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Christy Kelly
Christy Kelly (Republican Party) ran for election to the Arizona Corporation Commission. She did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on July 30, 2024.
Biography
Christy Kelly lives in Goodyear, Arizona. Kelly earned a bachelor's degree from the University of California, a graduate degree from Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, and a law degree from Capital University Law School. Her career experience includes working as a freelance journalist and as a mediator.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Arizona Corporation Commission election, 2024
General election
General election for Arizona Corporation Commission (3 seats)
The following candidates ran in the general election for Arizona Corporation Commission on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Rachel Walden (R)  | 17.9 | 1,525,622 |
| ✔ |  | Rene Lopez (R) | 17.4 | 1,481,992 |
| ✔ |  | Lea Marquez Peterson (R) | 16.9 | 1,440,681 |
 | Ylenia Aguilar (D) | 15.7 | 1,336,868 | |
 | Jonathon Hill (D) | 15.3 | 1,301,904 | |
 | Joshua Polacheck (D) | 14.4 | 1,230,440 | |
 | Nina Luxenberg (G) | 1.3 | 110,486 | |
 | Mike Cease (G) | 1.2 | 101,473 | |
 | Frank Bertone (D) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 144 | |
| Total votes: 8,529,610 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Arizona Corporation Commission (3 seats)
Ylenia Aguilar, Jonathon Hill, and Joshua Polacheck advanced from the Democratic primary for Arizona Corporation Commission on July 30, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ylenia Aguilar | 35.9 | 414,130 |
| ✔ | | Jonathon Hill | 32.8 | 378,014 |
| ✔ | | Joshua Polacheck | 31.3 | 360,835 |
| Total votes: 1,152,979 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arizona Corporation Commission (3 seats)
Rachel Walden, Rene Lopez, and incumbent Lea Marquez Peterson advanced from the Republican primary for Arizona Corporation Commission on July 30, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rachel Walden | 36.8 | 512,104 |
| ✔ | | Rene Lopez | 32.4 | 450,479 |
| ✔ | | Lea Marquez Peterson | 30.9 | 429,820 |
| Total votes: 1,392,403 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Christy Kelly (R)
Green primary election
Green primary for Arizona Corporation Commission (3 seats)
Mike Cease and Nina Luxenberg advanced from the Green primary for Arizona Corporation Commission on July 30, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Cease (Write-in) | 50.4 | 179 |
| ✔ | | Nina Luxenberg (Write-in) | 49.6 | 176 |
| Total votes: 355 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Kelly in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Christy Kelly did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign website
Christy Kelly’s campaign website stated the following:
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Rate Advocate: Reject all mandates, including ESG, the Green New Deal, and oppose the push for net zero. Free Market Principles: Promote competition in the market, with the belief that it can lead to better services and lower prices for consumers. Fiscal Responsibility: Emphasize the importance of fiscal responsibility in utility rate setting to ensure that consumers are not overburdened by utility costs, and promoting the financial stability of utility services. Energy Independence: Support policies that aim to achieve energy independence, with a focus on traditional energy sources like natural gas, coal and nuclear. Renewable Energy: Taxpayers should not have to foot the bill for charging stations and mandates. Business-Friendly Environment: Foster a regulatory environment that is conducive to business growth and investment. Consumer Protection: Ensure that utility practices are fair and transparent, protecting consumers from unfair practices while balancing this with the needs of the business community. Water Rights and Management: In a state like Arizona, where water scarcity is a significant issue, policies regarding water rights and management are crucial, focusing on efficient and sustainable use of water resources. [2] |
” |
| —Christy Kelly’s campaign website (2024)[3] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Christy Kelly," accessed June 21, 2024
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Christy Kelly for Corporate Commission, “Home,” accessed June 21, 2024
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