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Yuma, La Paz, Mohave Counties, AZ November 3, 1998 General

State Senator; District 5

Candidates (Vote for 1)

Herb Guenther 12,500 votes 54.3%

  • Party: Democrat
  • Occupation: Executive Assistant Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation District
  • Currently President Colorado River Water User's Association
  • Present Chairman Arizona Game and Fish Commission
  • Water Statesman of the Year 1991, Agri-Business Council
  • 7 Years State Representative District 5 (1986 - 1993)
  • Legislator of the Year 1988, National Council of State Legislatures
  • Selected One of 10 Most Effective Legislators in Arizona for 6 Consecutive Years (1987 -1992)
Priorities:
  • Protect Rural Arizona Water
  • Improve Health and Mental Health Services in Rural Arizona
  • Make Certain Agriculture Remains a Viable and Growing Industry
Lawrence K "Larry" Nelson, Sr. 10,503 votes 45.7%
  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Retired SW Div Mgr Az Pub. Svc.
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Yuma Chamber of Commerce Board for 8 Years and Chairman of the Board .
  • Yuma Ecconomic Development Corp. Co-Founder and Board member for Six Years. Two Years as Chairman of the Board
  • Member Caballeros De Yuma - Chairman of Padres Spring Training
  • Yuma Leadership Co-Founder and Board Member For Three Years
  • Yuma Cty. Teacher of the Year Co-Founder and Board member For 3 Years
Priorities:
  • Protection of Family Values
  • Ecconomic Development and Protection of Our Main Industries Agriculture, Military and Tourism
  • To Ensure Our Children Have a Soid Education and That We Are Able to Attract New Teachers With a Competetive Salary

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