Adam Driggs

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Adam Driggs
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Nonpartisan

Maricopa County Superior Court
Tenure
Present officeholder
Term ends

2029

Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 5, 2024

Appointed

February 13, 2017

Education

Bachelor's

Brigham Young University

Law

Arizona State University

Adam Driggs is a judge of the Maricopa County Superior Court in Arizona. His current term ends on January 1, 2029.

Driggs ran for re-election for judge of the Maricopa County Superior Court in Arizona. He won in the retention election on November 5, 2024.

Driggs was appointed by Gov. Doug Ducey (R) on February 13, 2017, to fill one of the vacancies created by the elevation of Judge Paul McMurdie and Judge James Beene to the Arizona Court of Appeals.[1]

Driggs is a former Republican member of the Arizona House of Representatives, serving from 2007 to 2011, and the Arizona State Senate, serving from 2011 to 2017. He served as the Senate majority whip from 2013 to 2014.

Biography

Adam Driggs earned a B.A. in Portuguese from Brigham Young University and a J.D. from Arizona State University.[1]

As of his appointment to the bench, Driggs was the founding partner of Driggs Law Group. His professional experience also includes work as a small business owner.[1]

Committee assignments

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Driggs served on the following committees:

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Driggs served on the following committees:

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Driggs served on these committees:

Elections

2024

See also:  Municipal elections in Maricopa County, Arizona (2024)

Maricopa County Superior Court, Adam Driggs's seat

Adam Driggs was retained to the Maricopa County Superior Court on November 5, 2024 with 75.2% of the vote.

Retention
 Vote
%
Votes
✔
Yes
 
75.2
 
 700,463
No
 
24.8
 
 230,402
Total Votes
 930,865

 Source


Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Driggs in this election.

2020

Maricopa County Superior Court, Adam Driggs's seat

Adam Driggs was retained to the Maricopa County Superior Court on November 3, 2020 with 62.4% of the vote.

Retention
 Vote
%
Votes
✔
Yes
 
62.4
 
 793,073
No
 
37.6
 
 478,009
Total Votes
 1,271,082

It has been certified. Source

2016

See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2016

Elections for the Arizona State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 30, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 1, 2016. Incumbent Adam Driggs (R) did not seek re-election.

Kate McGee defeated Eric Meyer in the Arizona State Senate District 28 general election.[2][3]

Arizona State Senate, District 28 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Kate McGee 51.17% 50,436
     Democratic Eric Meyer 48.83% 48,124
Total Votes 98,560
Source: Arizona Secretary of State


Eric Meyer ran unopposed in the Arizona State Senate District 28 Democratic Primary.[4]

Arizona State Senate, District 28 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Eric Meyer  (unopposed)


Kate McGee ran unopposed in the Arizona State Senate District 28 Republican Primary.[5]

Arizona State Senate, District 28 Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Republican Green check mark transparent.png Kate McGee  (unopposed)

This district was included in the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee's list of "2016 Essential Races." Read more »


2014

See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2014

Elections for the Arizona State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 26, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was May 28, 2014. Kelli Butler was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Adam Driggs was unopposed in the Republican primary. Driggs defeated Butler and Jim Iannuzo (L) in the general election.[6][7][8][9]

Arizona State Senate District 28, General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngAdam Driggs Incumbent 53.2% 34,455
     Democratic Kelli Butler 43.1% 27,902
     Libertarian Jim Iannuzo 3.7% 2,392
Total Votes 64,749

2012

See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2012

Driggs won election in the 2012 election for Arizona State Senate District 28. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 28, 2012. He won the general election on November 6, 2012.[10][11]

Arizona State Senate, District 28, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngAdam Driggs Incumbent 55.6% 49,160
     Democratic Eric Shelley 44.4% 39,243
Total Votes 88,403

2010

See also: Arizona House of Representatives elections, 2010

Driggs was eligible but did not seek re-election in 2010. He instead sought election to the district 11 seat of the Arizona State Senate. He won the August 24 primary and then defeated Democrat Rita Dickinson in the November 2 general election.[12][13]

