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Blake Masters
REPUBLICAN
Blake Masters is running for Arizona US Representative, District 8, Republican Primary.
Personal background
Blake was born and raised in Arizona. He received bachelor's and law degrees from Stanford University. He and his wife Catherine have children.
Professional background
Blake has worked for Thiel Capital as the president of the Thiel Foundation, as a co-founder of Judicata, a software startup, and as an author.
Political background
Blake Masters previously ran in the general election for the U.S. Senate in Arizona in 2022 but did not win.
Economy
Believes Biden's policies worsened the economy but ultimately attributes the issues to "decades of bureaucratic overregulation, over-taxation, reckless outsourcing, and irresponsible spending."
Believes in the future of cryptocurrency and digital assets for economic freedom and security. Opposes the creation of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) and supports sensible regulatory frameworks for blockchain technology.
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Healthcare
Opposes abortion.
Believes the "Joe Biden economy" has harmed Arizona families with rising living costs and unpredictable health care expenses.
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Voting & Elections
Believes in complying with Federal election laws and contacting voters if additional information is needed.
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Public Safety
Opposes gun control.
Supports leaders who fight for public safety and justice and wants to decrease crime.
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Education
Believes Arizona schools are currently "failing" and wants to tackle "soaring tuition" costs.
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Foreign Policy and Immigration
Believes the government is failing on immigration, with an open border and rising crime. Criticizes the White House for prioritizing "radical social experiments" over national security, leading to military readiness decay.
Believes the correct amount of illegal immigration is "ZERO" and supports building a border wall. Plans to focus on threats like cartel violence, "radical Islamic terrorists," and a "rising China" to ensure American security.
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Energy & the Environment
Supports reducing overregulation to combat inflation and restoring American energy dominance to bring back high-paying manufacturing jobs.
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Endorsements
Has been endorsed by President Trump.
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