Hartke, Kevin

Meet the Candidate

Running For:
State House
District:
13
Political Affiliation:
Republican
Occupation:
Mayor
Education:
BS in Biochemistry from U of Mo/Columbia, Masters in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary
Family:
Married to Lynne for 44 years with four children and four grandchildren
Religion:
Christian
Biographical Info:

Mayor Kevin Hartke has lived in Chandler for 41 years. He has over 16 years in service as Mayor, Vice Mayor and Councilmember. He has served as a Pastor in Chandler for 40 years at Trinity Christian Fellowship.
Currently he serves on the Arizona League of Cities and Towns Executive Committee (current president), Arizona Commerce Authority Board of Directors, Maricopa Association of Governments Executive Committee (past chair), Greater Phoenix Economic Council, Chandler Chamber of Commerce Executive Board, Chandler Sister Cities Committee and For Our City Chandler board (founder).
Kevin has been married for 44 years to Lynne. They have four children, four grandchildren and a sheepadoodle named Sadie.

Statement:

I’m running for the Arizona House to solve problems. I know that may sound cliché but unlike most first-time candidates for the Legislature, I have a record of doing just that.
For the last eight years, I’ve been serving as the Mayor of Chandler. Under my leadership, Chandler is considered one of the best run cities in the Valley. We’ve passed fiscally conservative budgets, paid down the cities pension obligations, fully funded and staffed our police, and lowered property tax rates every year.
This success isn’t mine alone but the result of a bipartisan council working together to deliver efficient services and a high quality of life.
I will bring that same collaborative approach to the Legislature. Arizona’s biggest issues aren’t going to be solved by partisan fighting. We need to lower costs, improve public education, secure our water future, and expand the American Dream.
I’ve been an active leader in my community for 40+ years. I’ve always believed our responsibility is to be focused on the Arizona we leave to future generations, so our children and grandchildren inherit a state of possibility.

Survey

Response Legend

  • SSupports
  • OOpposes
  • *Comment
  • −Declined to respond
  • †Declined to respond, Position based on citation
Question Response Comments/Notes
1. Enacting state-level restrictions on firearm ownership beyond current Arizona law. O
2. Adding sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes in Arizona nondiscrimination statutes. O
3. Expanding state-level enforcement efforts to deter illegal border crossings. S
4. Prohibiting taxpayer funds from directly or indirectly funding abortion services, except where required by federal law. S
5. Maintaining the universal Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program without limiting eligibility. S
6. Legalizing physician-assisted suicide for individuals seeking end-of-life assistance, regardless of terminal illness. O
7. Allowing licensed counselors to provide therapy to minors seeking to reduce or manage same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria, with parental consent. S
8. Increasing criminal penalties for the sale and distribution of fentanyl and other illicit drugs. S
9. Requiring stronger age verification and parental consent protections for minors accessing social media platforms and downloading mobile applications. S
10. Increasing criminal penalties for individuals who purchase sex. S
11. Requiring election procedures that ensure voter identification verification and ballot security. S
12. Enacting a legislative referral that would ask voters to repeal Arizona Proposition 139, the constitutional right to abortion. S
13. Expanding current marijuana laws to increase accessibility to recreational marijuana for adults. O