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Barbara McGuire
| Barbara McGuire | ||
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| Arizona State Senate District 8 | ||
| 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 | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Arizona House of Representatives | ||
| 2007-2011 | ||
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Small business owner | |
| Websites | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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McGuire is a small business owner and has worked as an appliance store manager, Director of Service Extension Unit for the Salvation Army, and Advertising Manager/Director for Southwestern Sportsman.
She is a volunteer with the Angel Tree Christmas Program and Summer Youth Camp Program, and member of the Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce, Copper Basin Chamber of Commerce, National Rifle Association, and Salvation Army.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, McGuire served on the following committees:
| Arizona Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Natural Resources and Rural Affairs | ||||
| • Public Safety | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, McGuire served on the following committees:
| Arizona Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Environment | ||||
| • Military Affairs and Public Safety | ||||
Issues
McGuire answered the Arizona State Legislative Election 2006 National Political Awareness Test are available. When asked her legislative priorities she replied:
"Workers right to bargain collectively. Decent minimum wage. Equal pay for equal work for all. No discrimination. Family values. Protect jobs against illegal immigration. Border control. Fair compensation for teachers. Educate students to compete globally. Farily compensated State employees. Support police and military. Strengthen and improve Arizona's health care system. Property rights. A balance between jobs and the environment. Quality elder care... efficiency, accountability and responsiveness in a government which serves the people."[2]
Sponsored legislation
McGuire's sponsored bills include:
- HB 2138 - graffiti implements; unlawful possession; minors
- HB 2426 - enhanced driver licenses; prohibition
- HB 2439 - concealed weapons permit; safety course
- HB 2579 - presidential preference election; independent voters
For a full listed of sponsored bills see the House website.
Elections
2012
- See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2012
McGuire won election in the 2012 election for Arizona State Senate District 8. She ran unopposed in the August 28, 2012, Democratic primary. She won the general election on November 6, 2012.[3][4]
| Arizona State Senate, District 8, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Barbara McGuire |
48.9% | 25,026 | |
| Republican | Joe Ortiz | 46% | 23,542 | |
| Libertarian | Dean Dill | 5% | 2,570 | |
| Total Votes | 51,138 | |||
2010
McGuire lost re-election to the 23rd district seat in 2010. She and Ernest Bustamante defeated Ralph Varela in the August 24 primary election. They were then defeated by Democratics John Fillmore and Frank Pratt in the November 2 general election.[5][6]
| Arizona House of Representatives, District 23 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Frank Pratt (R)
|
32,303 | |||
| John Fillmore (R)
|
30,986 | |||
| Barbara McGuire (D) | 23,679 | |||
| Ernest Bustamante (D) | 22,698 | |||
| Arizona House of Representatives, District 23 Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Barbara McGuire (D)
|
6,276 | |||
| Ernest Bustamante (D)
|
6,020 | |||
| Ralph Varela (D) | 4,741 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, McGuire and Frank Pratt were elected to the 23rd District Seat in the Alabama House of Representatives, defeating opponents John Fillmore (R) and Ernest Bustamante (D).[7]
McGuire raised $42,580 for the campaign, Pratt raised $54,146, Fillmore raised $68,913, and Bustamante raised $44,907.[8]
| Arizona State House, District 23 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Frank Pratt (R)
|
36,804 | |||
| Barbara McGuire (D)
|
37,982 | |||
| John Fillmore (R) | 36,203 | |||
| Ernest Bustamante (D) | 36,118 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for McGuire is available dating back to 2006. Based on available campaign finance records, McGuire raised a total of $146,693 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 22, 2013.[9]
| Barbara McGuire's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Arizona State Senate, District 8 |  |
$36,936 | |
| 2010 | Arizona State House, District 23 |  |
$36,461 | |
| 2008 | Arizona State House, District 23 | |
$42,580 | |
| 2006 | Arizona State House, District 23 | |
$30,716 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $146,693 | |||
2012
McGuire won election to the Arizona State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, McGuire raised a total of $36,936.
| Arizona State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Barbara McGuire's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Public Fund | $35,786 | |||
| Mcpherson, Sandra | $150 | |||
| Dawson, Edward | $150 | |||
| Mcpherson, Roy | $150 | |||
| Dawson, Shirley | $150 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $36,936 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
McGuire lost the election to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, McGuire raised a total of $36,461.
| Arizona House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Barbara McGuire's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Public Fund | $35,641 | |||
| Mcpherson, Roy | $140 | |||
| Grissom, Pamela H | $140 | |||
| Aldrich, Thomas | $140 | |||
| Mcpherson, Sandra | $140 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $36,461 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
McGuire won re-election to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2008. During that election cycle, McGuire raised a total of $42,580.
| Arizona House of Representatives 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Barbara McGuire's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Public Fund | $41,832 | |||
| Mcpherson, Sandra | $130 | |||
| Mcpherson, Roy | $130 | |||
| Jacobson, Lowell S | $100 | |||
| Mcguire, Barbara | $50 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $42,580 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2006
McGuire won election to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2006. During that election cycle, McGuire raised a total of $30,716.
| Arizona House of Representatives 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Barbara McGuire's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Public Fund | $30,097 | |||
| Mcguire, Barbara G | $152 | |||
| Mcpherson, Roy | $120 | |||
| Mcpherson, Sandra J | $120 | |||
| Jacobson, Lowell S | $60 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $30,716 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
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- McGuire includes funds for Pinal in state budget - TriValley Central
- Gold, silver plan gets go-ahead in AZ Senate - Arizona Daily Star
- Only Brewer's signature needed to make gold coins tender in Arizona - Ahwatukee Foothills News
- Bullion replacing bills? - YourWestValley.com
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External links
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart bio
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
- Campaign website
- Facebook page
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. McGuire
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. McGuire Issue Positions
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State - Primary candidate list
- ↑ C-SPAN/Associated Press, "August 28, 2012 Primary Results - Arizona," accessed August 28, 2012
- ↑ Primary results
- ↑ General election results
- ↑ 2008 general election results, Arizona
- ↑ Arizona House spending, 2008
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "McGuire, Barbara," accessed May 22, 2013
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