Ballotpedia, Elizabeth Reye (Arizona)

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Elizabeth is from Arizona. She holds a doctorate degree in neuroscience from Johns Hopkins University. She lives in Paradise Valley with her 3 children. She is a Christian. 

Elizabeth previously worked at the National Institute of Health.

Elizabeth Jean Reye's campaign for U.S. Senator representing Arizona is her first run for public office. 

Believes "What Biden and his cronies have done to our economy is atrocious. Skyrocketing inflation, loss of energy independence, and gas prices through the roof."

Wants to increase affordability in Arizona.

Supports upholding financial transparency and accountability in government.

- Believes "What Biden and his cronies have done to our economy is atrocious. Skyrocketing inflation, loss of energy independence, and gas prices through the roof."
- Wants to increase affordability in Arizona.
- Supports upholding financial transparency and accountability in government.

Economy

Opposes abortion but supports strict exceptions to allow an abortion, including a nonviable pregnancy, fatal complications, rape, and incest.

Believes abortion policies have" been exploited by both sides for political gain."

- Opposes abortion but supports strict exceptions to allow an abortion, including a nonviable pregnancy, fatal complications, rape, and incest.
- Believes abortion policies have" been exploited by both sides for political gain."

Healthcare

Believes "Lying is not leadership....we must be willing to call out our own in politics and the media when they attempt to undermine our adherence to self-governance."

- Believes "Lying is not leadership....we must be willing to call out our own in politics and the media when they attempt to undermine our adherence to self-governance."
- Supports term limits.

Voting & Elections

Supports gun ownership, but wants gun owners to "ensure that weapons do not fall into the wrong hands."

Believes the January 6th United States Capitol attack is "nothing short of a sacrilege."

Believes "nothing is stronger than the United States Constitution."

- Supports gun ownership, but wants gun owners to "ensure that weapons do not fall into the wrong hands."
- Believes the January 6th United States Capitol attack is "nothing short of a sacrilege."
- Believes "nothing is stronger than the United States Constitution."

Public Safety

As of June 19, 2024, Elizabeth Jean Reye’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Education

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Believes in "full support for Israel and innocent Palestinians against Iran and its surrogates." Supports strong military alliances and protection of vulnerable populations in conflict zones.

Holds "Full support for Israel and innocent Palestinians against Iran and its surrogates.

Believes lawful immigrants are the "lifeblood of our nation" and supports a foreign policy that promotes the U.S. as a "Beacon of Freedom."

Supports legal immigration, saying  it is the "lifeblood of our nation."

Believes in restoring "reason and responsibility" to immigration policy and standing up to tyrants. Supports securing the border and maintaining a strong stance against authoritarian regimes.

Promises to "reason and responsibility on securing the border and standing-up to tyrants of the Republican Party" 

Opposes former president Donal Trump, saying those like Trump " who would capitulate to the tyrants and make America a junior partner in the Axis of Evil would be unrecognizable as Republicans to Reagan."

Promises to advocate for a previously discussed bill  that would have "restricted amnesty, built more border wall, provided millions to fight the cartels, fentanyl detection, 4500 border personnel, and 100 new immigration judges.", saying it "would have reduced the wait time for asylum claims from a staggering 5 years to a mere 6 months."

Supports "full support for Ukraine against Russia." Believes in strong military backing and comprehensive foreign policy measures to counter Russian aggression.

Supports "full support for Taiwan against China." Believes in a strong military, comprehensive immigration policy, and robust veterans' support.

- Holds "Full support for Israel and innocent Palestinians against Iran and its surrogates.
- Supports legal immigration, saying  it is the "lifeblood of our nation."
- Promises to "reason and responsibility on securing the border and standing-up to tyrants of the Republican Party" 
- Opposes former president Donal Trump, saying those like Trump " who would capitulate to the tyrants and make America a junior partner in the Axis of Evil would be unrecognizable as Republicans to Reagan."
- Promises to advocate for a previously discussed bill  that would have "restricted amnesty, built more border wall, provided millions to fight the cartels, fentanyl detection, 4500 border personnel, and 100 new immigration judges.", saying it "would have reduced the wait time for asylum claims from a staggering 5 years to a mere 6 months."
- Supports Ukraine against Russia." .
- Supports Taiwan against China." 

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Energy & the Environment

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Elizabeth Jean Reye

Believes MAGA Republicans may intentionally lose elections to claim fraud. Said, "Kari Lake gets her cake and eats it too while Arizona families are left with the same crisis."

The candidate's website says, "Second Amendment Protections and Responsibility - Reye For Arizona"

The candidate's website says, "Second Amendment Protections and Responsibility"

Believes in strong support for the Second Amendment and opposes any restrictions on gun ownership. Said, "No daughter of his would be anything but 100% Pro-Second Amendment."

Believes gun owners should lead efforts to prevent weapons from falling into the wrong hands. Supports balancing the right to bear arms with ensuring children's safety.

Elizabeth Jean Reye is an Arizona native who graduated from John Hopkins University in neuroscience. She is a mother of two daughters and a son. Details about where she currently lives, her church attendance, and other aspects of her family life are not provided.

Elizabeth Jean Reye is a neuroscientist who graduated from John Hopkins University. She has worked at the National Institute of Health.

As of July 2, 2024, Elizabeth Jean Reye’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports federal legislation ensuring abortion access with restrictions and exceptions, and opposes forcing women to endure unviable pregnancies or pregnancies resulting from rape or incest.

The candidate's website says, "In a letter to Peanuts creator Charles M Schulz, of all people, President Reagan made clear his commitment to the life of unborn children but also in his belief that every mother has a basic right of self-defense to seek an abortion if her life or health is at stake. Few have put it so plainly."

Believes no pregnant woman should fear harassment while traveling. Supports federal oversight to prevent state-level healthcare disparities.

The candidate's website says, "“Or, we can ask ourselves an important question. Does Kari Lake even care either way? Does this issue hold any importance to her at all? I think it is fair to say that it does not. No one who actually cares about abortion, for or against, could just change their position at the drop of a hat (or a poll). And if there is one thing those with sincere beliefs for or against, can agree on, it’s that Kari Lake’s amoral game of abortion ping pong insults us all."

The candidate's website says, "Paradise Valley–Beth Reye, Republican candidate for United States Senate from Arizona, released the following statement regarding Kari Lake’s head-spinning about-face in the wake of the Arizona Supreme Court’s upholding of the 1864 abortion ban."

The candidate's website says, "Wannabe Senator’s Breakneck About-Face on Abortion Ban Suggests She Does Not"

Supports providing resources to the Border Patrol, including funding for personnel, immigration judges, and border wall construction. Believes in reducing asylum claim wait times and opposes using the border as a political wedge.

Believes in "Peace through Strength" and opposes appeasing tyrants like Putin, Xi, and Un. Supports a strong military stance to counter authoritarian regimes.

Believes in holding politicians accountable for their foreign policy decisions. Criticizes "self-purported freedom lovers" for inconsistent stances on Ukraine funding.

Believes in serving border communities rather than using the border wall as a political prop. Plans to focus on practical support for those living and working at the border.

Believes foreign policy issues, like immigration, are exploited for political gain. Opposes forcing maximalist positions, advocating for humane solutions that respect all perspectives.

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