ICYMI: LD27 Republican House of Representatives Debate Highlights Candidate's Extremism
Candidates Deny Results of 2020 Election, Support Territorial Ban, Support Ending Early Voting
Phoenix - On Friday night, the Arizona Clean Elections Commission hosted the LD27 House of Representatives Republican primary debate. Of the four candidates in the race, only two showed up. Those that did, Brian Morris and Lisa Fink, shared their extremist views and plans for the future of Arizona.
LD27 is located in Peoria, Glendale, and Phoenix, where Democratic momentum is gaining. Secretary Adrian Fontes won this district and enthusiasm for new leadership is growing. The winners of the LD27 primary are set to face off against Democratic single shot candidate Deborah Howard.
In case you missed it, here are some of the highlights:
On Reproductive Freedom:
When asked about abortion both Lisa Fink and Brian Morris responded that they were “pro-life.” They were also both asked if they would have supported the repeal of the 1864 territorial era abortion ban. Lisa Fink responded “I would not have.” Brian Morris failed to answer.
On Education Funding:
Brian Morris falsely stated that Arizona’s education funding is “still in the top 5 in the nation.” The United States Census Bureau lists Arizona’s education funding at only two-thirds of the national average and in the bottom five overall.
On the 2020 Election:
When asked about the 2020 election and if they believed President Biden won the election, Lisa Fink responded “I do believe that Biden did not win.” Brian Morris replied that “These results could not—should not—have been certified.” A “forensic audit” and hand count found no evidence of election fraud in the 2020 election.
On Voting:
When asked if they supported policies changing how people vote, Brian Morris responded that he would support “One day, one vote, on paper, in person at smaller precinct voting.” During the 2022 election, nearly 75% of Arizonans voted early.
Lisa Fink wants to eliminate vote centers.
On State Rights:
Lisa Fink allegedly suggested that she would support nullification as a solution. The idea of nullification created a crisis in the 1800s. Nullification was used to attempt to delay the integration of schools following the Supreme Court’s decision in Brown v. Board of Education.