2022 Arizona Governor Voters Guide
Katie Hobbs (D) vs Kari Lake (R)
The Candidates
Legal. Will veto any state bill that would restrict abortion access. If necessary, “will lead an effort…for a ballot measure to repeal and replace” Arizona’s 1901 abortion ban. “I firmly believe in the right to choose & the freedom to do so safely.”
Ban. Calls abortion “the ultimate sin.” In 2021 said Arizona should pass a “carbon copy” of the Texas ban, with a ban at six weeks and no exceptions for incest or rape and incentives for anyone to sue someone who aids or performs an abortion. In 2022 said would allow exceptions “to preserve the life of the mother, and early term for victims of rape and incest.”
No. Opposed expansion of Arizona’s school voucher system. “The current scheme of vouchers does not provide equal access.”
Yes. Supports expanding school vouchers to “100% school choice.” “A lot” of public school curriculum is “garbage.” Vouchers let parents choose a school where students “are taught that America is the most exceptional country on the planet.”
Yes. “With 100% confidence…elections in Arizona are safe and fair.” Attempts “to undermine confidence in our elections” are “the big lie.”
Likely tighten. “Will fight for healthy forests and watersheds” and establish the Water and Energy Innovation Initiative for “securing our water supply and advancing a clean energy economy.”
More. Supports “common-sense gun safety reform.” Voted in state legislature for enforcing federal firearm laws, and against concealed carry and firearm sales without background checks.
Supports “comprehensive immigration reform” to secure border and prevent criminals and traffickers from entering and deal with a “devastating humanitarian crisis.” Asks Congress to “provide a permanent solution for Dreamers.”
Unclear. In schools, would provide an “oversight to unruly school boards and the union bosses.”
Expand. Supports employment protections for LGBTQ people and gay marriage.
No position found.
Unclear. In 2018 said #RedforEd, a campaign for increasing school funding and teacher pay, was “a big push to legalize pot.” She later apologized.
Raise. Supported Proposition 206, which raised wage from $8.05 in 2016 to $12.00 in 2020, with cost-of-living increases afterwards. Eliminate lower minimum wage for tipped workers.
No position found.
“We have got to stop this assault on our police.” Opposes civilian review boards. Will protect “qualified immunity” to protect police from lawsuits. “Police do not target people of color.”
No position found.
No. Regarding Biden’s student loan forgiveness, said “Democrats…will rob you blind and expect you to thank them for it.”
Supports creating “a $250 state-level Child Tax Credit, to be phased out by a $100,000 household income cap.”
Supports making Arizona “an appealing place” for businesses and cutting taxes “across the board,” eliminating income tax and lowering taxes on sales, property and businesses.
We include only candidates polling 15% or more. But check out others, including Barry J. Hess (L) and Williams Pounds (I-G).
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