A COUNTY ATTORNEY is an elected official who serves as your county’s top prosecutor. County attorneys are the most powerful actors in the criminal justice system.
They decide who goes to prison and for how long. For years, county attorneys in Maricopa County have fueled growth in the prison population and supported policies that have devastated families and communities.
A REFORM-MINDED COUNTY ATTORNEY can turn the tide by making a commitment to work in the interest of people, not prisons.
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MEET THE 2020 CANDIDATES
ALLISTER ADEL (R)
JULIE GUNNIGLE (D)
WILL KNIGHT (D)
BOB MCWHIRTER (D)
CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE
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ALL ANSWERS SOURCED FROM ACLU OF ARIZONA CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
Commits to reduce prison population by specific percent?
ALLISTER ADEL
JULIE GUNNIGLE
WILL KNIGHT
BOB McWHIRTER
Commits to not prosecute minor marijuana cases?
ALLISTER ADEL
JULIE GUNNIGLE
WILL KNIGHT
BOB McWHIRTER
Will be transparent and make data publicly available?
ALLISTER ADEL
JULIE GUNNIGLE
WILL KNIGHT
BOB McWHIRTER
Has a clear plan to challenge racism in the legal system?
ALLISTER ADEL
JULIE GUNNIGLE
WILL KNIGHT
BOB McWHIRTER
Will assign independent prosecutors to cases of police shootings or brutality to ensure police are fairly held accountable?
ALLISTER ADEL
JULIE GUNNIGLE
WILL KNIGHT
BOB McWHIRTER
Commits to limiting requests for money bail?
ALLISTER ADEL
JULIE GUNNIGLE
WILL KNIGHT
BOB McWHIRTER
ALL ANSWERS SOURCED FROM ACLU OF ARIZONA CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE
UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
WHEN CAN I VOTE?
Primary Election - August 4, 2020
General Election - November 3, 2020
REGISTER TO VOTE
Register to vote for the first time or update your address, political party preference, permanent early voting status or any information on your voter registration record.
FIND YOUR
POLLING LOCATION
Find your assigned polling location to cast your vote, request a provisional ballot or drop off your mail-in ballot.