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Justin Olson
2025 - Present
2027
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Justin Olson (Republican Party) is a member of the Arizona House of Representatives, representing District 10. He assumed office on January 13, 2025. His current term ends on January 11, 2027.
Olson (Republican Party) ran for election to the Arizona House of Representatives to represent District 10. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Olson earned his B.S. from Arizona State University. His professional experience includes working as a congressional aid for Congressman Trent Franks (R) and as a senior research analyst for the Arizona Tax Research Association.
Political career
Arizona House of Representatives (2025-present)
Olson was first elected to the Arizona House of Representatives on November 5, 2024. He was sworn into office on January 13, 2025.
Arizona Corporation Commission (2017 - 2023)
Olson was appointed to fill the remainder of former commissioner Doug Little's unexpired term by Gov. Doug Ducey (R) on October 17, 2017.[1]
Arizona House of Representatives (2011-2017)
Olson was first elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2010 and was re-elected in 2012 and 2014.
Elections
2024
See also: Arizona House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Arizona House of Representatives District 10 (2 seats)
Justin Olson and Ralph Heap defeated Helen Hunter and Stephanie Simmons in the general election for Arizona House of Representatives District 10 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Justin Olson (R) | 31.0 | 65,454 |
✔ | ![]() | Ralph Heap (R) | 30.2 | 63,695 |
Helen Hunter (D) | 19.4 | 40,958 | ||
![]() | Stephanie Simmons (D) ![]() | 19.4 | 40,926 |
Total votes: 211,033 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 10 (2 seats)
Helen Hunter and Stephanie Simmons advanced from the Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 10 on July 30, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Helen Hunter | 96.0 | 13,477 | |
✔ | ![]() | Stephanie Simmons (Write-in) ![]() | 4.0 | 555 |
Total votes: 14,032 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 10 (2 seats)
Justin Olson and Ralph Heap defeated Matt Greer in the Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 10 on July 30, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Justin Olson | 38.5 | 17,746 |
✔ | ![]() | Ralph Heap | 35.4 | 16,335 |
![]() | Matt Greer ![]() | 26.1 | 12,016 |
Total votes: 46,097 | ||||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Olson in this election.
Pledges
Olson signed the following pledges.
2022
See also: United States Senate election in Arizona, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. Senate Arizona
The following candidates ran in the general election for U.S. Senate Arizona on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Mark Kelly (D) | 51.4 | 1,322,027 |
![]() | Blake Masters (R) | 46.5 | 1,196,308 | |
![]() | Marc Victor (L) (Unofficially withdrew) ![]() | 2.1 | 53,762 | |
Lester Ralph Maul Jr. (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 95 | ||
Christopher Bullock (R) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 27 | ||
Ty McLean Jr. (D) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 21 | ||
![]() | Roxanne Rodriguez (R) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 20 | |
Sherrise Bordes (R) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 17 | ||
![]() | William Taylor (D) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 8 | |
![]() | Todd Smeltzer (D) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 6 | |
![]() | Edward Davida (R) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 3 |
Total votes: 2,572,294 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Richard Weed (R)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Arizona
Incumbent Mark Kelly advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Arizona on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Mark Kelly | 100.0 | 589,400 |
Total votes: 589,400 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. Senate Arizona
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Arizona on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Blake Masters | 40.2 | 327,198 |
![]() | Jim Lamon | 28.1 | 228,467 | |
![]() | Mark Brnovich | 17.7 | 144,092 | |
![]() | Michael McGuire ![]() | 8.7 | 71,100 | |
![]() | Justin Olson | 5.2 | 41,985 | |
![]() | David Bozic (Write-in) | 0.0 | 138 | |
![]() | Frank Bertone (Write-in) | 0.0 | 88 |
Total votes: 813,068 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Robert Paveza (R)
- James Streeter (R)
- Keerthi Prabhala (R)
- Craig Brittain (R)
Green primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Isaiah Motta (G)
Libertarian primary election
Libertarian primary for U.S. Senate Arizona
Marc Victor advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. Senate Arizona on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Marc Victor ![]() | 100.0 | 3,065 |
Total votes: 3,065 | ||||
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2016
The following issues were listed on Olson's campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.
2018
Neil DeSanti (R) ran as a write-in candidate.
