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A Message from J.D.
When Life Isn't Fair, You Deserve a Judge Who Is
Every day, our Justice Courts handle matters affecting people’s families, homes, livelihoods, and futures. I’m running for Justice of the Peace to bring experience, integrity, and fairness to the bench, and to ensure that everyone who enters the courtroom is treated with dignity, respect, and equal justice under the law.
Experience That Matters
For nearly a decade, I’ve worked at a nonprofit legal organization that litigates constitutional-rights cases, seeing firsthand how principled courtroom decisions positively affect people’s lives.
I also served you for 16 years in the Arizona Legislature, reviewing complex laws, listening to all sides, and making consequential decisions. I authored hundreds of laws helping our community, including measures protecting survivors of abuse, safeguarding seniors from exploitation, and expanding opportunities for veterans.
To apply the law, one must know the law. Having helped craft it for years and taught college courses on the Arizona and U.S. Constitutions for more than two decades, I understand not only what it says, but what it means and how it applies in practice.
Character Under Pressure
However, experience is not enough. Character is fundamental. People across the political spectrum will attest that I’m fair, respectful, knowledgeable, and a straight shooter. I listen carefully, evaluate the evidence, discern the truth, and make decisions based on principle – not political expediency.
Hear what leaders from both parties have said about me.
As Speaker of the House, my character and impartiality were put to their greatest test when serious allegations arose against a member of my own party. I appointed a bipartisan investigative team and acted on its findings, leading to the first House expulsion in 70 years. That decision cost me personally and politically, but the facts made clear it was the right call.
Fairness for All
Every person deserves fair treatment from a just judge – one who can accurately call balls and strikes because he knows the difference, has a good eye, and never forgets he is accountable to the people.
Experience prepares. Character guides. Fairness prevails.
That’s why I humbly ask for your vote on November 3rd.
Sincerely,
J.D. Mesnard
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