Aaron Harris Sr.

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Aaron Harris Sr.

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Last election

August 28, 2018

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Aaron Harris Sr. ran for election for an at-large seat of the Chandler City Council in Arizona. Harris lost in the primary on August 28, 2018.

Harris was a candidate for an at-large seat on the City Council of Chandler in Arizona. He was defeated in the primary election on August 30, 2016.

Elections

2018

See also: Municipal elections in Chandler, Arizona (2018)

Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Chandler City Council At-large (3 seats)

The following candidates ran in the primary for Chandler City Council At-large on August 28, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rene Lopez (Nonpartisan)	20.6	20,391
✔		Terry Roe (Nonpartisan)	19.7	19,542
✔		Matt Orlando (Nonpartisan)	18.0	17,847
		Matt Eberle (Nonpartisan)	17.4	17,219
	Submit photo	William Crawford (Nonpartisan)	14.0	13,899
		Aaron Harris Sr. (Nonpartisan)	10.0	9,949
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	290

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2016

The city of Chandler, Arizona, held a primary election for three of six seats on the city council on August 30, 2016. Incumbent Nora Ellen and challenger Sam Huang won seats outright in the primary election because they received votes on a majority of ballots. Mark Stewart defeated Matt Eberle in a general election for the third seat on November 8, 2016. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 1, 2016. The following candidates ran in the Chandler City Council nonpartisan at-large primary election.

Chandler City Council, At-large Primary Election, 2016
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Nora Ellen Incumbent	23.67%	17,807
Sam Huang	17.38%	13,080
Matt Eberle	14.10%	10,608
Mark Stewart	12.49%	9,400
Gregg Pekau	11.64%	8,754
Seth Graham	8.24%	6,198
Aaron Harris Sr.	7.02%	5,280
John Repar	5.23%	3,936
Write-in votes	0.23%	175
Total Votes		75,238
Source: Maricopa County Recorder, "Election Results," accessed August 30, 2016

Campaign themes

2016

Harris' campaign website listed the following themes for 2016:

“	Economic Development- Chandler has been recognized for its high achieving educational system, high tech employment opportunities, and plentiful amenities. The live, play, and work model, has attracted highly educated residents who have chosen to call Chandler home. Achieving the “All American City” status, highlights our high educational levels and our ability to collaborate and solve problems from within. Our city was founded on innovation and technology and it is imperative to attract employers that continue to align with our founding principles. Chandler is landlocked and approaching build out, so we must continue to be all inclusive in achieving the goals the General Plan. In order to sustain our current levels and maximize our potential, I will provide community leadership that will include on-going assessment and accountability. The completion of the Price Road Corridor, downtown Chandler, and the Airpark will remain one of my top priorities. Commitment to Public Safety and 1st Responders- As a member of the Citizen’s Panel for Review of Police Complaints and Use of Force, I would be remiss to not stress the transparency of our agency and their ability to utilize community input. By completing the city of Chandler's Citizen’s Police Academy, I have increased my knowledge of the different facets of operations within the agency. Despite the changes that have occurred in policing throughout the years, our department has remained committed to protecting and serving its residents. Crime prevention is a shared responsibility that I am committed to devoting the necessary resources that will make our city No. 1 in safety per capita.​ Education for All- Your investment in education has proven to go beyond expectations as we have the #1 rated school district in AZ. As an educator, I understand first-hand the unique needs of our youth and the daily challenges faced by educators with the current resources available. It is important to stress that your investment into our local school district has exceeded expectations as we are now recognized as having one of the top school districts in the state of Arizona. Serving the needs of our youth is a top priority. We must celebrate and promote high achievements of our school district. Through assessment and planning, I will explore ways to meet the recreational needs of the youth within our city. A well-educated Chandler will lead to a well-educated Arizona!	”
—Aaron Harris Sr. (2016)

See also

Chandler, Arizona	Arizona	Municipal government	Other local coverage

• Chandler, Arizona
• Municipal elections in Chandler, Arizona (2016)
• United States municipal elections, 2016

External links

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• Chandler, Arizona
• Campaign website