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Kirkpatrick's plan includes a temporary-worker program and path to citizenship that would allow those already living in the United States illegally to earn legal status by learning English, holding a job and paying a fine.<ref>{{cite news|last=Benson|first=Matthew|title=Immigration, Energy Hot Topics in District 1 Debate|url=http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/local/articles/2008/10/24/20081024debate1024.html|accessdate=2 April 2014|newspaper=Arizona Republic|date=24 October 2008}}</ref> |
Kirkpatrick's plan includes a temporary-worker program and path to citizenship that would allow those already living in the United States illegally to earn legal status by learning English, holding a job and paying a fine.<ref>{{cite news|last=Benson|first=Matthew|title=Immigration, Energy Hot Topics in District 1 Debate|url=http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/local/articles/2008/10/24/20081024debate1024.html|accessdate=2 April 2014|newspaper=Arizona Republic|date=24 October 2008}}</ref> |
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Kirkpatrick supports the [[DREAM Act]] to provide conditional permanent residency to undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States as minors and meet certain criteria.<ref>{{cite news|title=Phoenix Arizona Election Questionnaire for Congress, ANN KIRKPATRICK|url=http://www.azcentral.com/news/politics/2012questionnaires/results.php?id=kirkpatricka|accessdate=4 April 2014|newspaper=AZcentral.com|date=2012}}</ref> |
Kirkpatrick supports the [[DREAM Act]] to provide conditional permanent residency to undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States as minors and meet certain criteria.<ref>{{cite news|title=Phoenix Arizona Election Questionnaire for Congress, ANN KIRKPATRICK|url=http://www.azcentral.com/news/politics/2012questionnaires/results.php?id=kirkpatricka|accessdate=4 April 2014|newspaper=AZcentral.com|date=2012|name=AZCentral}}</ref> |
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Kirkpatrick has stated that she would have voted against Arizona's controversial immigration measure [[Arizona SB 1070]].<ref>{{cite news|title=About: Ann Kirkpatrick|url=http://azstarnet.com/elections/party/democrat/ann-kirkpatrick/candidate_31b32d14-cf6d-11e1-b266-0019bb2963f4.html|accessdate=4 April 2014}}</ref> |
Kirkpatrick has stated that she would have voted against Arizona's controversial immigration measure [[Arizona SB 1070]].<ref>{{cite news|title=About: Ann Kirkpatrick|url=http://azstarnet.com/elections/party/democrat/ann-kirkpatrick/candidate_31b32d14-cf6d-11e1-b266-0019bb2963f4.html|accessdate=4 April 2014}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 16:33, 4 April 2014
Ann Kirkpatrick | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Arizona's 1st district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Gosar |
| In office January 3, 2009 – January 3, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Rick Renzi |
| Succeeded by | Paul Gosar |
| Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 2nd district | |
| In office 2005–2007 | |
| Preceded by | Sylvia Laughter[1] |
| Succeeded by | Christopher Clark Deschene[2] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 24, 1950 McNary, Arizona |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Flagstaff, Arizona |
| Alma mater | University of Arizona University of Arizona College of Law |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Website | Representative Ann Kirkpatrick |
Ann Kirkpatrick (born March 24, 1950)[3] is an American politician who has been the United States Representative for Arizona's 1st congressional district since 2013; previously she represented the same district from 2009 to 2011. She is a member of the Democratic Party. She earlier served in the Arizona House of Representatives. She was defeated by Republican Paul Gosar in the 2010 election. In 2012, she was again the Democratic nominee, and went on to win the general election to regain her old seat in a close race.[4]
Early life, education, family, and early political career
Kirkpatrick was born and raised on an Apache Indian reservation near McNary, Arizona.[5] She graduated from Blue Ridge High School, the University of Arizona with an undergraduate degree in social studies in 1972, and the University of Arizona College of Law with a juris doctor in 1979..[6]
In 1980 she became Coconino County’s first woman deputy county attorney, and she later served as city attorney for Sedona. She was a member of the Flagstaff Water Commission. In 2004, she taught Business Law and Ethics at Coconino Community College."[7]
Kirkpatrick is married to Roger Curley and has two children.
