Arizona State Senate D13

Arizona State Senate District 13 Candidates

J.D. Mesnard

(Incumbent)
Candidate for Arizona State Senate District 13

Sharon Winters

Candidate for Arizona State Senate District 13

(All candidates are listed in alphabetical order)

Endorsement Process

To be considered for an official endorsement from the Chandler Chamber, candidates must have completed both steps of the endorsement process.

Part 1 - Candidate Questionnaire: Candidates seeking endorsement received a preliminary questionnaire to gather essential information about their campaign, platform, and background.

Part 2 - Candidate Endorsement Interview: Qualified candidates who have completed the questionnaire were invited to participate in an endorsement interview.

Part 1:
Candidate Questionnaire

Candidates seeking endorsement will receive a preliminary questionnaire to gather essential information about their campaign, platform, and background. A select group of business leaders will thoroughly review the responses to ensure a complete understanding of each candidate's stance and priorities.

To view each candidates' response, click the plus button to the right of each question.

All candidates are listed in alphabetical order.

Q1: What inspired you to run for office?

J.D. Mesnard (Incumbent), Candidate for Arizona State Senate District 13

I am running because I love our community, believe in public service, have a track record of legislative accomplishments for our state, and want to continue helping to make Arizona the best place to live, work and raise a family.

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Sharon Winters, Candidate for Arizona State Senate District 13

(Did not participate)

Q2: How do you perceive the role of government, & what is your top priority?

J.D. Mesnard (Incumbent), Candidate for Arizona State Senate District 13

The primary role of government is protecting its citizens. As the chairman of the Senate Finance and Commerce Committee, my top priority is ensuring we develop public policy that is conducive to economic prosperity and job growth. Part and parcel to that is protecting small businesses—the backbone of our economy—from high tax and/or regulatory burdens.

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Sharon Winters, Candidate for Arizona State Senate District 13

(Did not participate)

Q3: If elected, how would you embody the values of the Chandler Chamber?

J.D. Mesnard (Incumbent), Candidate for Arizona State Senate District 13

I believe the above priority [listed in Q3] embodies the values of the Chandler Chamber and I will continue to promote this priority on the campaign trail. Furthermore, I am a candidate who places high value on civility and treating others with respect, even if we disagree on issues.

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Sharon Winters, Candidate for Arizona State Senate District 13

(Did not participate)

Q4: How will the Chandler Chamber’s endorsement help you in the race?

J.D. Mesnard (Incumbent), Candidate for Arizona State Senate District 13

I would greatly value the Chamber’s endorsement. It would show that we have similar values, and I believe businesses throughout Chandler would see it as a validation of my efforts in the Legislature and approval of the priorities as I campaign for the opportunity to continue serving in the State Senate.

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Sharon Winters, Candidate for Arizona State Senate District 13

(Did not participate)

Part 2:
Candidate Endorsement Interview

Qualified candidates who have completed the questionnaire will be invited to participate in an endorsement interview. These interviews offer candidates the opportunity to articulate their platform, qualifications, and vision directly to the Chandler Chamber. Recordings of these interviews will be shared on Chandler Chamber platforms for the benefit of Chamber members and the general public. A second select group of business leaders will review the recorded interviews to provide diverse perspectives on each candidate's suitability for endorsement.

All candidates are listed in alphabetical order.

J.D. Mesnard

Incumbent, Candidate for Arizona State Senate District 13

Watch interview

Sharon Winters

Candidate for Arizona State Senate District 13

Did not participate

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Arizona State Senate District 13 Candidates

J.D. Mesnard

(Incumbent)Candidate for Arizona State Senate District 13

Sharon Winters

Candidate for Arizona State Senate District 13

(All candidates are listed in alphabetical order)

Endorsement Process

Part 1:Candidate Questionnaire

Part 2:Candidate Endorsement Interview

J.D. Mesnard

Sharon Winters

(Incumbent)
Candidate for Arizona State Senate District 13

Part 1:
Candidate Questionnaire

Part 2:
Candidate Endorsement Interview