Arizona State House District 8

Current seat holder: Janeen Connolly, Brian Garcia.

Donald Hawker

Donald Hawker

“Somewhere in my early 40s I slipped through the cracks of the secrecy regarding the nature of pre-born humanity and abortion.” (AZ Clean Elections 2026 Voter Education Guide)
“Not having previously given much thought to the issue, I eventually discovered the respective positions of the parties and changed to Republican.” (AZ Clean Elections 2026 Voter Education Guide)

Janeen Connolly

Janeen Connolly was born in Boise, Idaho. She earned a high school diploma from Cottonwood High School, an associate degree from Maricopa Community College in 1989, a bachelor's degree from Arizona State University in 1991, and a graduate degree from Arizona State University in 2011.

· Official legislative page

Campaign site

“Talking with voters, the first priority for LD8 is K12 Education. Voters want guideline and transparency for vouchers, increased pay for teachers and public money to go to public schools. I will work in support of their concerns. • LD8 voters second priority is affordable housing. Voters are passionate about future housing becoming affordable for all Arizonans. I agree. Homeownership has always been at the heart of the American dream and that dream is slipping further and further away. When serving at the legislature I will engage and help to resolve this issue.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2024))
“I believe that climate change is real and that any portion of it caused by man requires urgent action. I am dedicated to taking steps to reduce my personal carbon footprint. I feel a policy pathway must be grounded in science. And, I will work very hard to move sensible policy forward.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2024))

Brian Garcia

Brian Garcia was born in Arizona. He earned a high school diploma from McClintock High School, a bachelor's degree from Arizona State University in 2015, a graduate degree from Arizona State University, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law in 2017, and a law degree from the Arizona State University, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law in 2020.

· Official legislative page

Campaign site

“As a product of our local public schools, fighting for public education and against ESA vouchers. • Abortion access and reproductive freedom for all. • Protecting voting rights and our democracy.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2024))

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