AZ Central, Moon Valley Justice of the Peace candidate accused of racist remarks, loses endorsements

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BallotPedia, Michael Irish

As of May 21, 2025, Michael Irish did not have a website or any information online.

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Ballotpeida, Mireya Arroyo

As of May 21, 2025, Mireya A. Arroyo’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Promises to advocate for policies supporting fair and equal measures in the criminal justice system.

Wants to improve victim support services in the justice system.

- Promises to advocate for policies supporting fair and equal measures in the criminal justice system.
- Wants to improve victim support services in the justice system.

Plans to prioritize ensuring the court system is accessible to all.

Plans to advocate for measures aimed to address barriers marginalized groups face, especially those from low-income and minority backgrounds.

Promises to maintain a "fair and impartial judiciary...without bias of discrimination..."

Promises to work with nonprofit organizations and state agencies for support in the court to help prevent "individuals and families from ending up on the streets.", and "take care of our community, especially our veterans who are suffering."

Supports initiatives aimed at minimizing recidivism through rehabilitation and community programs, saying, "we can create a more compassionate and effective justice system that...offers...support and resources necessary for...successful reintegration into society.

Wants to provide access to legal education and resources and develop workshops educating residents "on their rights and responsibilities, the judicial process, and available community services."

Believes "our court system needs urgent reform."

- Plans to prioritize ensuring the court system is accessible to all.
- Plans to advocate for measures aimed to address barriers marginalized groups face, especially those from low-income and minority backgrounds.
- Promises to maintain a "fair and impartial judiciary...without bias of discrimination..."
- Promises to work with nonprofit organizations and state agencies for support in the court to help prevent "individuals and families from ending up on the streets.", and "take care of our community, especially our veterans who are suffering."
- Supports initiatives aimed at minimizing recidivism through rehabilitation and community programs, saying, "we can create a more compassionate and effective justice system that...offers...support and resources necessary for...successful reintegration into society.
- Wants to provide access to legal education and resources and develop workshops educating residents "on their rights and responsibilities, the judicial process, and available community services."
- Believes "our court system needs urgent reform."

Endorsed by Arizona Secretary of State, Adrian Fontes, state representatives Alma Hernandez, Myron Tsosie, Consuelo Hernandez, Laura Terech, Melody Hernandez, Lydia Hernandez, and state senators Flavio Bravo, Eva Diaz, and Catherine Miranda.

Endorsed by the the Arizona National Organization for Women Political Action Committee (AZ NOW PAC) and former state representatives, Cesar Chavez,  Lorenzo Sierra, and Isela Blanc.

- Endorsed by Arizona Secretary of State, Adrian Fontes, state representatives Alma Hernandez, Myron Tsosie, Consuelo Hernandez, Laura Terech, Melody Hernandez, Lydia Hernandez, and state senators Flavio Bravo, Eva Diaz, and Catherine Miranda.
- Endorsed by the the Arizona National Organization for Women Political Action Committee (AZ NOW PAC) and former state representatives, Cesar Chavez,  Lorenzo Sierra, and Isela Blanc.

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Mireya A. Arroyo

- The justice of the peace presides over justice courts in each county. The number of justice courts in a county depends on its population. 
- A justice of the peace hears lawsuits, presides over misdemeanor cases, and hears civil and criminal traffic violations. Some examples of cases they might handle include eviction actions, DUIs (driving under the influence), and shoplifting. 
- Justices of the peace are elected in staggered elections for four-year terms. These elections are partisan. 
- Their salary depends on their judicial productivity, in other words, how many cases they see each year and equals, on average, $115,290.
- Some justices of the peace may be an attorney, but this is not a requirement for the role. 

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