George Khalaf

George Khalaf earned a high school diploma from Dobson High School. His career experience includes working as a marketing consultant.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

George Khalaf defines himself first and foremost as a Christian, a husband to Briana, a father to three sons, and an unabashed America-First conservative.

George comes from a line of courageous, freedom-loving Christians. He grew up hearing stories of his uncle who died at 19 years old fighting for his Christian faith in the Lebanese Civil War. His parents met in an underground bunker during that same war, got married, and legally came to the US to raise their children where their faith and family could be lived freely.

His professional background is in political data and consulting and education freedom advocacy, where he has taken arrows fighting for the conservative cause. George is the Managing Partner of The Resolute Group, founder of the nationally-recognized data and survey research firm, Data Orbital, and co-founder of First Day, a public relations firm providing consulting for education freedom organizations and innovators.

George is endorsed by AZCOPS, the Phoenix Police Sergeants and Lieutenants Association, Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky and Council Members Dubauskas, Graham Kwasman, and Littlefield, Fountain Hills Mayor Gerry Friedel and Council Members Earle, Larrabee and Skillicorn, CAP Water Board Member Amanda Monize, SUSD Board Member Amy Carney, former Fountain Hills Mayor Linda Kavanagh, Former State Senator Nancy Barto, Cathi Herrod, Seth Leibsohn, and other conservative leaders.

George graduated from ASU. He and his family reside in Scottsdale.

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?

Make our communities safe. Safe communities start with a secure border. While illegal crossings have dropped significantly under the leadership of President Trump, the job of securing our border is far from over and we cannot let down our guard. I’m proud to be police-endorsed. I will support our brave men and women in law enforcement, vote for tough policies that keep criminals off our streets, and combat the epidemic of homelessness that is often driven by drug addiction and mental illness.My primary education goal will be to ensure Arizona’s K-12 system works for parents and their children. That starts with focusing on core academics in our schools and strengthening Arizona’s position as a leading education freedom state where every parent is empowered to choose the education they desire for their child without burdensome regulatory roadblocks. I want to encourage growth and innovation in the education provider market so that more families can find the education settings and tools that fit their children’s needs. I will also protect parents’ rightful role as the primary influence over their child’s upbringing – not bureaucrats or woke activists.My economic policy priority is empowering Arizonans and their families to work, start small businesses, save for the future, and keep more of their hard-earned money so they can devote more time to their children, grandchildren and loved ones. I will be a vote for lower taxes, smaller and more efficient government, pro- small business policies that work for all Arizonans. I’ll also fight to identify and eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse in our state programs and agencies.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Education and parents’ rights – specifically ensuring that Arizona’s education system works for parents and students, that we return to core academics, strengthening Arizona’s position as a leading state for education freedom, and defending the role of parents as primary in the upbringing of their children.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honestly, integrity, and commitment to principle first before political viability.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To listen to the voters you are elected to serve, to ensure public safety, to reduce the waste of taxpayer dollars, and to protect our fundamental God-given rights.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to hand a more conservative state to my children for the future. I would like to be remembered as someone who always did the principled thing, regardless of the personal cost, and was unafraid to speak the truth.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

AZCOPS

Phoenix Police Sergeants and Lieutenants Association

Maricopa County Colleges Police Officers Association

Lisa Borowsky, Scottsdale Mayor

Gerry Friedel, Fountain Hills Mayor

Amy Carney, SUSD

Jan Dubauskas, Scottsdale City Council

Gayle Earle, Fountain Hills Council

Barry Graham, Scottsdale City Council

Adam Kwasman, Scottsdale City Council

Hannah Larrabee, Fountain Hills City Council

Kathy Littlefield, Scottsdale City Council

Amanda Monize, Rio Verde and CAP Water Board

Allen Skillicorn, Fountain Hills Council

Jim O'Connor, Fmr. Arizona Corporation Commissioner

David Rhodes, Yavapai County Sheriff

Linda Kavanagh, Fmr. Fountain Hills Mayor

Cecil Yates, Fmr. Fountain Hills City Council

Nancy Barto, Fmr. Arizona State Senator