State Senate Press Release

Representative Barto to run for Arizona Senate

PHOENIX, AZ: January 25, 2010

Representative Nancy Barto announced today that she will run for the Arizona Senate seat being vacated by Senator Jim Waring, Legislative District 7, which includes northeast Phoenix, Cave Creek and Carefree.

“After serving nearly three terms  in the Arizona House of Representatives, I am looking forward to our campaign for the Arizona Senate.  Serving District 7 has been a privilege – particularly working to protect citizens’ healthcare freedom.  As a result, this November all Arizonans will have the opportunity to vote for the Health Care Freedom referendum.  There is probably no greater issue on the minds of the voter than what will impact their health care in the future”, Barto said.

In addition to Nancy’s leadership role in a number of successful healthcare reform bills,  her  resolute and dedicated work in the House has yielded landmark pro-life / pro-family legislation and property tax reform.

Representative Barto currently serves as the Chairman of Health & Human Services Committee and a member of the Education and Judiciary Committees.

The conservative Republican said she would run as a traditionally funded candidate and is prepared to take on the tough issues that face the state with the same amount of energy and determination she has shown in the House.