people vs. lobbyists

A government of the people, by the people, for the people—words echoing the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution—should guide our legislative system. Too often, elected officials stray from this, bowing to special interests and lobbyists instead of the voters they serve under Article IV of the Arizona Constitution. I am running for Arizona State Representative in LD7 to restore that balance, draining the swamp by prioritizing the people over insiders.

A government of the people, by the people, for the people is the heart of what our legislative system should be. Too often, elected officials bow to special interests, contract lobbyists, and legislative leadership, sidelining the voters who put them in office. I am running for Arizona State Representative in Legislative District 7 (Coconino, Gila, Navajo, and Pinal Counties) in 2026 to change that. The “Swamp”—whether in D.C. or our state capitols—thrives when lawmakers prioritize carve outs, industry PACs, and insider deals over the people. Draining it means fierce accountability, rejecting lobbyist-driven agendas, and empowering grassroots voices.

Republican voters deserve elected officials as conservative as they are—not just on bread-and-butter issues like the Second Amendment, border security, school choice, taxes, spending, and medical freedom, but on the harder fights against entrenched power.

I am running to be the conservative voice LD7 deserves—one that fights the swamp, not feeds it. Ask me anything—I am here for you.

Barby Ingle
Candidate, Arizona House of Representatives, LD7

 

Here is how I stand on your questions:

 

1. How much money did your campaign get from lobbyists in 2023-2025?

$0. The U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment protects free speech, including political contributions, but I believe campaigns should reflect the people’s voice, not lobbyists’. Article IV, Part 2 of the Arizona Constitution entrusts me to represent LD7’s citizens—not paid influencers—ensuring their will, not special interests, shapes my work. Lawmakers serve constituents, not donors.

 

2. How much money did your campaign get from industry PACs in 2023-present?

$0. I reject PAC money from industries looking to buy influence. My loyalty is to LD7 voters, not corporate checkbooks.

3. What have you done specifically to Drain the Swamp?

I have fought to drain the swamp by upholding the Arizona Constitution’s call for legislative integrity (Article IV, Part 2).

As a candidate and lifelong advocate, I have fought to drain the swamp by:

• Legislative Reform: I have led seven bills in Arizona as a citizen advocate—two became law—focusing on healthcare and patient rights, not special interests. I have written nine additional bills for future sessions on education, legislative procedures and boarder security. Across 30+ states and federally, I have worked on over 100 bills since 2009, pushing for transparency and accountability.
• Grassroots Leadership: As a precinct committee member in Pinal County District 5 and an Arizona RNC state delegate, I have worked within the party to amplify voter voices over leadership cronies.
• Public Commitment: My campaign for LD7 is about ethical governance—improving healthcare, securing borders, and fostering prosperity without bowing to lobbyists. I have killed my own bill when amendments twisted its purpose, proving I will not let bad policy pass just to score points.

 

Article IV, Part 2 of the AZ Constitution governs the legislature’s structure and duties, while Article II, Section 1 emphasizes popular sovereignty, aligning with efforts to reduce corruption and prioritize constituents—core to “draining the swamp.”

4. Is your Chief of Staff/Legislative Director from your state/district or D.C.?

Yes, from Arizona. Article IV, Part 2, Section 2 of the Arizona Constitution requires representatives to reside in their county or district, reflecting the intent that we stay rooted in our communities.

My staff is locals, not D.C. insiders, ensuring LD7’s needs guide us, not the federal swamp.

The residency requirement (AZ Const., Art. IV, Pt. 2, Sec. 2) ties lawmakers to their districts, a principle extended here to staff to reinforce local accountability over external influence.

5. Is any of your staff former lobbyists?

No. The U.S. Constitution’s Article I, Section 9 prohibits federal officeholders from accepting emoluments without consent, a nod to avoiding conflicts of interest. My team will be free of lobbyist ties, keeping our focus on LD7’s people, not past paymasters.  The Emoluments Clause (U.S. Const., Art. I, Sec. 9, Cl. 8) aims to prevent corruption, a principle applicable to avoiding lobbyist influence in legislative offices.

 

6. What political consulting firm do you use?

None. With my legislative and marketing experience, I run my own show. No overpaid consultants here—just hard work and voter input.

