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Felecia Rotellini
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| Felicia Rotellini | ||
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| Current candidacy | ||
| Running for Attorney General of Arizona | ||
| General election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Current office | ||
| Superintendent of Arizona Banking Department | ||
| In office | ||
| 2006-2009 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Appointed | 2006 | |
| Appointed by | Governor Janet Napolitano | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Rocky Mountain College (1981) | |
| J.D. | Notre Dame Law School (1986) | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Personal website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
Contents |
Biography
Rotellini was raised in Sheridan, Wyoming. She attended Rocky Mountain College for her undergraduate studies, earning dual bachelor's degrees in history and political science. She graduated from Notre Dame Law School in 1986 and launched her legal career in Arizona, her adoptive state.[2]
Following six years in private practice as a trial attorney, Rotellini joined the Arizona Attorney General's Office, alternating between the civil and criminal divisions, prosecuting complex real estate and financial fraud cases.
In late August 2009, Rotellini resigned from her appointed position as Superintendent to join the Phoenix law firm of Zwillinger & Greek PC.[2]
Education
- Bachelor's degree, Rocky Mountain College (1981) in history and political science (magna cum laude)
- Juris Doctorate degree, Notre Dame Law School (1986)
Political career
Superintendent of the Arizona Baking Department (2006-2009)
In 2006, after first operating as an assistant, Rotellini was appointed by then-Governor Janet Napolitano to serve as the Superintendent of the State Banking Department, now known as the State Department of Financial Institutions. Her responsibilities in this role included overseeing the financial services in the state, such as the banks and credit unions, consumer lenders, escrow agents, mortgage and collection companies. In late August 2009, she resigned her post as Superintendent to join the Phoenix law firm of Zwillinger & Greek PC.[2]
Controversies
Boycott supporter donations
Democratic nominee for State Attorney General Felecia Rotellini contends that she was absolutely unaware that one of her primary campaign contributors was an avid supporter of a boycott intended to cripple the economy of the state. United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW), which so far has donated $4,176 to Rotellini's campaign, has called for a nationwide boycott of products emanating from Arizona as part of their opposition strategy against Senate Bill 1070 - The Support Our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act, the state's anti-illegal immigration measure. Her Republican opponent, Tom Horne, remarked that "the least she can do is return the money contributed by a group pushing to boycott Arizona." [3]
Other roles
- Trustee, Boys and Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix Foundation (1990-2002)
Elections & Appointments
2014
- See also: Arizona attorney general election, 2014
On February 25, 2013, Rotellini confirmed reports that she would make her second bid for attorney general of Arizona in 2014.[1] She finished second, behind current attorney general Tom Horne (R), in the 2010 election.[4]
The general election will be held on November 4, 2014.
2010
- See also: Arizona Attorney General election, 2010
On October 27, 2009, she announced her candidacy for the statewide office of attorney general, the seat that is being vacated by Democrat Terry Goddard who is running for governor. [5]
Two days after Arizona voters went to the polls on Tuesday, August 24, David Lujan conceded to Rotellini after he realized "he could not make up the more than 1,400 votes he would need to take the lead in the three-way race." [6] Three months later, however, she lost in the general election on Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010 to Republican State Superintendent Tom Horne after receiving forty-eight percent of the vote.
- 2012 General Election
| 2010 Race for Attorney General - General Election [7] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote Percentage | |
| Republican Party |  Tom Horne
|
51.9% | |
| Democratic Party | Felecia Rotellini | 48.1% | |
| Total Votes | 1,677,668 | ||
- 2010 Primary Race
| 2010 Race for Attorney General - Democratic Primary [8] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote Percentage | |
| Democratic Party | Felecia Rotellini
|
41.5% | |
| Democratic Party | David M. Lujan | 40.7% | |
| Democratic Party | Vince Rabago | 17.8% | |
| Total Votes | 290,114 | ||
Campaign contributions
2010
According to Follow the Money, Rotellini has raised $289,967 in 2010 for her state attorney general campaign as of September 20, 2010. [9]
Listed below are the top five contributors:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| United Food & Commercial Workers - Local 99 | $4,176 |
| Arizona List | $4,176 |
| Arizona Association of Realtors | $4,176 |
| Teresa L. Hall | $1,680 |
| Felecia Ann Rotellini | $1,428 |
Personal
Rotellini received the Excellence in Cooperative Law Enforcement Award from the United States Attorney's Office in 2009.
Contact information
Campaign Address:
Felecia for Arizona
P.O Box 80025
Phoenix, Arizona 85060
Phone: (602) 345-0755
E-mail: info@FeleciaforArizona.com
See also
External links
- Felecia Rotellini for Arizona Attorney General Campaign website
- Felecia Rotellini's Facebook profile
- Felecia Rotellini's Twitter account
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Arizona Republic, "All eyes on 2014 race for governor," November 11, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Felicia for Arizona, "About Felicia," accessed January 11, 2013
- ↑ Seeing Red AZ "GOP AG nominee Horne calls on Rotellini to return AZ boycott supporters’ donations" 1 Sept. 2010
- ↑ Phoenix News Times, "Felecia Rotellini Making Another Run at Attorney General," February 26, 2013
- ↑ Phoenix New Times "Felecia Rotellini First Candidate to Announce Officially for Attorney General Race" 27 Oct. 2009
- ↑ Arizona Daily Star "Lujan concedes AG race to Rotellini" 27 Aug. 2010
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State - 2010 General Election Results
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State - 2010 Primary Election Results
- ↑ Follow the Money - Campaign Contributions for Felecia Rotellini, 2010
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