Sami Hamed

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Sami Hamed

Democratic Party

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Last election

July 30, 2024

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Greeley, Colo.

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Catholic

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Sami Hamed (Democratic Party) ran for election for Pima County Treasurer in Arizona. He lost in the Democratic primary on July 30, 2024.

Hamed completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Sami Hamed was born in Greeley, Colorado. Hamed's career experience includes working in local and federal government, in the nonprofit sector, and as a self-employed mobile notary. Hamed has been affiliated with United Campus Workers AZ Local 7065 and the National Federation of the blind of AZ.

Elections

2024

See also: Municipal elections in Pima County, Arizona (2024)

General election

General election for Pima County Treasurer

Brian Johnson defeated incumbent Chris Ackerley in the general election for Pima County Treasurer on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brian Johnson (D)	54.3	263,175
		Chris Ackerley (R)	45.6	220,866
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	575

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 484,616
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Pima County Treasurer

Brian Johnson defeated Sami Hamed in the Democratic primary for Pima County Treasurer on July 30, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brian Johnson	59.6	58,529
		Sami Hamed	40.2	39,522
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	229

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 98,280
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Pima County Treasurer

Incumbent Chris Ackerley advanced from the Republican primary for Pima County Treasurer on July 30, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Chris Ackerley	99.3	69,115
		Other/Write-in votes	0.7	504

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 69,619
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Endorsements

To view Hamed's endorsements as published by their campaign, click here. Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Hamed in this election.

2019

See also: City elections in Tucson, Arizona (2019)

General election

General election for Tucson City Council Ward 1

Lane Santa Cruz defeated Sam Nagy and Matthew Smith in the general election for Tucson City Council Ward 1 on November 5, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lane Santa Cruz (D)	57.8	57,124
	Submit photo	Sam Nagy (R)	37.2	36,836
	Submit photo	Matthew Smith (G)	4.9	4,819
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	127

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 98,906
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Tucson City Council Ward 1

Lane Santa Cruz defeated Rob Elias, Miguel Ortega, and Sami Hamed in the Democratic primary for Tucson City Council Ward 1 on August 27, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lane Santa Cruz	43.8	3,745
		Rob Elias	20.6	1,765
	Submit photo	Miguel Ortega	20.4	1,744
		Sami Hamed	15.1	1,292
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	13

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,559
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Tucson City Council Ward 1

Sam Nagy advanced from the Republican primary for Tucson City Council Ward 1 on August 27, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Sam Nagy	46.3	234
		Other/Write-in votes	53.7	271

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 505
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Green primary election

Green primary for Tucson City Council Ward 1

Matthew Smith advanced from the Green primary for Tucson City Council Ward 1 on August 27, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Matthew Smith	33.3	6
		Other/Write-in votes	66.7	12

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 18
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2010

See also: Arizona House of Representatives elections, 2010

Hamed ran in the 2010 election for Arizona House of Representatives District 27. Hamed was defeated by Sally Ann Gonzales and Macario Saldate in the Democratic primary election on August 24, 2010.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Sami Hamed completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hamed'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.

Go to https://votesami4treasurer.com/about-sami/

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?

• Work to prevent if not stop tax lien foreclosures
• Bring transparency to the office for the public
• Create a financial literacy program for high schools students to make sound financial decisions

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

N/A

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

I look up to many persons and follow their examples.

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

All politics is local by Tip O’Neil

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

Honest, integrity, candidness, and accessibility.

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

I’m patient, a good listener, know how to lead teams of persons, delegate authority and duties when needed and compromise in order to get a reasonable result.

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

Mahon is the staff, insured that there is wise, fiscal stewardship, making sure that the revenue is accounted for and working collaboratively with other governmental partners.

What legacy would you like to leave?

That I did a good job

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

I remember when the Berlin Wall came down. I was eight at the time.

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

My first job was in the summer of 1995 at a local library

What is your favorite book? Why?

I like novels by John Grisham, Michael Connolly and Scott Turow

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

I can’t recall.

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

None

Tell us your favorite joke.

It would not be appropriate to put on here

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Pima Área Labor Federation AFL-CIO

AZ NOW Arizona PAC
Retired Pima County Recorder F Ann Rodriguez
Retired AZ Congressman Ron Barber
Retired AZ State Senator Andrea Dalessandro

Tucson City Council-member Paul Cunningham

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

We must be as transparent is possible and always let the public know what we are doing when it comes to the functions of government operations and all levels.

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2019

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Sami Hamed did not complete Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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