Representative Pamela Carter ran for office with clear priorities: securing the border, protecting children, supporting law enforcement, maintaining low taxes, and defending Arizona families from progressive policies. During her first legislative year, she has maintained consistent conservative voting and advocated for family-focused initiatives.
Border Security: Arizona's Top Mission
Carter identifies border security as her primary focus, explaining that "open borders allow human trafficking, drugs (including fentanyl), gangs, and violence to pour across our border" at record levels. She co-sponsored HB2374 (transnational repression; signed into law), voted YES on HB2542 and SB1082 restricting foreign adversaries, and co-sponsored HB2855 and HCR2055 designating drug cartels as terrorist organizations (HCR2055 adopted). Carter supports legal immigration while insisting Arizona enforce its laws and secure its border first.
Protecting Children and Parental Rights
"I'm committed to protecting our children from radical left-wing agendas," Carter told Arizona Capitol Times, emphasizing that "parents should have the final say in matters regarding their children's education." She sponsored HB2375 (special education evaluation deadlines), voted YES on HB2867 (prohibiting antisemitism in public schools), and co-sponsored measures on school board transparency and academic standards. She advocates for school choice and educational excellence.
Keeping Taxes Low for Working Families
As a former small business owner, Carter aims to keep taxes low for essentials like gas, groceries, and housing while promoting small business growth. She co-sponsored measures exempting food from municipal taxes, providing income tax relief on tipped wages, and prohibiting vehicle mileage monitoring taxes. She emphasizes that "Arizona is the hottest job market in the country and the fastest-growing state because we have cut taxes and regulations."
Standing Strong on Election Integrity
"We deserve fair, honest, and accurate elections. That isn't partisan, it is common sense," Carter says. She co-sponsored HCM2015 (proof of citizenship for voter registration; adopted) and HB2521 (prohibiting foreign money in elections), and successfully passed HB2376 improving county candidate information — signed into law.
Energy, Water, and Quality of Life
Carter garnered national attention advocating for Arizona's energy future through HCR2022, the nuclear energy resolution that passed and was adopted. Serving on the Natural Resources, Energy and Water Committee, she recognizes water as Arizona's most critical long-term challenge, sponsoring HB2377 and HCR2043 on water management. She voted to protect Arizona's quality of life — opposing marijuana expansion, the Axon bill that stripped Scottsdale voters of referendum rights, and housing mandates overriding local zoning.
The Work Continues
Carter's first-year record demonstrates unwavering commitment to conservative principles and family-focused policies. She has delivered results where possible and pushed hard against gubernatorial obstruction. Arizona families can count on Carter to keep standing up for secure borders, parental rights, low taxes, election integrity, law enforcement and military support, local control, and Arizona values.