Steven Chapman
Democratic · AZ
Steven Chapman is a 2026 Democratic primary candidate for Arizona House of Representatives District 22.
Track record
Environment and Public Health
· 6 records
The Arizona Technology Council endorsed Chapman for House District 22 after its candidate-review process, identifying education, infrastructure, innovation, transportation, and sustainable energy among its priorities.
June 10, 2026For
Source: aztechcouncil.org · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to approve an energy-conservation lease-purchase agreement.
May 12, 2026For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to approve a solar energy-performance project with Veregy.
March 5, 2024For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to approve electric-vehicle infrastructure work with Veregy.
March 5, 2024For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman joined Arizona school leaders in asking the state to delay the start of in-person classes until October 2020 because of COVID-19 health conditions.
July 13, 2020For
Source: kgun9.com · researched July 18, 2026
As Arizona School Boards Association president, Chapman announced that the association board unanimously supported litigation against Juul and other vaping-product makers over youth vaping harms.
October 17, 2019For
Source: azsba.org · researched July 18, 2026
Government Efficiency
· 3 records
Chapman moved and voted for an intergovernmental agreement with Glendale Elementary School District for shared garage and mechanical services.
April 7, 2026For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to adopt revised district mission and values statements and a strategic plan.
February 10, 2026For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman moved and voted to authorize a $25 million lease-purchase and ground-lease transaction with Isaac School District.
January 29, 2025For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Healthcare Affordability
· 5 records
Chapman voted to continue district-paid employee health benefits for the 2026-27 school year.
February 24, 2026For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to continue district-paid employee health benefits for the 2025-26 school year.
February 25, 2025For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman moved and voted for a $250 employee health-stipend incentive.
April 23, 2024For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to increase instructional-assistant certification pay and to give permanent substitutes the teacher work calendar and health benefits.
March 5, 2024For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to continue district-paid employee health benefits for the 2024-25 school year.
February 6, 2024For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Government Spending Reduction
· 2 records
Chapman voted against tabling a proposed $65.15 million guaranteed maximum price and survey for the new district office; the tabling motion passed.
December 4, 2025Against
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman moved and voted to modify High School No. 8's design to use a regular stadium and no fieldhouse.
November 18, 2025For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Public Safety and Crime Control
· 3 records
Chapman voted to establish a Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps unit at Sierra Linda High School.
April 8, 2025For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted for an intergovernmental agreement with Phoenix for a school resource officer at Sierra Linda High School.
July 19, 2022For
Source: drive.google.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman moved approval of a new University High School social-worker position funded through the School Safety Program grant; the board approved it 5-0.
August 24, 2021For
Source: drive.google.com · researched July 18, 2026
Housing Affordability
· 1 record
Chapman moved and voted to approve a lease-option agreement with Dominium Acquisition for a housing project on district property.
May 27, 2025For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Social Programs and Welfare
· 3 records
Chapman moved and voted to expand paid parental leave for professional and support staff from two weeks to three weeks.
April 8, 2025For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to adopt paid parental leave for professional and support staff.
July 23, 2024For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted for a districtwide memorandum of understanding with Homeless Youth Connection to support students experiencing homelessness.
July 19, 2022For
Source: drive.google.com · researched July 18, 2026
Public Education Quality
· 51 records
Chapman voted to approve the board's argument supporting the district maintenance-and-operations override.
June 16, 2026For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to approve revised coaching stipends.
June 16, 2026For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
The Arizona Technology Council endorsed Chapman for House District 22 after its candidate-review process, identifying education, infrastructure, innovation, transportation, and sustainable energy among its priorities.
June 10, 2026For
Source: aztechcouncil.org · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to call district bond and maintenance-and-operations override elections.
May 26, 2026For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted for a district resolution advocating increased state education funding.
May 12, 2026For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to establish a state school identifier for Estrella Vista Academy.
March 24, 2026For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to continue district-paid employee health benefits for the 2026-27 school year.
February 24, 2026For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to adopt revised district mission and values statements and a strategic plan.
February 10, 2026For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to approve the guaranteed maximum price for High School No. 8 and a related district budget revision.
December 9, 2025For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman moved and voted to approve the district's 2026-27 course catalog.
November 18, 2025For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted against tabling early procurement and site preparation for High School No. 8 until the board approved a design and budget; the tabling motion passed.
October 14, 2025Against
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to approve the district's instructional-time model.
