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Jan Brewer on Environment  
 
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    Republican Governor: 
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    - Natural Resources Review Council: AZ knows BEST, not Feds. (Jan 2013)
    
 - Endangered Species Act causes damage to environment. (Nov 2011)
    
 - Negotiated to put thousands of acres into county parks. (Dec 2008)
    
 - Keystone XL Pipeline fundamental to economic prosperity. (Jan 2013)
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Doug Ducey on Environment  
 
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    Republican Governor: 
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    - Turn Arizona into international capital for water technology. (Jan 2020)
    
 - 19-year drought: protect Lake Mead and Colorado River. (Jan 2019)
    
 - Keep decisions in hands of Arizonans, not EPA bureaucrats. (Aug 2014)
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Fred DuVal on Environment  
 
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    Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger : 
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    - Preserve and promote state parks. (Jul 2014)
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Steve Farley on Environment  
 
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    | Democratic candidate for Arizona Governor: 
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David Garcia on Environment  
 
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    | Democratic candidate for Governor: 
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Phil Gordon on Environment  
 
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    | Mayor of Phoenix: 
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Marco Lopez on Environment  
 
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    | Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: 
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JL Mealer on Environment  
 
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    Independent for Governor: 
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    - Protect natural resources, but human benefit too. (Jan 2012)
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Deedra Abboud on Environment  
 
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    Democratic candidate for Arizona U.S. Senate: 
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    - EPA protections needed for holding polluters accountable. (Mar 2018)
    
 - Environment needs protection from corporations. (Dec 2017)
    
 - Government protection needed to preserve nature. (Jul 2017)
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Joe Arpaio on Environment  
 
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    | Republican Candidate for Arizona U. S. Senator: 
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Jeff Flake on Environment  
 
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    Republican Representative (AZ-6); Senate challenger: 
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    - Water is the lifeblood of AZ; and CA is the biggest threat. (Oct 2012)
    
 - Uranium mining OK; it won't threaten Grand Canyon. (Oct 2012)
    
 - Skeptical on Proposition 120; cooperate with Forest Service. (Oct 2012)
    
 - Voted NO on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems. (May 2013)
    
 - Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
    
 - Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
    
 - Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
    
 - Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
    
 - Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
    
 - Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
    
 - Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
    
 - Rated 25% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
    
 - Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
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Ann Kirkpatrick on Environment  
 
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    Democratic Senate candidate: 
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    - Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
    
 - Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
    
 - Rated 46% by the LCV, indicating a mixed record on environment. (Dec 2014)
    
 - Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
    
 - Require reporting lead in drinking water to the public. (Feb 2016)
    
 - Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
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Doug Marks on Environment  
 
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    Libertarian candidate for Arizona U. S. Senator: 
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    - EPA is useless; I worked in that industry. (Mar 2018)
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Martha McSally on Environment  
 
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    Republican appointee for Arizona U.S. Senator: 
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    - Led fight to rein in overreaching EPA regulations. (Oct 2020)
    
 - EPA rule costs jobs and hurts poor. (Aug 2015)
    
 - Companies developing resources should be good stewards. (Nov 2014)
    
 - Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
    
 - Rated  Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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JL Mealer on Environment  
 
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    Independent Senate candidate: 
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    - Protect natural resources, but human benefit too. (Jan 2012)
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Kyrsten Sinema on Environment  
 
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    Democratic candidate for Arizona U.S. Senator: 
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    - Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
    
 - Rated  Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Ron Barber on Environment  
 
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    | Democrat (District 2): 
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Andy Biggs on Environment  
 
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    Republican (District  5): 
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    - Rein in bureaucratic rule-making that devastates economy. (Nov 2016)
    
 - Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Trent Franks on Environment  
 
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    Republican Representative (AZ-2): 
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    - Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
    
 - Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
    
 - Voted NO on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
    
 - Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
    
 - Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
    
 - Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
    
 - Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
    
 - Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
    
 - Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
    
 - Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
    
 - Rated 25% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
    
 - Rated  Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
    
 - Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
    
 - Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Ruben Gallego on Environment  
 
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    Democratic House Member (District       7): 
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    - Rosemont Mine has devastating environmental impact. (May 2014)
    
 - Endorsed by LCV; supports conservation efforts. (Aug 2014)
    
 - Require reporting lead in drinking water to the public. (Feb 2016)
    
 - Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
    
 - Rated  Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Paul Gosar on Environment  
 
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    Republican (District 4): 
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    - Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
    
 - Member of House Natural Resources Committee. (Mar 2011)
    
 - Rated 0% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
    
 - Sponsored no permits for legal pesticide runoff into lakes & streams. (May 2013)
    
 - No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (Jun 2013)
    
 - Limit EPA oversight to allow mining over fishing. (Jul 2014)
    
 - No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
    
 - Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
    
 - Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Raul Grijalva on Environment  
 
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    Democratic Representative (AZ-7): 
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    - Reform environmental regulations to make them stronger. (Oct 2002)
    
 - Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
    
 - Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
    
 - Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
    
 - Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
    
 - Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
    
 - Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
    
 - Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
    
 - Rated 100% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
    
 - Health impact assessments for environmental health. (Apr 2006)
    
 - Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
    
 - Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
    
 - Add polar bear & bluefin tuna to endangered species list. (May 2010)
    
 - Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
    
 - Member of House Natural Resources Committee. (Mar 2011)
    
 - Prohibit invasive research on great apes. (Apr 2011)
    
 - Prohibits breeding or possessing Big Cat species. (Mar 2012)
    
 - Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
    
 - Sponsored tightening restrictions on hydrogen sulfide emissions. (Mar 2013)
    
 - Require labeling genetically engineered food. (Apr 2013)
    
 - Extend to 2023 Superfund hazardous waste cleanup. (Jan 2014)
    
 - Rated  Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
    
 - Rated  Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
    
 - Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
    
 - Fund projects for international conservation of cranes. (Jan 2009)
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Ann Kirkpatrick on Environment  
 
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    Democrat (District  2): 
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    - Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
    
 - Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
    
 - Rated 46% by the LCV, indicating a mixed record on environment. (Dec 2014)
    
 - Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
    
 - Require reporting lead in drinking water to the public. (Feb 2016)
    
 - Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
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Debbie Lesko on Environment  
 
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    | Republican (District  8): 
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Martha McSally on Environment  
 
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    Republican House Member (District       2): 
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    - Led fight to rein in overreaching EPA regulations. (Oct 2020)
    
 - EPA rule costs jobs and hurts poor. (Aug 2015)
    
 - Companies developing resources should be good stewards. (Nov 2014)
    
 - Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
    
 - Rated  Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Tom O`Halleran on Environment  
 
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    Democrat (District  1): 
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    - Fund stewardship of our parks and forests. (Nov 2016)
    
 - Rated  Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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David Schweikert on Environment  
 
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    Republican (District 6): 
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    - Rated 25% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
    
 - No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
    
 - Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
    
 - Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Kyrsten Sinema on Environment  
 
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    Democrat (District 9): 
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    - Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
    
 - Rated  Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Greg Stanton on Environment  
 
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    | Democrat (District  9): 
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Janet Napolitano-Gov on Environment  
 
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    | Former Democratic Governor; now in Cabinet: 
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Frank Riggs on Environment  
 
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    Republican Gubernatorial Challenger : 
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    - Oppose job-killing EPA regulatory mandates. (Jul 2014)
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Ed Pastor on Environment  
 
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    Democratic Representative (AZ-4): 
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    - Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
    
 - Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
    
 - Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
    
 - Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
    
 - Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
    
 - Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
    
 - Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
    
 - Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
    
 - Rated 90% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
    
 - Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
    
 - Rated 25% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
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Matt Salmon on Environment  
 
