Michelle Udall

Michelle Udall

Republican Party

Prior offices

Arizona House of Representatives District 25

Successor: Michael Carbone

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Elections and appointments

Last election

August 2, 2022

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Michelle Udall (Republican Party) was a member of the Arizona House of Representatives, representing District 25. She assumed office on January 9, 2017. She left office on January 9, 2023.

Udall (Republican Party) ran for election for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction. She lost in the Republican primary on August 2, 2022.

Biography

Assemblymember Udall was elected in November 2016 to represent Arizona's 25th district, which includes southeast Maricopa County. In addition, Assemblymember Udall serves on the Education Committee, the Appropriations Committee, and the Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee.

Committee assignments

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2021-2022

Udall was assigned to the following committees:

• House Appropriations Committee
• House Education Committee, Chair

2019-2020

Udall was assigned to the following committees:

• House Appropriations Committee
• House Education Committee, Chairman
• Natural Resources, Energy and Water Committee

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Arizona committee assignments, 2017
• Education
• Energy, Environment and Natural Resources
• Health

Sponsored legislation

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.

Elections

2022

Superintendent

See also: Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction election, 2022

General election

General election for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction

Thomas C. Horne defeated incumbent Kathy Hoffman and Patrick Finerd in the general election for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Thomas C. Horne (R)	50.2	1,255,977
		Kathy Hoffman (D)	49.8	1,247,010
		Patrick Finerd (R) (Write-in)	0.0	213

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,503,200
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Sheila Reid-Shaver (L)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction

Incumbent Kathy Hoffman advanced from the Democratic primary for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kathy Hoffman	100.0	564,099

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 564,099
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction

Thomas C. Horne defeated Shiry Sapir, Michelle Udall, Kara Woods, and Tiffany Asch in the Republican primary for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Thomas C. Horne	41.9	321,208
		Shiry Sapir	33.5	256,286
		Michelle Udall	24.6	188,401
	Submit photo	Kara Woods (Write-in)	0.0	201
	Submit photo	Tiffany Asch (Write-in)	0.0	57

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 766,153
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Michael Trevillion (R)

Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction

Sheila Reid-Shaver advanced from the Libertarian primary for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sheila Reid-Shaver (Write-in)	100.0	557

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 557
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State House

See also: Arizona House of Representatives elections, 2022

Michelle Udall did not file to run for re-election.

2020

See also: Arizona House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Arizona House of Representatives District 25 (2 seats)

Incumbent Michelle Udall and incumbent Russell Bowers defeated Suzanne Hug in the general election for Arizona House of Representatives District 25 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Michelle Udall (R)	38.7	69,049
✔		Russell Bowers (R)	35.5	63,412
		Suzanne Hug (D)	25.9	46,180

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 178,641
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 25 (2 seats)

Suzanne Hug advanced from the Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 25 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Suzanne Hug	100.0	17,519

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 17,519
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 25 (2 seats)

Incumbent Russell Bowers and incumbent Michelle Udall defeated Kathy Pearce in the Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 25 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Russell Bowers	42.2	23,271
✔		Michelle Udall	30.0	16,569
	Submit photo	Kathy Pearce	27.8	15,358

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 55,198
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2018

See also: Arizona House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Arizona House of Representatives District 25 (2 seats)

Incumbent Michelle Udall and incumbent Russell Bowers defeated Johnny Martin in the general election for Arizona House of Representatives District 25 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Michelle Udall (R)	39.8	52,075
✔		Russell Bowers (R)	36.0	47,067
		Johnny Martin (D)	24.1	31,540

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 130,682
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 25 (2 seats)

Johnny Martin advanced from the Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 25 on August 28, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Johnny Martin	100.0	12,286

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 12,286 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 25 (2 seats)

Incumbent Russell Bowers and incumbent Michelle Udall defeated Marlene Hinton in the Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 25 on August 28, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Russell Bowers	43.3	20,522
✔		Michelle Udall	37.5	17,759
	Submit photo	Marlene Hinton	19.2	9,081

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 47,362 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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2016

See also: Arizona House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Arizona House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 30, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 1, 2016. Incumbent Justin Olson (R) did not seek re-election.

Michelle Udall and incumbent Russell Bowers defeated Kathleen Rahn in the Arizona House of Representatives District 25 general election.

Arizona House of Representatives, District 25 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Michelle Udall	40.15%	55,941
	Republican	Russell Bowers Incumbent	36.72%	51,160
	Democratic	Kathleen Rahn	23.13%	32,225
Total Votes				139,326
Source: Arizona Secretary of State

Kathleen Rahn ran unopposed in the Arizona House of Representatives District 25 Democratic Primary.

