- Ann Kirkpatrick
Infobox State Representative
name = Ann Kirkpatrick
honorific-suffix =
office=Candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives from Arizona, 1st district
state2 =Arizona
state_house2 = Arizona
district2 = 2nd
term_start2 = 2005
term_end2 = 2007
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succeeded2 =
party = Democratic
birth_date =
birth_place =McNary, Arizona
death_date =
death_place =
spouse =
relations =
children = Two daughters
residence =
alma_mater =University of Arizona
profession = attorney
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website =
footnotes =Ann Kirkpatrick is an American
politician and former member of theArizona House of Representatives . She is a candidate for Congress in ushr|Arizona|1.2008 U.S. Representative campaign
Kirkpatrick is running for the Congressional District One seat that will soon be vacated by incumbent Republican Congressman
Rick Renzi , who announced that he would not seek re-election in the face of a federal indictment on corruption charges. Kirkpatrick won a four-way primary by almost 15 points on September 2, 2008. In July 2008, the Arizona Republic wrote this race offers a "chance for Democrats to pick up a seat and earn a split of the state's full congressional delegation. [ [http://www.azcentral.com/news/election/azelections/articles/2008/07/13/20080713congress0713chart.html Arizona's most competitive congressional races ] "AZ Central", July 13, 2008] The race is currently rated 'Leans Democratic' by "CQ Politics," "The Cook Political Report," and the "New York Times," and 'Toss-Up/Tilt Democrat' by "The Rothenberg Political Report".Endorsements
Kirkpatrick has earned endorsements from leaders in government, education, tribal communities, and other groups. Among those endorsing her are: Governor
Janet Napolitano , U.S. RepresentativeGabrielle Giffords , U.S. RepresentativeHarry Mitchell , theArizona Education Association , the Arizona Police Association, the International Association of Firefighters, Navajo County School Superintendent Linda Morrow, Coconino County School Superintendent Cecilia Owen, Pinal County School Superintendent Orlenda Roberts, former Navajo Nation president Dr. Peterson Zah, and many other tribal leaders. [ [http://www.kirkpatrickforarizona.com/content/endorsements Ann Kirkpatrick for Arizona ] ]Political views
Kirkpatrick is running on a platform of tax cuts for 86 million middle class families, making health care affordable and accessible to all, and encouraging renewable energy projects to end America's dependence on foreign energy and create jobs for rural Arizona. She supports increasing teacher salaries, expanding SCHIP, and adding a division to the army. Kirkpatrick is known as an advocate for early education, Native Americans, and law enforcement.
As a member of the Arizona State Legislature, Kirkpatrick was known for her willingness to work across party lines.
Career in the Arizona Legislature
In 2004, Kirkpatrick was elected to represent Arizona's Legislative District 2. She took office in January of 2005. This district includes Flagstaff and the Hualapai, Havasupai, Hopi, Navajo and San Juan Southern Piute Nations. She served as the ranking Democrat on the House Ways and Means Committee, as well as the Education K-12 Committee and Natural Resources Committee. [http://www.azleg.gov/MembersPage.asp?Member_ID=28&Legislature=48 Member Page ] ] She helped pass voluntary all-day kindergarten and contribution limits to candidates for office and worked to crack down on meth dealers and cut taxes for veterans.
Career prior to 2005
In 1980 she became Coconino County’s first woman deputy county attorney, and she later served as city attorney for Sedona. She was a member of the Flagstaff Water Commission. In 2004, she taught Business Law and Ethics at Coconino Community College."
Personal life
Kirkpatrick was born in McNary, Arizona. She is a graduate of Blue Ridge High School, the University of Arizona, and the UA College of Law. She has two daughters. [ [http://www.kirkpatrickforarizona.com/content/meet_ann Ann Kirkpatrick for Arizona ] ]
She is a resident of
Flagstaff, Arizona and the former president of United Way of Northern Arizona and the Flagstaff Symphony Association. Kirkpatrick also served on the Board of Directors of Big Sisters, the Flagstaff Library Foundation, and Lowell Observatory.Fact|date=July 2008References
External links
* [http://www.azleg.gov/MembersPage.asp?Member_ID=28&Legislature=48 State Representative Ann Kirkpatrick] "official government website"
* [http://www.kirkpatrickforarizona.com/ Ann Kirkpatrick for U.S. Congress] "official campaign website"
* [http://opensecrets.org/races/summary.asp?ID=AZ01&Cycle=2008 Campaign contributions] atOpenSecrets.org
* [http://www.kirkpatricklaw.com/ Kirkpatrick and Harris Law Office]
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