Kern, Anthony

Meet the Candidate

Running For:
State Senate
District:
27
Political Affiliation:
Republican
Age:
64
Occupation:
Turning Point Action Senior Manager
Education:
Business Administration; Law Enforcement
Family:
Wife, Jenny and 4 children Jessica, Jason, Samuel, Anthony
Religion:
Christian
Biographical Info:

I know how very important it is to elect candidates that put America first, that’s what I truly believe…

President Trump referred to me as “…an incredible fighter for Election Integrity” and applauded my work fighting for economic growth, support of our Second Amendment, and securing the southern border. And,

I am Pro-Life and believe life begins at conception. I support parental choice in education, our military, and law enforcement, having worked as a Reserve Deputy Marshal in Tombstone, AZ.

I am very active in Arizona Republican Politics as a current precinct committeeman, state committeeman, a twice elected Member-At-Large for AZ08, a State Representative for 6 years, a national delegate to the Republican Convention in 2016 and 2024, and a member of the Arizona Freedom Caucus.

I am rated 100% by the American Conservative Union and the Arizona Free Enterprise Club, and an ‘A’ rating by the National Rifle Association.

I have lived in the district for over 35 years, raised my children, and attend Fresh Start Church in Peoria.

My eight-year voting record is proof I am a true conservative. My wife and I love the west valley and the state of Arizona. If you want a proven conservative fighting on your behalf, I humbly ask for your vote. Thank you!

Statement:

I know how very important it is to elect candidates that puts Arizonans first.

President Trump referred to me as “…an incredible fighter for Election Integrity” and applauded my work fighting for economic growth, support of our Second Amendment, and securing the southern border. And,

I am Pro-Life and believe life begins at conception. I support parental choice in education, our military, and law enforcement, having worked as a Reserve Deputy Marshal in Tombstone, AZ.

I am very active in Arizona as a current precinct committeeman, state committeeman, a State Representative for 6 years, a State Senator for 2 years, a national delegate to the Republican Convention in 2016 and 2024, and a member of the Arizona Freedom Caucus.

I am rated 100% by Turning Point Action, the American Conservative Union and the Arizona Free Enterprise Club, and an ‘A’ rating by the National Rifle Association.

I have lived in the district for over 35 years, raised my children, and attend Fresh Start Church in Peoria.

My eight-year voting record is proof I am a true conservative. My wife and I love the west valley and the state of Arizona. If you want a proven conservative fighting on your behalf, I humbly ask for your vote. Thank you!

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* Law abiding citizens should be able to defend themselves against criminals and protect their loved ones.
2. Adding sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes in Arizona nondiscrimination statutes. O* God made us male and female.
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* America must protect the innocent.
5. Maintaining the universal Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program without limiting eligibility. S* We should expand the amount of money into parents and their right to choose where to put their children in education. I would support parents getting the same amount of money as the public schools get.
6. Legalizing physician-assisted suicide for individuals seeking end-of-life assistance, regardless of terminal illness. O* God gave us life. Fear Him.
7. Allowing licensed counselors to provide therapy to minors seeking to reduce or manage same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria, with parental consent. S* Only if the licensed counselor is Christian based. I do not trust much of the other counselors as many of them are indoctrinated while attending our Universities.
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