Michael Powell (Arizona)

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Michael Powell
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Education

Graduate

University of Phoenix, Arizona State University

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Michael Powell was a 2012 Democratic candidate for District 20 of the Arizona State Senate.

Education:[1]

  • University of Phoenix, Master’s degree in Organizational Management
  • Graduate certificate from Arizona State University in Public Management
  • Graduate certificate from Fielding Graduate University in Integral Studies

Campaign themes

Powell 's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[2]

  • Excerpt: "Be accountable, reasonable, innovative, and dedicated to do what is best for us all."
  • Excerpt: "Work and support our neighborhood schools so our kids get the best education and can stay in the neighborhood in which they live. This is the choice parents want, keeping their kids in a quality neighborhood school."
  • Excerpt: "Seek out the best ideas and work with others to solve the challenges that face us."
  • Excerpt: "Be your voice in the Senate."

Elections

2012

See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2012

Powell ran in the 2012 election for Arizona State Senate District 20. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 28, 2012. He was defeated in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[3][4]

Arizona State Senate, District 20, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngKimberly Yee 51.1% 37,371
     Democratic Michael Powell 36.9% 26,987
     Independent Doug "Q" Quelland 12.1% 8,829
Total Votes 73,187

Endorsements

Powell received endorsements from:[5]

  • AFLCIO
  • Arizona State Building & Construction Trades Council
  • Humane Voters of Arizona
  • League of Conservation Voters
  • Planned Parenthood

Recent news

This section links to a Google news search for the term "Michael + Powell + Arizona + Senate"

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Footnotes


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Majority Leader:Janae Shamp
Minority Leader:Priya Sundareshan
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Eva Diaz (D)
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