Brianna Westbrook

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Brianna Westbrook

Democratic Party

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August 2, 2022

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Brianna Westbrook (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Arizona House of Representatives to represent District 5. She lost in the Democratic primary on August 2, 2022.

Westbrook completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Westbrook has served as a vice chair of the Democratic Party of Arizona.

Elections

2022

See also: Arizona House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Arizona House of Representatives District 5 (2 seats)

Incumbent Amish Shah and incumbent Jennifer Longdon defeated Jennifer Treadwell in the general election for Arizona House of Representatives District 5 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Amish Shah (D)	40.3	49,006
✔		Jennifer Longdon (D)	39.8	48,436
		Jennifer Treadwell (R)	19.9	24,262

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 121,704
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 5 (2 seats)

Incumbent Amish Shah and incumbent Jennifer Longdon defeated incumbent Sarah Liguori, Brianna Westbrook, and Aaron Marquez in the Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 5 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Amish Shah	31.8	15,629
✔		Jennifer Longdon	24.4	11,956
		Sarah Liguori	18.5	9,104
		Brianna Westbrook	14.6	7,181
		Aaron Marquez	10.6	5,213

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 49,083
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 5 (2 seats)

Jennifer Treadwell advanced from the Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 5 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jennifer Treadwell (Write-in)	100.0	2,452

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,452
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Donna McCoy (R)

2018

Arizona State Senate

See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2018

General election

General election for Arizona State Senate District 22

David Livingston defeated Wendy Garcia in the general election for Arizona State Senate District 22 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		David Livingston (R)	63.3	70,775
		Wendy Garcia (D)	36.7	40,957

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 111,732 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Arizona State Senate District 22

Wendy Garcia defeated Brianna Westbrook in the Democratic primary for Arizona State Senate District 22 on August 28, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Wendy Garcia	58.1	10,531
		Brianna Westbrook	41.9	7,586

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 18,117 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Arizona State Senate District 22

David Livingston defeated Clair Van Steenwyk in the Republican primary for Arizona State Senate District 22 on August 28, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		David Livingston	70.3	25,842
		Clair Van Steenwyk	29.7	10,908

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 36,750 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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U.S. House

See also: Arizona's 8th Congressional District special election, 2018

General election

Special general election for U.S. House Arizona District 8

Incumbent Debbie Lesko defeated Hiral Tipirneni in the special general election for U.S. House Arizona District 8 on April 24, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Debbie Lesko (R)	52.4	96,012
		Hiral Tipirneni (D)	47.6	87,331

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 183,343
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Augie Beyer (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Special Democratic primary for U.S. House Arizona District 8

Hiral Tipirneni defeated Brianna Westbrook in the special Democratic primary for U.S. House Arizona District 8 on February 27, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Hiral Tipirneni	60.2	23,175
		Brianna Westbrook	39.7	15,288
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	22

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 38,485
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Republican primary election

Special Republican primary for U.S. House Arizona District 8

The following candidates ran in the special Republican primary for U.S. House Arizona District 8 on February 27, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Debbie Lesko	35.4	27,047
		Phil Lovas	24.3	18,562
		Steve Montenegro	23.7	18,106
		Bob Stump	5.3	4,032
		Clair Van Steenwyk	2.3	1,787
		Christopher Sylvester	1.9	1,490
		David Lien	1.8	1,341
		Richard Mack	1.6	1,191
		Mark Yates	1.1	871
	Submit photo	Chad Allen	1.1	824
		Brenden Dilley	1.1	823
	Submit photo	Stephen Dolgos	0.5	377
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	8

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 76,459
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Kevin Cavanaugh (R)

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Brianna Westbrook completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Westbrook's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Brianna Westbrook is a transgender working-class parent from Phoenix who grew up in poverty. Brianna understands what it's like to struggle every day to make ends meet, to be on the verge of eviction, and to have to fight for her right to exist. She has been working with local and national progressive organizations and organizers to meet the needs of Arizonans for nearly a decade. She has advocated for reproductive justice, workers' rights, LGBTQIA+ equality, and has spoken out against police brutality and mass incarceration. Brianna is running for office because she believes that our government should serve everyone, not just the wealthy and well-connected. She will be a strong advocate in the Arizona State Legislature for working people, LGBTQIA+ people, women, and all those who have been left out and behind by our current system. Brianna is a strong advocate for progressive policies in Arizona. She has received support from prominent national LGBTQ+ and feminist organizations, including Planned Parenthood, and has been recognized for her unwavering commitment to working people by the Courage to Change PAC, which was founded by US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Brianna is a champion of bold, progressive ideas and a coalition builder who will collaborate with her colleagues to produce tangible results for Arizonans. Her election as State Representative for Legislative District 5 would be a significant step forward in our state's fight for equality and justice.

