Nancy G. McLain
Nancy G. McLain (b. January 17, 1945) is a former Republican member of the Arizona House of Representatives, representing the 3rd District from 2005 until 2013. McLain ran for the Arizona State Senate in District 5 in the 2012, but was defeated in the primary election by Kelli Ward.
Biography
McLain's professional experience includes serving as the President of P.W. McClain, Incorporated and accountant with Thrall, Lavanty and Baseel, Certified Public Accountants.
She served as Director of the Mohac County Republican Central Commission from 2003-2004 and Treasurer of the San Bernadino County Republican Central Committee, 1995-1998.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, McLain served on these committees:
- Appropriations Committee, Arizona House of Representatives
- Banking and Insurance Committee, Arizona House of Representatives, Chair
- Transportation Committee, Arizona House of Representatives
- Capital Review Committee, Arizona State Legislature
- Federal Mandates Committee, Arizona State Legislature
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, McLain served on these committees:
- Appropriations Committee, Arizona House of Representatives
- Banking and Insurance Committee, Arizona House of Representatives (Chair)
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Arizona House of Representatives
Issues
McLain's answers to the Arizona State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test are provided. The test informs voters how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected. When asked her legislative priorities she replied:
"1)We must cut state spending in order to balance our budget. We have no more "gimmicks" to use. State spending has increased beyond what is necessary to provide basic government services. 2) Re-prioritize spending away from social programs to public safety and infrastructure -- the fundamental responsibilities of the state."[2]
Sponsored legislation
McLain's sponsored bills include:
- HB 2106 - prohibit photo radar; state highways
- HB 2130 - campaign finance reports; penalty
- HB 2279 - state debt; expenditures; report
- HB 2400 - partial-birth abortions; definition
For a full listed of sponsored bills see the House website.
Presidential preference
2012
Nancy G. McLain endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[3]
Elections
2012
- See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2012
McLain ran in the 2012 election for Arizona State Senate District 5. She and Sam Scarmardo were defeated by Kelli Ward in the Republican primary on August 28, 2012.[4][5]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Kelli Ward |
42.2% | 9,925 |
| Sam Scarmardo | 33.3% | 7,832 |
| Nancy McLain | 24.5% | 5,762 |
| Total Votes | 23,519 | |
2010
McLain won re-election to the 3rd District seat in 2010. She and fellow incumbent Doris Goodale won the August 24 primary election. They then won unopposed in the November 2 general election.[6][7]
| Arizona House of Representatives, District 3 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Doris Goodale (R)
|
11,189 | |||
| Nancy G. McLain (R)
|
9,668 | |||
| Ray Cullison, II (R) | 8,673 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, McLain and Doris Goodale were elected to the 3rd District Seat in the Arizona House of Representatives, defeating opponent Pamela Durbin (D).[8]
McLain raised $32,581 for the campaign, Goodale raised $42,267, and Durbin raised $34,892.[9]
| Arizona State House, District 3 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Doris Goodale (R)
|
36,177 | |||
| Nancy G. McLain (R)
|
37,815 | |||
| Pamela Durbin (D) | 24,698 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
Goldwater Institute
The Goldwater Institute releases its "Legislative Report Card" annually for all Arizona legislators. This report card tracks how legislators voted on key votes and assigns them a letter grade based on how closely their votes agree with the Institute's positions. The primary values emphasized in the ratings are whether votes expand or restrict liberty.[10]
2012
McLain received a score of 59 out of 100 in the 2012 report card for a grade of C+ according to the Goldwater Institute’s grading scale. This score was 3 higher than her score on the 2011 report card. McLain’s 59 in 2012 was tied for the 36th highest grade among all 60 Arizona State Representatives.[10]
Personal
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McLain has a husband, Paul.
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Nancy + McLain + Arizona + House"
See also
- Arizona State Legislature
- Arizona House of Representatives
- Arizona House Committees
- Arizona state legislative districts
- McComish v. Bennett
External links
- Nancy McLain's personal website
- Arizona House of Representatives - Representative Nancy G. McLain
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed November 24, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Issue Positions," accessed November 24, 2014
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Additional Arizona Elected Officials," February 2, 2012
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "2012 Primary candidate list," accessed December 20, 2013
- ↑ [http://www.azsos.gov/election/2012/Primary/Canvass.pdf 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
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed April 7, 2014
- ↑ Follow The Money, "Arizona House spending, 2008," accessed April 7, 2014
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Goldwater Institute, "2012 Legislative Report Card for Arizona's 50th Legislature, First Regular Session," August 15, 2012
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