Arizona State House of Representatives Legislator

Alex Kolodin




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Free and Fair Elections

As a lawyer, Alex has been on the front lines of the fight to ensure our elections are free and fair. He has never backed down even when that meant putting his career, business, and personal safety on the line. It is time to return to the principles that served our state and nation well for so many years - one person, one vote, one day, on paper for those that are physically able. Arizona must take the common-sense step of requiring elections officials to keep track of every ballot that is printed and to count those ballots by hand and by precinct, never by machine. The Attorney General’s office should be empowered and required to fully investigate and reach a resolution on all election integrity complaints as they currently do for consumer complaints. Voters must be required to present ID to cast any ballot.

Secure Borders, Safe Communities

Alex will protect Arizona’s southern border and oppose sanctuary cities.​ The Biden administration will not protect Arizona’s border. Therefore, Arizona is legally authorized to defend itself by declaring an invasion, standing up a state guard, and sending them to the border. See Attorney General Opinion I22-001 (R21-015). We must also finish the wall and private landowners who wish to help with the project should receive tax credits for their important public service. Local ordinances that get in the way must be nullified.​The border isn’t the only front where public safety is at stake. As your state representative, Alex will make sure that first responders like his brother receive our legislature's full support. Arizona has been Alex’s home nearly all his life and he believes that safe communities are vital to the Arizona economy and educational system. Arizona families deserve to live, work, and grow together in communities free of fear. Our police officers, firefighters, EMTs and others are on the front line, keeping our communities safe. We must have their back.

Constitutional Freedoms

Alex will protect your constitutional rights - the right to speak and act according to your conscience, and the Second Amendment. Alex is rated AQ by the NRA - the highest rating a non-incumbent can receive Our right to speak isn’t just being infringed by elected officials on the left. Tech companies use public land and infrastructure to conduct their business, and then abuse the public’s trust by using the resources provided by taxpayers to suppress conservative viewpoints. Just as states like Florida have done, Arizona must allow citizens to challenge such behavior in court and must never provide state subsidies, tax breaks, or contracts to companies that suppress free speech. Alex will also prioritize freedom of conscience. He will oppose efforts to mandate vaccines, masks, or vaccine passports or to force business owners to violate their conscience. Everyone deserves to be able to protect themselves, their families and their homes. This is a fundamental human right that cannot be compromised. A free society is a well-educated and well-armed society. As your state representative, Alex will work to keep Arizona a top state in the country for gun owners by opposing all infringements on our constitutional right to keep and bear arms. Alex will oppose red flag laws and advance legislation that prevents state resources from being used for federal gun control efforts. Alex is a member of the Arizona Citizens’ Defense League.