Chester Crandell
Chester Crandell was a Republican member of the Arizona State Senate, representing District 6 from 2013 to August 5, 2014. He died while horseback riding.[1]
Crandell served in the Arizona House of Representatives, representing District 5 from 2011 to 2013.
Biography
Crandell earned his B.S. in Agriculture Education from the University of Arizona. His professional experience included working as a public school teacher at Westwood High School and Assistant Superintendent for the Joint Technological Education District.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Crandell served on the following committees:
| Arizona committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Education, Vice Chair |
| • Government and Environment |
| • Natural Resources and Rural Affairs |
| • Public Safety, Chair |
| • Audit, Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Crandell served on these committees:
| Arizona committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Agriculture and Water, Vice Chair |
| • Education |
| • Environment |
Elections
2012
- See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2012
Crandell ran in the 2012 election for Arizona State Senate District 6. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 28, 2012. He won the general election on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
The demographic characteristics of the state combined with Democratic candidate Tom Chabin's personal ties to the area have led some to suggest that this race will be one of the most competitive state senate races in Arizona.[4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Chester Crandell |
53% | 45,105 | |
| Democratic | Tom Chabin | 47% | 39,933 | |
| Total Votes | 85,038 | |||
2010
Crandell and Brenda Barton won the August 24 primary. They then defeated Democrats Bill Shumway and Prescott Winslow in the November 2 general election.[5][6]
| Arizona House of Representatives, District 5 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Brenda Barton (R)
|
32,884 | |||
| Chester Crandell (R)
|
30,890 | |||
| Bill Shumway (D) | 17,478 | |||
| Prescott Winslow (D) | 15,489 | |||
| Arizona House of Representatives, District 5 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Brenda Barton (R)
|
10,696 | |||
| Chester Crandell (R)
|
9,311 | |||
| Keith Alexander (R) | 7,541 | |||
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2014
In 2014, the 51st Arizona State Legislature was in session from January 13 to April 24.
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2013
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In 2013, the 51st Arizona State Legislature was in session from January 14 to June 14.
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Personal
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Crandell had a wife, Alice.
Recent news
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See also
- Arizona State Senate
- Arizona Senate Committees
- Arizona State Senate District 6
- Arizona State Legislature
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010
Footnotes
- ↑ KPHO, "AZ Sen. Crandell dies while horseback riding," August 4, 2014
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "2012 Primary candidate list," accessed December 20, 2013
- ↑ C-SPAN/Associated Press, "August 28, 2012 Primary Results - Arizona," accessed August 28, 2012
- ↑ Payson Roundup, "State senate race offers contrasts," February 28, 2012
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "2010 Primary results," accessed December 20, 2013
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "General election results," accessed December 13, 2013
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Lori Klein (R) |
Arizona State Senate District 6 2013-2014 |
Succeeded by Alice Crandell (R) |
| Preceded by Bill Konopnicki |
Arizona House, District 5 2011–2013 |
Succeeded by ' |
