Delina DiSanto

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Delina DiSanto

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

August 2, 2022

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Birthplace

Long Branch, N.J.

Profession

Finance director

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Delina DiSanto (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Arizona's 1st Congressional District. She lost as a write-in in the Democratic primary on August 2, 2022.

Biography

Delina DiSanto was born in Long Branch, New Jersey. She attended Rutgers University, Monmouth College, and Arizona State University for undergraduate study. DiSanto's professional experience includes being a finance director and registered nurse.

Elections

2022

See also: Arizona's 1st Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Arizona District 1

Incumbent David Schweikert defeated Jevin Hodge in the general election for U.S. House Arizona District 1 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		David Schweikert (R)	50.4	182,336
		Jevin Hodge (D)	49.6	179,141

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 361,477
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Arizona District 1

Jevin Hodge defeated Adam Metzendorf and Delina DiSanto in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Arizona District 1 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jevin Hodge	61.9	46,144
		Adam Metzendorf	37.9	28,267
		Delina DiSanto (Write-in)	0.2	175

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 74,586
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Ginger Sykes Torres (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Arizona District 1

Incumbent David Schweikert defeated Elijah Norton and Josh Barnett in the Republican primary for U.S. House Arizona District 1 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		David Schweikert	43.6	52,067
		Elijah Norton	33.0	39,435
		Josh Barnett	23.4	27,999

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 119,501
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Kelly Townsend (R)
• Katherine Gallant (R)
• Steven Beaver (R)

2020

See also: Arizona's 4th Congressional District election, 2020

Arizona's 4th Congressional District election, 2020 (August 4 Democratic primary)

Arizona's 4th Congressional District election, 2020 (August 4 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Arizona District 4

The following candidates ran in the general election for U.S. House Arizona District 4 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Paul Gosar (R)	69.7	278,002
		Delina DiSanto (D)	30.2	120,484
		Brett Brennan (L) (Write-in)	0.0	67
		Ana Perez Gissy (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	39
		Miko Jones (D) (Write-in)	0.0	19
		Emily Robinson (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	7
	Submit photo	Don Overholser (R) (Write-in)	0.0	5

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 398,623
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Arizona District 4

Delina DiSanto defeated Stuart Starky in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Arizona District 4 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Delina DiSanto	74.3	34,348
		Stuart Starky	25.7	11,852

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 46,200
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Robert Spry (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Arizona District 4

Incumbent Paul Gosar defeated Anne Marie Ward in the Republican primary for U.S. House Arizona District 4 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Paul Gosar	63.1	82,376
		Anne Marie Ward	36.9	48,118

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 130,494
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Candidate profile

Delina DiSanto

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "I was 6th out of 7 children, raised on democratic and strong American values by my hard-working, independent mother, and Irish immigrant grandmother. Raised on JFK values of equality, science and technology, progress and change (nothing is impossible), strong work ethic, competition, serve our country and get things done. We need to treat people with dignity. and give a hand up, not a hand out. I brought these values into my role as a Hospital Finance Director, US Senate Aide and Registered Nurse. I also owned and operated a construction company with my husband for over 35 years. I have seen heartache and despair, especially with people uninsured or underinsured. Women giving up cancer treatments because they did not want to be a financial burden to their families and die. People losing their jobs and can't put food on the table or pay their bills. People verbally and physically abused because of their color or sexual orientation. Climate Change affecting my state and our nation; water issues, agricultural growth, increased fires, plant and animal species and more. I'm concerned with energy companies destroying and polluting the environment without concern for the health and future of surrounding communities. I want to bring my finance, legislative, and healthcare knowledge to congress. My years of negotiating contracts, communication skills, rapport building, problem solving, asking questions and decision making will help overcome obstacles working across the aisle."

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Key Messages

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Healthcare is a right. I want Americans to be able to have a choice to choose a Medicare plan, no matter what age.

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Infrastructure and Jobs bill. Incentives for renewable energy jobs (Solar, wind, biofuel, etc), electrical grid, broadband, roads, bridges.

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Public school education funding. An educated America only makes our country stronger. We need to address the obstacles and focus on student success.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Arizona District 4 in 2020.

2018

See also: Arizona's 4th Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Arizona District 4

Incumbent Paul Gosar defeated David Brill and Haryaksha Gregor Knauer in the general election for U.S. House Arizona District 4 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Paul Gosar (R)	68.2	188,842
		David Brill (D)	30.5	84,521
		Haryaksha Gregor Knauer (G)	1.3	3,672

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 277,035 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Arizona District 4

David Brill defeated Delina DiSanto in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Arizona District 4 on August 28, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		David Brill	52.5	19,048
		Delina DiSanto	47.5	17,256

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 36,304 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Arizona District 4

Incumbent Paul Gosar advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Arizona District 4 on August 28, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Paul Gosar	100.0	94,092

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 94,092 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Green primary election

Green primary for U.S. House Arizona District 4

Haryaksha Gregor Knauer advanced from the Green primary for U.S. House Arizona District 4 on August 28, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Haryaksha Gregor Knauer	100.0	323

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 323 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2020

Delina DiSanto completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by DiSanto'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.

