Andy Biggs

Biggs earned his bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University in 1982, his law degree from the University of Arizona in Tucson in 1984, and his master's degree from Arizona State University in 1999. He was a state representative then senator and served as senate majority leader then president.[1]

Governor of Arizona

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U.S. House Arizona District 5

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What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

Reduce the National Debt:

We must reduce our deficits and balance the federal budget. As Admiral Michael Mullen said in 2010: “our national debt is our biggest national security threat.” That fact has also been reinforced by Secretary Mattis and we must heed their warnings. I recently introduced a resolution with 38 cosponsors addressing the need for Congress to return to balanced budgets to address this threat.

Stop Wasteful Spending:

In each of the last 2 months, we have received record federal tax revenue but have watched our deficit grow because our spending increases outpace our growth in tax revenue. When we stimulate the economy by reducing taxes and regulations, the increase in economic activity has a concomitant positive impact on tax revenue.

Cut Taxes and Reduce Regulations on Families and Businesses:

We must also cut taxes and reduce regulations on families and businesses to bring back real prosperity and American industry. To this end, I am pleased to have voted for the historic Tax Reform bill and on multiple occasions to reduce regulations.[15][16]

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?

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What qualities do you possess that would make you a successful officeholder?

I am the only candidate in this race with a proven voting record. While many candidates make campaign promises they won’t keep, my voting record demonstrates that I keep my promises. Between my service in Congress and the Arizona State Legislature, the voters in our district know what I stand for.

Our representatives must be one of us to represent us well. I have lived in this district for over 30 years. I have worked here, raised my family here, and been active in our community throughout that time.

My constituents elected me to ensure our national security, secure our Nation’s borders, cut taxes and regulation, shrink the size of government, cut wasteful spending, reduce the deficit, balance the federal budget, repeal Obamacare and replace it with a free-market system, return education policy to the states, and restore accountability in Washington, D.C. By sponsoring legislation and voting consistent with these objectives, record demonstrates that I keep faith with those who elected me.[16]

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

When voters are faced with the decision of who to vote for, they benefit from being able to examine a candidate’s voting record. “Talk is cheap,” and voters suffer through a lot of campaign blather every two years. By having a tangible record of a candidate’s positions on issues that matter most, voters can make the most informed decision on who will best represent them.

At a time when our Nation faces extraordinary challenges, we must elect those who have demonstrated their willingness and ability to properly confront those challenges. During my time as the Arizona Senate President, we produced a structurally-balanced budget and turned around a massive deficit inherited from a previous administration.

In order to deal with a $3 billion deficit and pass structurally-balanced budgets that would be signed by the Governor, I worked with all members of the Legislature. My service in Arizona and in Congress has consistently shown my ability to be principled, and compassionate. I have worked with members from across the aisle to pass extraordinary legislation like the Ashlynn Mike Amber Alert in Indian Country Bill, and Right to Try for terminally ill patients.[16]

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Our Nation has a bleak future if we do not get our spending under control. Today, the American people are careening down a path toward fiscal disaster. We must immediately correct our course and put our house in order.

If we choose to ignore this foremost threat to our national security, we will be responsible for the crash of the American economy and the demise of the world’s greatest superpower.[16]

What are your thoughts on term limits?

As a signer of the U.S. Term Limits pledge and a cosponsor of House Joint Resolution 6, I support term limits for those who serve in Congress. Of course, it is critical that term limits be uniformly applied to all members of the House and the Senate. If term limits are not uniformly applied, then career politicians will be the sole beneficiaries of those who decide to self-impose term limits.

Certainly, at the bare minimum, there should be term limits during the times that our budget is not balanced.[16]

The following issues were listed on Biggs' campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.

Defeating ISIS and protecting our homeland from terrorism

Securing our borders and ending illegal immigration

Cutting taxes and regulations on families and businesses

Shrinking government and cutting wasteful spending

Reducing deficits and balancing the federal budget

Repealing Obamacare and replacing it with a free-market system

Repealing Common Core and returning education policy to locals

Reforming our VA system and providing better care for our veterans[16]

—Andy Biggs' campaign website, http://biggsforcongress.com/issues/