Background
Dr. Friese was born in Baltimore and earned both his biochemistry undergraduate degree and his medical degree from the University of Maryland. He subsequently completed both his medical residency and trauma research fellowship at the University of Colorado's Department of Surgery. Dr. Friese then served on active duty in the U.S. Navy Medical Corps from 1997 to 2001. After serving, he completed a critical care fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. In 2008, Dr. Friese became a trauma surgeon and professor of surgery at the University of Arizona College of Medicine.[2]
In November 2014, Dr. Friese was elected to represent Arizona's 9th District. After election, Dr. Friese became a sitting member of the Appropriations Committee and was eventually selected to become the assistant Democratic leader.[2]
Campaign themes
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Friese's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[14]
Public Education
Excerpt: "Dr. Friese will work to fully fund our public schools and support assistance for higher education."
Guns
Excerpt: "Dr. Friese will fight for responsible gun safety legislation."
Choice
Excerpt: "Dr. Friese believes in a woman’s right to make her own health care decisions. Period."
Excerpt: "Dr. Friese supports, and will work for, medically accurate sex education."
Healthcare
Excerpt: "Dr. Friese supports the Affordable Care Act."
Environment
Excerpt: "Dr. Friese will actively seek out ways to enhance our tourism industry through protecting our environment and promoting tourism."
On the 2026 ballot
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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.
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