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Arizona Corporation Commissioner, Republican Primary

Oversees utility rates, pipeline and railroad safety, and business and securities.

Full office description

  • The Commission manages public utilities, maintains railroad and pipeline systems, and oversees businesses and securities.
  • The Commission may also serve in a judicial capacity within its jurisdiction such as in cases related to utilities, investment management advisors, and pipeline and railroad crossing safety.
  • Corporation commissioners are elected to four-year terms in partisan statewide elections. A commissioner can serve a maximum of two consecutive terms.
  • There are five total commissioners in the Corporation Commission.

How this impacts you

  • Utility CostsCorporation commissioners directly impact the cost of utilities in the state. They can grant or deny rate increases or decreases.

  • Small BusinessesThe Commission provides publicly available resources for small business owners and is responsible for disseminating important information related to business matters.

  • Public SafetyThe Commission enforces railroad and pipeline safety measures.

Election results

WINNER

Rachel Walden

36.8%

512,104 votes

WINNER

Rene Lopez

32.4%

450,479 votes

WINNER

Lea Márquez Peterson

30.9%

429,820 votes

Christy Kelly

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