Sarah Tyree

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Sarah Tyree

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

August 2, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

Austin Peay State University, 2011

Graduate

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 2018

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Years of service

2005 - 2013

Personal

Birthplace

Surprise, Ariz.

Religion

Spiritual

Profession

Medical Special Needs Coordinator

Contact

Campaign website

Personal Facebook

Sarah Tyree (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Arizona State Senate to represent District 5. She lost in the Democratic primary on August 2, 2022.

Biography

Sarah Tyree was born in Surprise, Arizona. She served in the U.S. Army from 2005 to 2013. Tyree received a bachelor's degree from Austin Peay State University in 2011 and a master's degree from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in 2018. Her professional experience includes being a medical special needs coordinator at Luke AFB, a therapist at Lifeline PCS, an executive director at Aspiring Youth Academy, a public information and policy manager at Utah Domestic Violence Coalition, and a youth corrections officer at the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections. Tyree has been affiliated with the NAACP, VFW Post 1433, and NASW.

Elections

2022

See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Arizona State Senate District 5

Incumbent Lela Alston defeated Jeff Silvey in the general election for Arizona State Senate District 5 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lela Alston (D)	70.7	56,142
		Jeff Silvey (R)	29.3	23,214

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 79,356
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Arizona State Senate District 5

Incumbent Lela Alston defeated Sarah Tyree and Al Jones in the Democratic primary for Arizona State Senate District 5 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lela Alston	56.9	15,607
		Sarah Tyree	33.2	9,117
		Al Jones	9.9	2,728

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 27,452
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jack Drumm (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Arizona State Senate District 5

Jeff Silvey defeated Francisco Hernandez Jr. in the Republican primary for Arizona State Senate District 5 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jeff Silvey (Write-in)	94.1	992
	Submit photo	Francisco Hernandez Jr. (Write-in)	5.9	62

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4	Total votes: 1,054
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2020

See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for Arizona State Senate District 22

Incumbent David Livingston defeated Sarah Tyree in the general election for Arizona State Senate District 22 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		David Livingston (R)	63.6	97,386
		Sarah Tyree (D)	36.4	55,653

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 153,039
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Arizona State Senate District 22

Sarah Tyree advanced from the Democratic primary for Arizona State Senate District 22 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sarah Tyree	100.0	24,292

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 24,292
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Arizona State Senate District 22

Incumbent David Livingston defeated Hop Nguyen and Van DiCarlo in the Republican primary for Arizona State Senate District 22 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		David Livingston	68.3	29,714
		Hop Nguyen	19.8	8,613
	Submit photo	Van DiCarlo	11.9	5,197

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 43,524
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2022

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2020

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

A native of Arizona, Sarah was born in Laveen and raised in Maryvale. She grew up in a single parent home, surviving abuse and poverty.

She graduated from Trevor Browne High School at the age of 17! After graduating, she joined the United States Army and served our great country for 8 years.

​At 21 she received her first Undergrad Degree in Social Work, followed by a second in Political Science. She then earned her Master's Degree in Social Work.

After college, her work in the non-profit sector allowed her to work with legislators in Tennessee and Utah, providing knowledge, testifying in committee hearings and writing bills that now help provide safety and security for constituents.

It also allowed her to work together with other vulnerable and systemically oppressed populations. She currently serves as the Medical Special Needs Coordinator at Luke Air Force Base, where she's able to continue giving back to her sisters and brothers in arms, by serving their families.

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?

• I fight for the people, not the party
• I believe in creating a state where everyone succeeds
• When we fight together, we win together

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Veterans access to community providers

Ending Surprise Billing
Child safety/keeping families together

Bringing life skills back to education

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

Representative Lowry Snow (R), Utah. While being conservative and fiscally responsible, he believes in and fights for social justice and to ensure we end the school to prison pipeline. I support and appreciate when people, regardless of party affiliation, fight for the good of the people.

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

Real life experience, having experienced hardship and oppression builds a different kind of character. I believe it's important for legislators to be empathetic and to be able to listen and acknowledge even if they disagree. I believe it's important for legislators to lead. The foundation of the NCO is to never ask your soldiers to do what you won't do yourself, and I believe this applies to all elected officials. Be willing to lead from the front, to do the work WITH those you represent.

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

Transparency, Honesty, financial and social responsibility and to be the voice of the people not the voice of the party.

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

My first job was with the Army. I served on active duty for 8 years.

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

I think being left is something I struggle with. I grew up in a very abusive household, where my caretaker did not love and care for me. This led me to becoming a ward of the state. I think when any child becomes a ward of the state, it leaves scars of feeling unloved and unwanted. Abandoned. That is something that still remains with me today.

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

Not necessarily, though I think it can help sometimes I believe we need to have less careers politicians and more regular, every day people. There needs to be more diversity in our legislature. In age, ethnicity, ideals, and profession.

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

I believe our state is growing at an exponential rate and do not have the infrastructure to continue to do so and be sustainable. We need to look at expanding our road system, implementing a commuter rail, ensuring livable wages without inflating the economy. We need to ensure people have access to quality healthcare and education. We also need to be able to address the very serious water issue.

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

I believe that elected officials should put aside their personal party preference and always be able to represent everyone. That means that the Leg and the Gov should be able to have a positive and effective working relationship, regardless of who has the majority/minority.

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

Yes! While a legislator is the spokesperson for their district, we effect change and enact laws that effect the entire state. What works for one district may not work for another. We need to be able to have the full scope and picture before we make life changing decisions.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

I support the independent model that Arizona has. Though I think we need to acknowledge that Arizona has grown and we have more Independent voters, thus they should have equal representation.

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

Health and human service, judiciary, transportation and public safety, appropriations

If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?

Yes. Though I am undecided in what capacity

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

US Congress

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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)