Doug Ducey
| Doug Ducey | |
|---|---|
| Former Governor of Arizona From: January 5, 2015 – 2023 | |
| Predecessor | Jan Brewer |
| Successor | Katie Hobbs (disputed) |
| Former Treasurer of Arizona From: January 3, 2011 – January 5, 2015 | |
| Predecessor | Dean Martin |
| Successor | Jeff DeWit |
| Information | |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Angela Ducey |
| Religion | Roman Catholic[1] |
Douglas Anthony Ducey (born April 9, 1964, age 61) is a businessman who served as the 23rd governor of Arizona. A conservative Republican, Ducey has previously served as the Treasurer of Arizona.
Governor of Arizona
Ducey was elected in 2014 succeed Jan Brewer, defeating his Democrat opponent in the gubernatorial election by over 10% of the vote.[2]
Ducey signed into law on January 5, 2015 a bill that would require all high school students in Arizona to pass a civics test similar to immigrant naturalization tests in order to graduate.[3]
An opponent of ObamaCare, Ducey signed a bill in April 2015 that would prohibit the enforcement of the Affordable Care Act in Arizona.[4]
Ducey signed SB 1367 into law on March 31, 2017, a "born-alive" bill that would require physicians to care for and protect infants who survive abortions.[5]
An advocate of school choice, Ducey signed into law in April 2017 a bill that would extend school voucher eligibilities to all schoolchildren in Arizona.[6]
After the death of sitting RINO senator John McCain, Ducey appointed former Arizona senator Jon Kyl on September 2018 to fill the seat vacated.[7]
Ducey was easily re-elected to a second term in office in the 2018 Arizona gubernatorial election.[8]
After Kyl announced that he would be stepping down from his brief tenure in the Senate seat, Ducey appointed Martha McSally to succeed Kyl.[9]
Political views
Being mostly conservative, Ducey opposes abortion, Obamacare, and illegal immigration.[10]
References
- ↑ As Gov. Doug Ducey prepares to meet pope, how does he navigate demands of faith, realities of governing?
- ↑ 2014 Arizona Governor Election Results
- ↑ HB 2064 - Requires Civics Testing for Graduation Eligibility - Arizona Key Vote
- ↑ HB 2643 - Prohibits Enforcement of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - Arizona Key Vote
- ↑ Arizona Bill Regarding Born-Alive Reporting (SB 1367)
- ↑ Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signs school voucher expansion bill
- ↑ Jon Kyl appointed to take John McCain's Senate seat
- ↑ Arizona Governor Election Results
- ↑ Arizona governor appoints Martha McSally to Senate
- ↑ Doug Ducey on the Issues
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