Paul Boyer (politician)

Paul D. Boyer
Member of the Arizona House of Representatives
from the 20th[1] district
Assumed office
January 14, 2013
Serving with Anthony Kern
Chair of the Arizona House Education Committee
Assumed office
January 2015
Preceded by Doug Coleman
Personal details
Nationality American
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Beth
Residence Phoenix, Arizona
Alma mater Arizona State University West
Arizona State University
Website boyeraz.com

Paul D. Boyer[2] is an American politician and a Republican member of the Arizona House of Representatives representing District 20 since January 14, 2013 as well as the Chair of the Arizona House Education Committee since 2015.[3]

Previously, Boyer served as an official spokesman and policy advisor for House Majority at the State Capitol, the legislative liaison for the Arizona Department of Corrections, and the Supervisor of District Communications for Mesa Public Schools.[4]

Early life & education

Born to Fred and Sharon and a native of Arizona's West Valley, Boyer attended Deer Valley High School.[5]

Boyer earned his bachelor's degree in English and his MA in communication studies from Arizona State University West and he teaches 10th grade Humane Letters part-time at Veritas Preparatory Academy.

Political Positions

Budget and economy

Boyer is a fiscal conservative, and a critic of government waste. He advocates for lower taxes, regulatory reform, and reduced spending to account for growing state deficits.[6]

Education

He is an advocate of school choice[7] and believes parents should have the right to choose between private, public, and charter schools.[8]

Second Amendment

Boyer is a supporter of the Second Amendment and received an A rating from the NRA.[9]

Elections

  • 2016 Paul Boyer and Anthony Kern were unopposed in the republican primary.[10] They defeated democrat Chris Gilfillan on November 8. Boyer was the top vote getter in the election with 39,780 votes.[11]
  • 2014 Paul Boyer and Anthony Kern defeated democrat Amy Schwabenlender on November 4. Boyer was the top vote getter in the election with 25,610 votes.[12]
  • 2012 With incumbent Republican Representatives Jeff Dial and Bob Robson redistricted to District 18, and with incumbent Republican Representative Carl Seel redistricted from District 6, Boyer ran in the three-way August 28, 2012 Republican Primary, placing first with 12,224 votes,[13] and won the first seat in the November 6, 2012 General election with 37,143 votes above incumbent Representative Seel and Democratic nominees former Representative Jackie Thrasher and Tonya Norwood.[14]

Election Results

Year Office District Republican Democrat
2016 Arizona House of Representatives District 20 Paul Boyer 39,780 Chris Gilfillan 35,117
2014 Arizona House of Representatives District 20 Paul Boyer 25,610 Amy Schwabenlender 19,779
2012 Arizona House of Representatives District 20 Paul Boyer 37,143 Jackie Thrasher 30,342

References

  1. ↑ "Paul Boyer". Phoenix, Arizona: Arizona State Legislature. Retrieved December 23, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Paul Boyer's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved December 23, 2013.
  3. ↑ http://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/laurieroberts/2017/04/05/arizona-lawmakers-who-got-one-right/100046836/
  4. ↑ https://www.azleg.gov/MembersPage.asp?Member_ID=60&Legislature=52&Session_ID=115
  5. ↑ http://boyeraz.com/about-paul/
  6. ↑ https://boyeraz.com/issues/
  7. ↑ https://azcharters.org/great-schools-support-great-teachers/
  8. ↑ https://www.federationforchildren.org/anti-fraud-bill-signed-law-ensuring-accountability-arizonas-school-choice-program/
  9. ↑ https://boyeraz.com/issues/
  10. ↑ "State of Arizona Official Canvass 2016 Primary Election Aug. 30, 2016" (PDF). Phoenix, Arizona: Secretary of State of Arizona. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
  11. ↑ "State of Arizona Official Canvass 2016 General Election November 8, 2016" (PDF). Phoenix, Arizona: Secretary of State of Arizona. p. 15. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
  12. ↑ http://apps.azsos.gov/election/2014/General/Canvass2014GE.pdf
  13. ↑ "State of Arizona Official Canvass 2012 Primary Election August 28, 2012" (PDF). Phoenix, Arizona: Secretary of State of Arizona. p. 11. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 12, 2013. Retrieved December 23, 2013.
  14. ↑ "State of Arizona Official Canvass 2012 General Election November 6, 2012" (PDF). Phoenix, Arizona: Secretary of State of Arizona. p. 12. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 24, 2012. Retrieved December 23, 2013.
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