Arizona House of Representatives, District 25 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Democratic	Kathleen Rahn  (unopposed)

Michelle Udall and incumbent Russell Bowers defeated Ross Groen in the Arizona House of Representatives District 25 Republican Primary.

Arizona House of Representatives, District 25 Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Michelle Udall	33.10%	14,045
	Republican	Russell Bowers Incumbent	40.05%	16,997
	Republican	Ross Groen	26.85%	11,396
Total Votes				42,438

2014

See also: Arizona House of Representatives elections, 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.

Arizona House of Representatives District 25, General Election, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Justin Olson Incumbent	34%	34,451
	Republican	Russell "Rusty" Bowers	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

Arizona House of Representatives, District 25 Republican Primary, 2014

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Justin Olson Incumbent	33.7%	15,907
Rusty Bowers	27.9%	13,158
Michelle Udall	26.1%	12,332
Haydee Dawson	6.3%	2,978
Jerry Walker	6%	2,812
Total Votes		47,187

Campaign themes

2022

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2020

Michelle Udall did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

2014

Udall's campaign website highlighted the following issues:

Education

• Excerpt: "Our students need to be prepared to succeed in the 21st century. They need high standards, great teachers, and families and a community that support education. Far too many of Arizona's high school graduates are unprepared for college, gainful employment, civic involvement, and self-sufficiency. As a member of the Mesa School Board and mother of four young children, I am passionate about making sure that our children receive a quality education."

Business

• Excerpt: "We can create a business-friendly atmosphere in our state by eliminating unnecessary regulations and streamlining licensing procedures. We must also maintain a competitive tax climate that promotes new business growth, encourages existing businesses to relocate to Arizona, and allows all Arizona businesses to thrive."

Pro-life

• Excerpt: "One of the most important responsibilities of government is to protect the defenseless. We need to protect and care for all of our most vulnerable members: babies in their mothers' wombs, abused and neglected children, individuals with severe disabilities, and the elderly who are unable to care for themselves. This is a responsibility that must be taken seriously."

Pro-2nd Amendment

• Excerpt: "The US Constitution guarantees us the right to bear arms. I wholeheartedly support this right."

Fewer Laws, More Freedom

• Excerpt: "We don't need a new law for everything that ails us. Most of our problems can and should be solved without additional legislation or regulation. Many of the laws currently on the books are redundant and unnecessary. Fewer regulations mean fewer resources needed for enforcement. Our state government needs to take care of the responsibilities listed in the state constitution and otherwise leave families, businesses, and law-abiding citizens alone."

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Michelle Udall campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2022	Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction	Lost primary	$26,584	$21,841
2020	Arizona House of Representatives District 25	Won general	$72,034	N/A**
2018	Arizona House of Representatives District 25	Won general	$47,495	N/A**
2016	Arizona House of Representatives, District 25	Won	$24,848	N/A**
Grand total			$170,961	$21,841
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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2022

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• Arizona Free Enterprise Club: Senate and House

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• Center for Arizona Policy Action: Senate and House

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• Children's Action Alliance

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• Humane Voters of Arizona

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• National Federation of Independent Business

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• Progress Arizona

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• Secular Coalition for Arizona

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• Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter

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• The American Conservative Union

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• The Arizona Center for Economic Progress

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2021

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In 2021, the Arizona State Legislature was in session from January 11 to June 30. Children's Action Alliance Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to family issues. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Humane Voters of Arizona Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues. Secular Coalition for Arizona Legislators are scored on their stances on secular policy. Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental policy. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2020

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In 2020, the Arizona State Legislature was in session from January 13 to May 26. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Humane Voters of Arizona Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Secular Coalition for Arizona Legislators are scored on their stances on secular policy. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2019

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In 2019, the Arizona State Legislature was in session from January 14 through May 28. Center for Arizona Policy: Senate and House Voting Records Legislators' votes are recorded by the Center for Arizona Policy on bills related to family issues. Humane Voters of Arizona Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues. Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental policy. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2018

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In 2018, the 54th Arizona State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 4. Center for Arizona Policy: Senate and House Voting Records Legislators' votes are recorded by the Center for Arizona Policy on bills related to family issues. Children's Action Alliance Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to family issues. Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental policy. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2017

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In 2017, the 53rd Arizona State Legislature was in session from January 9 through May 4. Americans for Prosperity Arizona Legislators are scored on their stances on conservative fiscal policy. Center for Arizona Policy: Senate and House Voting Records Legislators' votes are recorded by the Center for Arizona Policy on bills related to family issues. Children's Action Alliance Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to family issues. Humane Voters of Arizona Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues. Secular Coalition for Arizona: Senate and House Voting Records Legislators are scored on their stances on secular policy. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Tucson Metro Chamber Legislators are scored on their support of business policies.

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Preceded by -	Arizona House of Representatives District 25 2017-2023	Succeeded by Michael Carbone (R)