Kevin Hartke
Republican · AZ · Mayor of Chandler
Kevin Hartke is a Republican candidate for State Representative in State House District 13 (2024) in 2026.
Where Kevin Hartke stands, based on their records
Supports
Government Spending Reduction (1 record), Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record)
Campaign finance information not available
Track record
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 support
Chandler reported that the city made its final $73 million payment on its unfunded public-safety pension obligation; Mayor Kevin Hartke described the payment as stabilizing the pension system and creating ongoing savings.
July 25, 2023Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: chandleraz.gov · researched August 16, 2026
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
In his official State of the City account, Mayor Kevin Hartke documented Chandler's response to teen violence and the death of Preston Lord, including a city ordinance addressing unruly gatherings and a ban on the sale and possession of brass knuckles by minors.
February 18, 2025Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: chandleraz.gov · researched August 16, 2026
Track record — General
General · 6 records
In his official State of the City account, Mayor Kevin Hartke documented Chandler's response to teen violence and the death of Preston Lord, including a city ordinance addressing unruly gatherings and a ban on the sale and possession of brass knuckles by minors.
February 18, 2025
Source: chandleraz.gov · researched August 16, 2026
At a Chandler City Council work session, the city discussed state and federal legislative priorities including local authority, economic development, infrastructure, water, public safety, and neighborhood quality of life; the official city account identifies Mayor Kevin Hartke as president of the League of Arizona Cities and Towns executive committee and chair of the Maricopa Association of Governments Regional Council.
December 10, 2024
Source: chandleraz.gov · researched August 16, 2026
Chandler reported that the city made its final $73 million payment on its unfunded public-safety pension obligation; Mayor Kevin Hartke described the payment as stabilizing the pension system and creating ongoing savings.
July 25, 2023
Source: chandleraz.gov · researched August 16, 2026
The City of Chandler's official mayoral biography states that Kevin Hartke began his second term as mayor in January 2023 and had previously served nine years on the City Council, including two terms as vice mayor.
January 1, 2023
Source: chandleraz.gov · researched August 16, 2026
Chandler's official election results record that Councilmember Kevin Hartke was elected Mayor in the August 28, 2018 primary with 36,564 votes; the city stated he would take office at the January 10, 2019 council meeting.
August 28, 2018
Source: chandleraz.gov · researched August 16, 2026
As a Chandler City Councilmember, Kevin Hartke moved to adopt the city's FY 2018-19 annual budget and 2019-2028 capital improvement project budget; the motion carried unanimously.
June 14, 2018
Source: chandleraz.gov · researched August 16, 2026
Race Kevin Hartke is in:
- State Representative - District No. 13 · November 3, 2026 · State House District 13; Arizona
Past race Kevin Hartke ran in:
- State Representative · July 21, 2026 · State House District 13; Arizona
Profile last researched August 17, 2026.