Mary Rose
Candidate for Arizona State House – District 14
Arizona · Legislative District 14
Mary Rose won the primary and is the party's nominee for the general election. Ran unopposed in the July 21, 2026 Democratic primary for LD14 House. Faces Republicans Laurin Hendrix and Tyler Farnsworth for the district's two seats in the November 3, 2026 general election.
Source: maryrose4ld14.com · Last verified: October 23, 2026
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Statement
I am not a politician. I'm a woman who is tired of being angry over the politics in this country and our state. I decided to run for office to try to restore some semblance of normalcy, honesty, and integrity. I want to build an economy that works for everyone. To do that, we need fair wages and affordable housing. We need to support small businesses and local entrepreneurs. We need to create advisory boards and open forums that include younger voters, so your ideas shape the policies that impact your life. Public schools deserve to be funded fairly. Teachers should receive competitive pay. The ESA voucher program needs greater oversight and transparency to prevent fraud and restore public trust. We live in a desert. Water is our most precious resource. There should be enforceable urban water budgets. Protection of our rivers, shared aquifers, and green spaces. ICE has no place in our communities. Honest, hard-working immigrants should be welcomed to become citizens in our country. I will stand beside those fighting for their rights, whether it be marriage equality, the right to choose for their own bodies, or the right to vote in a democratic system. Let's move forward together.
Biography
Mary Rose is a third-generation Arizonan who grew up in the West Phoenix and Glendale area and has lived in the East Valley since 1984. Her great-aunt was the first woman to run for governor of Arizona, in 1950, and served as state auditor for 25 years. Rose worked on Gov. Raul Castro's campaign in high school. She holds a bachelor's degree in human resources and worked for Motorola for 24 years, including as an HR diversity specialist, and also worked for General Dynamics. Her listed priorities are housing affordability, public education funding and ESA oversight, water planning, and government accountability. She ran unopposed in the July 21, 2026 Democratic primary and faces Republicans Laurin Hendrix and Tyler Farnsworth for two seats in the November 3, 2026 general election.
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Issue Stances
Water Policy
SupportsSupports investment in water security and long-term planning.
"Support investments in water security and smart stewardship."
Education Funding
SupportsSupports increasing per-student funding, competitive teacher pay, and stronger oversight of ESA spending.
"Strengthen oversight of ESA spending"
Border Security & Immigration
No official stance on record.
Housing Affordability
SupportsSupports expanding housing choices, cutting building costs passed to buyers, and paths to homeownership.
"Expand housing choices and reduce needless costs passed onto the buyer from the building process."
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
No official stance on record.
Economic Development & Jobs
SupportsSupports cutting red tape and expanding access to capital for new businesses, plus CTE and workforce training.
"Cut red tape, expand access to capital, and invest in local business"
Reproductive Rights
No official stance on record.
Transportation & Infrastructure
No official stance on record.
Government Spending & Taxation
SupportsSupports transparency and fiscal responsibility in state government.
"Represent taxpayers, not corporations"
Legislature
Legislative Voting Record
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Ballot
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