Altherr, Michelle

Meet the Candidate

Running For:
State Senate
District:
23
Political Affiliation:
Republican
Age:
63
Occupation:
Fashion Designer
Education:
Associate's degree in applied science
Family:
Married to Frank Altherr 37 years. One son and two Grandsons
Religion:
Disciple of Christ
Biographical Info:

My name is Michelle Altherr, I am a veteran of the United States Air Force and graduated from the USAF Community College with a degree in Applied Science. I am the Secretary of the Maricopa County Republican Committee, a Member-at-Large for the AZGOP, a Precinct Committeeman, a State Committeeman, and State Delegate. I was also a National Delegate who voted in support of Donald J. Trump as the Republican Presidential Candidate. I have been married for 37 years to Frank Altherr, and I am a proud mother to one son and grandmother to two grandsons.

Statement:

I am a grassroots patriot who is proud to stand with ‘we the people’. I served 15 years in the Air Force and was consistently recognized for my leadership qualities and my ability to work with people to get the job done without compromising my integrity. One position I held was as liaison between the Command Staff and enlisted personnel, so I am not a stranger to being a voice for those I serve. My journey into politics began with volunteering with Latinos for Trump in 2019, and I have stayed actively engaged. I have prioritized helping conservative candidates get elected and addressing issues within our election process. I am, first and foremost, a Disciple of Christ, determined to fight for policies that prioritize the well-being of our citizens and upholding the values that make America great. With a strong sense of duty and a commitment to servant leadership, I will be guided by strong Biblical principles and work diligently to help return us back to the Founding Father’s vision of a Constitutional Republic. I am running to represent you, and together, we can rebuild faith in our Republic and build a brighter future for generations to come.

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* The right of the people to keep and bear Arms, SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED.
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* Parents should have the right to make the best educational choices for their children.
6. Legalizing physician-assisted suicide for individuals seeking end-of-life assistance, regardless of terminal illness. O* Slippery slope whereby physicians could decide who they deem should receive care as well as who should live and who should die
7. Allowing licensed counselors to provide therapy to minors seeking to reduce or manage same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria, with parental consent. S* I support this with the added caveat that hopefully the counselor operates with Godly wisdom.
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