Families, Mothers, Fathers, Children
I am a mom. I also have a stepson whose mother has asked me not to share stories about him during my campaign, and I respect that. What I can say is that I love him deeply, and he helped make me a mom too. Having what I affectionately call my “belly baby”—my biological son—is an experience I cannot fully put into words. It showed me a love and purpose I never knew I was missing. To every woman and family hoping to have children, struggling with infertility, or preparing to welcome a child into the world, my prayers are with you. I understand that the desire to become a parent is one of the strongest feelings a person can have. As Governor of Arizona, I will protect access to IVF, support adoption, and preserve Arizona’s current abortion laws. I believe education, access to resources, and support for families are critical. Too many young families are forced to delay or give up on their dreams of having children because of financial pressures. Arizona should be a state where families can grow, children can thrive, and parents can pursue their dreams without being overwhelmed by economic hardship. I will work to provide the resources, opportunities, and support that help families succeed and build a brighter future for the next generation
Protecting Families
As a candidate for Governor of Arizona, I respect the will of the voters and will not seek to overturn the abortion laws that Arizonans have approved at the ballot box. I believe major issues such as abortion should be decided by the people, not unilaterally reversed by elected officials. While I may support changes to current policy, those changes should come through the democratic process and, when appropriate, another vote of the people. My focus will be on ensuring that women, men, and families have access to the resources, support services, healthcare, counseling, and economic assistance they need when facing difficult decisions about pregnancy and family planning. Arizona should prioritize supporting families, respecting voter decisions, and allowing the people to have the final say on major policy issues.
Every Baby Born Alive Deserves Care
Whether someone is pro-life or pro-choice, I believe we should all be able to agree on one fundamental principle: if a baby is born alive, that child deserves medically appropriate care. According to KGUN 9, Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed SB 1600, a bill that would have required an infant born alive—including following an attempted abortion—to be recognized as a legal person under Arizona law and receive medically appropriate care. Governor Hobbs said the bill interfered with the doctor-patient relationship and maintained it was not the state’s role to make those medical decisions. Supporters argued the legislation would strengthen legal protections for babies born alive and ensure they receive care. (KGUN 9 Tucson News) As Governor, I would sign SB 1600. I believe that once a child is born alive, that child deserves the same dignity, legal protection, and medically appropriate treatment as any other newborn. Protecting a baby who is born alive should not be a partisan issue—it should be a matter of basic human compassion and medical ethics. Arizona deserves leadership that protects the most vulnerable and stands for the value of every human life.