Michael Way
Candidate for Arizona State House – District 15
Arizona · Legislative District 15
Michael Way won the primary and is the party's nominee for the general election. Finished second of two in the July 21, 2026 Republican primary for two LD15 House seats with about 49% of the vote; both Republicans advanced. No Democratic primary was held, and he and Neal Carter are the only candidates on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for the two seats.
Source: ballotpedia.org · Last verified: October 23, 2026
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Statement
I ran for office to bring a real-world perspective to the Legislature and to stand up for Arizona families. As a husband, father, and business owner, I understand the challenges facing our communities and the importance of keeping government accountable. At the Capitol, I have focused on protecting parental rights, expanding school choice, securing our elections, and defending the constitutional freedoms that make Arizona strong. I believe parents, not bureaucrats, should be in charge of their children's education, and that our government must live within its means, just like Arizona families do. Arizona is one of the best places in the country to live, work, and raise a family. But maintaining that requires strong leadership and a commitment to conservative principles. I will continue to fight for lower taxes, responsible spending, public safety, and policies that promote economic growth and opportunity. I am grateful for the trust voters have placed in me and will continue working every day to represent Legislative District 15 with integrity and purpose.
Biography
Michael Way is a Republican member of the Arizona House of Representatives from Legislative District 15. He is a husband, father of four, and business executive. He holds a degree in construction management from Arizona State University, an MBA and law degree from the University of Wyoming, and completed graduate studies in educational assessment at the University of Oxford. He has spent his career in the private sector and says he supports limited government and constitutional rights. He advanced from the July 21, 2026 Republican primary and, with fellow Republican Neal Carter, is one of only two candidates for the district's two House seats in the November 3, 2026 general election.
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Water Policy
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Education Funding
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Border Security & Immigration
SupportsIssue page lists border bills; says the southern border must be secured and immigration laws enforced.
Housing Affordability
No official stance on record.
Election Integrity
SupportsLists multiple election bills on early voting, audits, ballot tracking, hand count verification, signature verification, and foreign influence restrictions.
Healthcare Access
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Public Safety & Criminal Justice
SupportsIssue page includes child protection legislation and border enforcement measures tied to community safety.
Energy Policy
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Economic Development & Jobs
SupportsSupports eliminating costly regulations; says capitalism and lower burdens should drive economic prosperity.
Reproductive Rights
OpposesIssue page lists a bill preventing public funding for abortion and a fetal development education bill framed as life-affirming.
Transportation & Infrastructure
No official stance on record.
Government Spending & Taxation
SupportsIssue page calls for cutting taxes, reducing spending, and limiting government.
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