Andrew Horne

[{"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Andrew Horne completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Horne's responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-178264-2023-01-25\" id=\"heading-bio-178264-2023-01-25\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-178264-2023-01-25\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-178264-2023-01-25\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-178264-2023-01-25\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-178264-2023-01-25\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI grew up in the Best District in the United States.\r\n<p>Born and raised in Scottsdale Arizona.\r\n</p><p>I know this district well. I attended public school through Scottsdale Unified School District and was a part of scouting adventures throughout Arizona. My Eagle Scout project took place in what is now the McDowell Sonoran Preserve.\r\n</p><p>I have seen many changes in the Valley over the years.\r\n</p><p>I continued to live in District 1 while attending Arizona State University. After completing my Doctor of Dental Surgery and residency in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics I opened my own private practice in Colorado Springs, Colorado. \r\n</p><p>I decided to move back home to the Valley so my daughter would grow up with four grandparents and a great childhood in the Best District in the United States. \r\n</p><p>I have founded two small Businesses in Arizona that continue to grow.\r\n</p>\nI know this District, I love this District, and I will represent it well.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-178264-2023-01-25\" id=\"heading-key-message-178264-2023-01-25\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-178264-2023-01-25\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-178264-2023-01-25\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-178264-2023-01-25\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-178264-2023-01-25\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>I was born in this district. I know this district. I love this district, and I will represent it well.</li><li>I am a hard worker. Being a hard worker does not happen overnight, this is shown by looking at my educational and business career. Arizona and deserves passionate goal setters who will work hard and do the job.</li><li>I am an Arizona Entrepreneur and business owner. Having founded two businesses in Arizona that continue to grow and thrive while importantly treating employees well, is proof of leadership and vison.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-178264-2023-01-25\" id=\"heading1-178264-2023-01-25\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-178264-2023-01-25\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-178264-2023-01-25\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-178264-2023-01-25\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-178264-2023-01-25\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tEducation - Arizona students must have access to world-class pre-K – 12 public education that will prepare them to live and work in our highly connected world. Teachers are critical to our education system; we should pay them so they can thrive. The next generation is our future; we should make sure they have all the resources they need at school. College and trade schools should be supported and easily accessible. We should expand access to early childhood education.<br/><br/>\n<p>Economy - We not only need to rebuild our economy, but also reinvent it for the 21st century. That starts with upgrading Arizona’s infrastructure and expanding job training for Arizonans, including trade schools, and four year degrees. In addition, modernizing our ports of entry, improving our water infrastructure, and delivering much-needed high-speed internet access to our rural and tribal communities. And finally, Strengthening apprenticeship and job training programs, as well as investing in microchip manufacturing and our state’s growing tech and defense sectors.<br/><br/>\n</p>\nHealthcare - Accessible, affordable, and high quality health care for all is paramount to Arizona’s security. In an economically secure community, more people can afford health care, housing, advanced education, and more.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nAndrew Horne completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Horne's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. I grew up in the Best District in the United States. Born and raised in Scottsdale Arizona. I know this district well. I attended public school through Scottsdale Unified School District and was a part of scouting adventures throughout Arizona. My Eagle Scout project took place in what is now the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. I have seen many changes in the Valley over the years. I continued to live in District 1 while attending Arizona State University. After completing my Doctor of Dental Surgery and residency in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics I opened my own private practice in Colorado Springs, Colorado. I decided to move back home to the Valley so my daughter would grow up with four grandparents and a great childhood in the Best District in the United States. I have founded two small Businesses in Arizona that continue to grow. I know this District, I love this District, and I will represent it well. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? I was born in this district. I know this district. I love this district, and I will represent it well. I am a hard worker. Being a hard worker does not happen overnight, this is shown by looking at my educational and business career. Arizona and deserves passionate goal setters who will work hard and do the job. I am an Arizona Entrepreneur and business owner. Having founded two businesses in Arizona that continue to grow and thrive while importantly treating employees well, is proof of leadership and vison. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Education - Arizona students must have access to world-class pre-K – 12 public education that will prepare them to live and work in our highly connected world. Teachers are critical to our education system; we should pay them so they can thrive. The next generation is our future; we should make sure they have all the resources they need at school. College and trade schools should be supported and easily accessible. We should expand access to early childhood education. Economy - We not only need to rebuild our economy, but also reinvent it for the 21st century. That starts with upgrading Arizona’s infrastructure and expanding job training for Arizonans, including trade schools, and four year degrees. In addition, modernizing our ports of entry, improving our water infrastructure, and delivering much-needed high-speed internet access to our rural and tribal communities. And finally, Strengthening apprenticeship and job training programs, as well as investing in microchip manufacturing and our state’s growing tech and defense sectors. Healthcare - Accessible, affordable, and high quality health care for all is paramount to Arizona’s security. In an economically secure community, more people can afford health care, housing, advanced education, and more.