Altherr, Michelle

Meet the Candidate

Running For:
State Senate
District:
23
Political Affiliation:
Republican
Phone:
(623) 522-6652
Religion:
Disciple of Christ
Biographical Info:

My name is Michelle Altherr, I am a US Air Force Veteran and graduated from the USAF Community College with a degree in Applied Sciences. I am the Chairman of Legislative District 23, a Precinct Committeeman, State Committeeman, and a State Delegate. I was a National Delegate who cast a vote in support of Donald J. Trump as the Republican Presidential Nominee. I am married 35 years to Frank Altherr, and proud mother and grandmother of two grandsons.

Statement:

I am a grassroots patriot who proudly stands alongside ‘we the people.’ I served 15 years in the Air Force and was consistently recognized for my leadership qualities and my ability to work with people to get the job done. I accomplished this without compromising my integrity. My journey into politics began with volunteering for Latinos for Trump in 2019, and since then I’ve remained actively engaged. As your Legislative District Chairman, I have made it a priority to help conservative candidates get elected as well as addressing critical issues within our election process.

I am first and foremost a Disciple of Christ, determined to fight for policies that prioritize the well-being of our citizens and uphold the values that make America great. With a strong sense of duty and a commitment to servant leadership, I will work hard to bring back American patriotism, pride, and integrity to the office of our elected officials. That is why I am running to represent you in the Senate, and together, we can restore faith in our republic and build a brighter future for generations to come.

Endorsements:

AZ Women of Action, AZ Free Enterprise Club, 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. 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