Farnsworth, Tyler

Meet the Candidate

Running For:
State House
District:
14
Political Affiliation:
Republican
Education:
Bachelor of Science - Business Marketing - Arizona State University
Family:
Married for 18 years to my wife Chelsea and a father of four boys.
Religion:
Christian - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Biographical Info:

Tyler Farnsworth is a lifelong Gilbert resident and seventh-generation Arizonan. He attended Gilbert High School, graduated from ASU, and founded his business here in Arizona. He and his wife Chelsea are the proud parents of four boys. Tyler is an Eagle Scout who grew up hiking, camping, and exploring Arizona’s outdoors, and loves spending free weekends at Snowbowl. He has served over ten years on the Maricopa County Fair board, championing the agricultural roots that built Arizona. A lifelong Suns fan and a believer in his Savior Jesus Christ, Tyler is devoted to faith, family, and community.

Statement:

I grew up in Gilbert, graduated from Gilbert High, and built my business right here in the East Valley. My wife Chelsea and I are raising our four boys in the same community that raised me. I didn’t grow up dreaming of running for office. I grew up learning that when your community needs help, you step up. I’m running for the Arizona House of Representatives because I believe government should do less, do it well, and get out of the way. Too many families are getting squeezed by rising costs while government keeps growing. As a business owner, I know what accountability looks like, and I’ll bring that to the legislature. My priorities are protecting taxpayers, defending school choice and parental rights, fighting for our water supply, and restoring confidence in our elections. Every vote I cast will be measured against one question: does this protect individual liberties? I humbly ask for your support and vote.

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* The demand side fuels trafficking and exploitation, and those crimes have real victims.
11. Requiring election procedures that ensure voter identification verification and ballot security. S* Secure, transparent elections are the foundation of everything. Voter ID and a solid chain of custody build the trust voters deserve.
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* The voters have already legalized it. No need to further expand.