Anderson, Ciara

Meet the Candidate

Running For:
State House
District:
10
Political Affiliation:
Republican
Age:
40
Occupation:
Stay At Home Mother/Business Owner
Education:
Washington State University, Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
Family:
Husband - Rocky, daughter, Nevada (8), son, Maverick (5) and Atlas (2)
Religion:
Christian
Biographical Info:

Ciara Anderson is a mother of three, community leader, and grassroots advocate in Legislative District 10. Originally from Castle Rock, Washington, she was raised by her grandparents. Her grandmother worked in a paper mill, and her grandfather worked at the G. Loomis, where she learned the values of hard work and responsibility.

She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and moved to Arizona in 2021, where she became actively involved in her community. Ciara serves as a Republican Precinct Committeeman, has held leadership roles on the LD10 Executive Board, and founded the Turning Point Action Red Mountain Moms Coalition, growing it from 10 to over 250 families.

She is running to serve her community, protect individual freedoms, and help ensure Arizona remains a strong place for families to thrive.

Statement:

I am running because I know it is time for my generation to step up and take responsibility for the future of our country. From my experiences with government overreach during COVID in Washington state, I know we are in crucial times. I also know that the action and commitment I bring to improving Arizona will directly impact the quality of life my children will have when they are grown. As a critical thinker who challenges the status quo, with an unwavering commitment to my country, I will be a strong and effective representative for LD10. I have a deep passion and desire to serve my district and protect the people in this community. I am running to improve our state, to be a strong leader, and to show others watching that if I can step up and do this, they can too.

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* We should not put more restrictions on firearm ownership.
2. Adding sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes in Arizona nondiscrimination statutes. O* I believe everyone deserves respect and equal treatment under the law. That said, I do not support expanding nondiscrimination statutes to include sexual orientation and gender identity. I believe our focus should be on the issues that most impact everyday Arizonans, like safety, cost of living, and strong communities.
3. Expanding state-level enforcement efforts to deter illegal border crossings. S* Without secure borders, we don’t have a country. We must stand with our law enforcement, enforce our laws, and remain focused on protecting our border to keep our communities safe.
4. Prohibiting taxpayer funds from directly or indirectly funding abortion services, except where required by federal law. S* We should not use taxes to support abortions.
5. Maintaining the universal Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program without limiting eligibility. S* As a mother and a user of the ESA program, I believe we should continue these programs to create competition, support our children’s education, and give power back to families.
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* Arizona voters overwhelmingly supported Proposition 314 to crack down on drug trafficking and fentanyl. It is our responsibility as leaders to align our laws with the will of the people and ensure these protections are enforced to keep our communities safe.
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* We need to protect victims of modern-day slavery and sex trafficking by holding those who enable and profit from these crimes fully accountable and increasing the consequences they face.
11. Requiring election procedures that ensure voter identification verification and ballot security. S* We need to increase voter trust, and I will always support transparency and accuracy to protect our sacred vote.
12. Enacting a legislative referral that would ask voters to repeal Arizona Proposition 139, the constitutional right to abortion. S* In 2024, when Proposition 139, which allows abortion up to fetal viability, passed, I was devastated. We must continue working toward protecting the unborn, and this is a meaningful step back in the right direction.
13. Expanding current marijuana laws to increase accessibility to recreational marijuana for adults. O* I don’t support expanding marijuana access. With shops already on nearly every corner, I don’t see how further expansion benefits our communities or improves quality of life.