I was 6th out of 7 children, raised on democratic and strong American values by my hard-working, independent mother, and Irish immigrant grandmother. Raised on JFK values of equality, science and technology, progress and change (nothing is impossible), strong work ethic, competition, serve our country and get things done. We need to treat people with dignity. and give a hand up, not a hand out. I brought these values into my role as a Hospital Finance Director, US Senate Aide and Registered Nurse. I also owned and operated a construction company with my husband for over 35 years. I have seen heartache and despair, especially with people uninsured or underinsured. Women giving up cancer treatments because they did not want to be a financial burden to their families and die. People losing their jobs and can't put food on the table or pay their bills. People verbally and physically abused because of their color or sexual orientation. Climate Change affecting my state and our nation; water issues, agricultural growth, increased fires, plant and animal species and more. I'm concerned with energy companies destroying and polluting the environment without concern for the health and future of surrounding communities. I want to bring my finance, legislative, and healthcare knowledge to congress. My years of negotiating contracts, communication skills, rapport building, problem solving, asking questions and decision making will help overcome obstacles working across the aisle.

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?

• Healthcare is a right. I want Americans to be able to have a choice to choose a Medicare plan, no matter what age.

• Infrastructure and Jobs bill. Incentives for renewable energy jobs (Solar, wind, biofuel, etc), electrical grid, broadband, roads, bridges.

• Public school education funding. An educated America only makes our country stronger. We need to address the obstacles and focus on student success.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

The areas of public policy I'm passionate about are Health Policy, Economic Policy and Public Finance, Energy, Environmental, and Science Policy, Education Policy and Global conflict to name a few. We must address these issues and solve the problems efficiently and effectively and address the needs of our states and our nation. Be accountable to the people and ensure we are a leading nation and not faltering to other nations.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

President John Fitzgerald Kennedy (JFK) was looked up to by my family. I was taught about his bold vision for our country and he was not afraid to communicate it to congress or our nation. He believed in innovative thinking and new technology. Having a purpose greater than yourself and ensure you follow your moral conscience. To be able to be strong enough to make sure there is equal opportunity for every man, woman and child. I will follow these examples because I was brought up with these values. Our nation depends on good leaders to listen to the people and not their self interests. I will hope we can still dream big and take risks that will make move our country forward.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Accountability, communication skills, integrity, hard working, empathy.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Seek to understand the perspective of your colleagues. Listen to understand. Ask questions. Uphold the U.S. Constitution. Represent the American people. Have a strong constituency service to understand what programs are working and what programs are not working. Work with your colleagues to prioritize legislation and get legislation passed to assist in improving your district, state and nation. Take leadership roles. Be accountable. Ensure you have the right people working for you that have your values.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Whole lot of shakin goin' on. By Jerry Lee Lewis, but when I heard Little Richard passed recently, I heard his version.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

I was asked this question when I first ran for U.S. House of Representatives. Now I did have government experience working for a U.S. Senator, but I also had extensive experience as small business owner in construction, real estate, and I was a hospital finance director. I worked on contracts for insurance companies, lawyers, city and state governments and buying and approving acquisition of goods and services. There were negotiations, conflict resolutions, hiring, firing, all while be accountable and keeping the respect and dignity of others and the community. I believe if you have the people in mind, want to work hard and help your district, state and nation, then you should run. However, it you want to go into office for self interests, then you have no integrity and shouldn't run.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Climate change, poverty, human rights abuse, terrorism and disease. If we don't address these issues now, and find best practices, we will fail as a country. We are seeing the failure of COVID19 pandemic, where our resources at Strategic National Stockpile were depleted and then the federal government is scrambling after a few months pass to purchase equipment. We can't continue to do this. This is a National Security issue.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

I don't believe two years in long enough for a representative. The problem is the first year your elected, you get to know procedure in congress and how to maneuver around Washington and figure out if you need to sponsor a bill or there may be a bill you can co-sponsor and work with your peers to get them through committee. The second year you are campaigning again. Then if re-elected, you start running with working with your colleagues, but again that second year, you're campaigning and fund raising again. I believe that representatives should have 4 year terms.

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Footnotes

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Arizona's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Ruben Gallego (D)

Mark Kelly (D)

Representatives

District 1

David Schweikert (R)

District 2

Eli Crane (R)

District 3

Yassamin Ansari (D)

District 4

Greg Stanton (D)

District 5

Andy Biggs (R)

District 6

Juan Ciscomani (R)

District 7

Vacant

District 8

Abraham Hamadeh (R)

District 9

Paul Gosar (R)

Republican Party (6)

Democratic Party (4)

Vacancies (1)