Jamescita Peshlakai
Jamescita Peshlakai (Democratic Party) was a member of the Arizona State Senate, representing District 7. She assumed office on January 9, 2017. She left office on December 22, 2021.
Peshlakai (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Arizona State Senate to represent District 7. She won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Peshlakai is also a former Democratic member of the Arizona House of Representatives, representing District 7 from 2013 to 2015.
Peshlakai was a 2014 Democratic candidate of the District 7 of the Arizona State Senate.
Peshlakai resigned from the Arizona State Senate in December 2021 to accept a job with the U.S. Department of the Interior.[1]
Biography
Jamescita Peshlakai earned a B.S. in history and an M.A. in educational psychology from Northern Arizona University in 1997 and 2004, respectively. Peshlakai's career experience includes owning Navajo Beauty Way and working as a Native American liaison with the U.S. Department of the Interior; a veterans, youth, and elders liaison with The Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice-President; and the policy director of the Arizona Foundation For Women. She served as an intern with the Youth Conservation Corps.[2]
Elections
2020
See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Arizona State Senate District 7
Incumbent Jamescita Peshlakai won election in the general election for Arizona State Senate District 7 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jamescita Peshlakai (D) | 100.0 | 68,824 | |
| Total votes: 68,824 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Arizona State Senate District 7
Incumbent Jamescita Peshlakai advanced from the Democratic primary for Arizona State Senate District 7 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jamescita Peshlakai | 100.0 | 23,490 | |
| Total votes: 23,490 | ||||
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Campaign finance
2018
- See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Arizona State Senate District 7
Incumbent Jamescita Peshlakai defeated J.L. Mealer in the general election for Arizona State Senate District 7 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jamescita Peshlakai (D) | 67.2 | 43,179 | |
| J.L. Mealer (R) | 32.8 | 21,091 | ||
| Total votes: 64,270 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Arizona State Senate District 7
Incumbent Jamescita Peshlakai advanced from the Democratic primary for Arizona State Senate District 7 on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jamescita Peshlakai | 100.0 | 23,503 | |
| Total votes: 23,503 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arizona State Senate District 7
J.L. Mealer advanced from the Republican primary for Arizona State Senate District 7 on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | J.L. Mealer | 100.0 | 9,483 | |
| Total votes: 9,483 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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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 Carlyle Begay (R) did not seek re-election.
Jamescita Peshlakai ran unopposed in the Arizona State Senate District 7 general election.[3][4]
| Arizona State Senate, District 7 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Jamescita Peshlakai (unopposed) |
100.00% | 54,421 | |
| Total Votes | 54,421 | |||
| Source: Arizona Secretary of State | ||||
Jamescita Peshlakai defeated Steven Begay in the Arizona State Senate District 7 Democratic Primary.[5]
| Arizona State Senate, District 7 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Jamescita Peshlakai |
53.59% | 11,774 | |
| Democratic | Steven Begay | 46.41% | 10,198 | |
| Total Votes | 21,972 | |||
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. Incumbent Carlyle Begay defeated Eric Descheenie and Representative Jamescita Peshlakai in the Democratic primary and defeated Kelly Gneiting (Americans Elect of Arizona) in the general election.[6][7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Carlyle Begay Incumbent |
83.7% | 38,513 | |
| Independent | Kelly Gneiting | 16.3% | 7,494 | |
| Total Votes | 46,007 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Carlyle Begay Incumbent |
43.2% | 10,331 |
| Eric Descheenie | 28.8% | 6,900 |
| Jamescita Peshlakai | 28% | 6,700 |
| Total Votes | 23,931 | |
2012
Peshlakai won election in the 2012 election for Arizona House of Representatives District 7. She and incumbent Albert Hale defeated Phil Stago in the Democratic primary on August 28, 2012. She won the general election on November 6, 2012.[10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Albert Hale Incumbent |
58.7% | 40,245 | |
| Democratic | Jaescita Peshlakai |
41.3% | 28,269 | |
| Total Votes | 68,514 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Albert Hale Incumbent |
49.1% | 13,890 |
| Jamescita Peshlakai |
27.6% | 7,803 |
| Phil Stago | 23.2% | 6,570 |
| Total Votes | 28,263 | |
Campaign themes
2020
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2016
Peshlakai's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Education
Environment
Workforce
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| —Jamescita Peshlakai[13] | ||
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Peshlakai was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Peshlakai was assigned to the following committees:
- Natural Resources and Energy Committee
- Transportation and Technology Committee
- Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Arizona committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Natural Resources, Energy and Water |
| • Transportation and Technology |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Peshlakai served on the following committees:
| Arizona committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Energy, Environment and Natural Resources |
| • Public Safety, Military and Regulatory Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Campaign finance summary
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2021
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2020
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In 2020, the Arizona State Legislature was in session from January 13 to May 26.
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2019
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In 2019, the Arizona State Legislature was in session from January 14 through May 28.
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2018
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In 2018, the 54th Arizona State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 4.
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2017
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In 2017, the 53rd Arizona State Legislature was in session from January 9 through May 4.
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Endorsements
2016
In 2016, Peshlakai's endorsements included the following:[13]
- Stonewall Democrats of Arizona
2014
In 2014, Peshlakai's endorsements included the following:[14]
- Sierra Club
- Arizona Rep. Anne Tovar
- Arizona Rep. Catherine Miranda, Candidate, Arizona Senate
- Rueben Gallego, Candidate, US Congress CD7, US Marine Corps Veteran
- Arizona Rep. Mark Cardenas
See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ KJZZ, "Democratic state Sen. Jamescita Peshlakai resigns," accessed January 3, 2022
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Jamescita Peshlakai," accessed March 18, 2023
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "General election ," accessed September 9, 2016
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "2016 official general election results," accessed November 11, 2016
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "2016 Election Information - Primary Candidate List," accessed June 3, 2016
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed August 27, 2014
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "2014 Primary Election," May 28, 2014
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed September 11, 2014
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed August 3, 2015
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "2012 Primary candidate list," accessed December 20, 2013
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed December 20, 2013
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Pesh for Senate, "Issues," accessed August 1, 2016
- ↑ Peshlakai for AZ Senate, "Endorsements," accessed July 28, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Arizona State Senate District 7 2017-2021 |
Succeeded by Theresa Hatathlie (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Arizona House of Representatives District 7 2013-2015 |
Succeeded by - |
