James Burton (Arizona)
James C. Burton was a 2014 Democratic candidate for District 14 of the Arizona House of Representatives.
Campaign themes
2014
Burton's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[1]
Public Schools
- Excerpt: "Jim supports the public school system and believes that quality education for our children is the key to creating a viable workforce to carry Arizona into the future and advance it on the national stage."
Transportation / Infrastructure
- Excerpt: "Jim supports using roads funds as they are meant to be used—to fix the roads and maintain our infrastructure. He will work hard to make certain HURF funds are no longer swept into the general fund."
Jobs
- Excerpt: "He has traveled to the State Capitol on numerous occasions in support of legislation that supports the working people of Arizona and he will work to bring well-paying jobs to AZ to lift up the middle class and support the tax base of the state."
Health Care
- Excerpt: "Jim will support efforts to Improve Rural Healthcare Delivery and Protect Rural Hospitals, making certain that all of our rural families have access to doctors and hospitals."
Arizona's Open Spaces
- Excerpt: "Arizona is a beautiful state with open spaces that are available to all. From the National Parks and Monuments, the National Forests to the Arizona State Parks we have spaces set aside for hiking, camping, hunting and fishing. Besides the enormous economic value through tourism, we get to enjoy these spaces not just for recreation but also to see the wildlife and plants they support. I will work to make sure these spaces are protected from encroachment and pollution to be handed down to future generations."
Elections
2014
Elections for the Arizona House of Representatives 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. James Burton was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbents David Gowan and David Stevens defeated Susan Syfert in the Republican primary. Gowan and Stevens defeated Burton in the general election.[2][3][4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  David Gowan Incumbent |
37.8% | 34,946 | |
| Republican | David Stevens Incumbent |
37.7% | 34,850 | |
| Democratic | James C. Burton | 24.6% | 22,713 | |
| Total Votes | 92,509 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
David Gowan |
41.4% | 15,475 |
| David Stevens |
39.9% | 14,909 |
| Susan Syfert | 18.6% | 6,953 |
| Total Votes | 37,337 | |
Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Burton's endorsements included the following:[6]
- Arizona Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers Political Action for Candidate Election (PACE) Committee
- Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona (PPAA)
- Humane Voters of Arizona
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "James + Burton + Arizona + House"
- All stories may not be relevant to this legislator due to the nature of the search engine.
See also
- Arizona State Legislature
- Arizona state legislative districts
- Arizona House of Representatives
- Arizona House of Representatives elections, 2014
External links
- Official campaign website
- James Burton on Facebook
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Arizona State Legislature
Footnotes
- ↑ Burton for AZ, "Issues," accessed October 16, 2014
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed August 27, 2014
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "2014 Primary Election," May 27, 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
- ↑ Burton for AZ, "Endorsements," accessed October 16, 2014
