Eddie Farnsworth
| Eddie Farnsworth | ||
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| Arizona House of Representatives District 12 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2011-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 5, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| Majority Leader, Arizona State House of Representatives | ||
| 2003-2004 | ||
| 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 | Four consecutive terms | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Arizona House of Representatives District 22 | ||
| 2001-2008 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Arizona | |
| Master's | George Washington University | |
| J.D. | George Washington University | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Gilbert, AZ | |
| Profession | President/Executive Director, Benjamin Franklin Charter Schools | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Farnsworth served in the Arizona House of Representatives representing the 22nd district from January 10, 2011 to 2013.
Biography
Farnsworth earned his bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Arizona, his M.B.A. in Finance/Investments from George Washington University, and his J.D. from George Washington University. His professional experience includes working as the vice president/in-house counsel for a local manufacturing company, a former intern for the office of Senator Orrin Hatch of the U.S. Senate, and the president/executive director of Benjamin Franklin Charter Schools.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Farnsworth served on the following committees:
| Arizona Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary, Chair | ||||
| • Public Safety, Military and Regulatory Affairs | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Farnsworth served on these committees:
| Arizona Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Employment and Regulatory Affairs | ||||
| • Judiciary, Chair | ||||
Issues
Campaign themes
2012
Farnsworth's campaign website lists the following issues:[1]
- Public Safety and Securing Liberties
- Excerpt: "Public safety and securing individual liberties are the primary and most important responsibilities of government."
- Private property rights
- Excerpt: "Private property rights and freedom are indelibly intertwined. We can’t diminish or lose one without diminishing or losing the other. Eddie has been a leading defender of private property rights, which include business rights. We have a right to secure our future through private property ownership with minimal government intrusion."
- Education
- Excerpt: "A good quality education is essential in preparing the next generation. Eddie believes that parents understand the needs of their children better than bureaucrats and has been a tireless proponent of education choice."
- Second Amendment
- Excerpt: "Eddie is a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and will continue to defend your constitutional right to keep and bear arms."
- Taxes and Fiscal Responsibility
- Excerpt: "We are all entitled to the benefit of our labors with limited and minimal governmental burdens. Therefore, government should only tax at the level that is required to perform those functions and provide those services that are 1) constitutional, 2) the proper role of government, 3) and good policy."
Scorecards
Goldwater Institute
The Goldwater Institute releases its "Legislative Report Card" annually for all Arizona legislators. This report card tracks how legislators voted on key votes and assigns them a letter grade based on how closely their votes agree with the Institute's positions. The primary values emphasized in the ratings are whether votes expand or restrict liberty.[2]
2012
Farnsworth received a score of 73 out of 100 in the 2012 report card for a grade of A- according to the Goldwater Institute’s grading scale. This score was 2 points lower than his score on the 2011 report card. Farnsworth’s 73 in 2012 was the highest grade among all 60 Arizona State Representatives.[2]
Elections
2012
Farnsworth won re-election in the 2012 election for Arizona House of Representatives District 12. He and Warren Petersen defeated Larry Chesley in the August 28, 2012, Republican primary. He won the general election on November 6, 2012.[3][4]
| Arizona House of Representatives, District 12, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Eddie Farnsworth Incumbent |
50.6% | 53,925 | |
| Republican | Warren Petersen |
49.4% | 52,590 | |
| Total Votes | 106,515 | |||
| Arizona House of Representatives, District 12 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Eddie Farnsworth Incumbent |
41.2% | 14,816 |
| Warren Petersen |
34.7% | 12,500 |
| Larry Chesley | 24.1% | 8,688 |
| Total Votes | 36,004 | |
2010
Farnsworth faced Paul Howell, Brett Petillo, Steve Urie, and incumbent Laurin Hendrix in the August 24 primary. Farnsworth and Urie advanced with 16,725 and 9,933 votes, respectively. Farnsworth and Urie won unopposed in the general election on November 2.[5][6]
| Arizona House of Representatives, District 22 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Eddie Farnsworth (R)
|
15,134 | |||
| Steve Urie (R)
|
8,915 | |||
| Laurin Hendrix (R) | 8,431 | |||
| Kelly Townsend (R) | 4,967 | |||
| Paul Howell (R) | 3,408 | |||
| Brett Petillo (R) | 3,018 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Farnsworth is available dating back to 2000. Based on available campaign finance records, Farnsworth raised a total of $195,130 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 22, 2013.[7]
| Eddie Farnsworth's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Arizona State House, District 12 |  |
$20,786 | |
| 2010 | Arizona State House, District 22 | |
$24,739 | |
| 2008 | Arizona State Senate, District 22 |  |
$60,206 | |
| 2006 | Arizona State House, District 22 | |
$34,503 | |
| 2004 | Arizona State House, District 22 | |
$14,490 | |
| 2002 | Arizona State House, District 22 | |
$16,137 | |
| 2000 | Arizona State House, District 30 | |
$24,269 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $195,130 | |||
2012
Farnsworth won re-election to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Farnsworth raised a total of $20,786.
