Tamika Wooten

Tamika Wooten (Democratic Party) ran for election for Maricopa County Attorney in Arizona. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

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

Biography

Tamika Wooten was born in Pomona, California. Wooten's career experience includes working as an attorney and judge. She earned a bachelor's degree from the UCLA in 1986 and a law degree from the University of Arizona College of Law in 1990. Wooten has been affiliated with the State Bar of Arizona, Supreme Court of Arizona Character and Fitness, and National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives.^[1]

Elections

2024

General election

General election for Maricopa County Attorney

Incumbent Rachel Mitchell defeated Tamika Wooten in the general election for Maricopa County Attorney on November 5, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Rachel Mitchell (R)	54.4	1,037,586
	Tamika Wooten (D)	45.5	866,438
	Other/Write-in votes	0.1	1,584

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,905,608
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Maricopa County Attorney

Tamika Wooten advanced from the Democratic primary for Maricopa County Attorney on July 30, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Tamika Wooten	99.5	264,270
	Other/Write-in votes	0.5	1,215

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 265,485
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Maricopa County Attorney

Incumbent Rachel Mitchell defeated Gina Godbehere in the Republican primary for Maricopa County Attorney on July 30, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Rachel Mitchell	56.4	212,100
	Gina Godbehere	43.3	163,024
	Other/Write-in votes	0.3	1,138

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 376,262
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Wooten in this election.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

Tamika Wooten completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Wooten'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 was born and raised in Southern California. My mom was a public school educator and my father was a postal worker. My parents stressed the importance of education, so much so, that I graduated from high school at 16 years old. I attended the University of California at Los Angeles, (UCLA), then moved to Arizona to attend the University of Arizona College of Law. I graduated from law school in 1990 and have been privileged to serve Arizonans my entire 34 year legal career, as a chief prosecutor, defense attorney and Pro Tem judge. I am the only Maricopa County Candidate and if elected, the only County Attorney that has a global criminal law perspective.

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?

Protecting and Preserving Women’s Reproductive Healthcare choices. As Maricopa County Attorney, I will not prosecute a woman, her healthcare provider, nor the pharmacists who assist her in exercising her reproductive healthcare rights.
Keeping our Communities Safe by separating those from society who are charged with violent and victim crimes; addressing veteran’s issues, such as homelessness, mental illness and addiction as health issues, rather than criminal issues that require prosecution.
Fair and Equitable Justice. As County Attorney, I am committed to ensuring that justice is served for everyone, and that prosecutorial decisions are not made for political reasons.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

As County Attorney, I am personally passionate about preserving and protecting women's reproductive healthcare rights, ensuring fair and equitable justice; and keeping our communities safe.

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

I look up to my mother. As a public school educator, she stressed the importance of education and being a strong woman. Her strength was fully exhibited, when my parents suddenly divorced and she was left to become a single mother of two young girls. Despite her extreme grief, she remained strong and continued to provide a loving and stable home.

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

Integrity, honesty and the ability to relate to the citizens who have elected you are important characteristics for an elected official.

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

I pride myself on possessing the qualities that I mentioned above that are necessary for an elected official; namely honesty, integrity, experience and empathy. I have been fortunate to practice law in Arizona for 34 years, as a chief prosecutor, defense attorney and a judge. In my both my personal and professional life, I have always striven to treat people the way I expect to be treated.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to have made a difference in someone's life. Being a female, I would like young women to see what I have been able to accomplish in life and realize that if I can do it, they can too!

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 that happened during my lifetime was when my sister was born. I was 3and half years old. I remember my parents coming home, laying her on the foot of the bed and opening the blanket for me to peer in!! My life was forever changed!!

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

My very first job was as a server at the Sizzler restaurant in Westwood, California! I had this job for 2 years while I attended UCLA.

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

YaYa (Don't tell them that!)

Tell us your favorite joke.

The only joke I have remembered consistently over the years...."What do you call a fly without wings?....a walk!"

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Arizona List, NOW, AFSCME, AFL-CIO, Ironworkers Local 75, Tempe Mayor Corey Woods, Tempe City Councilwoman Berdetta Hodge, Phoenix City Councilwoman Kesha Hodge Washington

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Financial transparency, disclosure of corporate and/or special interest contributions are critical for government accountability. Citizens should know who is paying/influencing their representatives decisions.

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↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 30, 2024

[1] Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 30, 2024

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Tamika Wooten

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Biography

Elections

2024

General election

General election for Maricopa County Attorney

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Maricopa County Attorney

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Maricopa County Attorney

Endorsements

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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