Arizona House of Representatives District 28 candidate surveys, 2022

Elections in Arizona, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Arizona House of Representatives District 28 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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General election

General election for Arizona House of Representatives District 28 (2 seats)

Incumbent Beverly Pingerelli and David Livingston defeated Stephanie Holbrook in the general election for Arizona House of Representatives District 28 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Beverly Pingerelli (R)	38.1	68,965
✔		David Livingston (R)	37.0	66,983
		Stephanie Holbrook (D)	24.9	45,180

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 181,128
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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Stephanie Holbrook (D)

Health and Well-being - Ensuring residents have access to quality healthcare. This includes reproductive rights for women and the right to choose.

Environment - Protecting Arizona's water supply and air quality in the state for now and future generations.

Education - Improving National Ranking

Beverly Pingerelli (R)

Supporting law enforcement and border security

Fighting for election integrity and voting reform

Supporting school choice and parental rights.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Stephanie Holbrook (D)

Environmental policy aiming to conserve natural resources by balancing environmental protection with economic growth, property rights, public health, and energy production.

Beverly Pingerelli (R)

My highest priority is creating long-term prosperity for Arizona citizens. I believe economic and educational opportunity, ensuring safety and security, and the free exercise of individual rights provide the best foundation for individual success.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Beverly Pingerelli (R)

Not succumbing to special interest groups, but also having the ability to listen to all stakeholders and review data to make an informed decision regarding proposed legislation.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Beverly Pingerelli (R)

I focus on data and evidence when considering proposed legislation. I always ask the question, what are unintended consequences of any proposed legislation.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Beverly Pingerelli (R)

Always being truthful and taking responsibility for your actions and votes.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Beverly Pingerelli (R)

I hope my legacy is that I will be viewed as a legislator that worked for the benefit of constituents and policies that would help our state.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Beverly Pingerelli (R)

Laboratory assistant at Wayne State University, four years

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Beverly Pingerelli (R)

This will be dependent on the governor and the composition of the legislature — but as a general rule, there should always be good communication between the executive and legislative branches of government.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Beverly Pingerelli (R)

Border security, healthcare and water issues

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Beverly Pingerelli (R)

NO, but citizens deciding to run should be informed on important issues confronting the state.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Beverly Pingerelli (R)

Yes, absolutely— it is important for legislators to have the ability to articulate policy agreements and disagreements in order to achieve effective legislation.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Beverly Pingerelli (R)

The process is now completed, and this debate should begin prior to the next redistricting process in 10 years.

If you are a current legislator, what appealed to you about your current committees?

Beverly Pingerelli (R)

As vice chairman of education — I am passionate about promoting policies that strengthen academic performance for K-12 Children. As a member of judiciary, many issues of law are applicable for many constituents — this is one of the most important committees.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Beverly Pingerelli (R)

No

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Beverly Pingerelli (R)

Children and family members dying of drug overdoses caused by a porous border.

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

Beverly Pingerelli (R)

For immediate emergencies, such as natural disasters, executive branch needs to respond quickly and efficiently. If emergency powers are extended for long periods, the legislature, I believe, needs to be involved in the oversight.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Beverly Pingerelli (R)

A legislator should never waver in their core principles, but always seek opportunities to promote policies that work to benefit constituents and the state as a whole.

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