September 23, 2025For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman moved and voted to adopt district policy regulating students' use of personal digital communication and electronic devices.
August 12, 2025For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman moved and voted to approve the Arizona School Boards Association's 2026 political agenda and direct the district delegate to represent the board's position.
August 12, 2025For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to call district bond and maintenance-and-operations override elections.
May 21, 2025For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman moved and voted to award the construction-manager-at-risk contract for High School No. 8 to Chasse Building Team.
May 6, 2025For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman moved and voted to expand paid parental leave for professional and support staff from two weeks to three weeks.
April 8, 2025For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to establish a Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps unit at Sierra Linda High School.
April 8, 2025For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted for an 8% employee compensation increase for the 2025-26 school year.
February 25, 2025For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to continue district-paid employee health benefits for the 2025-26 school year.
February 25, 2025For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to approve the district's 2025-26 course catalog.
November 19, 2024For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to approve the Arizona School Boards Association's draft 2025 political agenda and direct the district delegate to represent the board's position.
August 27, 2024For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman moved and voted to suspend district class fees indefinitely.
August 13, 2024For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to approve a school-counselor evaluation system.
July 23, 2024For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to approve a student data-sharing agreement with Grand Canyon University.
July 23, 2024For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to adopt paid parental leave for professional and support staff.
July 23, 2024For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to approve a dual-enrollment incentive program.
June 25, 2024For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to approve a school-psychologist evaluation system.
June 25, 2024For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman moved and voted for additional compensation for teachers whose tuition-paying students successfully complete dual-enrollment courses.
April 23, 2024For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman moved and voted for a $250 employee health-stipend incentive.
April 23, 2024For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman moved and voted to call a District Additional Assistance override election and approve the board's argument supporting the override.
April 23, 2024For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman moved and voted to call a special district bond election.
April 23, 2024For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to create a $750 bilingual-certification stipend and a $0.50 hourly bilingual stipend.
March 26, 2024For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to increase instructional-assistant certification pay and to give permanent substitutes the teacher work calendar and health benefits.
March 5, 2024For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted for an 8% employee compensation increase for the 2024-25 school year.
February 6, 2024For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to continue district-paid employee health benefits for the 2024-25 school year.
February 6, 2024For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to raise daily substitute-teacher pay, including higher rates for long-term and certified long-term substitutes.
February 6, 2024For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman moved approval of a partnership with Arizona International University, which the board approved 4-0 with one abstention.
May 9, 2023For
Source: drive.google.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to call a district bond election.
May 9, 2023For
Source: drive.google.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman moved approval of an updated Proposition 301 employee performance-pay plan; the board approved it 5-0.
May 9, 2023For
Source: drive.google.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman requested expedited consideration of graduation-exercises policy IKFB and voted for its adoption.
April 25, 2023For
Source: drive.google.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman publicly urged Arizona officials to lift the constitutional school-spending cap, warning that Tolleson Union otherwise stood to lose more than $21 million in authorized funding.
November 29, 2022For
Source: azmirror.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman moved approval of an override of the district's fiscal-year 2023 aggregate expenditure limit.
November 15, 2022For
Source: drive.google.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman moved approval of school-improvement bonds, which the Tolleson Union board approved 5-0.
August 23, 2022For
Source: drive.google.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted for an intergovernmental agreement with Phoenix for a school resource officer at Sierra Linda High School.
July 19, 2022For
Source: drive.google.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted for a districtwide memorandum of understanding with Homeless Youth Connection to support students experiencing homelessness.
July 19, 2022For
Source: drive.google.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to increase Tolleson Union teachers' class-coverage compensation from $20 per period to the teacher's hourly rate.
August 24, 2021For
Source: drive.google.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman moved approval of a new University High School social-worker position funded through the School Safety Program grant; the board approved it 5-0.
August 24, 2021For
Source: drive.google.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman moved approval of the Arizona School Boards Association's 2022 political agenda, and the Tolleson Union board approved it 5-0.
August 24, 2021For
Source: drive.google.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman joined Arizona school leaders in asking the state to delay the start of in-person classes until October 2020 because of COVID-19 health conditions.
July 13, 2020For
Source: kgun9.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman authored an Arizona School Boards Association advocacy column arguing that effective elected school boards are essential to public education and community accountability.
