The Fountain Hills Republican Club has worked to schedule every Republican candidate that will be on the primary ballot so that voters have the opportunity to hear each person’s stance regarding the office they are vying to hold.

The office of Secretary of State is one of great importance because the person that holds that office is the person to step into the governor’s office as the state does not have a lieutenant governor.

I was especially eager to meet and hear candidate Steve Gaynor, who is opposing the incumbent Secretary of State Michele Reagan. Unfortunately, Mr. Gaynor cancelled his appearance at the last minute claiming a scheduling problem. Reading Mr. Gaynor’s webpage I was disappointed to find out that he is no longer a businessman in Arizona, only has a printing business in California. He has no political experience, and his site features six Arizona Republic and one New York Times headlines slamming Michele Reagan for various reasons.

A bit more research disclosed he has financially supported our current Senator, Jeff Flake, Ted Lieu and Steny Hoyer. He also contributed to a PAC in support of Kyrsten Sinema and Tom O’Halleran.

Michele has brought the office of secretary of state into the 21st century by simplifying procedures using digital methods that make doing business much more efficient. She has a proven record of dedicated service to the people of Arizona. Her work in Arizona has earned her national recognition and status as well. Seems her opponent will have a very long learning curve to even come close to the work Michele Reagan has accomplished.