Nicholas Blair

Nicholas Blair was born in Cleveland, Ohio. His professional experience includes working as a business executive.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a political novice that cares deeply about our state and our country. I have spent the last 25 years building a successful career in sales and marketing. I am running for this office because care deeply about Democratic values, and I wanted to be absolutely certain that Paul Gosar did not run unopposed.

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?

Fight to Protect Reproductive and LGBTQ rightsWork to shrink the wealth gap. Expand the middle class. Living wages for workers.Environmental protections, securing Arizona’s future water supply.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Economic

- [ ] Middle class tax cuts

- [ ] Billionaire tax

- [ ] Protect Social Security

- [ ] Bank oversight

- [ ] American manufacturing

- [ ] Home ownership

- [ ] Consumer protection

AZ & the Environment

- [ ] Water for the future

- [ ] Solar affordability

- [ ] Climate disaster planning and preparation

Reproductive rights, LGBTQ rights

- [ ] Health and safety

- [ ] Mental health

- [ ] Privacy

Education & Work

- [ ] College and/or career training for all

- [ ] Protect free speech, No banned books

- [ ] Increase Teacher pay

- [ ] Close the gender pay gap

- [ ] Raise the federal minimum wage

- [ ] Worker rights- the gig economy

International

- [ ] Clear Path to citizenship

- [ ] Support for Ukraine

- [ ] Global environmental initiatives

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

Protecting democracy. Protecting voter rights, stopping voter suppression efforts. Curbing the rise of extremism.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

No. I believe that the term length should be four years

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Term limits should be reevaluated. Particularly the lifetime term of Supreme Court Justices.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Katie Porter

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

I am running for this office for my adult daughter. I want to secure a better future for her. Her body, her choices. A career with a living wage. The environment she will live in.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

I do believe that compromise is necessary and desirable for policy making.