijalva on Crime
Democratic Representative (AZ-7): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Raul Grijalva on other issues.
  • Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
  • Increase funding for "COPS ON THE BEAT" program. (Jan 2007)
  • Reduce recidivism by giving offenders a Second Chance. (Mar 2007)
  • Facilitate recovering crime victim restitution fees. (Apr 2011)
  • Sponsored evidence-based & proven prevention for street gangs. (Mar 2013)
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
  • Asked Biden Administration to abolish federal death penalty. (Dec 2020)
  • Easier access to rape kits, and more rape kit analysis. (Nov 2009)
  • Rated 54% by the NAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues. (Dec 2014)
Ann Kirkpatrick on Crime
Democrat (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ann Kirkpatrick on other issues.
  • Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • Rated 92% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
Debbie Lesko on Crime
Republican (District 8): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Debbie Lesko on other issues.
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
Martha McSally on Crime
Republican House Member (District 2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Martha McSally on other issues.
  • Incentivize not to use chokeholds, but against banning them. (Oct 2020)
  • Criminalize harassment in military, keep commander's role. (May 2019)
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
  • Support law enforcement, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Tom O`Halleran on Crime
Democrat (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tom O`Halleran on other issues.
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
David Schweikert on Crime
Republican (District 6): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for David Schweikert on other issues.
  • Constitutional amendment establishing crime victim rights. (Nov 2010)
  • Sponsored Constitutional Amendment defining victims' rights. (Apr 2013)
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
  • Rated 54% by the NAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues. (Dec 2014)
Kyrsten Sinema on Crime
Democrat (District 9): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Kyrsten Sinema on other issues.
  • Stand up against the smuggling cartels. (Nov 2012)
  • No civilized society should use the death penalty. (Jul 2009)
  • Rated 92% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
Greg Stanton on Crime
Democrat (District 9): Click here for Greg Stanton on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Former candidates & officeholders:


Janet Napolitano-Gov on Crime
Former Democratic Governor; now in Cabinet: Click here for Janet Napolitano-Gov on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Frank Riggs on Crime
Republican Gubernatorial Challenger : Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Frank Riggs on other issues.
  • Endorsed as former cop & prosecutor. (Jul 2014)
  • Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
  • More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
Ed Pastor on Crime
Democratic Representative (AZ-4): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Ed Pastor on other issues.
  • Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
  • Voted YES on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted NO on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
  • Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
  • Rated 78% by CURE, indicating pro-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
  • Moratorium on death penalty; more DNA testing. (Mar 2001)
  • More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
  • Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
  • Reduce recidivism by giving offenders a Second Chance. (Mar 2007)
  • Facilitate recovering crime victim restitution fees. (Apr 2011)
  • Stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Mar 1993)
  • Rated 92% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
Matt Salmon on Crime
Republican (District 5): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Matt Salmon on other issues.
  • Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
  • Sponsored Constitutional Amendment defining victims' rights. (Apr 2013)
  • Rated 54% by the NAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues. (Dec 2014)
  • More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
Jane Dee Hull on Crime
Former Republican Governor (1997-2002): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jane Dee Hull on other issues.
  • $1.1M to collect DNA samples from all prisoners. (Jan 2001)
  • Supports flexible federal block grants for crime programs. (Sep 2001)
  • Zero tolerance for violence against government employees. (Aug 2001)
J.D. Hayworth on Crime
2010 Republican challenger; previously US Representative: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for J.D. Hayworth on other issues.
  • Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
  • Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
  • Rated 30% by CURE, indicating anti-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
  • More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
J.D. Hayworth on Crime
Republican (until 2007) (District 6): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for J.D. Hayworth on other issues.
  • Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
  • Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
  • Rated 30% by CURE, indicating anti-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
  • More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
Stuart Starky on Crime
2004 former Democrat challenger; also ran for Senate in '00: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Stuart Starky on other issues.
  • Support the use of the death penalty. (Jul 2002)
  • End parole for repeat violent offenders. (Jul 2002)
Bob Stump on Crime
Former GOP (until 2010) (District 3): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Bob Stump on other issues.
  • Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
  • Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
  • Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
  • More prison cells; more truth in sentencing. (Nov 1993)
  • More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
  • Prevent luxurious conditions in prisons. (Jan 1995)
Don Bivens on Crime
Former Democratic Challenger (2012): Click here for Don Bivens on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jeff Flake on Crime
Republican Representative (AZ-6); Senate challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jeff Flake on other issues.
