David Redkey
Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - District 3
Arizona · Congressional District 3
David Redkey won the primary and is the party's nominee for the general election. Won the July 21, 2026 Green Party primary as a write-in candidate with 5 votes, the only candidate in that primary. Faces Democratic incumbent Yassamin Ansari, No Labels Party nominee Alan Aversa and Republican write-in candidate Jacob Parkman in the November 3, 2026 general election.
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David Redkey has proudly called Phoenix home for nearly four decades. He moved to Arizona due to his roots: his grandfather was Harry Edgington Redkey, a local legend who helped promote Manzanita Raceway and Phoenix International Raceway. Mr. Redkey is a certified teacher, a husband, and a father, deeply rooted in his community and committed to its future. As a fierce advocate against conservatorship and guardianship fraud that syphons wealth from Arizona families, he has fought to expose legal systems that exploit vulnerable individuals. His experience has driven him to champion accountability, transparency, and justice for all Arizonans. Mr. Redkey’s economic platform is grounded in what he calls "Foundational Economics," a common-sense vision that strengthens the everyday worker, not the billionaire class. He believes the true stability of our Arizona lies with the families, educators, laborers, and small business owners who uphold our democracy. As he says: “It doesn’t matter if the house has the best roof in the world...If the foundation is crumbling, the house will fall.” David Redkey is running to rebuild that foundation. He’s not bought by PACs or corporations, just powered by the people of Arizona who are ready to fight for a better, fairer future.
Biography
David Redkey is the Green Party nominee for Arizona's 3rd Congressional District. He has lived in the Phoenix area for nearly four decades and describes himself as a certified teacher. According to Ballotpedia, he earned an associate degree from Glendale Community College, bachelor's and master's degrees from Arizona State University and a graduate certificate from Northern Arizona University. He first filed in the 1st Congressional District before running in the 3rd. His platform, which he calls "Foundation Economics," includes a single-payer health plan modeled on TRICARE Prime, a ban on spending federal education money on private-school vouchers, abortion rights, a ban on congressional stock trading and action against guardianship and conservatorship abuse. The Arizona Green Party has said it actively opposes his candidacy, citing what it called a pattern of abusive behavior. In September 2026, he was arrested and charged with threatening or intimidating and computer tampering. Prosecutors allege he emailed threats to a Superior Court judge and an attorney, according to Fox 10 Phoenix and Arizona's Family; no response from Redkey was reported. He won the July 21, 2026 Green primary as a write-in and faces Democratic incumbent Yassamin Ansari, No Labels Party nominee Alan Aversa and Republican write-in Jacob Parkman in the November 3, 2026 general election.
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Issue Stances
Water Policy
No official stance on record.
Education Funding
SupportsRedkey opposes vouchers, education savings accounts and tax-credit scholarships that send public money to private K-12 tuition. He calls for a federal ban on using federal education dollars for private tuition and for more Title I, IDEA and teacher pay funding for public schools.
"I oppose voucher, ESA, and tax-credit schemes that divert scarce public education dollars into private K–12 tuition."
Border Security & Immigration
No official stance on record.
Housing Affordability
SupportsHe supports an Economic Bill of Rights that includes affordable and quality housing.
Election Integrity
SupportsHe criticizes Citizens United and money in politics, but provides limited election administration detail.
Healthcare Access
SupportsRedkey proposes "TriCare Prime for All," a single-payer universal health system modeled on the military's TRICARE Prime with no co-pays or deductibles. Any facility that receives federal funding would be required to take part.
"TriCare Prime for All is a single-payer, universal healthcare system modeled on TRICARE Prime"
Public Safety & Criminal Justice
SupportsHe focuses on protecting elderly people from guardianship and conservatorship abuse, but has limited broader criminal justice policy detail.
Energy Policy
No official stance on record.
Economic Development & Jobs
SupportsHe supports a living wage, working class and middle class focused economics, small business stability, and prosperity.
Reproductive Rights
SupportsRedkey says reproductive rights are fundamental human rights and that the decision should rest with the pregnant person, free from political or government interference.
"I believe every woman has the absolute right to decide what happens to her own body, her health, and her future—free from political or governmental interference."
Transportation & Infrastructure
No official stance on record.
Government Spending & Taxation
SupportsHe supports much higher tax rates on high income households and a more redistributive economic model.
Legislature
Legislative Voting Record
No voting record on file.
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Ballot
Ballot Measure Stances
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