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    Republican (District 5): 
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    - Build Keystone XL; it's now passed environmental concerns. (Feb 2013)
    
 - Allow importing ivory from controlled sources. (Jul 2014)
    
 - No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
    
 - Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
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Jane Dee Hull on Environment  
 
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    Former Republican Governor (1997-2002): 
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    - More state autonomy on brownfields & Superfund cleanups. (Aug 2001)
    
 - Support State Revolving Loan Fund for flexible Clean Water. (Aug 2001)
    
 - Focus on prevention and states for Endangered Species. (Aug 2001)
    
 - Collaborative, incentive driven, locally-based solutions. (Aug 2001)
    
 - Apply "Good Samaritan" rules to abandoned mine cleanup. (Aug 2001)
    
 - State primacy over water quantity & quality issues. (Aug 2001)
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J.D. Hayworth on Environment  
 
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    2010 Republican challenger; previously US Representative: 
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    - Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
    
 - Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
    
 - Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
    
 - Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
    
 - Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
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J.D. Hayworth on Environment  
 
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    Republican (until 2007) (District 6): 
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    - Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
    
 - Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
    
 - Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
    
 - Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
    
 - Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
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Stuart Starky on Environment  
 
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    2004 former Democrat challenger; also ran for Senate in '00: 
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    - Need a new Central Arizona Canal. (Aug 2004)
    
 - Focus on new water resources. (Jul 2002)
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Bob Stump on Environment  
 
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    Former GOP (until 2010) (District 3): 
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    - Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
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Don Bivens on Environment  
 
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    | Former Democratic Challenger (2012): 
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Jeff Flake on Environment  
 
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    Republican Representative (AZ-6); Senate challenger: 
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    - Water is the lifeblood of AZ; and CA is the biggest threat. (Oct 2012)
    
 - Uranium mining OK; it won't threaten Grand Canyon. (Oct 2012)
    
 - Skeptical on Proposition 120; cooperate with Forest Service. (Oct 2012)
    
 - Voted NO on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems. (May 2013)
    
 - Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
    
 - Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
    
 - Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
    
 - Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
    
 - Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
    
 - Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
    
 - Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
    
 - Rated 25% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
    
 - Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
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Rudy Garcia on Environment  
 
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    2010 Democratic challenger (lost primary); previously Mayor: 
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    - Make food instead of bio-fuel and instead of GMOs. (Nov 2008)
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Gabby Giffords on Environment  
 
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    Democrat: 
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    - Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
    
 - Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
    
 - Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
    
 - Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
    
 - Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
    
 - Endorsed by LCV; supports conservation efforts. (Aug 2010)
    
 - Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Rodney Glassman on Environment  
 
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    2010 Democratic Challenger: 
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    - PhD in Arid Land Resource Sciences. (Mar 2010)
    
 - Require new commercial development to harvest rainwater. (Mar 2010)
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Bryan Hackbarth on Environment  
 
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Jim Kolbe on Environment  
 
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    Republican (District 5): 
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    - Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
    
 - Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
    
 - Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
    
 - Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
    
 - Supports grants for brownfields remediation. (May 2002)
    
 - Make EPA into a Cabinet department. (May 2002)
    
 - Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
    
 - Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
    
 - Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
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Harry Mitchell on Environment  
 
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    Democrat: 
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    - Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
    
 - Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
    
 - Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
    
 - Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
    
 - Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
    
 - Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Jim Pederson on Environment  
 
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    | Democratic challenger, state party chair: 
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Ben Quayle on Environment  
 
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    Republican (lost 2012 primary) (District 3): 
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    - Supports expanding copper mining in AZ to create jobs. (Oct 2011)
    
 - Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
    
 - Rated 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
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Rick Renzi on Environment  
 
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    Republican Representative (AZ-1): 
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    - Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
    
 - Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
    
 - Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
    
 - Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
    
 - Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
    
 - Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
    
 - Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
    
 - Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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David Ruben on Environment  
 