  • Voted NO on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted NO on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
  • Rated 73% by the NAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues. (Dec 2014)
Rudy Garcia on Crime
2010 Democratic challenger (lost primary); previously Mayor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rudy Garcia on other issues.
  • Oppose the Death Penalty. (Mar 2010)
  • No mandatory Three Strikes sentencing laws. (Mar 2010)
Gabby Giffords on Crime
Democrat: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Gabby Giffords on other issues.
  • Support alternative sentencing; provide inmates job skills. (Nov 2000)
  • Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
Rodney Glassman on Crime
2010 Democratic Challenger: Click here for Rodney Glassman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bryan Hackbarth on Crime
Republican Challenger (lost 2012 primary): Click here for Bryan Hackbarth on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jim Kolbe on Crime
Republican (District 5): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Jim Kolbe on other issues.
  • Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
  • Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
  • Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
  • Rated 44% by CURE, indicating mixed votes on rehabilitation. (Dec 2000)
  • More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
  • Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
  • More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
Harry Mitchell on Crime
Democrat: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Harry Mitchell on other issues.
  • Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
Jim Pederson on Crime
Democratic challenger, state party chair: Click here for Jim Pederson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ben Quayle on Crime
Republican (lost 2012 primary) (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ben Quayle on other issues.
  • Facilitate recovering crime victim restitution fees. (Apr 2011)
Rick Renzi on Crime
Republican Representative (AZ-1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rick Renzi on other issues.
  • Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
David Ruben on Crime
Democratic Challenger (lost 2012 primary): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for David Ruben on other issues.
  • Incarceration instead of capital punishment. (May 2012)
  • Rehabilitation for those who multiply transgress. (May 2012)
Richard Carmona on Crime
Democratic Challenger: Click here for Richard Carmona on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mark Kelly on Crime
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mark Kelly on other issues.
  • Address racial justice issues threatening Black lives. (Oct 2020)
  • We need to reform policing, not defund police departments. (Jun 2020)
  • Support law enforcement, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Jon Kyl on Crime
Republican Jr Senator (AZ; retiring 2012): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Jon Kyl on other issues.
  • Voted NO on reinstating $1.15 billion funding for the COPS Program. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on $1.15 billion per year to continue the COPS program. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on limiting death penalty appeals. (Apr 1996)
  • Voted YES on limiting product liability punitive damage awards. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted YES on restricting class-action lawsuits. (Dec 1995)
  • Voted YES on repealing federal speed limits. (Jun 1995)
  • Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
  • Rated 25% by CURE, indicating anti-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
  • Rated Don't compromise community safety with sentencing reform. (Dec 2018)
  • Establish an FBI registry of sexual offendors. (Oct 1996)
Jim Lamon on Crime
Republican Challenger: Click here for Jim Lamon on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Blake Masters on Crime
Republican Challenger: Click here for Blake Masters on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John McCain on Crime
Republican nominee for President; Senior Senator (AZ): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for John McCain on other issues.
  • Judges have limited scope under the Constitution. (Nov 2006)
  • More death penalty; stricter sentencing. (Jan 2000)
  • More community policing; enough hate crime laws. (Jan 2000)
  • Prosecute youths as adults, but separately; explore sources. (Jan 2000)
  • Urges hearings on how FBI can deter Hate Crimes. (Aug 1999)
  • 1st Amend. not a shield for hate groups. (Aug 1999)
  • Pro-death penalty; more prisons; increased penalties. (Jul 1998)
  • Voted YES on limiting death penalty appeals. (Apr 1996)
  • Voted YES on limiting product liability punitive damage awards. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted NO on restricting class-action lawsuits. (Dec 1995)
  • Voted YES on repealing federal speed limits. (Jun 1995)
  • Voted YES on mandatory prison terms for crimes involving firearms. (May 1994)
  • Voted YES on rejecting racial statistics in death penalty appeals. (May 1994)
  • Rated 29% by CURE, indicating anti-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
  • Death penalty for killing police officers. (Oct 2015)
  • Rated 45% by the NAPO, indicating a police-the-police stance. (Dec 2014)
  • Establish an FBI registry of sexual offendors. (Oct 1996)
John Shadegg on Crime
Republican Representative (AZ-3): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for John Shadegg on other issues.
  • Voted NO on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted NO on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
  • Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
  • Rated 40% by CURE, indicating mixed votes on rehabilitation. (Dec 2000)
  • More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
Kelli Ward on Crime
Republican candidate for Arizona U.S. Senator: Click here for Kelli Ward on other issues.
    No stance on record.

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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