HELEN HUNTER

Democrat for Arizona House (District 10)

ROBERT DOYLE

Democrat for Arizona Senate (District 10)

As a Clean Elections candidate I can’t accept donations after July 23.

As a Clean Elections candidate I can’t accept donations after July 23.

  • I am pleased and proud to be the Democratic candidate for Legislative District 10 in the Arizona House of Representatives. When elected, I am committed to stand for the needs and concerns of LD10 constituents; I will be listening, learning, and connecting as I navigate the legislative and political landscape.

    My platform and direction are rooted in concern and involvement in understanding, advocating, and attending to the needs of a diverse group of people, with varying racial, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds.

    I am determined to serve with dignity, respect, and a spirit of cooperation. I am equally determined to stand up, speak up, and fight for what is right, working towards the best possible scenario for every stakeholder. Most importantly, I am committed to do my work with the Golden Rule as my compass and guide.

    Rev. Dr. Helen Hunter

  • Dr. Helen Hunter has lived in Mesa, Arizona for 17+ years, where her social justice advocacy has been prolific, particularly regarding improved and accountable community policing. Helen is President Emeritus of the East Valley NAACP; during her tenure, she worked extensively with East Valley police chiefs and many other governmental agencies and boards. In 2015, she was selected as the Mesa PD community representative at the PERF (Police Executive Research Forum) Conference in Washington, DC and later served on the Mesa PD Use of Force Committee’s policy review. She has continued to serve on the EVNAACP Legal Redress Committee since 2016.

    As a board-certified chaplain, Helen serves as a family advocate, providing spiritual/pastoral care to hospitals, nursing homes, and residential facilities. As an Itinerant Elder, ordained in the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME), Helen has pastored several AME churches. Her ministerial focus is mitigating homelessness and providing transitional, permanent, and affordable housing. Currently on AMEC Supernumerary status, Helen is serving at Holy Trinity Community AME Church, in Mesa, Arizona.

    Dr. Helen Hunter partners with the community as a social justice advocate, pastor, chaplain, and businesswoman. She has worked for underserved populations for 30+ years, especially in the areas of housing and healthcare. Dr. Hunter also promotes and supports the implementation of non- smoking policies among HBCU’s and other minority populations and organizations

    She is politically and spiritually engaged, committed to solving societal issues through the promotion and practice of tGOLDEN RULE, treating others as we ourselves desire to be treated.

    Dr. Hunter is married and the proud grandparent of three children and 15 great/grandchildren.

  • As a businessman, long-time resident of Mesa, and Democratic activist, I believe in…

    GREATER investment in public education (Arizona ranks 48th nationally) and reform of the voucher system (direct funding fo schooling at religious and private schools), which is developing into a financial disaster for Arizona.

    PROTECTING a women’s right to choose and the constitutional right to freedom from government intrusion into her life and privacy.

    ENSURING equal rights for all communities (including those defined by gender) and pushing back on bigotry.

    SUPPORTING affordable housing including rent stabilization for mobile home owners and assistance for first time buyers.

    INCREASING fiscal responsibility and accountability by legislators to ensure taxpayer money is used efficiently, effectively, and frugally.

    DEFEND the time honored values of our democracy and the Constitution.

  • In 2008 I volunteered for Barack Obama’s Presidential campaign, following my wife Giuii to Raton, New Mexico where I spent seven days learning about canvassing and grass roots organizing from a superbly run field operation.

    In 2012 I assisted Janie Hydrick's campaign for the LD18 Arizona Senate seat with photography, video, and graphic design support.

    In 2018, I began working regularly with the LD18 Democrats, coordinating outreach to 7,600 Democrats in the five Mesa precincts within the district as well as providing financial, printing, and promotional support for all LD18 precincts. I underwrote a significant portion of an 11,000 piece neighbor to neighbor mailing and developed and paid for 16,000 voter recommendation flyers for 13 unique electoral jurisdictions within the district. I was honored to be named 2018 Volunteer of the Year for LD18.

    Also in 2018, I produced and directed Garcia for Garcia at the Pressroom in downtown Phoenix to support David Garcia’s campaign for governor. Terry Goddard, promoting his Outlaw Dark Money initiative and author Nancy McLean speaking about her book, Democracy in Chains, were keynote speakers.

    In 2019, I planned, funded and managed a mailing in support of the Yes for Mesa Schools initiative, sending letters to 5,800 Democratic households in the eight LD18 precincts (5 in Mesa, 3 in Chandler) within the Mesa School District. I also served as Vice President of the Dobson Ranch Democrats.

    In June 2020, I hosted an online event to provide support to the Navajo people struggling with the hardships of the pandemic and raised $4,000. Later that year, our southwest Mesa home served as the eastern field office for LD18, providing a pickup point for yard signs and campaign materials. I coordinated Mesa volunteers as well as printing 65,000 pieces of campaign materials and producing 8,000 postcards. Following the election season, I designed, co-edited, and produced a fundraising cookbook, "How to Roast an Elephant” (currently available from LD12 Democrats).

    After moving to Las Sendas in northeast Mesa, I joined the LD10 Democrats in 2023 and served on the executive board as 2nd Vice Chairman and Treasurer until I qualified for the primary ballot as a candidate for the Arizona Senate representing LD10.

  • My wife Giuli and I moved into the Las Sendas precinct in northeast Mesa in December 2021. I’ve been a resident of Arizona for over 50 years and attended Brophy Prep, Scottsdale Community College and earned a Bachelor of Music and Master in Business Administration from ASU.

    I’ve owned (and continue to operate) Canyon Records (a record label specializing in Native American music) for over 30 years. A Grammy-winning producer, I’ve produced 37 Grammy-nominated albums. I’ve earned a Platinum Record and two Gold Records, rare achievements for a small independent record label. Canyon received the first Governor's Arts Award for Small Business.

    My photography exhibition featuring Canyon artists, "One World Many Voices," received gallery showings for three years at the Pueblo Grande Museum, Petroglyph Preserve Museum, and the Arizona State Museum. I created and funded a mobile version of the exhibition for display at the four Chandler Public Libraries. I’ve received an Arizona Theater Award for Best Script as co-librettist of "Guadalupe, The Opera," which was premiered by ASU’s Lyric Opera Theatre.