Bradley D. Bettencourt
Candidate for Arizona State House – District 9
Arizona · Legislative District 9
Bradley D. Bettencourt won the primary and is the party's nominee for the general election. Won the July 21, 2026 Republican primary for LD9 House with about 98% of the vote over write-in candidate Sage Stroh. Faces Democrats Lorena Austin and Jacob Martinez for the district's two seats in the November 3, 2026 general election.
Source: bradbettencourt.com · Last verified: October 23, 2026
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Statement
I am running for the State House in LD9 because our district needs practical, results-driven leadership. Our community deserves representatives who can work outside the political extremes and focus on getting things done. As a small business owner, I understand the importance of accountability and delivering real results. I also serve as the volunteer President of Dobson Ranch. I ran for the HOA board not because I am a fan of HOAs, but because there were serious issues that needed to be fixed, especially financially. In 2024, our board delivered a $400,000+ surplus, the first strong financial turnaround in years. These experiences reflect how I lead, with a focus on accountability, sound decision-making, and measurable outcomes. I will work with anyone willing to put results ahead of political posturing and do what is right for our community. It would be an honor to bring my spirit of problem-solving as your State Representative and to promote the needs and priorities of my home district.
Biography
Brad Bettencourt is a Mesa business owner and first-time candidate whose company focuses on real estate investment and property management and does business in three states. He earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Arizona State University and worked in banking as a credit analyst and credit officer, including in Yuma and Nogales. He is president of the board of the Dobson Ranch homeowners association. His listed priorities include tax relief, housing affordability, water security, border security, defending the Second Amendment, and school choice with accountability. He won the July 21, 2026 Republican primary over a write-in candidate and faces Democrats Lorena Austin and Jacob Martinez for two seats in the November 3, 2026 general election.
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Water Policy
SupportsSupports long-term water security through infrastructure investment, groundwater protection, and growth planning.
"Brad will fight for long-term water security through smart infrastructure investment, protection of our groundwater supply"
Education Funding
SupportsSupports school choice paired with accountability for all schools receiving taxpayer money, stable public school funding, and competitive teacher pay.
"Brad believes in empowering parents with choices AND holding every school that receives taxpayer dollars accountable for results."
Border Security & Immigration
SupportsSupports state-level enforcement against fentanyl trafficking, human smuggling, and cartels, along with reforms to the legal immigration process.
"Brad will support state-level enforcement measures that crack down on fentanyl trafficking, human smuggling, and the cartels"
Housing Affordability
SupportsSays government permitting delays, zoning rules, and regulation are the main barrier to affordable housing and would streamline permitting to increase supply.
"He’ll fight to streamline the permitting process, cut bureaucratic delays, and remove the barriers that prevent builders from meeting demand."
Election Integrity
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Healthcare Access
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Public Safety & Criminal Justice
SupportsSupports full funding for police, fire, and EMS, accountability measures, and tougher penalties for fentanyl distribution and property crimes.
"Brad will fight to fully fund our police, fire, and EMS services"
Energy Policy
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Economic Development & Jobs
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Reproductive Rights
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Transportation & Infrastructure
SupportsSupports transportation investments in West Mesa to reduce commute times and improve road safety.
"Brad will fight for transportation investments that reduce commute times, improve road safety"
Government Spending & Taxation
SupportsSupports tax relief for working families and line-by-line budget review to cut waste.
"In the legislature, Brad will fight for real tax relief for working families."
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