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Lori Kilpatrick
Lori Kilpatrick (Republican Party) ran for election to the Arizona State Senate to represent District 14. Kilpatrick lost in the Republican primary on August 28, 2018.
Kilpatrick completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Kilpatrick earned a B.S. in secondary education from Kansas State University. She is a small business owner. Kilpatrick served in the U.S. Army from 1985 to 1988.[1]
Elections
2018
- See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Arizona State Senate District 14
David Gowan defeated Jamie Alvarez in the general election for Arizona State Senate District 14 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | David Gowan (R) | 60.5 | 48,131 |
| Jamie Alvarez (D) | 39.5 | 31,368 | ||
| Total votes: 79,499 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Arizona State Senate District 14
Jamie Alvarez defeated Mendy Gomez in the Democratic primary for Arizona State Senate District 14 on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jamie Alvarez | 68.7 | 10,491 | |
| Mendy Gomez | 31.3 | 4,789 | ||
| Total votes: 15,280 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arizona State Senate District 14
David Gowan defeated Drew John and Lori Kilpatrick in the Republican primary for Arizona State Senate District 14 on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Gowan | 40.4 | 11,034 |
| Drew John | 34.4 | 9,388 | ||
| Lori Kilpatrick | 25.2 | 6,885 | ||
| Total votes: 27,307 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Lori Kilpatrick completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kilpatrick's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
The top 3 issues in our district that I will focus on are: Security, Education, and Water.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
I am very passionate about legislators working IN and WITH their community leaders. Working together and finding the right solutions for communities, not big government solutions that look good on paper but do nothing or hurt the communities that depend on true representation.
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
There are many people that keep me grounded and humbled because of their insight and intelligence. I try to surround myself with people of honor and integrity that will always tell me if I am missing a point or side that I should be considering in my decisions. I have always admired president Ronald Reagan for his steadfast strength and endurance in constitutional conservative values. I try very hard to be the kind of conservative that he would be proud of.
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
I think the most important characteristic and principle I, as an elected official, could present and carry, would be; to always be available, present the truth in what I do, whether is be good, bad or ugly. I feel I should always be available and in the community working with each and every citizen, group, organization and committee that is in need of legislative assistance. Being open honest and willing to discuss all sides -together -to find the right solutions is what makes our country the greatest country. Not participating in community activities and not discussing all options being open, honest, and transparent is the biggest failure of our elected officials.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
I think that because I do not have a personal agenda and because I bring common sense back to the process I will be the best candidate for LD14 state senate. I am part of the community, not part of the establishment. I work everyday with the PEOPLE. The problems in our community are my problems as well. I want real solutions, sustainable and workable solutions.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
I believe that We the People MUST hold ourselves accountable again. If we really want changes that help our communities and protect our God given rights and liberties. Then we must encourage and support real representatives to stand a post and run for office. We must inform ourselves, stop electing individuals because of a name. Instead we must find those that have proven morals and ethics, those they do not hide from their decisions and those that will truly represent our community because they are PART of our community.
What legacy would you like to leave?
I would like people to remember that I cared, that I worked hard every day, and that when it is all said and done I protected our community with honor, integrity, and honesty.
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
I remember Water Gate. I remember watching on TV and seeing then President Nixon wave from the plane. I remember being sad that it was happening but not really understanding what was going on at that moment. I was maybe 7 or 8 years old.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
I worked in the tobacco fields in the summer, cropping and hanging tobacco. I was 9 or 10 years old the first summer. I worked for $10 a day and lunch. I worked several summers doing this job.
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. It feels like the time we celebrate not just family and counting our blessings. But it feels like the real celebration of our countries birth and survival to me. I love to cook and all the smells, I love the idea of my family coming home and relaxing together.
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
Experience is always beneficial. However, our founding fathers where most insightful. They created a system that was meant to be run by everyday citizens. A system that should not need a PHD in order to understand how to navigate the murky workings. The experience of being active in the community should be the experience most needed to help find the right solutions of our country. There are many positions, not just the elected ones in the House or Senate that create a community of the people, by the people and for the people. These other positions should offer the much needed guidance and wisdom guidance and wisdom.
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
I think there are several big issues that will determine the future of not just our state but our country. Arizona's greatest issues are water and security. I think the biggest issue we the people face is that we are on the verge of either becoming a nanny state or retaining our God giving right to govern ourselves.
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
Of Course it is beneficial to work with other legislators and build relationships. Each legislators should be their districts biggest supporter and fighter. But ultimately the other areas of a state and their well being will affect each other. Working towards common goals and solutions is paramount for a states survival.
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted on Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form on August 12, 2018
