Kevin Hartke

Republican | Arizona

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Candidate Profile*

Kevin Hartke — State Representative, District 13 (Arizona Republican Primary | July 21, 2026)
State Representative, District 13 Arizona General | November 3, 2026
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Leans Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

EDUCATION

Univ of Missouri/Columbia, Columbia, BS in Biochemistry, -1979

Fuller Theological, Extension in Phoenix, Masters in Theology, -1992

WORK & MILITARY

Trinity Christian Fellowship, Pastor, 1985-2025

AFFILIATIONS

AZ LD 13, Precinct Committeman, 2010-2026

For Our City Chandler, Founder, Board Member, 2009-2026

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Mayor of Chandler Az, 2019-2026

Council member of Chandler Az, 2011-2019

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Az House of Representatives LD 13, 2026-

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (2)

*National Rifle Association NRA-PVF

*Center for Arizona Policy Action CAP Action

OTHER (4)

Arizona Realtors

Arizona Technology Council

NicoPac

Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (10)

Maricopa Sheriff Jerry Sheridan

Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell

Maricopa County Assessor Eddie Cook

Mesa Mayor Mark Freeman

Queen Creek Mayor Julia Wheatley

OTHER INFORMATION

April 2026 - Participated in the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce candidate interviews.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Loss of life of the mother

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Strongly Agree

The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.

Agree

The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.

Agree


ECONOMY

What is your position on the minimum wage?

Did not answer

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.

Accountability Transparency Continual defining of scope of purpose/do not take on responsibilities not defined


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

The government shall not establish a church state and the church has rights to assemble in and outside its walls within the scope of 1st and 4th amendments.

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Disagree

This does not give an employee the right or expectation to not work or fulfill contractual terms of employment.


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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

Did not answer

The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.

Did not answer


NATIONAL SECURITY

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Yes. There is and should be a strong faith component between our countries as well as a maintained political alliance that serves both of our purposes.


IMMIGRATION

I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.

Strongly Disagree


EDUCATION

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Neutral

The goal is to have quality education for all. I believe this is a all hands on deck that involves both federal and state partnerships to some extent.

Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.

Neutral

If foreign students are students in American education systems, they need to pay. If there is collaborative research, there is shared expense.


VALUES

Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.

Strongly Agree

Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.

Agree

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Strongly Agree

I support the expansion of gambling in my state.

Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Christian who has spent my entire adult life seeking to embody the presence and purpose of Jesus to this world. My life job description has been Servant of the Most High God, even though I have had titles such as Missionary, Pastor, Mayor, President, Chairman, etc


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

We use photo ID's for everything. This is one way to eliminate fraud and expedite the process.


EQUALITY

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Strongly Disagree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Disagree

The climate continues to change as it always has.

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

All sources are essential and should be explored depending on the locality: Natural gas, nuclear, clean burning coal plants, solar, wind, geothermal, etc


ABOUT YOU

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

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

No

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?

Take criminals off the street, for those willing, help prepare for a life outside of the system when they have served prescribed incarceration.

Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.

Strongly Agree

Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.

Strongly Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Enforce existing laws.

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