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State Senator - District No. 27

Result: Advanced — Kyle Clayton (Democratic), Kevin Payne (Republican)

Source: cdn1.arizona.vote

State Senate District 27; 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:

Anthony Kern

Did not advance

Republican · lost

Anthony Kern served in the Arizona House from 2015 through 2020 and in the Arizona Senate from 2023 through 2024. His campaign identifies him as a former reserve deputy marshal in Tombstone, a precinct and state committeeman, and a member of the Arizona Freedom Caucus.

Records: Civil Rights 1 for, 1 against, Election Integrity 1 for, 1 against, Corporate Accountability 1 against,

Kevin Payne

Advanced

Republican · Incumbent · advanced

Kevin Payne was Chairman of the House Military Affairs and Public Safety Committee, focusing on public safety and Arizona's veteran population and military bases. He has received awards from pro-taxpayer and pro-education groups and advocates balanced budgets and low taxes.

Records: Public Safety and Crime Control 13 for, 2 against, Civil Rights 1 for, 12 against, Election Integrity 11 for, 1 against,

Kyle Clayton

Advanced

Democratic · advanced

Kyle Clayton was born and raised in Legislative District 27 and is raising his family there, with one child in the Washington Elementary School District. A full-time Realtor, he brings an analytical, data-driven approach to problem-solving.

Sources: azsos.gov2