Barbara McGuire

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Barbara McGuire
Arizona House of Representatives District 23
Incumbent
Assumed office 2006
Current term ends 2010
Political party	Democrat
Profession	Business Owner
Website	House site

Barbara McGuire is a Democratic member of the Arizona House of Representatives, representing the 23rd District since 2006.

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]

Issue positions

McGuire did not provide answers to the 2008 Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected. Her answers to 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]

Committee membership

• Environment Committee, Arizona House of Representatives
• Military Affairs and Public Safety Committee, Arizona House of Representatives

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.

Major donors

Below are McGuire's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:^[3]

Contributor	2008 total
Public Fund	$41,832
Roy McPherson	$130
Sandra McPherson	$130
Lowell S Jacobson	$100
Barbara McGuire	$50

External links

• Arizona House of Representatives - Representative Barbara McGuire
• Project Vote Smart profile
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006

References

v • d • e Current members of the Arizona House of Representatives House Majority Leader: John McComish (R) • House Minority Leader: David M. Lujan (D)     Lucy Mason (R) Andy Tobin (R) Christopher Deschene (D) Tom Chabin (D) Doris Goodale (R) Nancy G. McLain (R) Tom Boone (R) Judy Burges (R) Jack Brown (D) Bill Konopnicki (R) Carl Seel (R) Sam Crump (R) Ray Barnes (R) Nancy K. Barto (R) Michele Reagan (R) John Kavanagh (R) Debbie Lesko (R) Rick Murphy (R) Doug Quelland (R) Jim Weiers (R) Adam Driggs (R) Eric Meyer (D) Jerry Weiers (R) Steve B. Montenegro (R) Martha Garcia (D) Anna Tovar (D) Robert Meza (D) Chad Campbell (D) Kyrsten Sinema (D) David M. Lujan (D) Cloves Campbell Jr. (D) Ben R. Miranda (D) Ed Ableser (D) David Schapira (D) Cecil Ash (R) Steve Court (R) Rich Crandall (R) Kirk Adams (R) Rae Waters (D) John McComish (R) Warde Nichols (R) Steven B. Yarbrough (R) Andy Biggs (R) Laurin Hendrix (R) Frank Pratt (R) Barbara McGuire (D) Lynne Pancrazi (D) Russell Jones (R) Patricia Fleming (D) David Stevens (R) Vic Williams (R) Nancy Young Wright (D) Phil Lopes (D) Olivia Cajero Bedford (D) Steve Farley (D) David Bradley (D) Matt Heinz (D) Daniel Patterson (D) David Gowan (R) Frank Antenori (R) Republican (35) • Democratic (25) • Arizona Senate • Arizona House of Representatives

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