Kimberly George

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Kimberly George

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

July 30, 2024

Education

High school

Englewood High School

Bachelor's

Jacksonville University, 1991

Personal

Birthplace

Florida

Religion

Christian: Presbyterian

Profession

Retired

Contact

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Kimberly George (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Arizona's 1st Congressional District. She lost in the Republican primary on July 30, 2024.

George completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Kimberly George was born in Florida. She earned a high school diploma from Englewood High School and a bachelor's degree from Jacksonville University in 1991. As of 2024, George was retired but previously worked as an agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Elections

2024

See also: Arizona's 1st Congressional District election, 2024

Arizona's 1st Congressional District election, 2024 (July 30 Democratic primary)

Arizona's 1st Congressional District election, 2024 (July 30 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Arizona District 1

Incumbent David Schweikert defeated Amish Shah in the general election for U.S. House Arizona District 1 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		David Schweikert (R)	51.9	225,538
		Amish Shah (D)	48.1	208,966

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 434,504
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Sarah Wharton (Independent)
• Bryce Beckstrom (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Arizona District 1

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Arizona District 1 on July 30, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Amish Shah	23.5	17,214
		Andrei Cherny	21.3	15,596
		Marlene Galán-Woods	21.2	15,490
		Conor O'Callaghan	18.5	13,539
		Andrew Horne	12.3	8,991
		Kurt Kroemer	3.2	2,356

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 73,186
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Cody Newman (D)
• Melissa Lamore (D)
• John Williamson (D)
• Robert Glasgow (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Arizona District 1

Incumbent David Schweikert defeated Kimberly George and Robert Backie in the Republican primary for U.S. House Arizona District 1 on July 30, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		David Schweikert	62.7	62,811
		Kimberly George	27.5	27,587
		Robert Backie	9.8	9,854

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 100,252
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Paul Burton (R)
• Reina Patocs (R)

Libertarian primary election

No Libertarian candidates ran in the primary.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Michelle Martin (L)

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for George in this election.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Kimberly George completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by George'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 am a 23 year veteran of law enforcement and a firm believer in the rule of law. Our country is in peril and our national security is at great risk. I believe it's time for a new generation of leaders with experience in the issues facing our nation, and it's time for leaders who inspire, motivate and lead from the front.

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?

• I'm running to fight to protect our National Security, Secure the Border and Ensure our Law Enforcement have the resources they need to enforce the laws on the books.
• I'm an America-First Patriot who believes the American People deserve a Government that serves THEM, not the global elite. I will advocate for taxpayer dollars to be spent on U.S. interests, instead of foreign protectionism.
• I'm running to Reform and Rebuild Trust in our Intelligence Agencies and the FBI, Root out Corruption in our Justice System and Restore Confidence and Integrity in our Elections.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Rule of Law, small government, less regulations, and protection of freedom and civil liberties.

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

Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, the Iron Lady. She was touch as nails, but still managed to be feminine and use humor. She was one of the first, great female leaders of our time.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

As a teenager, Red Dawn was my favorite movie. It shows how even at the most basic level, our country is made up of fighters who will fight to preserve what our Founding Fathers built. And in my opinion, the greatest book ever written is the Bible.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Elected officials should posses a high level of integrity, sound judgement and a strong will, and compassion and empathy for others.

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

Compassion, Integrity and Perseverance.

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

To represent the Will of the People, your constituents.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I lost my father my first semester of my freshman year in college. He was killed in a car accident and died on impact.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I was a waitress and oyster shucker for several years.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

The power to craft laws, funding government functions and programs, and oversight and investigations into questions of public policy.

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

Not necessarily, but it can be beneficial in many respects.

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

There are many, but our biggest challenge will be protecting our national security and securing our country from adversarial threats. We will also have to work hard to restore trust and faith in our judicial system and intel agencies, which is why I chose to run for Congress.

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

No, the term should be a minimum of three, if not four. Representatives are always campaigning, instead of focusing on the needs of the people.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I am a supporter of term limits for all office holders.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

I have great respect for several past and current representatives. Congressman Thomas Massie, Jim Jordan and Elise Stefanik are all strong Representatives for us in Congress.

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Constituents in CD1 are desirous of a Representative that is present and listens to their concerns.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

We can agree to disagree and compromise is necessary at times.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

Representatives should always be good stewards of the People's money.

How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

They should conduct thorough and transparent investigations when warranted.

What committees interest you?

Oversight, Judiciary, Homeland Security, and the Select Committee on the CCP.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

The government should he held at a high standard and accountable to the people.