\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it."}, {"question": "Campaign website", "answer_html": "<p>Horne’s campaign website stated the following:\n</p>\n<div style=\"height:400px;overflow:scroll;border:1px solid gray;margin:20px;padding:10px;\">\n<table data-nosnippet=\"\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: none;background-color: transparent; auto; ;\">\n<tbody><tr>\n<td style=\"border:none; color:#B2B7F2;font-size:35px;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; padding: 10px 3px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"20\">“\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; padding: 4px 10px;\" valign=\"top\">\n<center><big><b>Why I am running</b></big></center>\n<p>\"Daddy, there's a shooter here.\" I was at work when I got that text, and I have to say, it's probably the worst text that any parent can get from their child. My name is Andrew Horne, I'm a father concerned about my daughter, Eleanor's, future. When I went to school here, my parents didn't have to worry about their children getting murdered because of gun violence. But I do. Eleanor should be learning. Instead, she was crying, hiding in a closet. Thankfully Eleanor was safe, but parents and kids should not have to live like this. \n</p><p>This district is my home. I was born here and went to public schools at Kiva, Mohave, Saguaro, and Arizona State. Today, I have two small businesses in the Valley.  \n</p><p>I’m an orthodontist who went to the University of Michigan for my Doctorate and MBA, and the University of Colorado for Residency. After private practice in Colorado, I specifically moved back to the Valley so my daughter Eleanor would grow up with four grandparents in her life right here in Arizona. \n</p><p>My core issues are gun safety, education, and women’s rights.\n</p><p><br/>\n<b>Women’s Rights</b>\n</p><p>The Dobbs Decision was a pivotal moment in American History. As a father, seeing the threat to my daughter's future and her entire generation was deeply troubling. David Schweikert's alignment with regressive policies like the 1864 Arizona Abortion ban is a stark reminder of the urgent need for change. We cannot allow individuals like him and Donald Trump to strip away the hard-fought rights of women and push us backward in time. I am dedicated to defending and advancing women's rights at every turn.\n</p><p><br/>\n<b>Gun Safety</b>\n</p><p>Nobody wants to die because they decided to go to work, school, or shopping. I support expanding background checks, common sense gun laws, and investing in mental health.\n</p><p><br/>\n<b>Education</b>\n</p><p>Arizona students must have access to world-class pre-K through 12 public education that will prepare them to live and work in our highly connected world. Arizona leads the nation in teacher turnover. If we want our kids to learn, we must invest in teachers. We also need more trade school opportunities and less expensive college tuition to help people learn skills to provide for their families. \n</p><p><br/>\n<b>Economy</b>\n</p><p>We need to rebuild and reinvent for the 21st century. That starts with upgrading infrastructure, modernizing our ports of entry and improving our water systems. And finally, strengthening and investing in our state’s growing microchip, technology, and defense sectors. \n</p><p><br/>\n<b>Healthcare</b>\n</p><p>Both of my parents are doctors, and they taught me that everyone deserves accessible, affordable, and quality care. That is not the reality for families in our current system. For our seniors, we must strengthen and protect Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. We also need lower prescription drug prices. \n<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-quotedisclaimer_2-0\"><a href=\"#cite_note-quotedisclaimer-2\">[2]</a></sup>\n</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; color: #B2B7F2; font-size: 35px; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: right; padding: 10px 1px;\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"20\">”\n</td></tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"cquotecite\" colspan=\"3\" style=\"border: none; padding-right: 4%\"><cite style=\"font-style: normal;font-size: smaller; float: right;\">—Andrew Horne’s campaign website (2024)<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-3\"><a href=\"#cite_note-3\">[3]</a></sup></cite>\n</td></tr></tbody></table>\n</div>", "answer_text": "Horne’s campaign website stated the following:\n“ Why I am running \"Daddy, there's a shooter here.\" I was at work when I got that text, and I have to say, it's probably the worst text that any parent can get from their child. My name is Andrew Horne, I'm a father concerned about my daughter, Eleanor's, future. When I went to school here, my parents didn't have to worry about their children getting murdered because of gun violence. But I do. Eleanor should be learning. Instead, she was crying, hiding in a closet. Thankfully Eleanor was safe, but parents and kids should not have to live like this. This district is my home. I was born here and went to public schools at Kiva, Mohave, Saguaro, and Arizona State. Today, I have two small businesses in the Valley. I’m an orthodontist who went to the University of Michigan for my Doctorate and MBA, and the University of Colorado for Residency. After private practice in Colorado, I specifically moved back to the Valley so my daughter Eleanor would grow up with four grandparents in her life right here in Arizona. My core issues are gun safety, education, and women’s rights. Women’s Rights The Dobbs Decision was a pivotal moment in American History. As a father, seeing the threat to my daughter's future and her entire generation was deeply troubling. David Schweikert's alignment with regressive policies like the 1864 Arizona Abortion ban is a stark reminder of the urgent need for change. We cannot allow individuals like him and Donald Trump to strip away the hard-fought rights of women and push us backward in time. I am dedicated to defending and advancing women's rights at every turn. Gun Safety Nobody wants to die because they decided to go to work, school, or shopping. I support expanding background checks, common sense gun laws, and investing in mental health. Education Arizona students must have access to world-class pre-K through 12 public education that will prepare them to live and work in our highly connected world. Arizona leads the nation in teacher turnover. If we want our kids to learn, we must invest in teachers. We also need more trade school opportunities and less expensive college tuition to help people learn skills to provide for their families. Economy We need to rebuild and reinvent for the 21st century. That starts with upgrading infrastructure, modernizing our ports of entry and improving our water systems. And finally, strengthening and investing in our state’s growing microchip, technology, and defense sectors. Healthcare Both of my parents are doctors, and they taught me that everyone deserves accessible, affordable, and quality care. That is not the reality for families in our current system. For our seniors, we must strengthen and protect Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. We also need lower prescription drug prices. [2] ” —Andrew Horne’s campaign website (2024) [3]"}]