Political positions
Immigration
In an Oct. 24, 2008, article, the Arizona Republic reported, “Kirkpatrick called for ‘national, comprehensive reform’ of United States immigration policy during the debate at the studio of Channel 8 (KAET) on the Tempe campus of Arizona State University. Kirkpatrick said she supports increased border patrol funding and installation of a ground-based radar system often referred to as a "smart fence." Kirkpatrick's plan includes a temporary-worker program and path to citizenship that would allow those already living in the United States illegally to earn legal status by learning English, holding a job and paying a fine.[8]
Kirkpatrick supports the DREAM Act to provide conditional permanent residency to undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States as minors and meet certain criteria.[9]
Kirkpatrick has stated that she would have voted against Arizona's controversial immigration measure Arizona SB 1070.[10]
In March 2014, Kirkpatrick signed a discharge petition intended to force House leaders to bring immigration reform up for a vote on the House floor.[11]
Healthcare
Kirkpatrick voted for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in March 2010.[12][13] In May 2013, she voted against repeal of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.[14]
Stimulus spending
She supported the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. She opposed the American Clean Energy and Security Act which, among other things, established a cap and trade system.[15]
Veterans benefits
Kirkpatrick has proposed seven bills regarding veterans, five of which have passed. Two such bills were H.R. 2879, which closed a loophole for terminally ill service members who want to collect their life insurance, and H.R. 3553, which removed disability payments as consideration of income under means-tested housing assistance.[16]
Congressional pay
She sponsored bill H.R. 4720, the Taking Responsibility for Congressional Pay Act, to lower the salaries of congressional members.[17]
Abortion
Kirkpatrick supports public funding of abortion and opposes parental notification for abortions. She has been endorsed by EMILY's List.[18]
Arizona House of Representatives
Elections
In 2004, Kirkpatrick was elected to represent the 1st Legislative District and took office in January 2005. Kirkpatrick was elected to a second term in the state House in 2006. This district includes Flagstaff and the Hualapai, Havasupai, Hopi, Navajo and San Juan Southern Paiute Nations.
Committee assignments
Kirkpatrick served as the ranking Democrat on the House Ways and Means Committee, as well as the Education K-12 Committee and Natural Resources Committee.[7]
U.S. House of Representatives
Elections
- 2008
On July 24, 2007, Kirkpatrick resigned from the state House to run for the Democratic nomination in Arizona's 1st congressional district. The seat was due to come open after three-term Republican incumbent Rick Renzi announced that he would not seek re-election in the face of a federal indictment on corruption charges. Kirkpatrick won a four-way primary by almost 15 points on September 2, 2008.
Kirkpatrick faced Republican Sydney Ann Hay, a conservative activist, in the general election. Despite the presence of Arizona senator John McCain atop the ticket, Kirkpatrick garnered 56 percent of the vote - a higher percentage than McCain in her district. Her victory gave the Democrats a majority of the state's House delegation for the first time in over half a century.
Kirkpatrick earned endorsements from leaders in government, education, tribal communities, first responders, and other groups. Among those endorsing her were: former Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano, U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords, U.S. Representative Harry Mitchell, the Arizona Education Association, the Arizona Police Association, the Arizona Conference of Police and Sheriffs, the International Association of Firefighters, county sheriffs in Coconino, Gila, Graham, Greenlee, Navajo, and Pinal Counties, Navajo County School Superintendent Linda Morrow,Coconino County School Superintendent Cecilia Owen, Pinal County School Superintendent Orlenda Roberts, Navajo Nation President Joe Shirley, San Carlos Apache Tribal Chairman Wendsler Nosie, White Mountain Apache Tribal Chairman Ronnie Lupe, former Navajo Nation president Peterson Zah, and many other tribal leaders.[19] The Arizona Republic, the state's largest newspaper, and the White Mountain Independent and the Arizona Daily Sun, two of the most widely read newspapers in the district, all endorsed her candidacy.
