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Chris DeRose
Chris DeRose (Republican Party) ran for election for judge of the Maricopa County Clerk of the Superior Court in Arizona. DeRose lost in the Republican primary on August 28, 2018.
DeRose was a candidate for the District 3 seat on the Phoenix City Council in Arizona. He advanced to the runoff election on March 14, 2017, but was defeated by Debra Stark.[1][2]
Although city council elections in Phoenix are officially nonpartisan, DeRose is known to be a member of the Republican Party.[3]
Biography
DeRose earned his B.S. from Grand Canyon University and his J.D. from Pepperdine University.[4]
DeRose is the author of "The Presidents' War: Six American Presidents and the Civil War That Divided Them," "Congressman Lincoln: The Making of America's Greatest President," and "Founding Rivals: Madison vs. Monroe, the Bill of Rights, and the Election That Saved a Nation." His professional experience also includes work as a special assistant attorney general and as a law professor at Arizona Summit Law School.[4][5]
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Maricopa County Clerk of the Superior Court
Jeff Fine defeated Roberta Neil Miller in the general election for Maricopa County Clerk of the Superior Court on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jeff Fine (R) | 51.9 | 687,315 | |
 | Roberta Neil Miller (D) | 48.1 | 636,511 | |
| Total votes: 1,323,826 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Maricopa County Clerk of the Superior Court
Roberta Neil Miller advanced from the Democratic primary for Maricopa County Clerk of the Superior Court on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Roberta Neil Miller | 100.0 | 249,060 |
| Total votes: 249,060 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Maricopa County Clerk of the Superior Court
Jeff Fine defeated Chris DeRose in the Republican primary for Maricopa County Clerk of the Superior Court on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jeff Fine | 52.9 | 133,662 | |
 | Chris DeRose | 47.1 | 119,085 | |
| Total votes: 252,747 | |||
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2016
| Phoenix City Council District 3, Runoff Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Debra Stark Incumbent |
54.13% | 12,368 |
| Chris DeRose | 45.87% | 10,481 |
| Total Votes | 22,849 | |
| Source: City of Phoenix, "Runoff Election Official Results," accessed March 23, 2017 | ||
| Phoenix City Council District 3, General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Debra Stark Incumbent |
41.10% | 19,526 |
| Chris DeRose |
20.74% | 9,854 |
| James Mapstead | 19.09% | 9,067 |
| Dan Carroll | 19.07% | 9,061 |
| Total Votes | 47,508 | |
| Source: "Maricopa Recorder", "November 8, 2016 General Election", accessed November 8, 2016 | ||
Campaign themes
2016
DeRose's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[6]
| “ |
Education: Chris is an award-winning educator, a five-year school board member, and the son of a public school teacher. He understands the importance of quality education in our community. Chris will work with the Phoenix Department of Education to develop cutting edge curriculum and support so that every child in Phoenix has access to quality education and is equipped for the jobs of tomorrow. Public Safety: As a major felony prosecutor, Chris DeRose has prosecuted some of the worst criminals in Arizona - including murderers, street gangs, and people who commit crimes against children. Chris plans to add 500 police officers to the streets over the next 3 years with an eventual goal of 1,000 and develop a comprehensive plan to fight crime in our community. Taxes: Chris will stand up for taxpayers and against more taxing and runaway spending. Phoenix has raised billions of dollars in sales taxes, food taxes, and water taxes, and recklessly wasted your money. Now, City Hall has increased your property taxes 26%. Chris DeRose will stand up for you and pledges to fight any further tax increases. Job Creation: Chris is dedicated to making Phoenix the best city in the country to start a business and create jobs.[7] |
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See also
| Maricopa County, Arizona | Arizona | Municipal government | Other local coverage |
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- Phoenix, Arizona
- Municipal elections in Phoenix, Arizona (2016)
- United States municipal elections, 2016
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ The Arizona Republic, "Debra Stark, Chris DeRose will vie in March runoff for Phoenix City Council seat," November 22, 2016
- ↑ The Arizona Republic, "Debra Stark Claims Win in North Phoenix Council Race," March 14, 2017
- ↑ The Arizona Republic, "Contentious Phoenix District 3 Council Race Headed for March Runoff," November 8, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 deroseforphoenix.com, "Meet Chris," accessed October 20, 2016
- ↑ Chris DeRose, "About," accessed March 9, 2017
- ↑ deroseforphoenix.com, "Issues," accessed March 9, 2017
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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