General election
General election for Arizona Corporation Commission (2 seats)
Sandra D. Kennedy and incumbent Justin Olson defeated Rodney Glassman and Kiana Sears in the general election for Arizona Corporation Commission on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Sandra D. Kennedy (D) | 25.7 | 1,076,800 |
✔ | ![]() | Justin Olson (R) | 25.2 | 1,053,862 |
![]() | Rodney Glassman (R) | 25.1 | 1,049,394 | |
![]() | Kiana Sears (D) | 24.0 | 1,006,654 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 232 |
Total votes: 4,186,942 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Arizona Corporation Commission (2 seats)
Sandra D. Kennedy and Kiana Sears defeated William Mundell in the Democratic primary for Arizona Corporation Commission on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Sandra D. Kennedy | 45.1 | 351,561 |
✔ | ![]() | Kiana Sears | 28.1 | 219,011 |
![]() | William Mundell | 26.8 | 208,941 |
Total votes: 779,513 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arizona Corporation Commission (2 seats)
Incumbent Justin Olson and Rodney Glassman defeated James O'Connor, incumbent Tom Forese, and Eric Sloan in the Republican primary for Arizona Corporation Commission on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Justin Olson | 25.2 | 240,825 |
✔ | ![]() | Rodney Glassman | 22.8 | 218,130 |
![]() | James O'Connor | 21.6 | 206,929 | |
![]() | Tom Forese | 15.9 | 152,395 | |
Eric Sloan | 14.4 | 138,051 |
Total votes: 956,330 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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2016
Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Republican. Incumbent Matt Salmon (R) did not seek re-election in 2016. Andy Biggs (R) defeated Talia Fuentes (D) and Nolan Daniels (L write-in) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Fuentes defeated Kinsey Remaklus in the Democratic primary, while Biggs defeated Justin Olson, Don Stapley, and Christine Jones to win the Republican nomination. The primary elections took place on August 30, 2016.[2][3][4]
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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Republican | ![]() |
64.1% | 205,184 | |
Democratic | Talia Fuentes | 35.9% | 114,940 | |
Total Votes | 320,124 | |||
Source: Arizona Secretary of State |
Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
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29.5% | 25,240 | ||
Christine Jones | 29.5% | 25,224 | ||
Don Stapley | 20.7% | 17,745 | ||
Justin Olson | 20.3% | 17,386 | ||
Total Votes | 85,595 | |||
Source: Arizona Secretary of State |
Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
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64% | 15,408 | ||
Kinsey Remaklus | 36% | 8,663 | ||
Total Votes | 24,071 | |||
Source: Arizona Secretary of State |
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. David Butler and Sheila Ogea were unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Justin Olson and Russell Bowers defeated Haydee Dawson, Michelle Udall and Jerry Walker in the Republican primary. Olson and Bowers defeated Butler, Ogea, and Michael Kielsky (L) in the general election.[5][6][7][8]
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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Republican | ![]() |
34% | 34,451 | |
Republican | ![]() |
32.8% | 33,220 | |
Democratic | David Butler | 14.9% | 15,145 | |
Democratic | Sheila Ogea | 14.7% | 14,866 | |
Libertarian | Michael Kielsky | 3.6% | 3,661 | |
Total Votes | 101,343 |
2012
Olson won re-election in the 2012 election for Arizona House of Representatives District 25. He and incumbent Justin Pierce ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 28, 2012. He won the general election on November 6, 2012.[9][10]
2010
Olson and incumbent Kirk Adams defeated Scott Perkinson in the August 24 primary. They then defeated Democrat Kit Filbey in the November 2 general election.[11][12]
Arizona House of Representatives, District 19 General Election (2010) | ||||
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Candidates | Votes | |||
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33,972 | |||
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31,513 | |||
Kit Filbey (D) | 19,866 |
Arizona House of Representatives, District 19 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
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Candidates | Votes | |||
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10,783 | |||
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10,722 | |||
Scott Perkinson (R) | 8,646 |
Endorsements
In 2010, Olson's endorsements included the following:
Trent Franks, U.S. Congressman (R-AZ) "Justin is the right choice. His conservative credentials are tried and true. Justin’s views are documented by an extensive record of public statements and published research. Justin will protect your tax dollars. He will be a voice for fiscal responsibility. He will support pro-growth policies that will strengthen our economy. The Democrats in Washington have launched a full-scale assault on the limited-government principles that have made our nation great. We must elect experienced conservatives like Justin to our state legislature to defend the state's rights and protect our freedoms."
