Adam Driggs
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| Adam Driggs | ||
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| Arizona State Senate District 11 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 10, 2011-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 10, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 1 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $24,000/year | |
| Per diem | $35/day for the first 120 days of regular session and for special sessions and $10/day thereafter. | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | Four consecutive terms | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Arizona State House of Representatives | ||
| 2007-2011 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Brigham Young University, 1990 | |
| J.D. | Arizona State University College of Law, 1993 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | April 22, 1965 | |
| Place of birth | Phoenix, AZ | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
Contents |
Driggs works as an Attorney with Driggs Law Group, and is also a small business owner.
He is a leader in the Boy Scouts, and volunteers with Habitat for Humanity.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Driggs has been appointed to these committees:
- Banking and Insurance Committee, Arizona Senate
- Commerce and Energy Committee, Arizona Senate
- Judiciary Committee, Arizona Senate
- Veterans and Military Affairs Committee, Arizona Senate, Chair
Issues
On his website Driggs lists his four major issue positions:[2]
- Promote Quality K-12 Education - "Continue to improve quality of education through competition," "More resources towards math and science in our schools," and "Merit pay increases for our best teachers."
- Help Grow the Economy - "Foster atmosphere beneficial to large and small businesses," and "Reduce Taxes on Individuals and Small Businesses."
- Reduce High Crime Rate - "Combat child prostitution"
- Secure Arizona Borders - "Coordinate federal and local law enforcement efforts," "Ensure the successful & fair implementation of our new Employer Sanction Laws," and "Vigorously prosecute all those involved in Human Smuggling."
Driggs did not provide answers to the 2008 Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[3]
Legislation
Driggs's sponsored bills include:
- HB 2138 - graffiti implements; unlawful possession; minors
- HB 2150 - animals; fighting
- HB 2274 - paycheck deductions; political purposes; limitation
- HB 2418 - concealed weapons; federal firearms licensee
For a full listed of sponsored bills see the House website.
Presidential preference
2012
Adam Driggs has endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [4]
Elections
2010
Driggs was eligible but did not seek re-election in 2010. He instead sought election to the district 11 seat of the Arizona State Senate. He won the August 24 primary and then defeated Democrat Rita Dickinson in the November 2 general election.[5][6]
| Arizona State Senate, District 11 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Adam Driggs (R)
| 37,458 | |||
| Rita Dickinson (D) | 26,916 | |||
| Arizona State Senate, District 11 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Adam Driggs (R)
| 11,005 | |||
| Rich Davis (R) | 9,055 | |||
| Andrew Smigielski (R) | 2,634 | |||
Campaign themes
Driggs' website lists the following issues:
- Public Safety
- Excerpt: "I am committed to protecting our border and providing quality police, fire and emergency services."
- Immigration
- Excerpt: "...I have worked with other legislators to create sound immigration law."
- Budget Transparency
- Excerpt: "We must end back room deals during the budget process and create the budget in full view of the Arizona citizens."
- Economic Growth
- Excerpt: "Attracting quality jobs to our area is critical."
- Protecting Seniors
- Excerpt: "I will work hard to ensure that the Arizona Legislature is sensitive to the needs of our seniors."
- Smaller Government
- Excerpt: "Government has become too large and often ignores the will of the people."
- Education
- Excerpt: "Excellent educational opportunities are essential in building strong individuals, strong families and strong communities. "
- Energy
- Excerpt: "All of us have been adversely affected by the skyrocketing cost of fuel. The legislature can do more and I will work for better solutions to these serious problems."[7]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Driggs and Eric Meyer were elected to the 11th District Seat in the Arizona House of Representatives, defeating opponent Jon Altmann (R).[8]
Driggs raised $74,797 for the campaign, Meyer raised $42,008, and Altmann raised $74,541.[9]
| Arizona State House, District 11 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Adam Driggs (R)
| 39,439 | |||
| Eric Meyer (D)
| 39,114 | |||
| Jon Altmann (R) | 37,110 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Driggs raised $109,395 in contributions. [10]
His two largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Driggs, Adam | $8,050 |
| Arizona Dental Association | $1,000 |
2008
Below are Driggs's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[11]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $71,067 |
| Pamela Butler | $130 |
| Doug Driggs | $130 |
| John D Driggs | $130 |
| Jack S Lake | $130 |
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term ""Adam + Driggs" + Arizona + Senate"
Personal
Driggs and his wife Leonore have four children.
External links
- Adam Driggs Official Website
- Senate website
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart bio
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Driggs
- ↑ Adam Driggs Issues
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Driggs Issue Positions
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Additional Arizona Elected Officials," February 2, 2012
- ↑ General election results
- ↑ Primary results
- ↑ Adam Driggs' campaign website, Issues
- ↑ 2008 general election results, Arizona
- ↑ Arizona House spending, 2008
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Barbara Leff | Arizona State Senate District 11 2011–present | Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - | Arizona State House District 11 2007–2011 | Succeeded by Kate Brophy McGee |
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