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Michael Kielsky

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Michael Kielsky
Chair of the Libertarian Party of Arizona
In office
January 26, 2013 – July 2017
Succeeded byJohn A. Buttrick
Personal details
Born1964
Heidelberg, Germany
Political partyLibertarian
Residence(s)Phoenix, Arizona
Alma materThomas Jefferson School of Law
ProfessionAttorney

Michael Kielsky is an American attorney, perennial candidate, and the former chairman of the Libertarian Party of Arizona. Kielsky, a Phoenix attorney, challenged the results of Arizona's controversial 2016 presidential primary.[1][2][3] Kielsky is a leading defense attorney in cases involving photo radar.[4][5]

Election history

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  • 2014 Libertarian candidate for Legislative District 25 losing to Justin Olson and Russell Bowers.[6]
  • 2012 Libertarian candidate for Maricopa County Attorney receiving 27.5% of the vote and losing to Bill Montgomery.[7]
  • 2010 Libertarian candidate for the Special Election for Maricopa County Attorney, receiving 25.9% of the vote and losing to Bill Montgomery.[8][9]
  • 2008 Libertarian candidate for Maricopa County Attorney, losing to Andrew Thomas.[10]
  • 2004 Libertarian candidate for Arizona's 5th Congressional District losing to J. D. Hayworth. Kielsky received 6,189 votes.[11]

References

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  1. ^ Judge sets hearing date for challenge of Arizona presidential primary
  2. ^ Judge: AZ presidential preference vote can be challenged | Elections | tucson.com
  3. ^ Attorney asks judge to hold Reagan accountable for primary election failures – Arizona Capitol Times
  4. ^ Arizona's Photo Radar Lawyer
  5. ^ Arizona speed cameras incite a mini revolt – latimes
  6. ^ "State of Arizona Official Canvass 2014 General Election November 4, 2014" (PDF). Phoenix, Arizona: Secretary of State of Arizona. p. 9. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
  7. ^ "MRC 20121106 E, November 6, 2012, Summary Report Maricopa County Final Official Results" (PDF).
  8. ^ Romley named interim Maricopa county attorney | News | eastvalleytribune.com
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  10. ^ Summary Report
  11. ^ "State of Arizona Official Canvass 2004 General Election November 2, 2004" (PDF). Phoenix, Arizona: Secretary of State of Arizona. p. 9. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
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