Steve Farley
Steve Farley | |
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| Member of the Arizona Senate from the 9th district | |
| Assumed office 2013 | |
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| Born | December 24, 1962 Upland, California |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Tucson, Arizona |
| Alma mater | Williams College |
Steve Farley (born December 24, 1962) is a state senator from Arizona. He is a member of the Democratic Party. On June 5, 2017, Farley announced he was running for Governor of Arizona in the 2018 election.
Early life and education
Farley graduated from Williams College in 1985 with a degree in political science.
Career
Farley was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2006, and became the assistant minority leader in 2010. In 2012, he was elected to the Arizona Senate. Farley serves on the ethics, finance, government and environment, and transportation committees.[1]
In 2012, Farley campaigned on issues like investing in new technologies and high-wage jobs, expanding health care for self-employed and small-business owners and making long-term care more affordable for middle-class seniors, in addition to his work in increasing the production of clean solar energy, outlawing driving while texting and protecting Tucson's sovereignty.[2] Farley opposed the controversial Arizona SB 1070 and favored expanding Medicare.[3]
On June 5, 2017, Farley announced his campaign for Governor of Arizona against incumbent Republican Governor Doug Ducey. Farley will compete in the Democratic primary against 2014 Democratic nominee for Superintendent of Public Instruction David Garcia.[4]
Personal life
Farley is also a prominent artist.[5] He has two children.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Senator Steve Farley". Arizona State Legislature. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
- ^ Benson, Phil (November 7, 2012). "Rep. Steve Farley wins AZ Senate seat in Legislative District 9". CBS5AZ. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
- ^ "Candidate: Steve Farley". Arizona Star. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
- ^ http://www.kvoa.com/story/35588384/democrat-steve-farley-expected-to-run-for-arizona-governor
- ^ Nintzel, Jim (August 4, 2005). "Steve Farley". Tucson Weekly. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
External links
56th Legislature (2023-present)
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