Peter McMillan

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Peter McMillan

Libertarian Party

Education

Bachelor's

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, 1989

Law

University of Miami School of Law, 1995

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Years of service

1989 - 2017

Personal

Birthplace

Seattle, Wash.

Religion

Roman Catholic

Profession

Special agent

Contact

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Peter McMillan (Libertarian Party) ran for election to the Arizona House of Representatives to represent District 18. He did not appear on the ballot for the Libertarian Party primary on August 2, 2022.

McMillan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Peter McMillan was born in Seattle, Washington. He served in the U.S. Army from 1989 to 2017. McMillan earned a bachelor’s degree from The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina in 1989, and a J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law in 1995. McMillan’s career experience includes working as a special agent and federal crime investigator.

Elections

2022

See also: Arizona House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Arizona House of Representatives District 18 (2 seats)

Nancy Gutierrez and incumbent Christopher Mathis defeated Linda Evans in the general election for Arizona House of Representatives District 18 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Nancy Gutierrez (D)	38.2	61,960
✔		Christopher Mathis (D)	36.4	59,063
		Linda Evans (R)	25.4	41,217

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 162,240
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 18 (2 seats)

Nancy Gutierrez and incumbent Christopher Mathis defeated Kat Stratford, Nathan Davis, and Charles Verdin in the Democratic primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 18 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Nancy Gutierrez	34.0	22,045
✔		Christopher Mathis	21.8	14,106
		Kat Stratford	20.7	13,404
	Submit photo	Nathan Davis	19.3	12,498
		Charles Verdin	4.3	2,772

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 64,825
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 18 (2 seats)

Linda Evans advanced from the Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 18 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Linda Evans	100.0	20,906

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 20,906
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Peter McMillan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by McMillan'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.

Pete is a retired Federal Law Enforcement Officer who served with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration for twenty-four years. He is also a retired Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army Reserve with twenty-eight (28) years of Honorable service including a tour of duty in Iraq. His education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from The Citadel – The Military College of South Carolina (1989), and, a Jurist Doctorate from the University of Miami School of Law (1995). Life experience and education forged a man who is a stalwart defender of the Constitution and Bill of Rights. The turmoil of the 2020 election requires government accountability and the honest return to “Government of the People, By the People, For the People.” Libertarians are practical. We know that we can’t make the world perfect. But, it can be better. The Libertarian Party is the only political party that truly respects your rights as unique and competent individuals. We want a responsible system of government that citizens can trust and by which all people are FREE to choose what they want from life – that lets us live, work, play and dream our own way….together.

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?

• Classic Americana: original intent constitutional government with emphasis on Bill of Rights
• Patriotism: non-intervention, peace through trade, protect American jobs/industry with reasonable tariffs, strong borders AND legal immigration
• Tax reform: elimination of Income Tax in favor of the Smart Tax https://fairtax.org/about/how-fairtax-works

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Bill of Rights in particular the 1st , 2nd and 10th Amendments.

Federal and State Balanced Budget Amendments.

Federal and State term limits

Blue sky anti-fraud voting law.

Energy reform encouraging off-grid renewable energy.

State (not federal) healthcare reform.

Pro-Life (conception to natural death).

Anti-vax / anti-mask.

Pro-parent re: school board.

Classic public education: reading, writing arithmetic, personal responsibility.

Demilitarize police and impose personal liability for Constitutional violations and illegal acts.

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

I look up to Mahatman Ghandi and I would like to follow his example because of his love for humanity, commitment to peace and he believed in his country.

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

The federalist papers.

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

Keep your campaign promises.

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

I am a Patriot: "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

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

Say what you mean and mean what you say.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I was a Patriot

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

Nixon resignation; five (05) years old.

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

Commissioned Officer, U.S. Army; three (03) years.

What is your favorite book? Why?

War as I Knew It - by George S Patton - superlative American military leader

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Aragorn

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Lee Greenwood: God Bless the USA

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Employment discrimination

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Separation of powers. Human nature is tempted to power and power corrupts. The legislature must be forever vigilant and the governor term limited.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Sustainable economic growth, immigration and management of natural resources in particular water.

What are the benefits and drawbacks of a unicameral state legislature, in your opinion?

Benefit: faster actions; Drawback: less deliberation

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

I believe it can be beneficial, but I am a strong proponent for term limits.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes, that is the very nature of a legislature: negotiating and reaching reasonable consensus.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Redistricting should take place every 10 years in conjunction with the national census.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Budget - must have a balanced budget.

If you are a current legislator, what appealed to you about your current committees?

N/A

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

Founding Fathers

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Yes, at some point I would consider U.S. Congress

Both sitting legislators 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?

The rights of parents to be the ultimate deciders of their children's education.

Tell us your favorite joke.

An Army Drill Sergeant took some recruits the the mess hall. After everyone had made it through the chow line, he sat them down and told them “There are three rules in this mess hall- Shut up! Eat up! Get up!” Checking to see that he had everyone’s attention, he asked, “What is the first rule?”

Much to the amusement of the other instructors, 60 privates yelled in unison, “Shut up, Drill Sergeant!”

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

I believe in separation of powers. So, yes the legislature should grant and oversee the use of emergency powers

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

Compromise is desirable but not necessary.

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Footnotes

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Current members of the Arizona House of Representatives

Leadership

Speaker of the House:Steve Montenegro

Majority Leader:Michael Carbone

Minority Leader:Oscar De Los Santos

Representatives

District 1

Selina Bliss (R)

Quang Nguyen (R)

District 2

Stephanie Simacek (D)

Justin Wilmeth (R)

District 3

Joseph Chaplik (R)

Alexander Kolodin (R)

District 4

Pamela Carter (R)

Matt Gress (R)

District 5

Sarah Liguori (D)

Aaron Marquez (D)

District 6

Mae Peshlakai (D)

Myron Tsosie (D)

District 7

Walter Blackman (R)

David Marshall (R)

District 8

Janeen Connolly (D)

Brian Garcia (D)

District 9

Lorena Austin (D)

Seth Blattman (D)

District 10

Ralph Heap (R)

Justin Olson (R)

District 11

Junelle Cavero (D)

Oscar De Los Santos (D)

District 12

Patricia Contreras (D)

Anastasia Travers (D)

District 13

Jeff Weninger (R)

Julie Willoughby (R)

District 14

Laurin Hendrix (R)

Khyl Powell (R)

District 15

Neal Carter (R)

Michael Way (R)

District 16

Chris Lopez (R)

Teresa Martinez (R)

District 17

Rachel Keshel (R)

Kevin Volk (D)

District 18

Nancy Gutierrez (D)

Christopher Mathis (D)

District 19

Lupe Diaz (R)

Gail Griffin (R)

District 20

Alma Hernandez (D)

Betty Villegas (D)

District 21

Consuelo Hernandez (D)

Stephanie Stahl Hamilton (D)

District 22

Lupe Contreras (D)

Elda Luna-Nájera (D)

District 23

Michele Pena (R)

Mariana Sandoval (D)

District 24

Anna Abeytia (D)

Lydia Hernandez (D)

District 25

Michael Carbone (R)

Nick Kupper (R)

District 26

Cesar Aguilar (D)

Quantá Crews (D)

District 27

Lisa Fink (R)

Tony Rivero (R)

District 28

David Livingston (R)

Beverly Pingerelli (R)

District 29

Steve Montenegro (R)

James Taylor (R)

District 30

Leo Biasiucci (R)

John Gillette (R)

Republican Party (33)

Democratic Party (27)