Chuck Gray, State Senator "Justin is exceptionally well prepared to serve in the Legislature. Justin has spent years on the front lines defending the citizens of Arizona against government intrusion and excessive taxes. He is an expert on public finance and the state budget. With the state’s ongoing structural deficit as the major crisis of our day, legislators with Justin’s knowledge and experience are needed now more than ever! Please join me in voting for Justin on Election Day."
Rusty Bowers, Former State Legislator "Justin has my full support and confidence. Voters deserve a principled leader of his caliber. Justin is trustworthy, honest, and well-respected. He has the character and experience to make a real difference in state politics. Mesa will be well-served with Justin in the Legislature."
Russell Pearce, State Senator "I have worked with Justin at the Capitol and have admired his personal conviction for limited government, the rule of law and his love of this Republic. We need those that are vigilant in the defense of liberty, our Constitutional Republic and our Founding principles. I completely and without hesitation support Justin Olson. If you are a taxpayer and you want a friend at the capitol, vote for Justin"
Laurin Hendrix, State Representative
Sylvia Allen, State Senator
Linda Gray, State Senator
Judy Burges, State Representative
Janie Thom, Former Mesa City Councilwoman, CAWCD Board Member
Stan Turley, Former State Legislator
Pat Oldroyd, LD19 Republican Chair
Chuck Daggs, Former LD19 Republican Chairman
Deborrah Miller, LD19 Republican State Committeewoman
Dan Grimm, LD19 Republican 2nd Vice Chairman
Bill Whitehead, LD19 Republican 3rd Vice Chairman
Brandon Trichel, LD19 Republican 3rd Vice Chairman and State Committeeman
Shane Wikfors, Founder of www.sonoranalliance.com and LD19 Republican Precinct Committeeman
Jerry Walker Committee, Arizona House of Representatives]] of the Maricopa County Community College District Governing Board
Verna Nichols, LD19 Republican Precinct Committeeman
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Olson served on the following committees:
Arizona committee assignments, 2015 |
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• Appropriations, Chair |
• Government and Higher Education |
• Ways and Means |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Olson served on the following committees:
Arizona committee assignments, 2013 |
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• Appropriations, Vice Chair |
• Federalism and Fiscal Responsibility |
• Ways and Means |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Olson served on these committees:
Arizona committee assignments, 2011 |
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• Appropriations |
• Employment and Regulatory Affairs, Vice Chair |
• Ways and Means |
• Audit |
Issues
Medicaid expansion lawsuit
Justin Olson was one of the 36 Republican members of the Arizona State Legislature who signed onto a lawsuit brought by the Goldwater Institute in September 2013 against Arizona Governor Jan Brewer (R) over the expansion of Medicaid in Arizona under provisions of the Affordable Care Act.[14] Brewer announced her support for Medicaid expansion in Arizona in 2013, and by June of that year the legislature passed a bill expanding Medicaid in the state .[15] In September 2013, the Goldwater Institute, a conservative think tank, filed a lawsuit seeking to block the law's implementation. They argued that the law contained a tax, and its implementation under the control of the executive branch violated state laws enforcing the separation of powers.[14] In 2015, a Maricopa County Superior Court judge ruled against the 36 Republican lawmakers and the Goldwater Institute, saying that the law contained an assessment, not a tax. The Arizona Court of Appeals upheld the Superior Court's 2015 ruling on March 16, 2017.[16]
Sponsored legislation
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Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
Presidential preference
2012
Justin Olson endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[17]
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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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Personal
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Olson and his wife, Karyn, have eight children.[19]
See also
2024 Elections
External links
Candidate Arizona House of Representatives District 10 |
Officeholder Arizona House of Representatives District 10 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Candidates," accessed June 2, 2016
- ↑ Politico, " Arizona House Primaries Results," August 30, 2016
- ↑ CNN, "Election Results," accessed November 8, 2016
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "2012 Primary candidate list," accessed December 20, 2013
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed December 20, 2013
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "2010 Primary results," accessed December 20, 2013
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "General election results," accessed December 13, 2013
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Arizona Republic, "Goldwater Institute sues over Arizona Medicaid law," September 12, 2013
- ↑ Office of the Arizona Governor, "State of the State Address," January 14, 2013
- ↑ AZCentral, "Court rejects Arizona GOP lawmakers' Medicaid challenge," March 16, 2017
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Additional Arizona Elected Officials," February 2, 2012
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- ↑ Associated Press, "Arizona Rep. Justin Olson announces bid for US Congress," March 9, 2016