Timothy Stringham

Timothy Stringham (Democratic Party) ran for election for Maricopa County Recorder in Arizona. Stringham lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

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

Biography

Timothy Stringham served in the U.S. Army from 2009 to 2015. He earned a high school diploma from Marcos de Niza High School, a bachelor's degree from Arizona State University in 2009, a law degree from Notre Dame Law School in 2018, and a graduate degree from the Georgetown University Law Center in 2022. His career experience includes working as an attorney.^[1]

Elections

2024

General election

General election for Maricopa County Recorder

Justin Heap defeated Timothy Stringham in the general election for Maricopa County Recorder on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Justin Heap (R)	52.1	984,866
	Submit photo	Timothy Stringham (D)	47.8	903,609
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	1,619

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,890,094
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Maricopa County Recorder

Timothy Stringham advanced from the Democratic primary for Maricopa County Recorder on July 30, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Timothy Stringham	99.5	259,842
		Other/Write-in votes	0.5	1,369

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 261,211
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Maricopa County Recorder

Justin Heap defeated incumbent Stephen Richer and Donald Hiatt in the Republican primary for Maricopa County Recorder on July 30, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Justin Heap	43.3	161,946
	Stephen Richer	34.5	129,344
	Donald Hiatt	21.9	82,160
	Other/Write-in votes	0.2	929

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 374,379
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Stringham in this election.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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

Arizona native and veteran of the U.S. Army and Navy.

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?

Voters should pick the politicians, politicians should not be able to pick their voters.
We should be supporting everyone’s ability to vote, not just those with whom we agree.
We should be electing people to public office who we can trust, not just people with whom we agree.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Making democracy more accessible for everyone. Today, many people feel like politics is a rigged game - which is why independents are the fastest growing voter block. Making sure our elections are accessible for everyone, whether that means people in rural communities can vote by mail or making democracy a level playing field for independent voters or third-party candidates, ought to be supported by all Americans.

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

My wife, who is the sweetest, most thoughtful person I know.

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

As an American soldier I swore an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America. If you want to know what I believe, go read it.

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

Honesty. If we can’ have honest discussions then there isn’t much sense in talking and our national experiment in government by the people is threatened. We can’t just have politicians who say whatever they think the voters want to hear at any given moment, we need to have faith in our elected officials, especially those with responsibility to count the vote. I will never take an action to favor any political party or candidate over another.

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

I think I’m a good listener, I’m a team player and I manage to keep things in perspective.

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

Protect the Constitutional right of Americans to vote by making sure our elections are safe yet accessible. That means listening to voters and poll workers and advocating for resources from both the County and the State to ensure. Our elections run as smoothly as possible and accurately reflect the will of the people.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I hope I make the lives of the people that I love better and I try to forget the rest.

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

Kevin Johnson dunking over Hakeem in 1994 playoffs. I was five, and yes, this counts as a historic moment.

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

US Army, eight years.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Harry Potter and the Sorceror’s Stone, which was the last gift my father ever gave me before he died when I was a kid. Followed closely by Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.

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

I think I would prefer to be real, thanks for the offer.

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

“London is Calling” by the Clash.

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

PTSD and the lifelong quest for a decent jumpshot.

Tell us your favorite joke.

“In the beginning the Universe was created.
This had made many people very angry and has been widely regarded as a bad move.”

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

National Organization for Women, VoteVets, Unite Here, AFSCME, Iron Workers Union

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

We should be raising the bar for government officials, not accepting the status quo. Leaders are people who don’t just try to wield authority, they take accountability. If I’m elected we’ll create an independent elections board to investigate elections claims and if they find I’m doing a bad job, I’ll find a new line of work, because elected officials need to put the best interests of the community over their own careers.

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

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

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Timothy Stringham

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Biography

Elections

2024

General election

General election for Maricopa County Recorder

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Maricopa County Recorder

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Maricopa County Recorder

Endorsements

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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