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?

• I am committed to ensuring everyone can access the reproductive healthcare they need, including contraception and abortion. Healthcare is a human right, and everyone deserves to be able to make decisions about their bodies. I have been endorsed by Planned Parenthood and will continue my fight for reproductive justice as a state representative. I have fought for and will continue to fight for laws protecting a person's right to an abortion because I believe it is an essential part of reproductive justice. Healthcare is a human right, and everyone deserves to be able to make decisions about their own bodies.
• Climate change is the challenge of our time. It is a threat to our economy, our health, and our way of life. We must take action now to address this crisis. As your state representative, I will pledge to protect our public lands and water and advocate for a just transition from fossil fuels toward a more efficient and sustainable energy system. We need an energy system that works for everyone – not just the wealthy and well-connected. I will fight for an energy system that prioritizes renewable sources like wind and solar, creates good-paying jobs, and protects our environment. We can no longer afford to delay action on climate change. We owe it to ourselves and future generations to meet this challenge head-on.
• Ensuring everyone is guaranteed paid family and medical leave, investing in universal pre-k, and advocating for a single-payer healthcare system are moral imperatives that must be addressed if we are to create a more just society. These are not only ethical issues but economic issues as well. The United States is the only major country on earth that does not guarantee paid parental leave, which puts us at a competitive disadvantage.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

As someone who has experienced homelessness and eviction, I understand how difficult it is to live without a safe, affordable place. Too many Arizonans are one medical emergency or job loss away from being thrown out on the street, which is unacceptable. We must do everything possible to ensure everyone in our society has a safe home. This begins with government funding for affordable housing initiatives. It also means ensuring that everyone has access to quality healthcare, a livable wage, and the education and training they need to advance. If we fight for economic justice, we can create a society that works for everyone, not just the wealthy few. I've seen firsthand the destructive power of addiction and domestic violence. I've seen friends and loved ones lose their jobs, homes, and families. I've seen people spiral into self-destructive cycles of abuse and addiction. And I've seen the toll this takes on children and families. I believe we should fund programs and services for those struggling with addiction and domestic violence. We must provide resources to help people leave abusive relationships and get treatment. We need housing and job assistance so people can rebuild their lives. And we must ensure that our criminal justice system does not disproportionately punish people experiencing addiction. We can no longer afford to continue on our current path. We must fund programs to assist people in overcoming addiction and living happy, healthy lives.

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Current members of the Arizona House of Representatives

Leadership

Speaker of the House:Steve Montenegro

Majority Leader:Michael Carbone

Minority Leader:Oscar De Los Santos

Representatives

District 1

Selina Bliss (R)

Quang Nguyen (R)

District 2

Stephanie Simacek (D)

Justin Wilmeth (R)

District 3

Joseph Chaplik (R)

Alexander Kolodin (R)

District 4

Pamela Carter (R)

Matt Gress (R)

District 5

Sarah Liguori (D)

Aaron Marquez (D)

District 6

Mae Peshlakai (D)

Myron Tsosie (D)

District 7

Walter Blackman (R)

David Marshall (R)

District 8

Janeen Connolly (D)

Brian Garcia (D)

District 9

Lorena Austin (D)

Seth Blattman (D)

District 10

Ralph Heap (R)

Justin Olson (R)

District 11

Junelle Cavero (D)

Oscar De Los Santos (D)

District 12

Patricia Contreras (D)

Anastasia Travers (D)

District 13

Jeff Weninger (R)

Julie Willoughby (R)

District 14

Laurin Hendrix (R)

Khyl Powell (R)

District 15

Neal Carter (R)

Michael Way (R)

District 16

Chris Lopez (R)

Teresa Martinez (R)

District 17

Rachel Keshel (R)

Kevin Volk (D)

District 18

Nancy Gutierrez (D)

Christopher Mathis (D)

District 19

Lupe Diaz (R)

Gail Griffin (R)

District 20

Alma Hernandez (D)

Betty Villegas (D)

District 21

Consuelo Hernandez (D)

Stephanie Stahl Hamilton (D)

District 22

Lupe Contreras (D)

Elda Luna-Nájera (D)

District 23

Michele Pena (R)

Mariana Sandoval (D)

District 24

Anna Abeytia (D)

Lydia Hernandez (D)

District 25

Michael Carbone (R)

Nick Kupper (R)

District 26

Cesar Aguilar (D)

Quantá Crews (D)

District 27

Lisa Fink (R)

Tony Rivero (R)

District 28

David Livingston (R)

Beverly Pingerelli (R)

District 29

Steve Montenegro (R)

James Taylor (R)

District 30

Leo Biasiucci (R)

John Gillette (R)

Republican Party (33)

Democratic Party (27)