Andrew Sherwood
| Andrew Sherwood | ||
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| Arizona House of Representatives District 26 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 7, 2013-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 5, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 0 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $24,000/year | |
| Per diem | $35/day for the first 120 days of regular session and for special sessions and $10/day thereafter. | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| High school | Catalina Foothills High School | |
| Bachelor's | Arizona State University | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Biography
Sherwood earned his BIS in Interdisciplinary Studies from Arizona State University. His professional experience includes working as a Professional Dog Trainer.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Sherwood served on the following committees:
| Arizona Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Technology and Infrastructure | ||||
| • Capital Review | ||||
Issues
Campaign themes
2010
Sherwood's website highlighted the following campaign themes:
- Jobs & Business
- Excerpt: "I will introduce legislation for a business center that leverages internet technology and talk-to-a-human access."
- Education
- Excerpt: "I support initiatives to focus on the development of the individual from kindergarten through High School and beyond."
- Immigration
- Excerpt: "I will work with state and federal delegations--from both parties--to find a solution for this problem once and for all."
- Healthcare
- Excerpt: "I will ensure that federal, state, and county agencies work together to make Arizonans aware of important services such as preventive health care and prenatal care."
- Seniors
- Excerpt: "Arizonans must welcome new seniors while making sure existing seniors are pleased about their choice to live here."
- Tourism
- Excerpt: "I will support media outreach programs that target individuals and families wanting to come to Arizona."[1]
Elections
2012
Sherwood won election in the 2012 election for Arizona House of Representatives District 26. He and Juan Mendez ran unopposed in the August 28, 2012, Democratic primary. He won the general election on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Arizona House of Representatives, District 26, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Juan Mendez |
28.2% | 24,213 | |
| Democratic | Andrew Sherwood |
27.3% | 23,481 | |
| Republican | Mary Lou Taylor | 19.5% | 16,766 | |
| Republican | Raymond D. Speakman | 18.8% | 16,153 | |
| Libertarian | Chris Will | 4% | 3,480 | |
| Green | Haryaksha Gregor Knauer | 2.2% | 1,872 | |
| Total Votes | 85,965 | |||
2010
- See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2010
Sherwood's defeated Robert Hernandez McDonald, Jr. in the August 24 primary election. He was defeated by incumbent Democratic Russell Pearce in the November 2 general election.[4][5]
| Arizona State Senate, District 18 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Russell Pearce (R)
|
17,552 | |||
| Andrew Sherwood (D) | 10,663 | |||
| Andrea Garcia (L) | 2,808 | |||
| Arizona State Senate, District 18 Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Andrew Sherwood (D)
|
1,897 | |||
| Robert Hernandez McDonald, Jr. (D) | 1,818 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Sherwood is available dating back to 2010. Based on available campaign finance records, Sherwood raised a total of $63,813 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 23, 2013.[6]
| Andrew Sherwood's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Arizona State House, District 26 |  |
$39,523 | |
| 2010 | Arizona State Senate, District 18 |  |
$24,290 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $63,813 | |||
2012
Sherwood won election to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Sherwood raised a total of $39,523.
| Arizona House of Representatives 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Andrew Sherwood's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Public Fund | $35,888 | |||
| Sherwood, Everett | $150 | |||
| Carrington, Judith A | $150 | |||
| Selleck, Diane | $150 | |||
| Laplaca, Nancy | $150 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $39,523 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Sherwood lost the election to the Arizona State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Sherwood raised a total of $24,290.
| Arizona State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Andrew Sherwood's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Public Fund | $21,479 | |||
| Jewett, Maxine | $140 | |||
| Wallack, Ann Christine | $140 | |||
| Sherwood, Everett | $140 | |||
| Carrington, J P | $140 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $24,290 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Recent news
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Andrew Sherwood News Feed
- Summer food special: an AZ of al fresco dining, part two - Telegraph.co.uk
- Reporter, The Daily Caller News Foundation - Daily Caller
- Roundup: Hart Football Goes 2-0-1 in Passing Tournament - SCVNEWS.com
- New state rules on abortion clinics complicates Brewer's push for Medicaid ... - Phoenix Business Journal
- Rush Limbaugh 'disappointed' in Rubio [AUDIO - Daily Caller]
- NYT: Global warming halted because? we're lucky - Daily Caller
- Ask James Clapper - Daily Caller
- WOW! 10-year-old stuns 'America's Got Talent' with incredible voice [VIDEO - Daily Caller]
- Senate Democrat Manchin: Holder should consider resigning - Daily Caller
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External links
- Office website
- Project Vote Smart Biography
- Campaign website
- Facebook page
- Campaign Contributions: 2012
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