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Robert Meza
| Robert Meza | ||
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| Arizona State Senate District 30 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2011-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 5, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| 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 | Four consecutive terms | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Arizona State House of Representatives | ||
| 2002-2010 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Notre Dame | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Banker | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Contents |
Meza previously was a Democratic member of the Arizona State Senate. He was elected in 2010 and represented the 14th district until 2013. He is a former member of the Arizona House of Representatives, representing the 14th District from 2003 to 2011.
Meza earned his BA from the University of Notre Dame. He has been employed as a banker. He has also worked as business development director for AGUILA Youth Leadership Institute+.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Meza served on the following committees:
| Arizona Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce, Energy and Military | ||||
| • Elections | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • DES Block Grants | ||||
| • Homeland Security | ||||
| • Transportation between Sonora, Mexico and Arizona | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Meza served on these committees:
| Arizona Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Banking and Insurance | ||||
| • Border Security, Federalism and States Sovereignty | ||||
| • Commerce and Energy | ||||
| • Economic Development and Jobs Creation | ||||
Issues
Sponsored legislation
Meza's sponsored bills include:
- HB 2102 - financial institution records; disclosure; notice
- HB 2507 - enhanced driver licenses; border travel
- HB 2544 - schools; sex education
- HB 2606 - civil rights; discrimination; employment
For a full listed of sponsored bills see the House website.
Elections
2012
- See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2012
Meza won election in the 2012 election for Arizona State Senate District 30. He defeated Raquel Teran in the August 28, 2012, Democratic primary. He won the general election on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Arizona State Senate, District 30, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | 100% | 27,485 | ||
| Total Votes | 27,485 | |||
| Arizona State Senate, District 30 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
|
50.7% | 4,268 |
| Raquel Teran | 49.3% | 4,155 |
| Total Votes | 8,423 | |
2010
Meza was ineligilbe to run for re-election in 2010 due to the term limits of the Arizona House of Representatives. He instead ran for election to the district 14 seat of the Arizona State Senate. He won in the November 2 general election, unopposed.[3]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Meza and Chad Campbell were elected to the 14th District Seat in the Arizona House of Representatives, running unopposed in the general election.[4]
Meza raised $65,496 for the campaign and Campbell raised $14,341.[5]
| Arizona State House, District 14 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| |
13,644 | |||
| |
12,336 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Meza is available dating back to 2002. Based on available campaign finance records, Meza raised a total of $314,069 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 22, 2013.[6]
| Robert Meza's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Arizona State Senate, District 30 | $68,724 | ||
| 2010 | Arizona State Senate, District 14 | $71,905 | ||
| 2008 | Arizona State House, District 14 | $65,496 | ||
| 2006 | Arizona State House, District 14 | $41,508 | ||
| 2004 | Arizona State House, District 14 | $16,381 | ||
| 2002 | Arizona State House, District 14 | $50,055 | ||
| Grand Total Raised | $314,069 | |||
2012
Meza won re-election to the Arizona State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Meza raised a total of $68,274.
| Arizona State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Robert Meza's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Meza, Robert | $14,500 | |||
| Pinnacle West | $1,736 | |||
| Arizona Association of Realtors | $1,050 | |||
| Arizona Optometric Association | $550 | |||
| Cox Communications | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $68,274 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Meza won election to the Arizona State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Meza raised a total of $71,905.
| Arizona State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Robert Meza's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| United Food & Commercial Workers Local 99 | $1,600 | |||
| Arizona Association of Realtors | $900 | |||
| Arizona Bankers Association | $660 | |||
| Arizona Credit Union League | $510 | |||
| Qwest Communications | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $71,905 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Meza won re-election to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2008. During that election cycle, Meza raised a total of $65,496.
| Arizona House of Representatives 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Robert Meza's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Arizona Dental Association | $1,500 | |||
| Arizona Multihousing Association | $796 | |||
| Phoenix Fire Fighters Local 493 | $608 | |||
| Salt River Project | $600 | |||
| Suriel, Nicomedes | $400 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $65,496 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2006
Meza won re-election to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2006. During that election cycle, Meza raised a total of $41,508.
| Arizona House of Representatives 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Robert Meza's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Wells Fargo | $780 | |||
| Food & Commercial Workers Local 99 | $500 | |||
| Meaney, Barbara | $450 | |||
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona | $400 | |||
| Demenna, Melissa M | $396 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $41,508 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2004
Meza won re-election to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2004. During that election cycle, Meza raised a total of $16,381.
| Arizona House of Representatives 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Robert Meza's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Arizona Association of Realtors | $800 | |||
| Arizona Education Association | $500 | |||
| Salt River Project | $300 | |||
| Arizona Dental Association | $300 | |||
| Maximus Corp | $280 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $16,381 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2002
Meza won election to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2002. During that election cycle, Meza raised a total of $50,055.
| Arizona House of Representatives 2002 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Robert Meza's campaign in 2002 | ||||
| Public Fund | $49,949 | |||
| Koch, Therese | $150 | |||
| Schneider, Neil S | $110 | |||
| Balkan, Karen | $100 | |||
| Meza, Robert | $100 | |||
| Total Raised in 2002 | $50,055 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
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.[7]
2012
Meza received a score of 42 out of 100 in the 2012 report card for a grade of D- according to the Goldwater Institute’s grading scale. This score was 10 more than his score on the 2011 report card. Meza’s 42 in 2012 was tied for the 23rd highest grade among all 30 Arizona State Senators.[7]
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External links
- Senate website
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart bio
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- Twitter feed
References
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State - Primary candidate list
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ General election results
- ↑ 2008 general election results, Arizona
- ↑ Arizona House spending, 2008
- ↑ followthemoney.org', "Meza, Robert," accessed May 22, 2013
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Goldwater Institute "2012 Legislative Report Card for Arizona's 50th Legislature, First Regular Session," August 15, 2012
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Frank Antenori (R) |
Arizona State Senate District 30 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by Debbie McCune-Davis |
Arizona State Senate District 14 2011–2013 |
Succeeded by Gail Griffin (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Arizona State House District 14 2003–2011 |
Succeeded by Debbie McCune-Davis |
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- Former member, Arizona House of Representatives
- State representative not eligible for re-election because of term limits, Democrat, Arizona, 2010
- 2010 unopposed
- Democratic Party
- Arizona
- 2010 candidate
- State Senate candidate, 2010
- 2010 challenger
- 2010 winner
- 2010 open seat
- Current member, Arizona State Senate
- State senators first elected in 2010
- 2012 incumbent
- State Senate candidate, 2012
- 2012 primary (winner)
- 2012 general election (winner)
- 2012 unopposed
- 2012 unopposed primary and general election
- 2012 State Senate incumbent displaced by redistricting
