Stan Caine

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Stan Caine

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

Associate

Cerro Coso Community College, 1984

Bachelor's

California State University, Bakersfield, 1992

Graduate

California State University, Bakersfield, 1994

Personal

Birthplace

Los Angeles, Calif.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Program manager/System engineering

Contact

Campaign website

Campaign YouTube

Stan Caine (Republican Party) ran for election to the Arizona State Senate to represent District 18. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

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

Biography

Stan Caine was born in Los Angeles, California. He earned an associate degree from Cerro Coso Community College in 1984, a bachelor's degree in 1992, and a graduate degree in 1994 from the California State University, Bakersfield. His career experience includes working as a program manager, system engineer, news reporter for United Press International News, a substitute teacher in California and Arizona, and adjunct faculty for Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. Caine has been affiliated with Arizona Citizens Defense League, John Birch Society, and Veterans of Foreign War.

Elections

2022

See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Arizona State Senate District 18

Priya Sundareshan defeated Stan Caine in the general election for Arizona State Senate District 18 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Priya Sundareshan (D)	62.2	67,343
		Stan Caine (R)	37.8	40,896

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 108,239
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Arizona State Senate District 18

Priya Sundareshan defeated Morgan Abraham in the Democratic primary for Arizona State Senate District 18 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Priya Sundareshan	55.8	20,751
		Morgan Abraham	44.2	16,439

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 37,190
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Arizona State Senate District 18

Stan Caine advanced from the Republican primary for Arizona State Senate District 18 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Stan Caine	100.0	21,257

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Campaign themes

2022

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Ballotpedia survey responses

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

After working 33 years for the Department of Defense, I knew in my retirement that I could not stand by and watch my great state and country continue down the path it was heading. Gas prices continue to rise; inflation is higher than it’s been in years; our freedoms and liberties are being challenged; people are not respecting police, first responders, or our military; our border is not being enforced; and common respect and courtesy is fading. Families are being torn about by political division that is fueled by the mainstream media.

I helped to raise my three children in Arizona, and all graduated from Arizona schools. I am a certified substitute teacher in Arizona and have worked in Amphi and Marana schools. I have earned a Master of Science Degree in Administration.

It’s time Arizona leads the nation in restoring respect, responsibility, and common decency back into Arizona and our lives.

I’m running to make a positive difference!

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?

• Fiscal Responsibility - Fight Inflation & Tax Increases
• Public Safety - Support Police, First Responders, & Veterans
• Support Constitutional Liberties and Rights

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I’m passionate about doing the right thing and working to advocate for self-responsibility. I want to give parents choices for how their children are educated and the right to know what their children are being taught. I want people to feel and be safe in their homes, community, and state. I believe in the adage “Follow the Money” to see where in the state budget resources are being allocated. I’m a constitutionalist person who believes in small government and limited taxes.

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

I look up to my mother as she had the most impact on who I am today. My mother had an 8th grade education and was a sharecropper’s daughter. She was born in 1939 and raised in Arkansas. Her life was anything but easy.

There are several people who I would like to follow from John F. Kennedy to Ronald Reagan. I like JFK because of his famous statement, “Ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country.” I like Reagan because of his ability to get things done.

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

Stan started a career in radio broadcasting in his early teens while living in Southern California. For over 19 years Stan has lived in Arizona Legislative District 18 (old LD 9) and raised three children who are now successful adults. He currently has his teaching certification and has served as a substitute K-12 teacher in the Amphitheater and Marana School Districts, as well as an adjunct professor at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.

In addition to Stan's education qualifications, he worked full time for over 30 years for the Department of Defense as an Integrated Product Team Lead for several major weapon systems. As a civil servant Stan has traveled worldwide in his duties.

Stan's history of truthfulness and fairness will benefit our district as he promises to maintain his integrity! This complements Stan's experience managing million-dollar budgets, to include the largest (400 billion dollars) DOD program--the F35, and he still holds an active high-level security clearance.

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

I believe an elected official represents the people and as such should always consult with them to make decisions. An elected official is not there to do what they want but to do what the constituents want.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like people in LD18 to reflect on the fact that I am a conservative American who believes in self-responsibility, fiscal responsibility, and treating one another with respect. I want to be known as a person of his word and one who brought integrity to the office of state senator.

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

The first historical event for me was when I was in first grade (about 7 years old) in Forrest City, Arkansas and the racial riots came to my elementary school. It was the late 1960’s and shortly after the Civil Rights Act of 1965 was passed. I will never forget the destruction of my school.

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

My first job was in radio broadcasting as an early teenager in Southern California. I was in broadcasting for nearly 10 years and worked my way from being a part time on air disc jockey to being the program director.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Bible because it helps to guide my life

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

Superman

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

"Proud to be an American"

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

When I was 10, I suffered a stroke due to a birth defect. I was blind for six months and later in life developed epilepsy. For over 30 years, I took several pills a day to manage my epilepsy. Then in 2019, my neurosurgeon found that I no longer had epileptic seizures and was taken off my medications. I also struggle with loosing my momma to cancer in 2019, I miss her everyday.

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

The ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature should be to represent the will of the people of the great state of Arizona within the confines of the Arizona Constitution.

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

Arizona is facing several great challenges that will carry into the next decade including providing quality education without inserting political bias, securing the state border, protecting the citizens, ensuring voter integrity, and maintaining fiscal responsibility.

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

I like the two house system as it ensures the representatives have their function and the senate has their functions.

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

No.

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

Yes. As in life, building relationships allows for everyone involved the opportunity to understand one another’s viewpoint.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Take the back room politics out of redistricting and actually listen to the people by responding to their requests.

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

Natural Resources, Energy and Water; Military Affairs & Public Safety; and Appropriations.

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?

No

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

Not at this time.

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?

Too many to pick just one. People are upset at the condition of our country and the impacts it has on our state. They are upset at the economy (from gas prices to lack of baby formulae). People have said they want police to be respected and for the Government to stop intruding in their lives; they want the freedom to live.

Tell us your favorite joke.

I don't have a favorite joke because I love humor and jokes are good based on situations.

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

Within certain limits, emergency powers should be for a short period of time and then require legislature direction.

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

Yes

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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)