Doug Ducey
Douglas Anthony Ducey (born April 9, 1964, age 62) is a businessman who served as the 23rd governor of Arizona. A conservative Republican, Ducey has previously served as the Treasurer of Arizona.
| Doug Ducey | |
|---|---|
| Former Governor of Arizona From: January 5, 2015 â 2023 | |
| Predecessor | Jan Brewer |
| Successor | Katie Hobbs (disputed) |
| Former Treasurer of Arizona From: January 3, 2011 â January 5, 2015 | |
| Predecessor | Dean Martin |
| Successor | Jeff DeWit |
| Information | |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Angela Ducey |
| Religion | Roman Catholic[1] |
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
- â As Gov. Doug Ducey prepares to meet pope, how does he navigate demands of faith, realities of governing?
- â 2014 Arizona Governor Election Results
- â HB 2064 - Requires Civics Testing for Graduation Eligibility - Arizona Key Vote
- â HB 2643 - Prohibits Enforcement of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - Arizona Key Vote
- â Arizona Bill Regarding Born-Alive Reporting (SB 1367)
- â Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signs school voucher expansion bill
- â Jon Kyl appointed to take John McCain's Senate seat
- â Arizona Governor Election Results
- â Arizona governor appoints Martha McSally to Senate
- â Doug Ducey on the Issues