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Christy has a bachelors degree in history and ethnic studies from the University of California, a law degree from Capital University Law School, and a master of laws and mediation from Pepperdine Caruso Law. 

Christy works as a freelance journalist and independent consultant and mediator. Previously, she worked as an arbitrator for the Better Business Bureau, a Mediator and Workman Compensation Hearing Representative for TULS Los Angeles, a Ombudsman for the University of California, Irvine, and a HR Generalist for Clarita Career College. 

Christy Kelly's bid for Corporation Commissioner in Arizona is her first entrance into politics. 

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Pledges to ban utility companies from using practices of environmental, social, and governance criteria and diversity, equity, and inclusion if elected.

- Pledges to ban utility companies from using practices of environmental, social, and governance criteria and diversity, equity, and inclusion if elected.

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Opposes high energy costs and plans to advocate for lower rates.

- Opposes high energy costs and plans to advocate for lower rates.

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Opposes "Green New Deal mandates" on energy systems.

- Opposes "Green New Deal mandates" on energy systems.

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Christy Kelly

As of June 28, 2024, Christy Kelly’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ballotpedia, Lea Marquez Peterson

Lea has a bachelors degree in entrepreneurial studies from the University of Arizona and a masters of business administration from Pepperdine University. She lives in Tuscan with her husband Daniel and their two children. 
She volunteers as a board member for the Arizona Judicial Council, a director member of the Latino Corporate Directors Association, a board member of the Arizona Finance Authority, president of the NAWBO Greater Tucson, chairperson of the National Small Business Development Center Advisory Board and a member of the National Advisory Council for the U.S. Small Business Administration, and a member of the International Women's Forum. 

Lea is the Independent Director for Stearns Bank N.A. and the President of Marquez Peterson Group, LLC. She was previously the President/CEO
Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Executive Director for Greater Tucson Leadership. 

Lea Márquez Peterson is currently serving as an Arizona Corporation Commissioner. She was appointed in 2019 and is serving her 2nd term. She ran for the U.S. House in Arizona Congressional District 2 in 2018, but did not win. 

As of June 19, 2024, Lea Márquez Peterson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Endorsed by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce.

- Endorsed by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce.

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Rachel is originally from Arizona. She has a bachelors degree and a master of arts from Arizona State University. She and her husband, along with their daughter, reside in Mesa, Arizona.

Rachel most recently worked managing institutional accounts at Vanguard. Additionally, she has served as a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant at Arizona State University.

Rachel Walden is a member of the Mesa Public Schools Governing Board. She was elected in 2022 and is serving her first term. 

As of June 19, 2024, Rachel Walden’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Believes improving efficiency in rate case processing will save rate payers money. Said, "The cost of this regulatory lag gets passed on to the rate payer."

Aims to improve the efficiency in rate case processing to save rate payers money.

Opposes any government mandates or subsidies on energy.

- Aims to improve the efficiency in rate case processing to save rate payers money.
- Opposes any government mandates or subsidies on energy.

Opposes government-mandated climate goals and energy investments, believing they undermine free market principles and prioritize rate payers last.

Believes Arizona must maintain a diverse energy portfolio to ensure "predictable, abundant, and well-distributed resources" as the population grows.

Believes an "all of the above" energy approach is cost-effective and reliable. Supports diversifying energy sources to mitigate market fluctuations in pricing and reliability.

Believes in an "all of the above" energy approach, diversifying energy sources to mitigate market fluctuations in pricing and reliability.

- Opposes government-mandated climate goals and energy investments, believing they undermine free market principles and prioritize rate payers last.
- Believes Arizona must maintain a diverse energy portfolio to ensure "predictable, abundant, and well-distributed resources" as the population grows.
- Believes in an "all of the above" energy approach, diversifying energy sources to mitigate market fluctuations in pricing and reliability.

Endorsed by Arizona (AZ) Corporation Commission Chairman Jim O'Connor, AZ commissioner Kevin Thompson, AZ commissioner Nick Myers, former AZ commissioner Justin Olson, AZ Senate President Warren Petersen, AZ Senate majority leader Sonny Borrelli, AZ state senator David Farnsworth, AZ state representative Jaqueline Parker, AZ state representative Justin Heap, and AZ state representative Barbara Parker.

Endorsed by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Endorsed by the Arizona Republican Assembly.

Endorsed by the Council on American Exceptionalism.

- Endorsed by Arizona (AZ) Corporation Commission Chairman Jim O'Connor, AZ commissioner Kevin Thompson, AZ commissioner Nick Myers, former AZ commissioner Justin Olson, AZ Senate President Warren Petersen, AZ Senate majority leader Sonny Borrelli, AZ state senator David Farnsworth, AZ state representative Jaqueline Parker, AZ state representative Justin Heap, and AZ state representative Barbara Parker.
- Endorsed by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
- Endorsed by the Arizona Republican Assembly.
- Endorsed by the Council on American Exceptionalism.
- Endorsed by Moms for America.

