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Dorri grew up in Arizona, attending Coronado High School in Scottsdale. She has a bachelors degree in political science from Arizona State University and a masters in public policy in international security and economics from the University of Maryland. Dorri is married to Monte Thyden.

Dorri is the interim chief marketing and business development officer for Lewis Roca. Previously, she has owned an art gallery, worked as a senior marketing & business development manager for Hogan Lovells, a marketing and business development director by Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie, and various other marketing positions. She has also worked as an independent political consultant, working on campaigns including Clinton/Gore in 1996, Hillary for America in 2016, and Biden/Harris in 2020.

Dorri Thyden's campaign for State Representative for State Legislative District 5 is her first entry into politics. 

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Believes in closing corporate tax loopholes and addressing corporate welfare activities.

Believes in building an environment that supports and incentivizes small business development. Supports policies that foster economic growth through small business initiatives.

Supports building an environment that supports and incentivizes small business development. 

Believes large corporations and wealthy individuals influence public policy, diminishing the middle class. Supports strong economic security initiatives for Arizona communities.

Supports strong economic security initiatives that decrease the influence of large corporations on public policy. 

Believes in reducing "burdensome regulations" to boost economic progress. Supports policies that aid small businesses and streamline regulations.

Believes in reducing "burdensome regulations" to boost economic progress. 

Supports stronger labor unions and believes in enhancing workers' rights.

- Believes in closing corporate tax loopholes and addressing corporate welfare activities.
- Supports building an environment that supports and incentivizes small business development. 
- Supports strong economic security initiatives that decrease the influence of large corporations on public policy. 
- Believes in reducing "burdensome regulations" to boost economic progress. 
- Supports stronger labor unions and believes in enhancing workers' rights.

Economy

Believes first responders are essential for safe, livable communities and should have the necessary resources and support.

Supports reviewing and updating immigration policies to meet current challenges.

- Believes first responders are essential for safe, livable communities and should have the necessary resources and support.
- Supports reviewing and updating immigration policies to meet current challenges.

Public Safety

Believes reproductive decisions should be between a woman and her doctor, not politicians or the government. Supports ensuring women have access to safe health care services.

Supports abortion, believing reproductive decisions should be between a woman and her doctor.

Believes the Department of Health Services (DHS) needs adequate funding and staffing to effectively regulate and license healthcare facilities. Supports better healthcare through increased resources for DHS.

Supports additional funding for the Department of Health Services to effectively regulate and license healthcare facilities. 

- Supports abortion, believing reproductive decisions should be between a woman and her doctor.
- Supports additional funding for the Department of Health Services to effectively regulate and license healthcare facilities. 

Healthcare

Believes education is crucial for prosperity and supports better funding for public schools, higher pay for educators, and more resources. Plans to ensure Arizona’s children have safe, equitable, and thriving public schools.

Supports more funding for public schools and higher pay and more resources for educators.

Supports increasing civics education and engagement. Believes in enhancing K-12 school policies to foster better civic understanding among children and college students.

Supports increasing civics education and engagement.

- Supports more funding for public schools and higher pay and more resources for educators.
- Supports increasing civics education and engagement.

Education

Believes Arizona must plan development thoughtfully and address climate challenges to ensure resource sustainability.

Supports thoughtfully planned development and addressing climate challenges to ensure resource sustainability.

Supports using public private partnerships to expand solar energy and water conservation.

- Supports thoughtfully planned development and addressing climate challenges to ensure resource sustainability.
- Supports using public private partnerships to expand solar energy and water conservation.

Energy & the Environment

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

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Endorsed by the National Organization for Women and the Arizona Neighborhood Alliance,

Endorsed by former Arizona Democratic Party executive director Paul Hegarty, former Planned Parenthood Arizona policy director Michell Steinberg, former Arizona Democratic Party executive director Debbie Lopez,

- Endorsed by the National Organization for Women and the Arizona Neighborhood Alliance,
- Endorsed by former Arizona Democratic Party executive director Paul Hegarty, former Planned Parenthood Arizona policy director Michell Steinberg, former Arizona Democratic Party executive director Debbie Lopez,

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Dorri Thyden

Dorri Thyden grew up in Arizona, attending Coronado High School in Scottsdale. She has a bachelors degree in political science from Arizona State University and a masters in public policy in international security and economics from the University of Maryland. Dorri is married to Monte Thyden.

