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Tyler Kissell
Tyler Kissell (Democratic Party) is a judge for University Lakes District of the Maricopa County Justice Court in Arizona. Kissell assumed office in 2019. Kissell's current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Kissell (Democratic Party) ran for re-election for the University Lakes District judge of the Maricopa County Justice Court in Arizona. Kissell won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Biography
Kissell earned his B.S. in political science from Arizona State University. His professional experience includes working as a preschool teacher in South Africa and as a Securities and Annuities Agent for a mutual fund company.
Elections
2022
See also: Municipal elections in Maricopa County, Arizona (2022)
General election
General election for Maricopa County Justice of the Peace University Lakes District
Incumbent Tyler Kissell won election in the general election for Maricopa County Justice of the Peace University Lakes District on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tyler Kissell (D) | 97.2 | 20,422 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.8 | 589 | ||
| Total votes: 21,011 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Maricopa County Justice of the Peace University Lakes District
Incumbent Tyler Kissell advanced from the Democratic primary for Maricopa County Justice of the Peace University Lakes District on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tyler Kissell | 100.0 | 8,272 | |
| Total votes: 8,272 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Maricopa County Justice of the Peace University Lakes District
Incumbent Tyler Kissell defeated Gregory Kelly in the general election for Maricopa County Justice of the Peace University Lakes District on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tyler Kissell (D) | 64.4 | 18,088 | |
 | Gregory Kelly (R) | 35.6 | 10,005 | |
| Total votes: 28,093 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Maricopa County Justice of the Peace University Lakes District
Incumbent Tyler Kissell advanced from the Democratic primary for Maricopa County Justice of the Peace University Lakes District on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tyler Kissell | 100.0 | 7,029 | |
| Total votes: 7,029 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Maricopa County Justice of the Peace University Lakes District
Gregory Kelly defeated Dominic Monacchio in the Republican primary for Maricopa County Justice of the Peace University Lakes District on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gregory Kelly | 66.1 | 3,005 |
 | Dominic Monacchio | 33.9 | 1,539 | |
| Total votes: 4,544 | |||
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Selection method
- See also: Partisan elections
Judges of the Arizona Justice Courts are each elected to four-year terms. The elections for this court are partisan contested elections.[1] To serve on this court, a judge must be at least 18 years old, a state resident, a qualified voter in their precinct and able to read and write English. A law degree is not required.
2010
- See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2010
Kissell was uncontested in the August 24 primary. He was defeated by incumbent Republican John Nelson in the November 2 general election.[2]
| Arizona State Senate, District 12 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 John Nelson (R)
|
41,379 | |||
| Tyler Kissell (D) | 27,559 | |||
| Michael White (L) | 3,769 | |||
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Tyler Kissell did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2010
Kissell website listed the following three key beliefs:
- A Commitment to Education
- Excerpt: "While we have wonderful educators dedicated to our students, the current legislature has not given them the support they need to excel. "
- A Commitment to Police and Fire
- Excerpt: "In the current economic environment it will be tempting to make quick cuts to these areas to shore up budget shortfalls; this would be a grave error."
- A Commitment to Jobs
- Excerpt: "We need to protect Luke Air Force Base, it is critical for future development in the West Valley. Arizona, in the next several years, has potential to be the solar capital of the United States."[3]
See also
2022 Elections
External links
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