Ballot Pedia, Greg Stanton

Greg was born in Long Island, New York. He received a bachelor's degree from Marquette University and a law degree from the University of Michigan.

Greg previously worked as a deputy attorney general of Arizona.

Greg Stanton currently serves as the US Representative in Congressional District 4. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his first term. He previously served as the Mayor of Phoenix from 2012 to 2018.

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As a House Representative, led the effort to pass the CHIPS and Science Act, investing in domestic semiconductor manufacturing to create high-wage jobs and reduce dependence on foreign manufacturers.

As a House Representative, delivered funds for Chandler’s new water interconnect facility to help Intel create nearly 10,000 new jobs in the East Valley.

Supports investing in infrastructure to boost the local economy. As Mayor, secured $24.4 million for Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport improvements.

As Mayor of Phoenix, built a bipartisan coalition to rebuild the economy after the Great Recession. Supports economic growth through bipartisan efforts, focusing on population growth and wage increases.

Believes a strong economy with good jobs is essential for middle-class families and those aspiring to join the middle class.

As a House Representative, passed legislation providing $100 million in grants for local governments to purchase drones for infrastructure inspection and another $100 million for workforce training in this technology.

Believes in rebuilding the economy through bipartisan efforts. As Mayor, built a bipartisan coalition to address labor issues, trade, taxes, small business, and regulation after the Great Recession.

The candidate's website says, "“I’m proud to have the support of so many Arizonans who want their representative to reach across party lines to get things done to improve people’s lives,” Stanton said. “I’ll continue to work to create good-paying jobs, stand up to the drug companies and protect Arizona’s water supply.”"

Believes water security is essential for economic stability. Supports policies that link water management to economic growth.

- As a House Representative, led the effort to pass the CHIPS and Science Act, investing in domestic semiconductor manufacturing to create high-wage jobs and reduce dependence on foreign manufacturers.
- As a House Representative, delivered funds for Chandler’s new water interconnect facility to help Intel create nearly 10,000 new jobs in the East Valley.
- Supports investing in infrastructure to boost the local economy. As Mayor, secured $24.4 million for Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport improvements.
- As Mayor of Phoenix, built a bipartisan coalition to rebuild the economy after the Great Recession. Supports economic growth through bipartisan efforts, focusing on population growth and wage increases.
- As a House Representative, passed legislation providing $100 million in grants for local governments to purchase drones for infrastructure inspection and another $100 million for workforce training in this technology.
- Believes water security is essential for economic stability. Supports policies that link water management to economic growth.

Economy

Believes in protecting women's reproductive rights and access to healthcare. As a House Representative, voted for the Women’s Health Protection Act to ensure access to reproductive health care.

Supports abortion and, as a House Representative, voted for the Women’s Health Protection Act to ensure access to reproductive health care.

Believes in lowering prescription drug prices by refusing contributions from Big Pharma and advocating for Medicare negotiations.

Believes in lowering prescription drug prices by refusing "contributions from Big Pharma" and advocating for Medicare negotiations.

Supports limiting insulin copays to $35/month for Medicare patients.

Supports limiting insulin copays to $35 per month for Medicare patients.

Believes Medicare should negotiate lower drug prices to save money. Supports healthcare reforms to benefit Arizonans.

Supports a woman's right to make her own health care decisions and vows to protect women's health care in Congress.

- Supports abortion and, as a House Representative, voted for the Women’s Health Protection Act to ensure access to reproductive health care.
- Believes in lowering prescription drug prices by refusing "contributions from Big Pharma" and advocating for Medicare negotiations.
- Supports limiting insulin copays to $35 per month for Medicare patients.

Healthcare

Supports expanding voting rights and strengthening election integrity. As a House Representative, voted for the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the For the People Act.

Believes America’s democracy is in crisis and supports defending election results against insurrectionists. As a House Representative, defended Arizona’s election results during the Capitol insurrection.

Believes America’s democracy is "in crisis "and supports defending election results against "insurrectionists." As a House Representative, defended Arizona’s election results during the Capitol insurrection.

- Supports expanding voting rights and strengthening election integrity. As a House Representative, voted for the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the For the People Act.
- Believes America’s democracy is "in crisis "and supports defending election results against "insurrectionists." As a House Representative, defended Arizona’s election results during the Capitol insurrection.

Voting & Elections

Supports deterring drug traffickers and combating fentanyl by implementing new penalties for counterfeit pill production.

Supports enhancing border security and equipping law enforcement with tools to combat drug trafficking.

Supports giving law enforcement new tools and technology to stop drug trafficking.

- Supports deterring drug traffickers and combating fentanyl by implementing new penalties for counterfeit pill production.
- Supports enhancing border security and equipping law enforcement with tools to combat drug trafficking.
- Supports giving law enforcement new tools and technology to stop drug trafficking.

Public Safety

As a House Representative, secured $1 million in federal investment for Maricopa Community Colleges to develop its bioscience program.

Believes in expanding educational opportunities for children and college students. As a Congressman, announced new funding for bioscience program expansion with MCCCD leaders.

Believes in expanding educational opportunities for children and college students. 

