Taylor, James

Meet the Candidate

Running For:
State House
District:
29
Political Affiliation:
Republican
Phone:
(623) 826-1300
Age:
71
Occupation:
Retired
Education:
Some college
Family:
Married, 2 children, 4 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren
Religion:
Baptist
Biographical Info:

James Taylor is a lifelong Christian Conservative who believes in America’s foundational principles like small government, individual liberties, and balanced budgets. Originally from Texas, he has lived in Arizona for decades. For most of his professional career, James has been actively engaged in various sectors of the energy business, ultimately finishing his career at the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station.
James has been active in Arizona Republican politics as a Precinct Committeeman, State Committeeman, Treasurer for LD29, and active on behalf of numerous campaigns and ballot propositions.
A committed family man, his daughters and grandchildren all reside here in the West Valley.
James is an avid 2nd Amendment enthusiast and is active in his church and community.

Statement:

To help maintain a Republican majority and continue conservative governance in the Arizona House of Representatives. To correct negative issues and promote improvements in the quality of life for Arizona Citizens. Primarily centered around consequences of the open border, election integrity, support of police and veterans, and protection of children.

Endorsements:

National Federation of Independent Business AZ (NFIB), AZ Women of Action, AZ Free Enterprise Club, Arizona Police 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. S
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. S
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