Rivero, Tony
Meet the Candidate
Running For:
State HouseDistrict:
27Political Affiliation:
RepublicanAge:
44Occupation:
State RepresentativeEducation:
B.A.E., B.A. M.P.A.Family:
MarriedReligion:
ChristianBiographical Info:
I grew up right here in Peoria, attended Peoria High School, Glendale Community College, and ASU where I earned a Bachelors in Education and a Masters in Public Administration. As a Peoria City Councilman, I led the crusade against wasteful spending and high taxes. I was elected 3 times to the Arizona Legislature where I won awards from taxpayer and family groups. Then I returned to the private sector where Im a successful small business owner. Im happily married, blessed with five great kids, and the only thing missing from my life is the Phoenix Suns winning an NBA championship.
Statement:
My first term in the House was spent working with Lisa Fink in the House and Kevin Payne in the State Senate. Together, weve built a record of conservative achievement on economic issues, jobs, election integrity, public safety, and fighting illegal immigration. Sadly, a lot of the good things we passed were vetoed by Governor Hobbs, but we had some big wins as well. We are protecting school choice from Democrats who want to shut down charter schools and parental choice. We are working to cut gas taxes, utility prices, and housing costs. We are protecting girls sports and keeping men out of their sports and their locker rooms. And were an effective team when it comes to making sure the West Valley gets its fair share of transportation and infrastructure funding. Hopefully we elect a Republican Governor this November, but were committed to getting our economy back on track no matter what. I’m running as a team with Lisa Fink and Kevin Payne and hope you’ll support our team of proven conservatives.
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 |