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Barbara McGuire
Barbara McGuire (Democratic Party) was a member of the Arizona State Senate, representing District 8. She assumed office in 2013. She left office in 2017.
McGuire (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Arizona State Senate to represent District 8. She lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
McGuire also ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Arizona's 1st Congressional District. She did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on August 4, 2020.
McGuire is a former Democratic member of the Arizona State Senate, representing District 8 from 2013 to 2017. McGuire previously served in the Arizona House of Representatives, representing District 23 from 2007 to 2011.
Biography
McGuire's professional experience includes working as a small business owner and has worked as an appliance store manager, Director of Service Extension Unit for the Salvation Army and Advertising Manager/Director for Southwestern Sportsman.
Elections
2020
See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Arizona State Senate District 8
Thomas Shope defeated Barbara McGuire in the general election for Arizona State Senate District 8 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Thomas Shope (R) | 58.5 | 50,639 |
 | Barbara McGuire (D) | 41.5 | 35,963 | |
| Total votes: 86,602 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Arizona State Senate District 8
Barbara McGuire advanced from the Democratic primary for Arizona State Senate District 8 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Barbara McGuire | 100.0 | 13,857 |
| Total votes: 13,857 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arizona State Senate District 8
Thomas Shope advanced from the Republican primary for Arizona State Senate District 8 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Thomas Shope | 100.0 | 17,413 |
| Total votes: 17,413 | |||
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Campaign finance
2016
- See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Arizona State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 30, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 1, 2016.
Frank Pratt defeated incumbent Barbara McGuire in the Arizona State Senate District 8 general election.[1][2]
| Arizona State Senate, District 8 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Frank Pratt |
53.10% | 32,366 | |
| Democratic | Barbara McGuire Incumbent | 46.90% | 28,585 | |
| Total Votes | 60,951 | |||
| Source: Arizona Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Barbara McGuire ran unopposed in the Arizona State Senate District 8 Democratic Primary.[3]
| Arizona State Senate, District 8 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Barbara McGuire Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Frank Pratt ran unopposed in the Arizona State Senate District 8 Republican Primary.[4]
| Arizona State Senate, District 8 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Frank Pratt (unopposed) | |
2014
- See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Arizona State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 26, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was May 28, 2014. Incumbent Barbara McGuire was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Irene Littleton defeated Alan Pease and Harold Vangilder in the Republican primary. McGuire defeated Littleton in the general election. Kevin Sullivan (L) filed to run but was removed from the candidate list after the primary.[5][6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Barbara McGuire Incumbent |
50.7% | 17,654 | |
| Republican | Irene Littleton | 49.3% | 17,157 | |
| Total Votes | 34,811 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Irene Littleton |
49.4% | 5,004 |
| Harold Vangilder | 27.3% | 2,767 |
| Alan Pease | 23.2% | 2,352 |
| Total Votes | 10,123 | |
2012
- See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2012
McGuire won election in the 2012 election for Arizona State Senate District 8. She ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 28, 2012. She won the general election on November 6, 2012.[9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Barbara McGuire |
48.9% | 25,026 | |
| Republican | Joe Ortiz | 46% | 23,542 | |
| Libertarian | Dean Dill | 5% | 2,570 | |
| Total Votes | 51,138 | |||
2010
McGuire lost re-election to the District 23 seat in 2010. She and Ernest Bustamante defeated Ralph Varela in the August 24 primary election. They were then defeated by Democrats John Fillmore and Frank Pratt in the November 2 general election.[11][12]
| Arizona House of Representatives, District 23 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Frank Pratt (R)
|
32,303 | |||
| John Fillmore (R)
|
30,986 | |||
| Barbara McGuire (D) | 23,679 | |||
| Ernest Bustamante (D) | 22,698 | |||
| Arizona House of Representatives, District 23 Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Barbara McGuire (D)
|
6,276 | |||
| Ernest Bustamante (D)
|
6,020 | |||
| Ralph Varela (D) | 4,741 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, McGuire and Frank Pratt were elected to the 23rd District Seat in the Arizona House of Representatives, defeating opponents John Fillmore (R) and Ernest Bustamante (D).[13]
McGuire raised $42,580 for the campaign, Pratt raised $54,146, Fillmore raised $68,913, and Bustamante raised $44,907.[14]
| Arizona State House, District 23 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Frank Pratt (R)
|
36,804 | |||
| Barbara McGuire (D)
|
37,982 | |||
| John Fillmore (R) | 36,203 | |||
| Ernest Bustamante (D) | 36,118 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Barbara McGuire did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2016
McGuire's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[15]
| “ | Protect seniors: Ensure that we maintain essential services that are vital to our senior population.