- 2010
Kirkpatrick was defeated for reelection by Republican nominee Paul Gosar. She had been endorsed by the Arizona Republic,[20] the state's largest newspaper, as well as Coconino Supervisor Lena Fowler, Apache County Supervisor Tom White, Jr., Navajo County Supervisor Jesse Thompson, Apache County Superintendent Pauline Begay, Navajo Nation President Joe Shirley Jr., Arizona Conference of Police and Sheriffs, and the county sheriffs of Apache, Cononino, Gila, Greenlee, and Navajo counties.[19]
- 2012
Kirkpatrick announced she would run again for her old congressional seat in 2012.[21] Redistricting made the district significantly more Democratic than its predecessor; Democrats now have a nine-point registration advantage. She was initially priming for a rematch against Gosar, but Gosar opted to run for reelection in the newly created, heavily Republican 4th District.[22] Kirkpatrick eventually narrowly won the general election on November 6, 2012, defeating Republican former state Senator Jonathan Paton.[4]
Tenure
Staff bonuses
After losing her 2010 campaign, Kirkpatrick spent more than $100,000 in taxpayer funds on bonuses and vacation pay for her departing staff. Kirkpatrick also hired three former campaign aides after the election as legislative aides, paying them a combined $22,433 for less than three months of work. [23]
Committee assignments
- Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Committee on Veterans' Affairs (2009-2011; 2013–present)
Past
- Committee on Homeland Security (2009-2011)
- Committee on Small Business (2009-2011)
Electoral history
2008
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ann Kirkpatrick | 155,791 | 55.88% | ||
| Republican | Sydney Hay | 109,924 | 39.43% | ||
| Independent | Brent Maupin | 9,394 | 3.37% | ||
| Libertarian | Thane Eichenauer | 3,678 | 1.32% | ||
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Paul Gosar | 112,816 | 49.72% | +10.29% | |
| Democratic | Ann Kirkpatrick | 99,233 | 43.73% | -12.15% | |
| Libertarian | Nicole Patti | 14,869 | 6.55% | +5.23% | |
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ann Kirkpatrick | 122,774 | 48.79% | +0.91% | |
| Republican | Jonathan Paton | 113,594 | 45.14% | -4.56% | |
| Libertarian | Kim Allen | 15,227 | 6.05% | -0.45% | |
| Turnout | 251,595 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
References
- Notes
- ^ "AZ State House 02 Race - Nov 02, 2004". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
- ^ "AZ State House 02 Race - Nov 07, 2006". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
- ^ "Ann Kirkpatrick (D-Ariz.)". Washington Post. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
- ^ a b Hendley, Matthew. "Ann Kirkpatrick Called Winner in CD-1; Kyrsten Sinema and Martha McSally Sit on Leads". blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com. Phoenix New Times, LLC. Retrieved 8 November 2012.
- ^ "Can Navajo Nation help rescue endangered Dem Congresswoman?". ABC News. 2010-10-08.
- ^ "Ann Kirkpatrick: A Lifetime of Service and Results". Kirkpatrick for Arizona. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
- ^ a b "Ann Kirkpatrick Member Page". Arizona State Legislature. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
- ^ Benson, Matthew (24 October 2008). "Immigration, Energy Hot Topics in District 1 Debate". Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2 April 2014.
- ^ "Phoenix Arizona Election Questionnaire for Congress, ANN KIRKPATRICK". AZcentral.com. 2012. Retrieved 4 April 2014.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|name=ignored (help) - ^ "About: Ann Kirkpatrick". Retrieved 4 April 2014.
- ^ Ogden, Whitney (26 March 2014). "House Democrats will try to force vote on immigration reform". Cronkite News. Retrieved 4 April 2014.
- ^ http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll887.xml
- ^ Olka. "Updating The Health Care Whip Count - Hotline On Call". Hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com. Retrieved 2010-07-11.
- ^ "Obamacare and Vulnerable Democrats". The Wall Street Journal. 20 May 2013.
- ^ http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll477.xml
- ^ "GovTrack: Search Legislation in Congress". Govtrack.us. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
- ^ Parkinson, John R. (September 17, 2010). "Congressional Pay Cut? Arizona Democrat Suggests One to Nancy Pelosi". ABC News.
- ^ "Ann Kirkpatrick on Abortion". On the Issues. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
- ^ a b "Endorsements". Kirkpatrick for Arizona. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
- ^ "Kirkpatrick's the right fit for rural district". Arizona Republic. 2010-10-03.
- ^ Catanese, David; Isenstadt, Alex (March 31, 2011). "Dems eye GOP rematches for 2012". Politico. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
- ^ Wilson, Reid (January 7, 2012). "Gosar Will Switch Districts". National Journal. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
- ^ [1]
- ^ "STATE OF ARIZONA OFFICIAL CANVASS" (PDF). azsos.gov. December 3, 2012. Retrieved January 4, 2013.
External links
- Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick official U.S. House website
- Ann Kirkpatrick for Congress
- Kirkpatrick and Harris Law Office
- Ann Kirkpatrick at Curlie
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Legislation sponsored at the Library of Congress
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Ann Kirkpatrick at Ballotpedia
- 1950 births
- Living people
- American female lawyers
- Arizona Democrats
- Arizona lawyers
- Female members of the United States House of Representatives
- Members of the Arizona House of Representatives
- Members of the United States House of Representatives from Arizona
- People from Flagstaff, Arizona
- University of Arizona alumni
- James E. Rogers College of Law alumni
- Women state legislators in Arizona