Stephanie Walsh
Candidate for Arizona State Senate – District 14
Arizona · Legislative District 14
Statement
I am running for the Arizona State Senate to bring thoughtful, solutions-focused leadership to the Legislature. As an engineer and former small business owner, I understand the importance of strong businesses, jobs that support Arizona families, and an educated workforce. Arizona needs practical problem-solvers who can bridge divides, work collaboratively, and stay focused on what matters to our communities. Today, our state is facing growing demands for energy and water, along with new pressures from emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. These challenges affect every Arizonan, our economy, our infrastructure, and our quality of life. I will work to strengthen Arizona's energy and water security, support responsible innovation, and ensure our policies keep pace with technological change. Arizona should lead with smart, balanced approaches that protect public resources while supporting economic growth and healthy communities. Looking ahead, the next generation deserves strong schools, good jobs, and a stable future here at home. That requires supporting educational excellence, strengthening our workforce, and making home ownership more attainable. The decisions we make today will shape opportunities for Arizonans for decades to come.
Biography
Stephanie Walsh is a mechanical engineer, experienced business owner, wife, and mother of two young adults. With a career rooted in energy research, she has spent decades solving problems in energy, business, and technology. Her current nonprofit work focuses on supporting responsible energy production and the long-term economic health of the West. Stephanie brings a steady, practical, and solutions-driven approach to public service. She believes balanced, forward-looking decisions today will strengthen Arizona's future and ensure lasting opportunities for families across the state.
Positions
Issue Stances
Water Policy
SupportsIdentifies water as a major issue requiring real solutions, strategic planning, and decisions that balance competing needs.
Education Funding
SupportsStates support for quality education as part of quality of life and Arizona's long term future.
Border Security & Immigration
No official stance on record.
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
No official stance on record.
Energy Policy
SupportsIdentifies energy prices as a key quality of life issue and emphasizes practical solutions for Arizona's future.
Economic Development & Jobs
SupportsEmphasizes experience in energy, business, and practical problem solving, and names the local economy and jobs as core issues.
Reproductive Rights
No official stance on record.
Transportation & Infrastructure
No official stance on record.
Government Spending & Taxation
SupportsSays she will fight for financial accountability and transparency.
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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