Education: We must provide quality education. It is an economic engine. Without an educated workforce the big companies will not come. Agriculture and water: A combined approach. Desalinization plants, water conservation programs, water recycling, cloud seeding, modified irrigation systems, and smart growth policies. Public safety: Keeping the border secure without compromising commerce or the billions it brings to Arizona. Giving law enforcement the tools needed to keep communities safe. Jobs: Job creation is vital in rural Arizona. Equal work for equal pay.[16] |
” |
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, McGuire served on the following committees:
| Arizona committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Natural Resources |
| • Public Safety, Military and Technology |
| • Rural Affairs and Environment |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, McGuire served on the following committees:
| Arizona committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Natural Resources and Rural Affairs |
| • Public Safety |
| • Transportation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, McGuire served on the following committees:
| Arizona committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Environment |
| • Military Affairs and Public Safety |
Political courage test
McGuire answered the Arizona State Legislative Election 2006 National Political Awareness Test are available. When asked her legislative priorities she replied:
"Workers right to bargain collectively. Decent minimum wage. Equal pay for equal work for all. No discrimination. Family values. Protect jobs against illegal immigration. Border control. Fair compensation for teachers. Educate students to compete globally. Farily compensated State employees. Support police and military. Strengthen and improve Arizona's health care system. Property rights. A balance between jobs and the environment. Quality elder care... efficiency, accountability and responsiveness in a government which serves the people."[17]
Sponsored legislation
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2017
In 2017, the 53rd Arizona State Legislature was in session from January 9 through May 4.
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- Legislators' votes are recorded by the Center for Arizona Policy on bills related to family issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to family issues.
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2016
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In 2016, the 52nd Arizona State Legislature was in session from January 11 through May 7.
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2015
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In 2015, the 52nd Arizona State Legislature was in session from January 12 to April 2.
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2014
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In 2014, the 51st Arizona State Legislature was in session from January 13 to April 24.
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2013
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In 2013, the 51st Arizona State Legislature was in session from January 14 to June 14.
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Personal
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McGuire is a volunteer with the Angel Tree Christmas Program and Summer Youth Camp Program, and member of the Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce, Copper Basin Chamber of Commerce, National Rifle Association and Salvation Army.[19]
See also
2020 Elections
External links
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- Campaign website (2020 State Senate election)
- Campaign website (2016 State Senate election)
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets
Footnotes
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "General election ," accessed September 9, 2016
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "2016 official general election results," accessed November 11, 2016
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "2016 Election Information - Primary Candidate List," accessed June 3, 2016
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "2016 Election Information - Primary Candidate List," accessed June 3, 2016
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed August 27, 2014
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "2014 Primary Election," May 28, 2014
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed September 11, 2014
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed August 3, 2015
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "2012 Primary candidate list," accessed December 20, 2013
- ↑ C-SPAN/Associated Press, "August 28, 2012 Primary Results - Arizona," accessed August 28, 2012
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "2010 Primary results," accessed December 20, 2013
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "General election results," accessed December 13, 2013
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed April 7, 2014
- ↑ Follow The Money, "Arizona House spending, 2008," accessed April 7, 2014
- ↑ Senator McGuire, "Issues," accessed September 26, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Issue Positions," accessed April 7, 2014
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Michele Reagan (R) |
Arizona House District 8 2013–2017 |
Succeeded by Frank Pratt (R) |
| Preceded by ' |
Arizona House District 23 2007–2011 |
Succeeded by John Fillmore |
