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State Senator - District No. 2

Result: Advanced — Amelia Gallitano (Democratic), Shawnna Bolick (Republican)

Source: cdn1.arizona.vote

State Senate District 2; Arizona
My vote power: Above average

What does this office do?

  • Voting on how much you pay in state taxes
  • Voting on how much money your local public schools get
  • Voting on which roads and highways get built or repaired

Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,

Candidates:

Democratic · advanced

Amelia Gallitano is a board-certified psychiatrist, neuroscientist and professor who moved to Phoenix nearly two decades ago to help build the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. She raised her two sons in the district, where they attended local public schools.

Daniel Toporek

Did not advance

Democratic · lost

Dan Toporek is the son of a soldier and a teacher, and his outlook was shaped by an Arizona upbringing and strengthened through decades of military service. He advocates for everyday Arizonans and says every family deserves a stable, affordable and secure life.

Republican · Incumbent · advanced

Shawnna Bolick chairs the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs & Government Efficiency and serves on the Judiciary & Elections, Ethics and Finance Committees. Before joining the Senate in July 2023 she served two terms in the Arizona House, sponsoring legislation on education accountability.

Records: Public Safety and Crime Control 18 for, 2 against, Civil Rights 1 for, 11 against, Environment and Public Health 3 for, 9 against,

Timothy John Ferrara

Did not advance

Republican · lost

Timothy Ferrara has been an Arizona resident since 2006 and has spent over 15 years advocating for limited government, fiscal responsibility and traditional values. He regularly volunteers with community organizations.

Sources: azsos.gov2