Douglas Everett
Candidate for Arizona State Senate – District 18
Arizona · Legislative District 18
Douglas Everett won the primary and is the party's nominee for the general election. Ran unopposed in the July 21, 2026 Republican primary. Faces Democratic incumbent Priya Sundareshan in the November 3, 2026 general election.
Source: ballotpedia.org · Last verified: October 23, 2026
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Statement
As an engineer, and seeing the big picture, I focus on solving complex problems and ensuring systems, like policy making for Arizona, operate safely and reliably, not engaging in political bickering. Arizona families need high paying Jobs, Opportunities, and Safety. I will strengthen Arizona's economy, improve infrastructure, support dependable energy including SMRs, encourage water management, and embrace fiscal responsibility leading to overall affordability. I will work with federal and local colleagues for efficient solutions. Your taxpayer dollars will be wisely spent with transparency, with some coming back to LD18. I support quality education while preserving funding choices for families. Attaining Eagle Scout, I believe strongly in service, responsibility, and helping our next generation succeed, thus encouraging long-term investments. I encourage closer DPS cooperation with federal and local security agencies, resulting in stronger law enforcement thereby reducing crime. I would adequately fund ADOT for safer roads and airports. Cyclists' and motorists' teeth should not chatter. Funded by Clean Elections, my responsibility is to the LD18 constituents - not large donors. Good ideas deserve support, independent of your party affiliation. Let's meet on the campaign trail (schedule on my website). Strengthen your voice. Vote for DOUGLAS EVERETT, the 6'7" APPROACHABLE candidate.
Biography
Douglas Everett worked for 37 years as an electrical engineer in the aerospace industry. He earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Texas A&M University in 1986 and obtained a pilot license shortly afterward; his father was a U.S. Air Force pilot. An Eagle Scout, he has served as a youth chess club coach, Boy Scout leader and merit badge counselor, a Big Brothers mentor and a campaign manager, and he is an usher and Knights of Columbus Deputy Grand Knight at his church. His campaign, funded through Clean Elections, focuses on jobs, infrastructure, dependable energy including small modular reactors, water management, school choice, law enforcement cooperation and election security. Everett ran unopposed in the July 21, 2026 Republican primary and faces Democratic incumbent Priya Sundareshan in the November 3, 2026 general election.
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Issue Stances
Water Policy
No official stance on record.
Education Funding
SupportsSupports quality education while preserving school funding choices for families.
"I support quality education while preserving funding choices for families."
Border Security & Immigration
No official stance on record.
Housing Affordability
No official stance on record.
Election Integrity
SupportsSupports ensuring only U.S. citizens vote with minimal intermediaries and opposes ballot harvesting.
"I support ensuring only U.S. Citizens vote with minimum intermediaries. There should be a secret ballot. I oppose ballot harvesting."
Healthcare Access
No official stance on record.
Public Safety & Criminal Justice
SupportsEncourages closer DPS cooperation with federal and local agencies to strengthen law enforcement and reduce crime.
"I encourage closer DPS cooperation with federal and local security agencies, resulting in stronger law enforcement thereby reducing crime."
Energy Policy
SupportsSupports dependable energy sources including small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs).
"support dependable energy including SMRs"
Economic Development & Jobs
SupportsSupports strengthening the economy, fiscal responsibility and eliminating unnecessary regulations.
"I support eliminating meaningless regulations."
Reproductive Rights
No official stance on record.
Transportation & Infrastructure
SupportsSupports adequately funding ADOT for safer roads and airports.
"I would adequately fund ADOT for safer roads and airports."
Government Spending & Taxation
No official stance on record.
Legislature
Legislative Voting Record
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