Ralph Heap

Ralph Heap earned his bachelor's degree from Arizona State University and his medical degree from the University of Arizona. His career experience includes working as an orthopedic surgeon.[1]

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Campaign website

Heap’s campaign website stated the following:

Limited Government

The principle of limited government is what will guide me as your next State Senator. Unlike far too many politicians, I do not believe that government is the solution for everything. In the Arizona State Senate, I will work for smaller, more efficient state government. I will not support the irresponsible expansion of government. Instead, I will look for ways to reduce the size and cost of state government by eliminating waste and asking the tough questions about spending that you should expect from your State Senator.

Lower Taxes

I believe that you and your family know how to spend your money better than government does. I also believe that our economy does better when our tax burden is low. As your next State Senator, I will stand firm against attempts to raise taxes for new government spending. Instead of raising taxes each and every time politicians want to grow government or fund a new program, we should be looking for ways to reduce the burden that taxes place on Arizona taxpayers and businesses.

Strengthening the Economy

The best way that government can help strengthen our economy is to stay out of the way. I believe that the best way for our state government to help grow the economy is to pass policies that make Arizona an easy place to start and run a business. This means eliminating burdensome and unnecessary regulations. It also means ensuring that taxes to do not serve as a hindrance to businesses growing and prospering. I’m committed to making Arizona’s economic environment one of the strongest and most vibrant in the country.

Medicaid Expansion-Obamacare

Unlike my opponent, I do not support the multibillion expansion of Medicaid through Obamacare in Arizona. As a doctor who has provided free and reduced medical services to many patients, I’m committed to ensuring everyone receives the medical care they need. However, there are better ways to do this than spending billions of dollars expanding Medicaid and committing the taxpayers of our state to paying for it. As your next State Senator, I will work towards finding fiscally responsible ways to ensure that the poor are able to receive the medical they need without recklessly and irresponsibly expanding Medicaid.

Secure Borders

The continuing failure to properly secure our border represents a significant failure by the federal government. I believe that we must secure our border before we take any further steps with immigration reform.

The 2nd Amendment

I’m a strong and unwavering supporter of the 2nd Amendment. In the Arizona State Senate, I will not vote for any legislation that limits your rights under the 2nd Amendment. I will also look for ways to further strengthen Arizona’s strong protection of our 2nd Amendment rights.

Pro-Life

I’m fully committed to protecting the rights of the unborn. I will never waver from my belief that life begins at conception and I will always vote 100 percent pro-life in the Arizona Senate.

Pro-Family

As a father and grandfather, I understand the preeminent importance of the family in our society. As your next State Senator, I am committed to protecting the family and looking for ways to pass family-friendly legislation and stop legislation that harms the family.[6]

—Ralph Heap’s campaign website (2014)[7]