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John Armin Thrasher is the Democratic candidate in the 2008 congressional elections for the 2nd Congressional District (map) of Arizona. He won the Democratic nomination to challenge incumbent Rep. Trent Franks (R-Ariz.). [1]
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Positions, record and controversies
Bio
Thrasher is a retired community college band director.[2]
2006 elections
Thrasher was the Democratic nominee for the 2nd Congressional District of Arizona in the 2006 congressional elections against incumbent Republican Trent Franks (R-Ariz.), who was reelected.
2008 elections
Thrasher won the Democratic nomination to challenge Rep. Trent Franks (R-Ariz.) in the 2008 congressional elections.[3][4][5]
Money in politics
This section contains links to – and feeds from – money in politics databases. For specific controversies, see this article's record and controversies section.
Campaign contributions
The following is drawn from government records of campaign contributions to John Thrasher. Campaign contributions are one of the most direct conduits for influencing members of Congress. How to use this information.
| Top Contributors to during the 2008 Election Cycle | |
|---|---|
| Donor | Amount (US Dollars) |
| Dbu Construction | $ 1,000 |
| Maricopa Community College | $ 1,000 |
| Pastor for Arizona | $ 1,000 |
| US Congress | $ 1,000 |
| Washington Unified School District | $ 1,000 |
| Edison International | $ 500 |
| Parry, Romani et al | $ 500 |
| New Information Presentations | $ 450 |
| Glendale Community College | $ 250 |
| Rosendin Electric | $ 250 |
| Source: The Center for Responsive Politics' www.OpenSecrets.org site. Note: Contributions are not from the organizations themselves, but are rather from the organization's PAC, employees or owners. Totals include subsidiaries and affiliates. | |
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Committees and affiliations
Committees
Thrasher will be assigned committees if and when he is elected to Congress.
Affiliations
More background data
Contact
Articles and resources
See also
References
- ↑ Green Papers Arizona 2008 General Election
- ↑ Thrasher for Congress
- ↑ 2008 Race Tracker page on Arizona's 2nd Congressional District
- ↑ Thrasher's FEC filings
- ↑ Official Thrasher for Congress 2008 website
External resources
- 2008 Race Tracker page on Arizona's 2nd Congressional District
- Thrasher's FEC filings
- Official Thrasher for Congress 2008 website