| Arizona House of Representatives 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Eddie Farnsworth's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Pinnacle West | $1,736 | |||
| Arizona Association of Realtors | $1,600 | |||
| National Rifle Association | $500 | |||
| Salt River Project | $500 | |||
| Freeport-Mcmoran Copper & Gold | $424 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $20,786 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Farnsworth won election to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Farnsworth raised a total of $24,739.
| Arizona House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Eddie Farnsworth's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Public Fund | $21,479 | |||
| Farley Iii, Thomas P | $140 | |||
| Dellartino, R Marcus | $140 | |||
| Simon, Craig | $140 | |||
| Petersen, Alan | $140 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $24,739 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Farnsworth lost the election to the Arizona State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Farnsworth raised a total of $60,206.
| Arizona State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Eddie Farnsworth's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Public Fund | $58,146 | |||
| Calkins, Ian H | $130 | |||
| Barnes, Lisa | $130 | |||
| Munsil, Lee | $130 | |||
| Lamoreaux, Dave B | $130 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $60,206 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2006
Farnsworth won re-election to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2006. During that election cycle, Farnsworth raised a total of $34,503.
| Arizona House of Representatives 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Eddie Farnsworth's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Reelect Eddie Farnsworth | $9,648 | |||
| Cmte To Reelect Eddie Farnsworth | $2,051 | |||
| Arizona Association of Realtors | $1,000 | |||
| Salt River Project | $500 | |||
| Pinnacle West | $370 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $34,503 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2004
Farnsworth won re-election to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2004. During that election cycle, Farnsworth raised a total of $14,490.
| Arizona House of Representatives 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Eddie Farnsworth's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Cigna Corp | $500 | |||
| Arizona Association of Realtors | $500 | |||
| Arizona Medical Association | $400 | |||
| Salt River Project | $300 | |||
| Arizona Automobile Dealers Association | $280 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $14,490 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2002
Farnsworth won re-election to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2002. During that election cycle, Farnsworth raised a total of $16,137.
| Arizona House of Representatives 2002 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Eddie Farnsworth's campaign in 2002 | ||||
| Anderton Jr, Gerald Douglas | $540 | |||
| Arizona Association Of Realtors | $500 | |||
| Salt River Project | $500 | |||
| Anderton, Emily K | $270 | |||
| America West Airlines | $270 | |||
| Total Raised in 2002 | $16,137 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2000
Farnsworth won election to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2000. During that election cycle, Farnsworth raised a total of $24,269.
| Arizona House of Representatives 2000 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Eddie Farnsworth's campaign in 2000 | ||||
| Billboard Poster Co Inc | $866 | |||
| National Rifle Association | $500 | |||
| Heyman, Raymond S | $256 | |||
| White, Michael | $256 | |||
| El Pac | $256 | |||
| Total Raised in 2000 | $24,269 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Personal
Farnsworth and his wife Janet have seven children.
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term "Eddie + Farnsworth + Arizona + House"
Eddie Farnsworth News Feed
- Measure makes it tougher for 3rd-party candidates to reach ballot - East Valley Tribune
- Arizona public had little input on Medicaid - azcentral
- Governor Brewer Betrays Conservatives, Forces Through Huge Obamacare ... - Town Hall
- Arizona Legislature passes Medicaid expansion - El Paso Times
- Arizona Gov. Brewer secures Medicaid expansion - WKRG News 5 - WKRG-TV
- Arizona Senate to vote on budget, Medicaid growth - Farmington Daily Times
- Referendum expected over governor's Medicaid expansion - Verde Independent
- Arizona Senate passes budget, Medicaid growth - Yahoo! News
- Lawmakers prepare to adjourn as Medicaid expansion moves toward approval - Arizona Capitol Times
- Arizona Legislature passes Medicaid expansion - Fox 10 - MyFox Phoenix
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External links
- Campaign website
- House website
- Project Vote Smart Biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010
References
- ↑ Campaign website, Issues
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Goldwater Institute "2012 Legislative Report Card for Arizona's 50th Legislature, First Regular Session," August 15, 2012
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State - Primary candidate list
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ Primary results
- ↑ General election results
- ↑ followthemoney.org "Farnsworth, Eddie," accessed May 22, 2013
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