King, Christopher
Meet the Candidate
Running For:
State SenateDistrict:
17Political Affiliation:
RepublicanAge:
53Occupation:
Substitute TeacherrEducation:
Bachelor's in Government and Public Service and Master's in International Security from University of Arizona. Master's in Education, Administration and Supervision from Liberty UniversityFamily:
Wife and two adult children, four granddaughtersReligion:
ChristianBiographical Info:
I am a retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant who served as an explosive ordnance disposal technician in Iraq, Afghanistan, South Korea, and other countries around the world. I have lived in Arizona for 25 years and my wife and I have been married for 22 years. We have two adult children and four granddaughters. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Government and Public Service and a Master’s degree in International Security from the University of Arizona in addition to a Master’s degree in Education, Administration and Supervision from Liberty University. My wife and I have lived in legislative district 17 for more than 21 years. Additionally, I currently serve as an elected school board member in the Vail Unified School District. I volunteer as a peer mentor for at risk students and a reading mentor. I also serve as a greeter in my church. Lastly, I work part-time as a substitute teacher and specialize in American government and civics.
Statement:
Over 30 years ago, I took my oath of enlistment to serve our nation when I joined the U.S. Air Force. I am running to continue my life of service this time to the great state of Arizona where I have chosen to make my forever home. I grew up in scouting where they taught us to always leave a place better than you found it and that is what I want to do for the people of Arizona.
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* | Article 2, Sec 26 of the Arizona Constitution states "The right of the individual citizen to bear arms in defense of himself or the state shall not be impaired..." |
| 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* | ARS 1-601 (A) The liberty of parents to direct the upbringing, education, health care, and mental health of their children is a fundamental right. This has been affirmed by the US Supreme Court |
| 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 |