Anthony Ramirez
Candidate for Arizona State Senate – District 12
Arizona · Legislative District 12
Anthony Ramirez won the primary and is the party's nominee for the general election. Ran unopposed in the July 21, 2026 No Labels Party primary with 444 votes. Faces Democratic nominee Patricia Contreras and Republican write-in candidate Gary Hatch in the November 3, 2026 general election.
Source: ballotpedia.org · Last verified: October 23, 2026
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I'm running because Arizona's political system no longer reflects the people it serves. The largest group of voters is unaffiliated, yet they are shut out of primaries where elections are decided. That is not democracy. It is a closed system protecting parties, not voters. My campaign is focused on restoring access, fairness, and accountability. I will push to expand ballot access and open the process so every voter has a meaningful voice. When the majority is excluded, the system fails. I will not caucus with either party. My decisions will not be controlled by party leadership or political pressure. Government should operate under the same standards as everyone else. No special rules, no insider advantages, and no decisions made behind closed doors. Arizonans deserve transparency and accountability, not political games. Water is critical to Arizona's future. Growth without a long-term plan is reckless. We must protect groundwater, require responsible development, and invest in conservation, reuse, and infrastructure. This is about securing Arizona's future, not limiting opportunity. I support strong, accountable public safety, protection of individual rights, and policies that allow people and businesses to succeed without unnecessary barriers. Arizona does not need more partisan conflict. It needs practical leadership focused on results.
Biography
Anthony Ramirez is an Arizona attorney, private investigator, and former police officer. He founded Abogado Más Chingón, a Phoenix law firm that represents injury victims. He has lived in Arizona since 1991, apart from a period out of state in the early 2000s, and returned permanently in 2006. Readers of the Phoenix New Times named him Best Attorney in Phoenix in 2025. His campaign focuses on expanding ballot access for unaffiliated voters, and he says he will not caucus with either major party. He ran unopposed in the July 21, 2026 No Labels Party primary and faces Democrat Patricia Contreras and Republican write-in candidate Gary Hatch in the November 3, 2026 general election.
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Issue Stances
Water Policy
SupportsSupports water reliability through smart growth and coordination among Tribal, state, and municipal governments.
Education Funding
SupportsSupports classroom funding in growth areas, vocational and career training, literacy, math, and workforce readiness.
Border Security & Immigration
No official stance on record.
Housing Affordability
SupportsSupports tackling housing and cost of living challenges through collaborative, solution focused policy.
Election Integrity
SupportsSupports equal ballot access, neutral election standards, no retroactive election legislation, and independent voter protection.
Healthcare Access
No official stance on record.
Public Safety & Criminal Justice
SupportsAs a former police officer, supports law enforcement coordination, proactive planning, and safe communities.
Energy Policy
SupportsOpposes utility rate escalation without oversight and links affordability to utility costs.
Economic Development & Jobs
SupportsSupports cost containment for families and seniors and a predictable regulatory climate for small businesses.
Reproductive Rights
No official stance on record.
Transportation & Infrastructure
SupportsSupports infrastructure before development, transportation funding transparency, congestion relief, road and bridge improvements, and public transit.
Government Spending & Taxation
SupportsOpposes hidden tax increases, emergency clauses without real emergencies, and supports legislative accountability and transparent committee standards.
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Legislative Voting Record
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