Arizona State Senate, District 11 General Election (2010)
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Adam Driggs (R) 37,458
Rita Dickinson (D) 26,916
Arizona State Senate, District 11 Republican Primary (2010)
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Adam Driggs (R) 11,005
Rich Davis (R) 9,055
Andrew Smigielski (R) 2,634

2008

See also: Arizona House of Representatives elections, 2008

On November 4, 2008, Driggs and Eric Meyer were elected to the 11th District Seat in the Arizona House of Representatives, defeating opponent Jon Altmann (R).[14]

Driggs raised $74,797 for the campaign, Meyer raised $42,008, and Altmann raised $74,541.[15]

Arizona State House, District 11 (2008)
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Adam Driggs (R) 39,439
Green check mark transparent.png Eric Meyer (D) 39,114
Jon Altmann (R) 37,110

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Adam Driggs did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Adam Driggs did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign finance summary

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Adam Driggs campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2014Arizona State Senate, District 28Won $160,325 N/A**
2012Arizona State Senate, District 28Won $29,087 N/A**
2010Arizona State Senate, District 11Won $109,395 N/A**
2008Arizona State House, District 11Won $74,797 N/A**
2006Arizona State House, District 11Won $33,357 N/A**
Grand total$406,961 N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

2010

Driggs' website listed the following issues:[16]

  • Public Safety
Excerpt: "I am committed to protecting our border and providing quality police, fire and emergency services."
  • Immigration
Excerpt: "...I have worked with other legislators to create sound immigration law."
  • Budget Transparency
Excerpt: "We must end back room deals during the budget process and create the budget in full view of the Arizona citizens."
  • Economic Growth
Excerpt: "Attracting quality jobs to our area is critical."
  • Protecting Seniors
Excerpt: "I will work hard to ensure that the Arizona Legislature is sensitive to the needs of our seniors."
  • Smaller Government
Excerpt: "Government has become too large and often ignores the will of the people."
  • Education
Excerpt: "Excellent educational opportunities are essential in building strong individuals, strong families and strong communities. "
  • Energy
Excerpt: "All of us have been adversely affected by the skyrocketing cost of fuel. The legislature can do more and I will work for better solutions to these serious problems."

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.


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2016

In 2016, the 52nd Arizona State Legislature was in session from January 11 through May 7.

Legislators are scored on their stances on conservative fiscal policy.
Legislators are scored on their votes on ASBA's legislative priority bills.
  • Center for Arizona Policy: Senate and House Voting Records
Legislators' votes are recorded by the Center for Arizona Policy on bills related to family issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to family issues.
Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Legislators are scored on their stances on policies related to reproductive health issues.
Legislators are scored on their stances on secular policy.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental policy.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Legislators are scored on their support of business policies.


2015


2014


2013

Endorsements

Presidential preference

2012

See also: Endorsements by state officials of presidential candidates in the 2012 election

Adam Driggs endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[18]

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Office of the Governor, "Governor Ducey Appoints Adam Driggs and Ronda Fisk to the Maricopa County Superior Court," February 13, 2017
  2. ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "General election ," accessed September 9, 2016
  3. ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "2016 official general election results," accessed November 11, 2016
  4. ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "2016 Election Information - Primary Candidate List," accessed June 3, 2016
  5. ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "2016 Election Information - Primary Candidate List," accessed June 3, 2016
  6. ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed August 27, 2014
  7. ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "2014 Primary Election," May 28, 2014
  8. ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed September 11, 2014
  9. ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed August 3, 2015
  10. ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "2012 Primary candidate list," accessed December 20, 2013
  11. ↑ C-SPAN/Associated Press, "August 28, 2012 Primary Results - Arizona," accessed August 28, 2012
  12. ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "General election results," accessed December 13, 2013
  13. ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "2010 Primary results," accessed December 20, 2013
  14. ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed April 7, 2014
  15. ↑ Follow The Money, "Arizona House spending, 2008," accessed April 7, 2014
  16. ↑ adamdriggs.com, "Issues," accessed April 7, 2014
  17. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named ARA
  18. ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Additional Arizona Elected Officials," February 2, 2012

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