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Campaign website

George’s campaign website stated the following:

“	Kim's top priority is a comprehensive national security agenda Border Security Without a properly secured and regulated border, we don’t have a country. Over 10 million people have entered our country illegally under the Biden administration, with over 3500 Chinese nationals during the month of May. Our intelligence community has indicated the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) may be facilitating the entry of potential nefarious actors into the U.S., under the guise of asylum. The CCP is also behind the importation of Fentanyl, which is a a form of bio-terrorism. The open borders have also provided the opportunity for cartels and other bad actors to force women and children into sex trafficking and involuntary servitude, which is a humanitarian issue. Unfortunately, by not securing our border, the U.S. Government is facilitating this activity. I believe we should immediately seal the southern border and implement a process to expel all individuals, who entered our country illegally. I believe our National Guard should be assigned to the southern border to ensure our borders are protected from invasion, until the border fence can be completed. I believe we should suspend entry for foreign nationals into the U.S., until a proper vetting mechanism is in-place. I believe we should immediately re-implement President Trump’s “Remain in Mexico” policy and suspend any/all foreign aid to countries who facilitate the travel. I believe we should indefinitely suspend all U.S. land purchase by China or other foreign entities, until a comprehensive review can be conducted. Debt & Spending We’re over $35 Trillion in debt and are borrowing $100,000 per second to pay the interest on the debt. To date, we’ve sent over $170 Billion to Ukraine, and the administration just approved sending additional money to support Ukraine, over the next ten years. I believe social security should be preserved for U.S. Citizens and we should advocate for taxpayer dollars to be spent on U.S. interests, instead of foreign protectionism. I do not support any additional money being sent to fund proxy-wars in Ukraine or other places, and believe ALL money should be accounted for and open for review by the American people. I support single subject bills and a line-by-line review of the federal budget. I believe we must get back to pre-pandemic spending. I support the reduction of burdensome regulations that hinder American progression. I support market competition in the healthcare market and support protection of healthcare coverage for pre-existing conditions. Election Security The American people have lost faith in our elections and many no longer believe their vote counts. We must have transparency in our elections, without exception. There should be no more delegation of our election processes to unaccountable, non-governmental entities that are not subject to Freedom of Information Requests (FOIA) and there should be equal access to sensitive election records, such as voter rolls, voter history, poll books and vote tallies. I support single-day elections, mandatory government issued ID, and paper ballots with citizens hand-counting locally in their precincts. I support making Election Day a national holiday. Abuse of the Judicial System Many things we’ve seen happen under this administration don’t make sense. Our judicial system has been weaponized and we no longer see equal application under the law. This has led to a loss of faith and trust in our justice system. There’s a reason Lady Justice wears a blindfold - Justice must be blind to external influences and be guided solely by the principles of law and fairness. I will work to root out corruption and reinstitute faith in our justice system. I will work to reform and rebuild trust in our Intelligence Agencies and the FBI. Restore American Energy Independence Energy independence is a matter of National Security. It’s essential that we unleash the full potential of the United States energy production and once again become a net energy exporter. ‍*I support immediately reopening the Keystone Pipeline. • I believe in utilizing all domestic energy sources including oil and natural gas, as well as renewables. Strengthen Our Infrastructure A hardened infrastructure is a matter of National Security. We focus on creating non-racist highways and electric charging stations, instead of focusing on strengthening our electric grid and assuring our power sources are protected from a potential terrorist attack or natural disaster. I support investment in strengthening our infrastructure and our electric grid to protect the American people. US Based Manufacturing/Supply Chain If Covid taught us anything, it was that being self-sufficient as a country is a matter of National Security. It’s important that we invest in bringing manufacturing back to America and invest in American pharmaceutical production. In Congress, I will support President Trump’s America First policies and will always advocate for investment in America First. Pro Life As a Christian I believe in the sanctity of life and I will fight to defend the unborn. I believe in exceptions within reason, to save the life of the mother. I will not support taxpayer dollars to fund abortion. I will fight for harsher penalties for men that rape, or commit incest/molestation against women and young girls, that result in an unplanned pregnancy. Pro Second Amendment I am Pro 2nd Amendment and believe in responsible gun ownership and the right for the people to keep and bear arms. I will not support unconstitutional gun restriction laws that attempt to undermine our Constitution and infringe upon the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens. “The right of the people to keep and bear arms…shall not be infringed.” Pro Police/Law Enforcement I fully support the Rule of Law and believe we should give our men and women in law enforcement the tools and support they need, to do their jobs, and enforce the laws on the books. Protecting the First Amendment I believe in Protecting Free Speech, due process, and our freedom of religion. I believe in the national recognition of the founding of our nation on Biblical principles. I believe in enhanced Freedom of Speech protections on university campuses and any university that receives federal funds that does not support Free Speech, should have all federal funds revoked/suspended. I do not believe the Department of Education should be funded while they are teaching DEI and gender issues. There are two genders. I do not believe in Critical Race Theory (CRT) being taught in schools that receive federal funding and any school that receives federal funds that teaches CRT, should have federal funds revoked/suspended. I do not believe men should be permitted in women’s sports. Any school/university that receives federal funds that does not maintain a separation of men/women’s sports/bathrooms, should have federal funds revoked/suspended.	”
—Kimberly George’s campaign website (2024)

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Kimberly George campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	U.S. House Arizona District 1	Lost primary	$153,414	$152,612
Grand total			$153,414	$152,612
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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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)