Believes small businesses are "the life blood of our communities and culture" and need protection from economic events and policy changes. Supports measures to protect and support small businesses.

Supports policies that help small businesses thrive, recognizing them as vital economic engines in communities.

Believes in building a strong middle class and fighting for income equality and economic security. Supports policies that promote fair labor practices, equitable trade, and small business growth.

Believes small business ownership is challenging and uncertain. Said, "COVID hit and I had to close the gallery," highlighting the impact of economic disruptions on small businesses.

Believes in "greater oversight and stronger regulations" for the economy. Supports policies addressing labor issues, trade, taxes, and small business.

Believes in "greater oversight and stronger regulations" for the economy.

Believes detox facilities should not be near schools due to safety concerns. Supports community efforts to address public safety issues related to drugs and erratic behavior.

Believes in ensuring neighborhood safety while showing empathy and support for vulnerable individuals. Worked to hold facilities and regulatory agencies accountable for community and patient safety.

Believes in balancing the location of detox facilities with neighborhood safety. Supports community involvement in public safety decisions.

The candidate's website says, "Dorri successfully fought to help our community fight a detox facility that was creating an unsafe environment for neighbors and a nearby school. She knew how to navigate the multitude of government levels to help resolve the situation."

The candidate's website says, "After a great deal of community outreach, meetings, discussions with the City, and the State, as well as the media, the detox facility agreed to relocate."

Believes "women’s rights are human rights" and supports a woman's right to choose her healthcare, including family planning and bodily autonomy.

Supports women's rights, pro-choice policies, and ensuring access to safe and effective healthcare.

Believes in "Pro Choice," supporting women's rights to abortion. Advocates for comprehensive healthcare, including medical marijuana, accessible insurance, and robust public health measures, especially during COVID.

Believes the healthcare industry is crucial for Arizona's economy and requires state support and oversight to ensure high-quality services for all citizens.

The candidate's website says, "Dorri takes an uncompromising stand when it comes to reproductive rights, economic justice, ending violence against women, racial justice, LGBTQIA+ rights and constitutional equality."

Believes in strong public schools and supports increased funding, teachers’ well-being, and equitable resources. Plans to ensure every child has access to quality education.

Believes in strong public education for children, college affordability, and effective K-12 school policies. Supports comprehensive reforms to enhance educational opportunities for all students.

Believes in advocating for "Smart Sustainable Development" to balance energy needs with environmental protection. Supports policies that promote sustainable growth and responsible energy use.

Believes in "Smart Sustainable Development" for energy and environmental policies. Supports initiatives that balance economic growth with environmental stewardship.

Believes in "water conservation and smart development." Supports sustainable practices to protect natural resources.

Believes Legislative District 5 is a crucial Democratic area in Phoenix and emphasizes the need for strong voter turnout to counter Republican challenges and support competitive races statewide.

Believes running for office is a significant responsibility and aims to protect democracy by encouraging public engagement. Said, "We need strong leaders who believe in protecting our democracy."

Dorri Thyden grew up in Arizona, attending Four Peaks Elementary School in Fountain Hills, Coronado High School in Scottsdale, and Arizona State University in Tempe. She is the first in her family to go to college. Dorri is married to Monte Thyden, and they have spent time living between Washington D.C. and Arizona to be close to their respective families. Information about the church she attends is not provided, nor are details about having children.

Dorri Thyden has over 20 years of experience in government, politics, and the legal industry. She has worked for two city governments, the U.S. Department of State, and in communications roles, including serving as Vice President at a Washington, D.C. public relations firm. Dorri has also worked for the Arizona Democratic Party and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. Currently, she leads client communications for the Lewis Roca law firm.

As of July 2, 2024, Dorri Thyden’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- Your state representatives represent the interests of your local district in the Arizona State House of Representatives. The State House of Representatives, along with the State Senate, makes up the state lawmaking body: the Arizona Legislature.
- Your state representatives can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws.
- Arizona has 30 districts, and each district is represented by two State Representatives, making a total of 60 State Representatives.
- State Representatives are elected to two-year terms. They are paid a yearly salary of $24,000. They only serve in the role part-time.