Biography
Jeff Weninger is a Republican Arizona State Representative and candidate for Chandler Mayor. A Chandler resident for over 20 years, he served eight years on the Chandler City Council (alongside Matt Orlando, 2006–2012) before being elected to the Arizona House of Representatives, where he is now serving his third term. A small business owner, he championed economic growth, public safety, and community development in the legislature. His campaign had $146,636 cash available as of March 2026. He is running to replace term-limited Mayor Kevin Hartke.
Positions
Issue Stances
Water Policy
No official stance on record.
Education Funding
No official stance on record.
Border Security & Immigration
No official stance on record.
Housing Affordability
SupportsVoted on or was associated with Republican housing legislation HB2926 covering housing, contractors, bonds, and taxes, reflecting a pro-housing supply posture.
Election Integrity
No official stance on record.
Healthcare Access
No official stance on record.
Public Safety & Criminal Justice
No official stance on record.
Energy Policy
OpposesReporting on his treasurer campaign stated he opposed ESG focused or woke investments in public funds.
Economic Development & Jobs
SupportsHis official biography emphasizes small business experience, Chandler budget strength, and legislative service supporting economic development.
Reproductive Rights
No official stance on record.
Transportation & Infrastructure
SupportsHis Chase Field funding bill would allow team generated taxes to fund facility repairs, maintenance, and improvements.
Government Spending & Taxation
SupportsHis official biography says he changed Chandler employee approaches to spending tax dollars and helped keep the budget strong without cutting needed services.
Legislature
Legislative Voting Record
No voting record on file.
Voting records are only available for candidates who have held legislative office.
Ballot
Ballot Measure Stances
No ballot measure stances on file yet.
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