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    Democratic Challenger (lost 2012 primary): 
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    - Create regulations to support our sustainability. (May 2012)
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Richard Carmona on Environment  
 
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    Democratic Challenger: 
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    - No uranium mining in Arizona Strip watershed area. (Oct 2012)
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Mark Kelly on Environment  
 
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    Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: 
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    - Weakening standards have been unequivocal disaster. (Oct 2020)
    
 - Protect Grand Canyon from uranium mining. (Apr 2020)
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Jon Kyl on Environment  
 
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    Republican Jr Senator (AZ; retiring 2012): 
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    - Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Aug 2009)
    
 - Voted YES on prohibiting eminent domain for use as parks or grazing land. (Dec 2007)
    
 - Voted NO on including oil & gas smokestacks in mercury regulations. (Sep 2005)
    
 - Voted YES on confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior. (Jan 2001)
    
 - Voted YES on more funding for forest roads and fish habitat. (Sep 1999)
    
 - Voted YES on transportation demo projects. (Mar 1998)
    
 - Voted NO on reducing funds for road-building in National Forests. (Sep 1997)
    
 - Rated 16% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
    
 - Rated 20% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
    
 - Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
    
 - Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
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Jim Lamon on Environment  
 
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Blake Masters on Environment  
 
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John McCain on Environment  
 
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    Republican nominee for President; Senior Senator (AZ): 
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    - Attacked ethanol subsidies in Iowa, to ne heard in N.H. (Mar 2010)
    
 - Create green jobs to help economy & environment. (Oct 2008)
    
 - GovWatch: Voted for one Congressional Katrina investigation. (Jun 2008)
    
 - Support much tougher regulations on emission requirements. (Jan 2008)
    
 - FactCheck: Criticized $3M “bear DNA” study, but voted for it. (Nov 2007)
    
 - Economic & environmental interests not mutually exclusive. (Sep 2007)
    
 - Scored 40% on Humane Society Scorecard on animal protection. (Jan 2007)
    
 - 1996: Put 3.5B acres of land into wilderness protection. (Jan 2004)
    
 - Preserving wilderness among proudest achievements. (Sep 2002)
    
 - 1980s: 1st House committee was water rights, crucial to AZ. (Sep 2000)
    
 - Preserve and help our National Parks. (Jan 2000)
    
 - Repeal ban on new roads in wilderness due to bad process. (Dec 1999)
    
 - Use park visitor fees for park development bonds. (Dec 1999)
    
 - Preserve natural resources for future. (Jul 1999)
    
 - Voted YES on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems. (May 2013)
    
 - Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Aug 2009)
    
 - Voted YES on including oil & gas smokestacks in mercury regulations. (Sep 2005)
    
 - Voted YES on confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior. (Jan 2001)
    
 - Voted YES on transportation demo projects. (Mar 1998)
    
 - Voted NO on reducing funds for road-building in National Forests. (Sep 1997)
    
 - Voted NO on continuing desert protection in California. (Oct 1994)
    
 - Voted YES on requiring EPA risk assessments. (May 1994)
    
 - End commercial whaling and illegal trade in whale meat. (Jun 2001)
    
 - Supports grants for brownfields remediation. (May 2002)
    
 - Make EPA into a Cabinet department. (May 2002)
    
 - Rated 53% by the LCV, indicating a mixed record on environment. (Dec 2003)
    
 - EPA must do better on mercury clean-up. (Apr 2004)
    
 - Rated 20% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
    
 - Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
    
 - Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
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John Shadegg on Environment  
 
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    Republican Representative (AZ-3): 
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    - Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
    
 - Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
    
 - Voted NO on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
    
 - Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
    
 - Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
    
 - Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
    
 - Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
    
 - Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
    
 - Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
    
 - Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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Kelli Ward on Environment  
 
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    Republican candidate for Arizona U.S. Senator: 
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    - Rated 5% by Sierra Club for anti-environment policies. (Jul 2015)
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