Election 2022 debates: Republican candidates for Secretary of State

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Republican candidates for Secretary of State gathered to debate important issues in Arizona.

Joining mediator Ted Simons, were candidates:

  • Shawnna Bolick, State Representative, Benchmark School Board member, Arizona’s Early Childhood Education and Health Board member
  • Beau Lane, Leader of the digital marketing firm Lane|Terralever
  • Michelle Ugenti-Rita, Republican member of the Arizona State Senate representing District 23

The fourth candidate, Mark Finchem, declined the invitation to debate with his fellow candidates.

Each candidate is allowed a 1 minute statement to discuss why they should be the next Secretary of State.

Shawnna Bolick:

Beau Lane:

Michelle Ugenti-Rita:

These are the topics that were discussed:

Shawnna Bolick, Republican candidate, AZ Secretary of State
Beau Lane, Republican candidate, AZ Secretary of State
Michelle Ugenti-Rita, Republican candidate, AZ Secretary of State

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