Wilmeth, Justin

Meet the Candidate

Running For:
State House
District:
2
Political Affiliation:
Republican
Phone:
602-872-1648
Age:
45
Occupation:
Consultant
Education:
MPA - Arizona State Unversity; BS, Political Science - Arizona State University
Family:
N/A
Religion:
Christian
Biographical Info:

In his early life, during the challenges and triumphs of the Reagan era, Justin developed a heart for conservative principles that have produced abundant prosperity. He was born in West Texas, where his family operated farmland and his father worked in the oil industry. He comes from a long line of tough, hardworking folks who instilled in him the importance of commitment, loyalty and understanding. Justin’s time on the family farm taught him the importance of pro-business, low-regulatory policy and what it means for economic prosperity.

Justin got his start in politics when he helped a friend run for office in 2004. Since then, he has served in various grassroots and policy positions in Oklahoma before moving to Phoenix to serve as a policy advisor for the Republican Caucus in the Arizona House of Representatives. Justin is a graduate from Arizona State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science as well as a Master’s in Public Administration.

Between his life experiences and education, Justin has proven to be an adept state legislator. He first won election to the House in 2020. In only one term at the Arizona House of Representatives, he was the prime sponsor of 18 bills that were signed into law. He set a record in the 2021 legislative session, seeing a whopping 8 of his sponsored bills signed into law, a first-year freshman record.

Justin is proud to live in the Deer Valley area, a proud transplant who chose to make Arizona home because of its freedom and opportunity. He’s running for re-election to ensure the Grand Canyon State stays that way!

Statement:

To keep Arizona the amazingly productive and innovative state it is.

Endorsements:

National Federation of Independent Business AZ (NFIB), AZ Women of Action, AZ Chamber of Commerce, Arizona Police Association, 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* Parents can make the best decisions for this children - period! They should have a say in where their kid receives an education.
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. O
11. Making available books and instructional materials that include sexually explicit images and themes in district and charter school classrooms and libraries. O