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Jeffrey Zink
Jeffrey Zink (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Arizona's 3rd Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Jeffrey Zink was born in Borger, Texas. He earned a bachelor's degree from Midwestern State University in 1989 and a graduate degree from the United States Sports Academy in 1992. His career experience includes working as a curriculum developer at Grand Canyon University, an NCAA basketball official, and an ordained minister. Zink has been affiliated with Padi and NSCA.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Arizona's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024
Arizona's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024 (July 30 Republican primary)
Arizona's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024 (July 30 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Arizona District 3
Yassamin Ansari defeated Jeffrey Zink, Alan Aversa, and Candace Cunningham in the general election for U.S. House Arizona District 3 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Yassamin Ansari (D)  | 70.9 | 143,336 |
 | Jeffrey Zink (R) | 26.6 | 53,705 | |
 | Alan Aversa (G) | 2.5 | 5,008 | |
| Candace Cunningham (G) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 16 | ||
| Total votes: 202,065 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Arizona District 3
Yassamin Ansari defeated Raquel Terán and Duane Wooten in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Arizona District 3 on July 30, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Yassamin Ansari | 44.6 | 19,087 |
 | Raquel Terán | 44.5 | 19,045 | |
 | Duane Wooten | 10.9 | 4,687 | |
| Total votes: 42,819 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Hector Jaramillo (D)
- Ylenia Aguilar (D)
- Laura Pastor (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Arizona District 3
Jeffrey Zink defeated Jesus Mendoza and Nicholas Glenn in the Republican primary for U.S. House Arizona District 3 on July 30, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeffrey Zink | 65.5 | 9,243 |
 | Jesus Mendoza | 34.3 | 4,840 | |
 | Nicholas Glenn (Write-in) | 0.3 | 37 | |
| Total votes: 14,120 | |||
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Green primary election
Green primary for U.S. House Arizona District 3
Alan Aversa advanced from the Green primary for U.S. House Arizona District 3 on July 30, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Alan Aversa | 100.0 | 29 |
| Total votes: 29 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Zink in this election.
2022
See also: Arizona's 3rd Congressional District election, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. House Arizona District 3
Incumbent Ruben Gallego defeated Jeffrey Zink in the general election for U.S. House Arizona District 3 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Ruben Gallego (D) | 77.0 | 108,599 |
| Jeffrey Zink (R) | 23.0 | 32,475 | |
| Total votes: 141,074 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Arizona District 3
Incumbent Ruben Gallego advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Arizona District 3 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ruben Gallego | 100.0 | 47,972 |
| Total votes: 47,972 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Arizona District 3
Jeffrey Zink advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Arizona District 3 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeffrey Zink | 100.0 | 13,894 |
| Total votes: 13,894 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Joshua Logsdon (R)
- Joshua Pembleton (R)
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Jeffrey Zink did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign website
Zink’s campaign website stated the following:
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HOW WE GROW AND IMPROVE LIVES COMMUNITY EDUCATION I believe in expanding school choice and quality for ALL Americans regardless of income or zip code. No matter what your preference is - private, charter, or public district - you should have excellent options available. Additionally, families should have easy access to the best homeschooling and online schooling opportunities. I was an early advocate for what eventually became 2022's HB2002, a bill that requires civics to be taught in Arizonan high schools. TERM LIMITS I will only serve three terms and I am in support of term limits for our federal officials. Our nation has created a political class that has forgotten what it's like to work hard to earn a living. This structure no longer serves the people. No one should make a career out of collecting a paycheck on the backs of our hard working families. ECONOMIC POLICY Our government has over regulated small businesses while giving special handouts, tax breaks, and bailouts to the multibillion dollar corporations and foreign entities. I believe in policies that put the American worker first. We should be looking into antitrust hearings against potential monopolistic industries and proactive in encouraging American-made products and services be made in America! I believe in an energy independent energy policy which would drastically reduce gas prices. SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR FUTURE LONG-TERM WATER SOLUTIONS While recent bipartisan efforts have been successful from Arizonan Representatives Stanton and Schweikert on securing a new hydropower dam for the SRP. I am in favor of negotiating further dams to create new water reservoirs along the Colorado and its tributaries. Additionally, I believe we should invest in desalination of both ocean water and brackish groundwater as we seek future-proof water security. I would hold hearings on pipeline opportunities throughout the nation. ENERGY EXPLORATION TO TAKE US INTO THE FUTURE OF OUR CULTURE Despite the never ending sunshine Arizona has, we cannot rely solely on the electrical grid for the security of our State. With technological advances, we can find other ways to expand our resources without damaging our environment. In spite of the "feel good" impression solar has generated (pun intended), our infrastructure has not kept up with demand. A failure could be catastrophic to our region. This must be addressed and I'm committed to ensuring Arizona is at the forefront of solving. SAFETY EQUAL RIGHTS I value the principles of equal rights deeply rooted in our nation's history. Throughout America's journey the pursuit of equal rights for all has been a cornerstone of American democracy. From the abolition of slavery to the women's suffrage movement, we have continually advanced towards a more just and inclusive society. I believe that equal rights should not be seen through the lens of partisan politics but as a shared commitment to upholding the Constitution's promise of individual liberty. FENTANYL The surge of deaths from fentanyl has been ever-present in our district. Nearly everybody knows someone who has lost their life or suffered at the hands of the synthetic opioid, fentanyl. It's time to have a Congressman who will fight alongside you to stop this deadly pandemic. The fentanyl crisis demands a multifaceted approach that prioritizes public health, law enforcement collaboration, and community engagement. Law enforcement agencies need resources to stopy this today! Help me do this! SUPPORT FOR OUR COMMUNITY PROTECTORS The City of Phoenix Police Department deserves the support of our community. I am committed to ensuring they have the necessary funds and equipment to do their job. It is unfortunate that we have seen a drastic decrease in the amount of officers on the street. Our neighborhoods have seen an increase in crime that frequently goes unreported. This is a direct result of policies established that put our officers at risk and can no longer be tolerated. [2] |
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| —Jeffrey Zink’s campaign website (2024)[3] | ||
2022
Jeffrey Zink completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Zink's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Faith - which is our 1 amendment right
- Freedom - which is our 2 amendment right
- Family - passing our faith and freedoms onto our future
Proverbs 2:6
For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 11:2
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.
Proverbs 16:16
How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!
Proverbs 17:28
Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues.
I can tell you that I haven't had a headache since that night and I had them for over 40 years. My health has been restored because I walked 6 weeks 6 to 8 hours a day and 6 to 10 miles a day collecting signatures to get on the ballot. The only thing left to do is to go to Washington to represent God's people.
Ways and Means Committee
Agriculture
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Campaign website
Zink's campaign website stated the following:
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Arizonans Should Receive The Best of Life Most residents feel the quality of life is getting worse and leadership is not going in the right direction. Jeff has a commitment to improve the horrible challenges families face and fight for voters. FOCUS ON Common sense community improvements & planning. FOCUS ON You should feel safe in your neighborhood. FOCUS ON Families deserve quality education they can rely on. FOCUS ON Defending 2nd amendment freedom to protect your family.
Make Government Work Will of The People Community Voter Registration Strengthen Democracy Jobs Creation Small Business Cleaning Our Community Promoting Citizenship |
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| —Jeffrey Zink's campaign website (2022)[4] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 12, 2022
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ JEFF ZINK FOR U.S. CONGRESS, “ISSUES,” accessed June 23, 2024
- ↑ Elect Jeff Zink For Congress, “Campaign Principles,” accessed October 8, 2022