Rachel Walden

Rachel Walden is a first-generation college graduate who received a Bachelor of Science with honors and a Master of Arts from Arizona State University. She and her husband, along with their daughter, reside in Mesa, Arizona, where they enjoy warm weather, hiking, and traveling around the state. Information about the church they attend is not provided.

Rachel Walden has a background in finance and business, having worked in her family's financial planning office before managing Institutional accounts at Vanguard. She also has experience with government regulations and policy writing to streamline administration. Rachel holds securities licenses and has received training on fraud prevention, money laundering, and other securities-related topics. Additionally, she has served as a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant at Arizona State University, where she also completed her Bachelor's of Science with honors and a Master of Arts.

Rachel Walden is a member of the Mesa Public Schools Governing Board, which is the largest school district in the state. Details on the length of her tenure in office, any specific appointments or committees she serves on, or her history of running for office were not provided.

Believes government interference increases energy costs and supports utility companies making cost-effective decisions while the commission ensures expenditures are "just and reasonable" per the Arizona Constitution.

Believes the Commission should protect rate payers by maintaining a safe, reliable grid at affordable rates. Supports using the least cost for rate payers while balancing reliable generation.

Believes in regulating electricity, water, and gas providers and approving consumer rates to ensure efficiency and responsiveness to community needs.

Believes in providing "Reliable and Affordable Utilities" including electricity, water, and gas. Supports keeping utility rates low for all consumers.

Ballotpedia, Rene Lopez

Rene is from Mesa and attended Dobson High School. He earned his bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering from the University of Arizona. He lives with his wife, Jessica, in Chandler. They have 2 children.

Rene currently works as a project manager at Avnet. He is also the co-founder and secretary at CeCe’s Hope Center. He served as a cryptologic officer in the US Navy for 5 years. 

Rene Lopez previously served as City Council Member on the Chandler City Council. He served 2 terms from 2015 to 2023. He previously ran for US Representative for Arizona District 4 in 2022, but did not win.

As of June 19, 2024, Rene Lopez’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes the current federal administration’s policy is increasing utility rates due to higher coal and natural gas costs. Plans to ensure only necessary operational and maintenance costs and cost-effective energy sources are passed onto ratepayers.

Believes the current federal administration’s policy is increasing utility rates due to higher coal and natural gas costs. 

Believes the current federal administration’s policies are increasing utility rates due to higher coal and natural gas costs. Plans to ensure only necessary operational and maintenance costs are passed onto rate payers.

Said, "I will work to ensure that only necessary costs of operations, maintenance and cost-effective reliable sources of energy are passed onto the rate payers."

- Believes the current federal administration’s policy is increasing utility rates due to higher coal and natural gas costs. 
- Said, "I will work to ensure that only necessary costs of operations, maintenance and cost-effective reliable sources of energy are passed onto the rate payers."

Believes a diverse energy portfolio ensures stability and cost-effectiveness for Arizona’s future. Supports using hydro, nuclear, coal, and natural gas for baseload energy.

Supports using all forms of energy production and specifically hydropower, nuclear, coal, and natural gas.

Believes natural gas and solar are the best immediate options for variable energy production. Supports using Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and other technologies long-term once proven safe, cost-effective, and reliable.

Sees natural gas and solar energy as the best immediate options for energy production. 

Believes a diverse energy portfolio ensures stability and cost-effectiveness for Arizona's future. Supports considering all forms of energy production.

Believes a diverse energy usage ensures stability and cost-effectiveness.

- Supports using all forms of energy production and specifically hydropower, nuclear, coal, and natural gas.
- Sees natural gas and solar energy as the best immediate options for energy production. 
- Believes a diverse energy usage ensures stability and cost-effectiveness.

- Endorsed by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Rene Lopez

Rene Lopez is a third-generation Arizonan who was born and raised in Mesa and currently lives in Chandler with his wife, Jessica, and their two children, Brianna and Andrew. He graduated from Dobson High School, attended Maricopa Community College, and earned a B.S. in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Arizona. Information about the church he attends is not provided.

Rene Lopez is a former Cryptologic Officer in the U.S. Navy and served aboard submarines. After his military service, he was elected to the Chandler City Council in 2014 and re-elected in 2018, during which he also served as Vice Mayor. He co-founded CeCe’s Hope Center, a non-profit organization, where he serves as Chairman.

Rene Lopez served on the Chandler City Council, first elected in 2014 and re-elected in 2018. During his tenure, he also served as Vice Mayor of Chandler. He has been involved with the Republican Party, holding positions such as Legislative District Chairman and Second Vice Chair of the Executive Guidance Committee.

- 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.

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

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