Ray Michaels
Ray Michaels (Republican Party) ran for election to the Arizona State Senate to represent District 24. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Michaels completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Michaels was born on July 29, 1961, in Phoenix, Arizona. He has career experience as an entrepreneur as well as in the cruise, travel, and enetertainment industries. He is affiliated with the Arizona Republican Party, Ballet Arizona, and Scottsdale Bible Church.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: Arizona State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Arizona State Senate District 24
Incumbent Lela Alston defeated Ray Michaels in the general election for Arizona State Senate District 24 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Lela Alston (D) | 70.9 | 66,719 | |
| Ray Michaels (R) | 29.1 | 27,402 | ||
| Total votes: 94,121 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Arizona State Senate District 24
Incumbent Lela Alston defeated Ryan Starzyk in the Democratic primary for Arizona State Senate District 24 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Lela Alston | 64.0 | 18,071 | |
| Ryan Starzyk | 36.0 | 10,169 | ||
| Total votes: 28,240 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arizona State Senate District 24
Ray Michaels advanced from the Republican primary for Arizona State Senate District 24 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ray Michaels (Write-in) | 100.0 | 690 | |
| Total votes: 690 | ||||
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Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Ray Michaels completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Michaels' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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As a native Phoenician, I am responding to this call to action and bring a renewed energy, focus and leadership back into the state legislature. As a product of the Scottsdale school system, I have participated in many service organizations, community activities and in school, awarded the Clarence L. Carpenter Award for "Outstanding Youth Senator". I am proud to say that my family has been in the Valley of the Sun since the 1940's and I am a dedicated neighbor, Precinct Committeeman and State Delegate for the Arizona Republican Party 2020. As a Christian Conservative, Constitutional Republican and Business Owner, I will serve my constituents as a Statesman and not Politician. My current focus is Overall Public Safety, Education and a Robust Economy for all Arizonans. Foundational pillars include; Limited Government, States Rights, Balanced Budgets, Community Involvement, Family and Faith Based Values, Individual Rights, Self Sustainability, Quality Health Care, Personal Responsibility and Accountability, Small Business Minded, Environmental Stewardship, Life, Liberty, Freedom, and Child Safety and Welfare. I would be honored to be your voice as I serve as Senator and will work tirelessly to achieve the goals of my constituents'. Please consider helping with your vote and contribution at www.RayMichaels4AZ.com
- Ensure the Governments First Priority - Public Safety
- Education must be a priority and a solid foundation for a Self Governing People.
- Free Market Economy with limited Governmental Regulations
Public Safety - Any Citizen of the United States should feel confident that their Lives, Liberty and Property are protected by their Local, State and Federal Government without fear of threat anywhere they are.
Education - The United States was founded on having a educated populous necessary for self governess. Children must be educated in our founding history, Citizenship and what it means to live in and be a party of the greatest experiment in human history. Most importantly, we must protect our Children from exposure to the wiles of social experimentation and to teach them how to be to be good people and citizens.
Economy - We must allow the creativity and ingenuity of the individual flourish without excessive governmental regulations and barriers. A free market system will allow all citizens to truly live out the American Dream.
Jesus, The great men and women of the bible, Our Founding Fathers, my Parents and the men and women who have stood for righteousness.
Read the book, "The five thousand year leap".
Strong foundational principles. Understanding of our unique governmental system. Patients, Gratitude and Compassion for the people you serve. Truly knowing the entire purpose and limitations of Local, State and Federal Governments.
I have traveled the world and have worked with a wide variety of people from many cultures and all aspects of life. I have had numerous careers in many, many fields and am a hands on leader, manager, job creator and inovator.
To represent and work tirelessly on behalf of their constituents and to be a Statesman and not a lifetime politician. To put service and limitations over selfishness and unbridled wants and to be in touch with the people you are serving. To listen and act accordingly.
The moon landing was my most memorable. July 20, 1969, just a few days before my 8th birthday.
My very first job was in the service industry. I have continued to have this type of work for my entire working career working and would like to continue to serve my constituents.
Bible. It is Gods instruction book to man.
The Great Leslie from the motion picture, "The Great Race".
We're comin' to America
Checks and balances. Being the only member of the Senate for my district, there is a great responsibility to seek knowledge and wisdom from as many constituents as possible.
Not necessarily. Life experience outside of the political environment will give a much different perspective on how legislation would effect the average Arizonan. As legislators, we must understand that every decision and every piece of legislation we pass, will have longstanding and intimate outcomes.
Planning for a large amount of new residents. Proper planning and land use is essential as well as Public Safety, Education and Economy.
The governor and state legislature should be working towards the same goal. Making a better state for all Arizonans. This would include building relationships with meetings and updates for new ideas and a path for prosperity for all areas of the state.
Yes. Relationships are one of the key aspects of communication, clarity and understanding. I look forward to working will all legislators, in either party, to accomplish great things for my LD.
Fair and equitable. No gerrymandering.
I will proudly serve where I am needed.
Yes, I would be open to serve in any capacity that I am needed. Once elected, I will find where I could best serve.
One that hold the U.S. and State Constitution as the law of the land.
I am running for State Senator to serve my LD and the people of Arizona. This will be my main focus for now. No one knows what the future holds or where God might lead me in the future.
I find many in my district that are surprised and concerned that one person could be in the legislature since 1976. Most agree that term limits were set for a reason. To have new faces and new ideas come into the legislature. Most circumvent the will of the people by switching back and forth from House to Senate. Being a legislator in the State of Arizona should not be a lifetime job.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 18, 2020
