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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

- 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. 