- As a House Representative, secured $1 million in federal investment for Maricopa Community Colleges to develop its bioscience program.
- Believes in expanding educational opportunities for children and college students. 

Education

As a House Representative, led a bipartisan group to introduce the Public Health and Border Security Act of 2022 to prevent lifting Title 42 immigration restrictions without a plan. Supports comprehensive immigration policy planning to manage border security.

Supports smart, effective border security and additional resources to prevent humanitarian crises. As a House Representative, pushed for a Homeland Security funding bill addressing these issues.

Supports strong border security, as evidenced by backing the largest border security bill in history.

- As a House Representative, led a bipartisan group to introduce the Public Health and Border Security Act of 2022 to prevent lifting Title 42 immigration restrictions without a plan. Supports comprehensive immigration policy planning to manage border security.
- Supports smart, effective border security and additional resources to prevent humanitarian crises. As a House Representative, pushed for a Homeland Security funding bill addressing these issues.

Foreign Policy and Immigration

As a House Representative, secured $37.5 million to re-open and improve the Kyrene Water Reclamation Facility to enhance recycled water use and groundwater recharge.

As a House Representative, authored the Colorado River Drought Response Act, a $500 million bill to protect Lake Mead and Lake Powell.

Supports protecting water resources and, as a House Representative, voted to approve $4 billion for drought relief in the southwest.

Believes Arizona’s water security is crucial and supports taking bold action to protect the Colorado River. Said, "Protecting our water supply is a must for our economy, too."

As a House Representative, secured $150 million for Arizona water infrastructure projects in the 2020 Water Resources Development Act.

The candidate's website says, "Tempe plans to reopen long dormant water reclamation plant amid grinding drought"

As a House Representative, led the effort to authorize $18.75 million to address aging infrastructure at Chandler’s Ocotillo Water Reclamation Facility.

- As a House Representative, secured $37.5 million to re-open and improve the Kyrene Water Reclamation Facility to enhance recycled water use and groundwater recharge.
- As a House Representative, authored the Colorado River Drought Response Act, a $500 million bill to protect Lake Mead and Lake Powell.
- Supports protecting water resources and, as a House Representative, voted to approve $4 billion for drought relief in the southwest.
- As a House Representative, secured $150 million for Arizona water infrastructure projects in the 2020 Water Resources Development Act.
- As a House Representative, led the effort to authorize $18.75 million to address aging infrastructure at Chandler’s Ocotillo Water Reclamation Facility.

Energy & the Environment

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Greg Stanton

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

Greg Stanton is a former Mayor of Phoenix. During his tenure as mayor, he focused on initiatives aimed at improving the lives of his constituents. Details about his current workplace or other previous jobs are not provided.

Greg Stanton is a former Mayor of Phoenix. Details on the exact duration of his mayoral term, any committee appointments, or past electoral runs are not provided.

The candidate's website says, "Kate Gallego and Greg Stanton Hail Bipartisan Infrastructure Dollars to Improve Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport"

The candidate's website says, "Extends tax credits that were set to expire this year that will save Affordable Care Act enrollees an average of $1,500 in premiums."

Supports lowering drug prices by increasing competition and limiting price gouging. As a House Representative, passed legislation enabling Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices, saving millions.

The candidate's website says, "PHOENIX—On Wednesday night, Congressman Greg Stanton took the debate stage to discuss the stakes in his race for Congress, including the future of reproductive rights."

The candidate's website says, "PHOENIX—U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton today unveiled the second television spot of his re-election campaign, which highlights his record of taking on Big Pharma in Congress and as Phoenix mayor."

The candidate's website says, "The spot highlights Stanton’s success delivering meaningful results for Arizona, including resources for water security and drought protection, record infrastructure investments and securing Medicare’s ability to negotiate lower drug prices for Arizonans."

The candidate's website says, "Cooper has even compared sworn federal law enforcement officers to the Nazi Gestapo."

The candidate's website says, "Cooper has been a proponent of violent extremism throughout his campaign. He called for the assault of those who disagree with him, stating, “they've taken our schools, they’ve taken our communities, and now it’s time that we start assaulting them.”"

The candidate's website says, "Kelly Cooper Says Federal Law Enforcement ‘Exactly’ Like Hitler’s Gestapo"

Believes a secure border is essential for Arizona’s public safety and economic strength.

The candidate's website says, "Tonight, Cooper falsely denied he made the comments and suggested instead bogus claims that he wants those who have not been charged with crimes to be released. Except Cooper’s new-found position relies on the false conspiracy theory that some are being held, but not charged, for attacking the Capitol."

The candidate's website says, "Federal Law Enforcement ‘Exactly’ Like Hitler’s Gestapo"

The candidate's website says, "Afghan refugees, many with uncertain immigration status, struggle with daily life"

The candidate's website says, "Tempe to reopen water reclamation facility after 10+ year dormancy"

The candidate's website says, "Arizona loses more of its Colorado River water allocation under new drought plan"

- Your US Representative represents the interests of your district in the US House of Representatives, the lower house of Congress. Arizona currently has 9 US Representatives.
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