January 28, 2020For
Source: azsba.org · researched July 18, 2026
Data Privacy
· 2 records
Chapman moved and voted to adopt district policy regulating students' use of personal digital communication and electronic devices.
August 12, 2025For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to approve a student data-sharing agreement with Grand Canyon University.
July 23, 2024For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Civil Rights
· 1 record
Chapman voted for a district resolution recognizing and supporting LGBTQIA+ students and staff.
June 24, 2025For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Corporate Accountability
· 1 record
As Arizona School Boards Association president, Chapman announced that the association board unanimously supported litigation against Juul and other vaping-product makers over youth vaping harms.
October 17, 2019For
Source: azsba.org · researched July 18, 2026
Public Infrastructure
· 22 records
Chapman voted to grant a pedestrian-bridge easement supporting access to district facilities.
June 16, 2026For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to authorize the sale of district bonds.
June 16, 2026For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
The Arizona Technology Council endorsed Chapman for House District 22 after its candidate-review process, identifying education, infrastructure, innovation, transportation, and sustainable energy among its priorities.
June 10, 2026For
Source: aztechcouncil.org · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to call district bond and maintenance-and-operations override elections.
May 26, 2026For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to approve an energy-conservation lease-purchase agreement.
May 12, 2026For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman moved and voted for an intergovernmental agreement with Glendale Elementary School District for shared garage and mechanical services.
April 7, 2026For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to authorize an exchange of vacant district land for property of equivalent value.
April 7, 2026For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to approve a guaranteed maximum price for construction of a new district facility in Glendale.
January 13, 2026For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to approve the guaranteed maximum price for High School No. 8 and a related district budget revision.
December 9, 2025For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted against tabling a proposed $65.15 million guaranteed maximum price and survey for the new district office; the tabling motion passed.
December 4, 2025Against
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman moved and voted to modify High School No. 8's design to use a regular stadium and no fieldhouse.
November 18, 2025For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted against tabling early procurement and site preparation for High School No. 8 until the board approved a design and budget; the tabling motion passed.
October 14, 2025Against
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to award McCarthy Building Companies the construction-manager-at-risk contract for a new district office.
August 26, 2025For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to acquire two Glendale-area properties totaling 18.92 acres for district use.
May 27, 2025For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to call district bond and maintenance-and-operations override elections.
May 21, 2025For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman moved and voted to award the construction-manager-at-risk contract for High School No. 8 to Chasse Building Team.
May 6, 2025For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman moved and voted to call a special district bond election.
April 23, 2024For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to approve a solar energy-performance project with Veregy.
March 5, 2024For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to approve electric-vehicle infrastructure work with Veregy.
March 5, 2024For
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to authorize additional school-improvement bonds.
August 22, 2023For
Source: drive.google.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to call a district bond election.
May 9, 2023For
Source: drive.google.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman moved approval of school-improvement bonds, which the Tolleson Union board approved 5-0.
August 23, 2022For
Source: drive.google.com · researched July 18, 2026
General
· 8 records
Chapman voted to approve the district's proposed fiscal-year 2026-27 budget.
June 16, 2026
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to approve the district's fiscal-year 2024-25 annual financial report.
October 14, 2025
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to adopt the district's fiscal-year 2025-26 budget.
July 8, 2025
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to approve the district's proposed fiscal-year 2025-26 budget.
June 24, 2025
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman moved and voted to authorize a $25 million lease-purchase and ground-lease transaction with Isaac School District.
January 29, 2025
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to approve the district's fiscal-year 2023-24 annual financial report.
October 1, 2024
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to adopt the district's fiscal-year 2024-25 budget.
June 25, 2024
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted for the district's proposed fiscal-year 2023-24 budget.
June 13, 2023
Source: drive.google.com · researched July 18, 2026
Integrity and Ethics
· 3 records
A recall campaign against Chapman failed after organizers submitted fewer valid signatures than required.
January 30, 2026
Source: axios.com · researched July 18, 2026
A recall campaign was formally launched against Chapman over disputed Tolleson Union financial and property decisions; Chapman denied the allegations and defended the transactions.
September 25, 2025
Source: axios.com · researched July 18, 2026
Chapman voted to publicly release an investigation concerning a school-resource-officer incident.
June 24, 2025
Source: tuhsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com · researched July 18, 2026
Elections
- State Representative, District 22 · July 21, 2026 · State House District 22; Arizona
Profile last researched July 6, 2026.