Ryan Eldridge

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Ryan Eldridge

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

August 2, 2022

Personal

Birthplace

Ironton, Ohio

Religion

Christian

Profession

Security Director

Contact

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Ryan Eldridge (Republican Party) ran for election to the Arizona State Senate to represent District 29. He lost in the Republican primary on August 2, 2022.

Eldridge completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Ryan Eldridge was born in Ironton, Ohio. He attended Pima Community College. His career experience includes working as a security director.

Elections

2022

See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Arizona State Senate District 29

Janae Shamp defeated David Raymer in the general election for Arizona State Senate District 29 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Janae Shamp (R)	59.0	51,466
		David Raymer (D)	41.0	35,812

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 87,278
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Arizona State Senate District 29

David Raymer advanced from the Democratic primary for Arizona State Senate District 29 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		David Raymer (Write-in)	100.0	732

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 732
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Arizona State Senate District 29

Janae Shamp defeated Joanne Osborne and Ryan Eldridge in the Republican primary for Arizona State Senate District 29 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Janae Shamp	53.3	16,156
		Joanne Osborne	31.4	9,507
		Ryan Eldridge	15.4	4,655

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 30,318
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Endorsements

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2020

See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for Arizona State Senate District 21

Incumbent Rick Gray won election in the general election for Arizona State Senate District 21 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rick Gray (R)	100.0	75,864

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Brian Whitman (D)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Arizona State Senate District 21

Brian Whitman (Unofficially withdrew) advanced from the Democratic primary for Arizona State Senate District 21 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Brian Whitman (Unofficially withdrew)	100.0	19,221

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 19,221
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Arizona State Senate District 21

Incumbent Rick Gray defeated Ryan Eldridge in the Republican primary for Arizona State Senate District 21 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rick Gray	99.7	26,040
		Ryan Eldridge (Write-in)	0.3	79

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 26,119
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Ryan Eldridge completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Eldridge'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.

I believe the oath of office needs to be held at the highest standard and I will honor this oath every day. Our elected officials need to be held accountable for the promises they make to the people. Below are my promises to the State of Arizona. Not only am I promising I am going to follow through with each.

I understand that I will be representing Legislative District 29, but I believe I am actually representing each and every resident of Arizona regardless of political affiliation or legislative district.

I will be found with the public during events and showing that they have support from their elected official, and show that I am not above anyone and that we are all equal and in this fight together.

I do not want to be a career politician. I will fight for the people of Arizona as long as they want me to.

I will defend your constitutional and individual rights! Even if that means I am standing alone on the Senate floor, I will not back down. I will not give in, I will not buckle under pressure.

I will work to protect our first responders and defend funding!

I will work to protect Arizona businesses from unconstitutional mandates. I will be there on the front lines with you when those that come to violate your rights come knocking on your door.

William Wallace once said "There's a difference between us. You think the people of this country exist to provide you wi

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?

• We the People, Not We the Government!
• I will be a true voice for protecting Small Business rights!
• I will never negotiate your constitutional rights, no matter what the bill is!

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Arizona residents are tired of their constitutional rights being violated and our representatives staying quiet. I will be that voice that stands up and calls out those that violate our rights

At no time will I ever vote yes on ANY bill that infringes our Constitutional rights. I will fight every gun control measure or ban. We need the country to know Arizona will not budge regardless of what DC tries to enforce..
Article 3 of the the Arizona Constitution clearly defines the separation of powers. I will stand up to illegal mandates and put those officials that violate this law in check. 2020 has proven that we need to place restrictions on the Governors emergency powers and limit the time allotted for the emergency and reach of powers over Arizona. I will stand up and voice the concerns of Arizona residents in the event of abuse of power.
During 2020 small businesses were forced to shut down as they were not deemed as essential. With these unconstitutional mandates many businesses have been forced to shut down for good, many may never recover. I wlll be that voice!

We need to protect our borders Without a secure border we are not a state. Article 4 of the US Constitution states the Federal Government is to protect us from invasion. It is clear we are under invasion now and they have given up protecting us. Border protection is a states right and I will work with our law Enforcement to build better mutual aide agreements and a plan to finish the wall .

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

William Wallace once said "There's a difference between us. You think the people of this country exist to provide you with a position. I think your position exists to provide those people with freedom. And I go to make sure they have it."

I have always believed this quote and will continue to follow it till my last breath.

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

I believe the oath of office needs to be held at the highest standard and I will honor this oath every day. Our elected officials need to be held accountable for the promises they make to the people. We need to protect and defend the Constitution by any means.

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

I do not want to be a career politician. I am not doing this to better set up my future or for personal gain. I believe this is a calling from God that I have been given to answer.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I want to be known to my family and children that I fought the good fight to protect our state and their freedoms and liberties.

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

I was in 3rd grade when the Challenger space shuttle exploded live on TV

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

My first job was at 15 years old at Baskin Robbins in Tucson Arizona while I was attending Sahurao High School. I help t his job for about a year.

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

Restoring our elections and securing our border. We also need to work on our water issues.

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

Not necessarily. I believe they need to be committed to protecting the rights of all Arizonan's and have knowledge of how to run a business.

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

Yes. We need to work together to sponsor and co-sponsor bills that are in the best interest of Arizona and billas the residents of Arizona want to see passed.

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

Health and Humans Services

Appropriations
Rules
Commerce

Education

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

I do not want to be a career politician. I am running to serve my term, work to better Arizona for my children and all of Arizona.

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

As long as it does not violate any constitutional right.

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2020

Ryan Eldridge did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

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Footnotes

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Current members of the Arizona State Senate

Leadership

Senate President:Warren Petersen

Majority Leader:Janae Shamp

Minority Leader:Priya Sundareshan

Senators

District 1

Mark Finchem (R)

District 2

Shawnna Bolick (R)

District 3

John Kavanagh (R)

District 4

Carine Werner (R)

District 5

Lela Alston (D)

District 6

Theresa Hatathlie (D)

District 7

Wendy Rogers (R)

District 8

Lauren Kuby (D)

District 9

Kiana Sears (D)

District 10

David Farnsworth (R)

District 11

Catherine Miranda (D)

District 12

Denise Epstein (D)

District 13

Javan Mesnard (R)

District 14

Warren Petersen (R)

District 15

Jake Hoffman (R)

District 16

Thomas Shope (R)

District 17

Vince Leach (R)

District 18

Priya Sundareshan (D)

District 19

David Gowan (R)

District 20

Sally Gonzales (D)

District 21

Rosanna Gabaldón (D)

District 22

Eva Diaz (D)

District 23

Brian Fernandez (D)

District 24

Analise Ortiz (D)

District 25

Tim Dunn (R)

District 26

Flavio Bravo (D)

District 27

Kevin Payne (R)

District 28

Frank Carroll (R)

District 29

Janae Shamp (R)

District 30

Hildy Angius (R)

Republican Party (17)

Democratic Party (13)