Sloan says he wants to increase consumer protections, and has spoken against renewable-energy mandates, which he says are not the duties of commissioners. David Farnsworth 3. Because of those removals, there are not any contested elections in the primary — all five major-party candidates will advance to the general election. Neil DeSanti 4. Eight Republicans and six Democrats are filed as 2020 candidates for the three Arizona Corporation Commission seats up this November, but a review of the campaign finance reports filed by the candidates reveals that none of them are doing well on the fundraising front and only one Republican and one Democrat is even close to the pace required. Ballotpedia is providing comprehensive coverage on how the On March 13, 2020, a state judge issued an order barring Maricopa County Recorder Note: The candidate list in this election may not be complete. General election candidates General election candidates will be added here following the primary. "Regardless of what role I've taken on, the one question I always ask myself before making any decision was this: will it be good for my residents and the long-term future of our community?" For the latest in your state, Click [show] at the right to view more past election results.March 13, 2020: State judge bars Maricopa County Recorder from sending ballots to all voters for presidential preference primary electionMarch 13, 2020: State judge bars Maricopa County Recorder from sending ballots to all voters for presidential preference primary election William Mundell 2. Some 2020 election dates and procedures have changed as a result of the coronavirus. She said her political and professional experience make her a good candidate for the commission.She said the commission needs stricter rules on conflicts of interest and who can contribute to commissioners' political campaigns, and advocates for increasing the renewable-energy standard. She also previously worked as a teacher.Tovar advocates for a stricter code of ethics for commissioners and increasing renewable and carbon-free energy requirements in Arizona.The native Arizonan said she wants to protect ratepayers. This undue influence has led to nonstop, unjustified rate increases and a significant reduction in rooftop solar installations. Anna Tovar Withdrew, disqualified, or did not make ballot 1. The general election for three seats on the Arizona Corporation Commission was held on November 8, 2016.
Shea Stanfield 3. "Democrat Shea Stanfield is a former Cave Creek Town Council member and retired teacher. Nick Myers 3. There were no incumbents in this race. By keeping rates low Arizonans will have more money to invest in housing, education, childcare, and healthcare. She got the most votes of any candidate in that raceRepublican Justin Olson also was elected that year and is not on the ballot this year.Republican Chairman Robert Burns is termed out and therefore not seeking re-election.Republican Commissioner Lea Márquez Peterson, who Gov. He runs Sloan Lyons public relations firm with his wife and previously held jobs at Arizona State University.He also held a job at the state Gaming Department for about six months before being fired in 2016. Patrick Tucker … Arizona's Palo Verde Generating Station is the largest power plant in the United States.Also pending at the commission are rules related to when utilities are allowed to disconnect customers for not paying their bill and when it is too hot or too cold to allow that, as well as how much money a customer must be indebted before such action.The Arizona Republic sent questions to each candidate and their responses are included in a Primary Voter Guide online at politics.azcentral.com.The removals also leave the Republican Party with two candidates running for three open seats, meaning that unless Republicans sweep the election, including with a write-in candidate, at least one more Democrat will join the commission.
Three seats on the Arizona Corporation Commission are up for election. "It's why I am now running for the Arizona Corporation Commission.