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Geraldine Peten
Geraldine Peten (Democratic Party) was a member of the Arizona House of Representatives, representing District 4. She assumed office on August 25, 2017. She left office on January 10, 2021.
Peten (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Arizona House of Representatives to represent District 4. She lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
She was first appointed to the seat on August 16, 2017, following the resignation of incumbent Jesus Rubalcava (D).[1]
Biography
Peten received a Ph.D. in education from Northern Arizona University. Her professional experience includes serving as the principal of Pinon Elementary School and Pinnacle Education Inc. and working as an education consultant.[2]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Peten was assigned to the following committees:
- House Education Committee
- Land, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs
- State & International Affairs Committee
Elections
2020
See also: Arizona House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Arizona House of Representatives District 4 (2 seats)
Incumbent Charlene Fernandez and Joel John defeated incumbent Geraldine Peten in the general election for Arizona House of Representatives District 4 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Charlene Fernandez (D) | 39.8 | 40,797 |
| ✔ |  | Joel John (R) | 31.5 | 32,318 |
| Geraldine Peten (D) | 28.6 | 29,342 | ||
| Total votes: 102,457 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 4 (2 seats)
Incumbent Charlene Fernandez and incumbent Geraldine Peten advanced from the Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 4 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Charlene Fernandez | 59.8 | 12,417 |
| ✔ | Geraldine Peten | 40.2 | 8,362 | |
| Total votes: 20,779 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 4 (2 seats)
Joel John advanced from the Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 4 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joel John | 100.0 | 9,624 |
| Total votes: 9,624 | |||
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Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Arizona House of Representatives District 4 (2 seats)
Incumbent Charlene Fernandez and incumbent Geraldine Peten defeated Sara Mae Williams in the general election for Arizona House of Representatives District 4 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Charlene Fernandez (D) | 48.9 | 26,541 |
| ✔ | Geraldine Peten (D) | 35.7 | 19,410 | |
| Sara Mae Williams (G) | 15.4 | 8,344 | ||
| Total votes: 54,295 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 4 (2 seats)
Incumbent Charlene Fernandez and incumbent Geraldine Peten advanced from the Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 4 on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Charlene Fernandez | 62.8 | 9,457 |
| ✔ | Geraldine Peten | 37.2 | 5,590 | |
| Total votes: 15,047 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Green primary election
Green primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 4 (2 seats)
Sara Mae Williams advanced from the Green primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 4 on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Sara Mae Williams | 100.0 | 51 | |
| Total votes: 51 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
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2020
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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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See also
2020 Elections
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Footnotes
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