Pena, Michele
Meet the Candidate
Running For:
State HouseDistrict:
23Political Affiliation:
RepublicanPhone:
(928) 276-5368Occupation:
SecretaryReligion:
ChristianBiographical Info:
Michele Pena, an administrative assistant for a farming company in Yuma, Arizona, rose up and won her seat as Representative this last term. Carrying her abundance of heart strengthening life experiences, she has exhibited great care and advocacy for the people of Arizona. Some of her accomplishments include protecting parental rights in their children’s education, bills to support our people in their continuing struggle to provide for their families and increasing opportunities for our veterans. Against all odds, Michele looks to continue her pursuit to be a voice for our great state in pushing for a better living against intervening forces.
Statement:
I chose to run for office to address concerns over the current state of our economy, our kid’s education, the needs of our rural community, and the safety of our neighborhoods. As a mother, I am committed to fighting to bring change that will improve our quality of life and create a bright future for our children.
Endorsements:
National Federation of Independent Business AZ (NFIB), AZ Women of Action, AZ Free Enterprise Club, AZ Chamber of Commerce, Greater Phoenix Chamber, Arizona Troopers Association, Center for Arizona Policy Action
Survey
Response Legend
- SSupports
- OOpposes
- *Comment
- −Declined to respond
- †Declined to respond, Position based on citation
| Question | Response | Comments/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Allowing all parents to use tax credits and publicly funded Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESA) to enable their children to attend any private school, homeschool, or online academy of their choice. | S | |
| 2. Requiring district and charter school officials, including teachers, to inform parents about their child’s social, mental, emotional, or physical health. | S | |
| 3. Implementing district and charter school policies to allow students and faculty to use the restroom, locker room, and shower room based on self-identification rather than biological sex. | O | |
| 4. Requiring signed permission from a parent before a district or charter school student may participate in any sexuality-related instruction, activities, or clubs. | S | |
| 5. Requiring each district and charter school to post online a list of all curriculum and instructional materials being used in the classroom. | − | |
| 6. Enacting government regulation of the creed, practices, and curriculum of private schools. | O | |
| 7. Requiring government-mandated testing standards for private school and homeschool students. | O | |
| 8. Terminating Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) and School Tuition Organization (STO) programs. | O | |
| 9. Permitting ESA homeschool students to participate in public high school athletic programs. | S | |
| 10. Acquiring parental consent for district and charter school faculty and staff to refer to students by pronouns that do not align with the student’s birth sex. | S | |
| 11. Making available books and instructional materials that include sexually explicit images and themes in district and charter school classrooms and libraries. | O |