Kimberly Yee

Republican | Arizona

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Candidate Profile*

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*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

EDUCATION

Pepperdine University, Malibu, B.A. English, B.A. Political Science, 1992-1996

Arizona State University, Tempe, M.P.A. Master of Public Administration, 1999-2001

WORK & MILITARY

Arizona State Treasurer's Office, Treasurer of Arizona, 2019-2026

Arizona Senate, State Senator, Republican Majority Leader, 2013-2018

Arizona House of Representatives, State Representative, 2010-2012

Arizona State Treasurer's Office, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, 2006-2010

Office of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Deputy Cabinet Secretary, 2003-2005

Arizona Senate, Senior Research Analyst, Senate Education Committee, 1998-2003

Office of Governor Pete Wilson, Policy Analyst, State Board of Education, 1996-1998

AFFILIATIONS

Childhelp USA, Arizona Advisory Board Member, 2000-2026

Legislative District 10 Republican Committee, Chairwoman, 2006-2010

Maricopa County Republican Committee, Member as LD Chairwoman of District 10, 2006-2010

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Treasurer of Arizona, 2019-2026

State Senator, Arizona Senate, Republican Majority Leader, 2013-2018

State Representative, Arizona House of Representatives, 2010-2012

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (6)

Maggie's List

Arizona Free Enterprise Club

Center for Arizona Policy Action CAP Action

Turning Point Action

Freedom Fighters of Southern Arizona

OTHER (1)

*Arizona Police Association

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (7)

Hon. Lisa Graham Keegan, Former Arizona State Superintendent (R)

Hon. Jaime Molera, Former Arizona State Superintendent (R)

Hon. John Huppenthal, Former Arizona State Superintendent (R)

Hon. Diane Douglas, Former Arizona State Superintendent (R)

Center for Arizona Policy PAC & Center for Arizona Policy Action PAC

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (5)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2021)

Kelly Townsend (2018)

State Republican Party Organizations (2018)

Club for Growth (2016)

Kimberly Yee (2014)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (22)

Arizona Leadership Fund (2022)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2022)

Pierce Waychoff (2022)

Politics Uncorked (2022)

Arizona Chamber of Commerce (2018)


OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Strongly Agree

What role should the school serve in helping a student with an unwanted or crisis pregnancy?

Did not answer


ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.

Did not answer


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

The Ten Commandments should be displayed in public school buildings or court houses.

Did not answer

At school, students should be able to speak freely and civilly about matters of conscience and faith, including Christianity.

Did not answer


NATIONAL SECURITY

I support boycott, divestment, and/or sanctions (BDS) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.

Did not answer

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Did not answer


EDUCATION

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Strongly Agree

I support taxpayer funding of public education from Pre-K through college.

Did not answer

Abortion and gender-affirming providers, including Planned Parenthood, should be a resource for instruction or services in the school.

Did not answer

Please list in order the following priorities in relation to the role of a K-12 public school (omitting any that do not apply): American History, Art & Music, Civics, Critical Race Theory, Foreign Language, Gender Identity, Information Technology, Language Arts, Mathematics, Personal Finances, Physical Fitness, Political Activism, Science, Sexuality, Social Emotional Learning, Vocational Learning

Did not answer

Which should students have: equity of outcomes or equality of opportunities?

Did not answer


VALUES

Children have the right to be protected from sexual grooming including drag shows, explicit materials in schools and libraries, and other public venues.

Did not answer

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Strongly Agree

Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.

Strongly Agree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a lifelong evangelical Christian and have been involved in my church's music and children's ministries, previously serving as a Sunday School teacher, including the young adults and the preschool classes. I have done the Bible Study Fellowship series over the years. I believe in traditional family values and have a strong pro-life, pro-family, pro-school choice and religious freedom record of voting during my time in the Legislature.

If you support the teaching of Sex Ed, please answer the following question: Sexual education should include these topics (list all that apply and add your own, if needed) -- abortion methods and side effects; abstinence; consent; contraceptive methods; human anatomy/the reproductive system; physical and emotional health outcomes; sex acts and pleasures of sex; sexual orientation and gender identity; stages of pregnancy and fetal development

Did not answer


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Strongly Agree


ABOUT YOU

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No.

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

No.

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Very Conservative


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

I am a lifetime member of the NRA. I have a 100% voting record by the Arizona Civil Defense League. I have been a speaker and advocate for Women for Gun Rights. I am a strong 2A supporter and do not believe we need further restrictions on gun ownership.

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