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Carroll was born in Chicago and later moved to Arizona, becoming involved with the [[Arizona Republican Party]], becoming a [[precinct |
According to his campaign website, Carroll was born in Chicago and later moved to Arizona, becoming involved with the [[Arizona Republican Party]], becoming a [[precinct captain]] and [[precinct committeeman]]. He describes himself as a "Christian constitutional conservative."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://myvotecarroll.com/about|title=About Frank Carroll |publisher=Elect Frank Carroll for Arizona Senate|access-date=January 10, 2024}}</ref> |
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Carroll is part of a group of [[far-right]], self-identified [[Christian right|Christian conservative]] lawmakers in Arizona. Along with fellow Republican [[David Livingston (politician)|David Livingston]], he is a member of the National Association of Christian Lawmakers, an organization founded by [[Jason Rapert]] in 2019 that opposes [[same-sex marriage]] and supports [[anti-abortion]] legislation.<Ref>Henry Larson & Francesca D'Annunzio, [https://www.azmirror.com/2023/09/11/a-group-of-far-right-christian-lawmakers-aims-to-merge-church-and-state/ A group of far-right Christian lawmakers aims to merge church and state], News21 via ''Arizona Mirror'' (September 11, 2023).</ref> |
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In 2019, Carroll was part of a bipartisan group of Arizona lawmakers who, following a deadly flood, supported the appropriation of $20 million to build a bridge over [[Tonto Creek]] at a site known asthe Bar X crossing.<ref>Jim Small, [https://www.azmirror.com/blog/following-deadly-flood-lawmakers-seek-tonto-creek-bridge-funding/ Following deadly flood, lawmakers seek Tonto Creek bridge funding], ''Arizona Mirror'' (December 17, 2019).</ref> |
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In 2023, Carroll sponsored legislation to purge the Arizona voter rolls every decade beginning in 2031, canceling the voter registration of all of the state's registered voters (which numbered 4.2 million on 2023) every ten years, forcing each to re-register. His proposal (Senate Bill 1566) was criticized by the [[Arizona Association of Counties]], which noted that it would violate the [[National Voter Registration Act]].<Ref name=Sievers>Caitlin Sievers, [https://www.azmirror.com/2023/02/15/every-arizona-voter-would-be-purged-every-decade-under-gop-proposal/ Every Arizona voter would be purged every decade under GOP proposal], ''Arizona Mirror'' (February 15, 2023).</ref> Carroll's bill passed the Elections Committee on a party-line vote, although it was denounced by Democrats and some Republicans.<Ref name=Sievers/> |
In 2023, Carroll sponsored legislation to purge the Arizona voter rolls every decade beginning in 2031, canceling the voter registration of all of the state's registered voters (which numbered 4.2 million on 2023) every ten years, forcing each to re-register. His proposal (Senate Bill 1566) was criticized by the [[Arizona Association of Counties]], which noted that it would violate the [[National Voter Registration Act]].<Ref name=Sievers>Caitlin Sievers, [https://www.azmirror.com/2023/02/15/every-arizona-voter-would-be-purged-every-decade-under-gop-proposal/ Every Arizona voter would be purged every decade under GOP proposal], ''Arizona Mirror'' (February 15, 2023).</ref> Carroll's bill passed the Elections Committee on a party-line vote, although it was denounced by Democrats and some Republicans.<Ref name=Sievers/> |
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Frank Carroll | |
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| Member of the Arizona Senate from the 28th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Christine Marsh |
| Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 22nd district | |
| In office January 14, 2019 – January 9, 2023 Serving with Ben Toma | |
| Preceded by | David Livingston |
| Succeeded by | Lupe Contreras |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Surprise, Arizona |
Frank Carroll is an American politician and a Republican member of the Arizona Senate representing District 28 since January 9, 2023. He was a member of the the Arizona House of Representatives from 2019 to 2023, representing House District 22. Carroll was first elected in 2018 to succeed State Representative David Livingston, who instead ran for State Senate.[1]
Political career
According to his campaign website, Carroll was born in Chicago and later moved to Arizona, becoming involved with the Arizona Republican Party, becoming a precinct captain and precinct committeeman. He describes himself as a "Christian constitutional conservative."[2]
Carroll is part of a group of far-right, self-identified Christian conservative lawmakers in Arizona. Along with fellow Republican David Livingston, he is a member of the National Association of Christian Lawmakers, an organization founded by Jason Rapert in 2019 that opposes same-sex marriage and supports anti-abortion legislation.[3]
In 2019, Carroll was part of a bipartisan group of Arizona lawmakers who, following a deadly flood, supported the appropriation of $20 million to build a bridge over Tonto Creek at a site known asthe Bar X crossing.[4]
In 2023, Carroll sponsored legislation to purge the Arizona voter rolls every decade beginning in 2031, canceling the voter registration of all of the state's registered voters (which numbered 4.2 million on 2023) every ten years, forcing each to re-register. His proposal (Senate Bill 1566) was criticized by the Arizona Association of Counties, which noted that it would violate the National Voter Registration Act.[5] Carroll's bill passed the Elections Committee on a party-line vote, although it was denounced by Democrats and some Republicans.[5]
In May 2023, Carroll urged Florida governor Ron DeSantis to seek the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.[6]
In 2022 and 2023, Carroll introduced legislation to bar the State of Arizona from contracting with any business that "discriminates" against firearm manufacturers or the NRA. Carroll introduced the bill, based on a nearly identical measure enacted in Texas, that targeted banks that declined to take gun manufacturers on as clients following shooting massacres.[7] The Arizona Association of Counties and the Arizona Bankers Association opposed Carroll's bill. The legislature passed the bill (Senate Bill 1096) in 2023, but it was vetoed by Governor Katie Hobbs, who wrote in her veto message: "I once again urge the legislature to focus on providing real solutions to real challenges faced by our state."[7]
Carroll lives in Sun City West.[7]
References
- ^ "Who Are Arizona's 2018 Legislative Candidates?". Arizona Daily Independent. June 3, 2018. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
- ^ "About Frank Carroll". Elect Frank Carroll for Arizona Senate. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
- ^ Henry Larson & Francesca D'Annunzio, A group of far-right Christian lawmakers aims to merge church and state, News21 via Arizona Mirror (September 11, 2023).
- ^ Jim Small, Following deadly flood, lawmakers seek Tonto Creek bridge funding, Arizona Mirror (December 17, 2019).
- ^ a b Caitlin Sievers, Every Arizona voter would be purged every decade under GOP proposal, Arizona Mirror (February 15, 2023).
- ^ Prominent Arizona Republicans urge Ron DeSantis to run for president, KTAR (May 12, 2023).
- ^ a b c Jerod MacDonald-Evoy, Hobbs vetoes bill targeting banks that refuse to work with gun makers, NRA, Arizona Mirror (March 28, 2023).
56th Legislature (2023-present)
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