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David Bradley (Arizona)
David Bradley (Democratic Party) was a member of the Arizona State Senate, representing District 10. He assumed office on January 7, 2013. He left office on January 10, 2021.
Bradley (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Arizona State Senate to represent District 10. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Bradley began serving as state Senate minority leader in 2019.
Bradley served in the Arizona House of Representatives, representing District 28 from 2003 to 2011.
Bradley died on February 19, 2022.[1]
Biography
Bradley was born in Seattle, Washington and later moved to Tucson, Arizona. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1972 to 1980. Bradley started working as a Licensed Professional Counselor in 1984, and in 2012 he became the Chief Development Officer of La Frontera Arizona.
Bradley was the President of Democrats of Greater Tucson from 1997 to 1999, Vice Chair of the Pima County Democratic Party from 1993 to 1994, and Chairman of the Pima County Democratic Party in 2002. He served as the Arizona State Representative for District 28 from 2003 to 2011, and in 2013 he became a member of the Arizona State Senate representing District 10. He was subsequently selected to be Senate Minority Leader.[2]
Elections
2020
- See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2020
David Bradley was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2018
- See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Arizona State Senate District 10
Incumbent David Bradley defeated Marilyn Wiles in the general election for Arizona State Senate District 10 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | David Bradley (D) | 58.5 | 52,376 |
 | Marilyn Wiles (R) | 41.5 | 37,187 | |
| Total votes: 89,563 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Arizona State Senate District 10
Incumbent David Bradley advanced from the Democratic primary for Arizona State Senate District 10 on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Bradley | 100.0 | 24,583 |
| Total votes: 24,583 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arizona State Senate District 10
Marilyn Wiles advanced from the Republican primary for Arizona State Senate District 10 on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Marilyn Wiles | 100.0 | 18,057 |
| Total votes: 18,057 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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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.
Incumbent David Bradley defeated Randall Phelps in the Arizona State Senate District 10 general election.[3][4]
| Arizona State Senate, District 10 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  David Bradley Incumbent |
53.88% | 50,850 | |
| Republican | Randall Phelps | 46.12% | 43,526 | |
| Total Votes | 94,376 | |||
| Source: Arizona Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent David Bradley ran unopposed in the Arizona State Senate District 10 Democratic Primary.[5]
| Arizona State Senate, District 10 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | David Bradley Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Randall Phelps ran unopposed in the Arizona State Senate District 10 Republican Primary.[6]
| Arizona State Senate, District 10 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Randall Phelps (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 David Bradley was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Mark Morrison was unopposed in the Republican primary. Bradley defeated Morrison in the general election.[7][8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | David Bradley Incumbent |
52.3% | 34,334 | |
| Republican | Mark Morrison | 47.7% | 31,307 | |
| Total Votes | 65,641 | |||
2012
- See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2012
Bradley won election in the 2012 election for Arizona State Senate District 10. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 28, 2012. He won the general election on November 6, 2012.[11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | David Bradley |
54.7% | 48,509 | |
| Republican | Frank Antenori Incumbent | 45.3% | 40,193 | |
| Total Votes | 88,702 | |||
2010
Bradley was ineligible to run for re-election in 2010 due to the term limits of the Arizona House of Representatives.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Bradley and Steve Farley were elected to the 28th District Seat in the Arizona House of Representatives, running unopposed in the general election.[13]
| Arizona State House, District 28 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Steve Farley (D)
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44,121 | |||
| David Bradley (D)
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43,845 | |||
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Bradley was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Arizona committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Education |
| • Health and Human Services |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Bradley served on the following committees:
| Arizona committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Education |
| • Federalism, Mandates and Fiscal Responsibility |
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Water and Energy |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Bradley served on the following committees:
| Arizona committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Education |
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Judiciary |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Bradley served on the following committees:
| Arizona committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Health and Human Services |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Campaign themes
2014
Bradley's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[14]
Focus on the Future
- Excerpt: "Whether we are thinking about healthcare, transportation, water, immigration, economic development, education or energy we must consider the impact of today's decisions on those who will follow us."
Education
- Excerpt: "The best investment in education we can make is ensuring that the youngest of us have access to quality day care, pre-school and early enrichment. While we concentrate on creating accountability in our public school systems the truth is that the biggest 'bang for the buck' will come when we invest in early education for all of our children, rich and poor alike."
Healthcare
- Excerpt: "Healthcare is a right, not a privilege. We have to ensure that all Arizonans have access to affordable and quality care. We must continue to invest in healthcare infrastructure like our community health centers, graduate medical education and medical support professions."
Immigration
- Excerpt: "We will need the labor that immigrants provide in increasing numbers in years to come. We must work with the federal government to ensure access to this vital resource of labor in the years ahead. Together we will improve healthcare, law enforcement and business development along the border."
Water
- Excerpt: "Water is the desert's gold. We must make ensuring our access to water among our highest priorities. We have to improve our conservation, recycling and collection of water if future generations of Arizonans will have a fighting chance at maintaining a vibrant lifestyle."
Political courage test
Bradley provided answers to the Arizona State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test. The test informs voters how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected. However, he did not give a response when asked his legislative priorities.[15]
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the Arizona State Legislature was in session from January 13 to May 26.
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2019
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In 2019, the Arizona State Legislature was in session from January 14 through May 28.
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2018
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In 2018, the 54th Arizona State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 4.
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2017
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In 2017, the 53rd Arizona State Legislature was in session from January 9 through May 4.
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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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Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Bradley's endorsements included the following:[17]
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Personal
Bradley is a member of the American Legion, Arizona Community Action Association, Child Welfare League of America and Tucson Chamber of Commerce.[18]
See also
- Arizona State Senate
- Arizona Senate Committees
- Arizona State Senate District 10
- Arizona State Legislature
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- David Bradley on Facebook
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets
Footnotes
- ↑ Office of the Governor Doug Ducey, "Governor Ducey Orders Flags At Half-Staff In Honor Of Former Senator David T. Bradley," February 19, 2022
- ↑ "David Bradley," accessed January 23, 2019
- ↑ 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, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed April 7, 2014
- ↑ Bradley for Arizona, "Vision," accessed October 14, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Issue Positions," accessed April 7, 2014
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedARA - ↑ Bradley for Arizona, "Endorsements," accessed October 14, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed April 7, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Frank Antenori (R) |
Arizona State Senate District 10 2013–2021 |
Succeeded by Kirsten Engel (D) |
| Preceded by ' |
Arizona House District 28 2003–2011 |
Succeeded by Bruce Wheeler |
