Joseph Charles Dailey
Candidate for Arizona State House – District 11
Arizona · Legislative District 11
Joseph Charles Dailey won the primary and is the party's nominee for the general election. Finished first of two in the July 21, 2026 Republican primary for two LD11 House seats with about 53% of the vote; both Republicans advanced. Faces Republican Cesar Aleman and Democratic incumbents Oscar De Los Santos and Junelle Cavero in the November 3, 2026 general election.
Source: ld11.vote · Last verified: October 23, 2026
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Statement
South Phoenix deserves leaders who know the community, listen first, and solve real problems. I am running because families in District 11 face rising costs, concerns about crime and emergency response, pressure on schools, and too few opportunities for long-term economic security. I believe we can do better by focusing on practical results instead of partisan division. My priorities are simple: support safe neighborhoods, stronger schools, and a more affordable future for working families. That means backing law enforcement and community-based solutions to reduce crime, improving infrastructure and emergency response, supporting parents and teachers, and creating an environment where small businesses can grow and create jobs. I also believe government must be accountable, fiscally responsible, and focused on serving people rather than political agendas. As a father, engineer, and longtime South Phoenix resident, I bring a problem-solving mindset and a deep commitment to this community. I am not running to make noise. I am running to help build a safer, stronger, and more prosperous district where families can thrive, businesses can succeed, and every neighborhood is treated with the respect and attention it deserves. Together, we can restore trust and put South Phoenix families at the center of every decision.
Biography
Joseph Dailey is a South Phoenix resident since 2012, father of three, and engineering and business leader. He earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering summa cum laude and an MBA from Arizona State University, and his career has focused on research, product development, and program deployment. His campaign focuses on infrastructure to match growth, schools, property rights, and accountable use of tax dollars. He is running as a Clean Elections candidate on a joint Republican slate with Cesar Aleman and Senate candidate Joshua Ayala. He finished first in the July 21, 2026 Republican primary and faces Republican Cesar Aleman and Democratic incumbents Oscar De Los Santos and Junelle Cavero for two seats in the November 3, 2026 general election.
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Issue Stances
Water Policy
No official stance on record.
Education Funding
SupportsCampaign (shared LD11 Republican slate) supports school choice, strong neighborhood schools, and directing more money to classrooms and teacher pay.
"Protect school choice and education freedom for families."
Border Security & Immigration
SupportsCampaign (shared LD11 Republican slate) supports lawful immigration and policies that protect public resources.
"Support lawful immigration, secure communities, and policies that protect public resources while respecting families who follow the rules."
Housing Affordability
No official stance on record.
Election Integrity
No official stance on record.
Healthcare Access
No official stance on record.
Public Safety & Criminal Justice
SupportsCampaign (shared LD11 Republican slate) supports hiring, training, and retaining police, fair response times across the district, and youth prevention programs.
"Fight for fair response times across South Phoenix, Laveen, Guadalupe, and South Mountain."
Energy Policy
SupportsCampaign (shared LD11 Republican slate) supports dependable, affordable energy and opposes mandates it says raise utility bills.
"Keep energy dependable and affordable with practical policy, responsible production, and resistance to mandates that raise utility bills."
Economic Development & Jobs
No official stance on record.
Reproductive Rights
No official stance on record.
Transportation & Infrastructure
SupportsCampaign (shared LD11 Republican slate) supports road, water, and infrastructure funding to keep pace with growth in LD11.
"Push for road, water, and infrastructure funding that matches LD11's growth."
Government Spending & Taxation
SupportsCampaign (shared LD11 Republican slate) supports lower taxes, balanced budgets, and transparent state spending.
"Support lower taxes and balanced state budgets."
Legislature
Legislative Voting Record
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