

Kevin Thompson
Republican | Arizona
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Kevin Thompson
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
Corporation Commissioner
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Bachelors of Science, 1996
WORK & MILITARY
United States Air Force, E3, 1988-1996
AFFILIATIONS
The Centers for Habilitation, Board Member, United Food Bank
Board Member, MesCAN, Board Member
Arizona Municipal Water Users Association, Executive Board/Immediate Past President, America Public Gas Association
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Councilmember, City of Mesa, 2015-2023
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Arizona Corporation Commission, 2023-2027
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (5)
Andy Biggs
Ben Toma
Straight Talk Sedona
Walt Blackman
Warren Petersen
OTHER (2)
Jacqueline Parker
Jake Hoffman
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (8)
Congressman Andy Biggs
Senator Warren Petersen
Representatives Walt Blackman, Travis Grantham, Jake Hoffman, Jacqueline Parker, Ben Toma
Commissioners Jim O’Connor, Justin Olson
Mayors Cathy Carlat, Skip Hall, Brigette Peterson,
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Nick Myers (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Gail Griffin (2022)
Tom Forese (2022)
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
N/A for the AZCC
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Choose not to answer
N/A for the AZCC
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Choose not to answer
N/A for the AZCC
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Choose not to answer
N/A for the AZCC
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
N/A for the AZCC
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
N/A for the AZCC
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Choose not to answer
N/A for the AZCC
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
N/A for the AZCC
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
The AZ Corporation Commission, under their Constitutional authority given in Article 15, prohibited the utilities they regulate from mandating vaccines for those employees that choose not to receive vaccines. I stand with the Commissioners on this ruling.
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
N/A for the AZCC
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
The Corporation Commission’s budget is funded through the Executive Branch.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Choose not to answer
N/A for the AZCC
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Choose not to answer
N/A for the AZCC
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
N/A for the AZCC
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Choose not to answer
N/A for the AZCC
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Choose not to answer
N/A for the AZCC
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Choose not to answer
N/A for the AZCC
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
N/A for the AZCC
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Choose not to answer
N/A for the AZCC
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To protect the rights, liberties, and properties of the people through proper rule making
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
In relation to my views towards the duties and role of the Corporation Commission.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Did not answer
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I am an American First, Arizona First candidate with over 25 years of real world experience. I spent 17 years in the utility arena and another 8 as a Councilmember, so I understand the role and responsibility of the Commission. I have been on both sides of the equation; as an employee of a utility where I was responsible for providing service to the consumer, and as a Councilmember where I am responsible for setting fair and reasonable utility rates, ensuring our energy grid is reliable and resilient, and protecting our citizens pocketbook.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
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N/A for the AZCC
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
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N/A for the AZCC
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
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N/A for the AZCC
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
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N/A for the AZCC
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
N/A for the AZCC
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Choose not to answer
N/A for the AZCC
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
N/A for the AZCC
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
N/A for the AZCC
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Choose not to answer
N/A for the AZCC
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost jobs and economic growth. Governments job is to protect its citizens with fair and balanced regulations that ensure citizens are afforded clean air and water, while not being overly burdensome on businesses.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Choose not to answer
N/A for the AZCC
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