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Kelly Cooper
REPUBLICAN
Kelly Cooper is running for Arizona US Representative, District 4, Republican Primary.
Personal background
Kelly was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and is married with two children. He is the founder of the Maricopa County Republican Veterans Club.
Professional background
Kelly is a business owner who operates two Melting Pot franchises and his own restaurant concept, BKD’s Backyard Joint in Chandler. Prior to his career in the restaurant business, he served in the United States Marine Corps.
Political background
Kelly Cooper previously ran for US Representative in Congressional District 4 in 2022 but did not win.
Economy
Believes in "individual responsibility and free market principles," supports lowering taxes, reducing government regulation, and limiting government intervention to foster economic growth and job creation.
Believes the Biden administration has failed to address inflation which will cause a recession and that "hiking taxes during a recession is flat out dangerous policy." Said, "Numerous large companies continue to announce thousands of layoffs" due to current policies.
Supports strategies such as domestic oil production to reduce federal debt, protect Social Security and Medicare, and help future generations achieve the "American dream."
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Healthcare
Wants to address mental health issues and improve resources for mental health services and addiction treatment programs. Plans to incentivize careers in the mental health industry to combat understaffing and resource shortages.
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Voting & Elections
Opposes nationalizing local government programs.
Said, "Instead of addressing these issues head on...the far left in Congress are working to nationalize our elections. This one size fits all approach would be a disaster for Arizona…it’s not about integrity, it’s a power grab, plain and simple."
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Public Safety
Believes addressing crime and homelessness requires increased funding for law enforcement. Supports "severe penalties for serious offenders" and more resources for police and first responders.
Opposes gun control and believes the 2nd Amendment is "non-negotiable" and essential for defense.
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Education
Believes in providing educational freedom and parental rights, supporting school choice policies like vouchers and tax credit scholarships.
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Foreign Policy and Immigration
Believes in securing borders for national security and modernizing immigration to support industries. Supports a fair approach to address undocumented migrants and a robust guest worker system.
Believes veterans deserve unwavering support for their service and commitment. Plans to improve the system to better address issues like PTSD, homelessness, and suicide among veterans.
Believes Biden "brought terrorists into our communities," "played politics" with the "border crisis," and endangered national security.
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Energy & the Environment
Supports investing in alternative energy sources like hydraulic, solar, and wind to provide cleaner fuel options and reduce oil dependency.
Wants to build and revitalize oil refineries to increase domestic oil and gas production and create energy sector jobs.
Supports "common-sense solutions" for water issues, including desalination, water piping, and modernizing water technologies. Believes these measures will create economic growth and high-wage jobs.
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Endorsements
Endorsed by federal politicians including Congressman Jack Bergman, Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler, Congessman Mike Bost, Congressman Ryan Zinke, Congresswoman Debbie Lesko, Congressman Morgan Luttrell, and Congressman Rich McCormick.
Endorsed by political action committees (PAC) and organizations such as the SEAL PAC, the Arizona Veteran's PAC, Veterans for Trump, and the East Valley Young Republican Organization.
Endorsed by politicians in Arizona including Karrin Taylor Robson, Nick Meyers, Mark Brnovich, Kevin Thompson, and Terry Roe. He has received endorsements from numerous Arizona State House Members such as Anthony Kern, Travis Grantham, Julia Wiloughby, Jeff Weninger, and Walt Blackman.
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