J.D. Mesnard
Republican · AZ · Arizona State Senator, District 13
J.D. Mesnard is an Arizona state senator, former House speaker and political-science instructor. His campaign highlights jobs and small businesses, education, and fiscal responsibility.
Where J.D. Mesnard stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Safety and Crime Control (2 records), Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 2 support
Sponsored SB 1064 to let prisoners earn more early-release credit by finishing drug treatment, work, or school programs. The Arizona House passed it 50-8.
June 28, 2021Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: justiceactionnetwork.org
Sponsored HB 2515, a law making it a crime to share nude or sexual images of someone without consent ("revenge porn"). The governor signed it on April 30, 2014.
April 30, 2014Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: azleg.gov
Track record — Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties · 1 support
Stopped, as House Speaker, an anti-protest bill (SB 1142) after public outcry. The bill let police arrest people and seize property from those who organized protests.
February 28, 2017Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Source: commondreams.org
Track record — General
General · 2 records
Received a split ruling from the Arizona Supreme Court in Don Shooter's defamation suit. The court said he was immune for the investigation report, but not for his news release.
June 30, 2021
Source: caselaw.findlaw.com
Moved, as House Speaker, to expel Rep. Don Shooter after a sexual harassment investigation. The Arizona House voted 56-3 to expel him.
February 1, 2018
Source: cbsnews.com
Past race J.D. Mesnard ran in:
- San Marcos Justice of the Peace, Maricopa County, Arizona · November 3, 2026 · Maricopa County, Arizona