Learn more about the candidates in the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors District 1 race: Republican Mark Stewart and Democrat Joel Navarro.
Both Democrats and Republicans consider District 1 a winnable race after the GOP won the district by just a few hundred votes in 2020. Along with District 3, the District 1 race could determine which party controls the Board of Supervisors next year.
Joel Navarro
Party: Democrat
Website: joelnavarroforsupervisor.com
Navarro, a former Tempe City Councilman, is a longtime Phoenix firefighter and paramedic. He has listed “protect democracy” as a top priority, committing to use resources to protect election workers, fight disinformation and make elections more accessible and secure.
His other priorities include public safety, early childhood education and public health.
Mark Stewart
Party: Republican
Website: markstewartaz.com
Stewart, an outgoing Chandler City Councilman, defeated incumbent Republican Supervisor Jack Sellers in the GOP primary. Stewart says he brought a focus on public safety and customer service to Chandler and would take a similar approach at the county.
Stewart has criticized the board’s handling of the 2022 election and declined to answer when asked if he would have certified the 2020 election Trump lost to President Biden or the 2022 election Republican Kari Lake lost to Democrat Katie Hobbs, according to SanTan Sun News. Stewart said he wants to make sure the county is providing transparency to residents in elections and other services.
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