 

7. Will you commit to not lobbying after leaving office?

I will continue what I have always done: volunteer citizen advocacy based on grassroots needs, not paid lobbying. I also teach a paid legislative course, sharing my expertise—work I plan to continue this as well.

 

8. Would you commit to publicly showing your voters whom you voted for in the leadership election?

Yes. Article IV, Part 2, Section 8 of the Arizona Constitution mandates that legislative votes be recorded when requested, and promoting transparency. I’ll go further—publicly sharing my leadership votes ensures LD7 voters hold me accountable, honoring the people’s power under Article II, Section 1.

AZ Const., Art. IV, Pt. 2, Sec. 8 requires transparency in legislative proceedings, and Art. II, Sec. 1 reinforces voter sovereignty, both supporting open disclosure to constituents.

 

9. Have you attended conferences or events sponsored by lobbyists, organizations, or industries (e.g., paying for travel, lodging, meals)?

Yes, as an advocate, I have spoken at events to push reform—like healthcare conferences—but I do not take benefits to sway my votes. My focus stays on the mission, not the swag.

 

10. Have you ever voted no on a Republican-sponsored bill? If so, which and why?

I have not served yet, but I would vote no on any bill—Republican or not—that betrays LD7’s interests.

Article IV, Part 2, Section 13 of the Arizona Constitution gives me the power to propose and kill legislation, and I’ve done it—scrapping my own bill when amendments twisted its intent. My duty is to the people, not party dogma or swampy deals.

AZ Const., Art. IV, Pt. 2, Sec. 13 grants legislators authority over bills, reflecting their role as independent representatives of constituents, not just party loyalists.

 

11. Is your office a revolving door for meetings with lobbyists or your constituents and the grassroots?

Constituents and grassroots voters only. My door is open to LD7, not K Street.

 

12. Are your bills lobby-driven or constituent-driven? Which ones and why?

Constituents and grassroots only. The U.S. Constitution’s Preamble and Arizona’s Article II, Section 2 declare government exists for the people’s welfare, not lobbyists’. My office will be a hub for LD7 voices, not a revolving door for special interests. The Preamble (U.S. Const.) and AZ Const., Art. II, Sec. 2 (“government is instituted for the common benefit”) emphasize serving the public, a direct counter to lobbyist dominance.

 

13. Do you support a 72-hour rule to read legislation before voting?

Yes, absolutely.

Article IV, Part 2, Section 12 of the Arizona Constitution establishes committees to vet bills, and a 72-hour rule ensures I can review them fully—upholding my duty under Section 1 to legislate for LD7, not rubber-stamp insider agendas.

I support deliberate, transparent lawmaking over rushed votes.

14. Do you hold leadership accountable when a 72-hour rule is broken?

Yes, I would demand accountability.

Article IV, Part 2, Section 8 of the Arizona Constitution requires open proceedings—rushing bills like the 2024 abortion measure, bypassing committees, violates that spirit. I would call out leadership to protect the people’s right to a fair process.

 

15. Have you received awards from industries, organizations, or labor groups? If so, which ones and for what?

Yes, for my volunteer advocacy—state and federal honors listed on my LinkedIn—all earned fighting for patients and taxpayers, not special interests.

 

16. Do you attend conservative grassroots conferences and events regularly?

Yes. I am there—listening, learning, and standing with the base that drives real change.

Boot the Cronies: Ingle’s Constitutional Clash

A government of the people, by the people, for the people—words echoing the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution—should guide our legislative system. Too often, elected officials stray from this, bowing to special interests and lobbyists instead of the voters they serve under Article IV of the Arizona Constitution. I am running for Arizona State Representative in LD7 to restore that balance, draining the swamp by prioritizing the people over insiders.

A government of the people, by the people, for the people is the heart of what our legislative system should be. Too often, elected officials bow to special interests, contract lobbyists, and legislative leadership, sidelining the voters who put them in office. I am running for Arizona State Representative in Legislative District 7 (Coconino, Gila, Navajo, and Pinal Counties) in 2026 to change that. The “Swamp”—whether in D.C. or our state capitols—thrives when lawmakers prioritize carve outs, industry PACs, and insider deals over the people. Draining it means fierce accountability, rejecting lobbyist-driven agendas, and empowering grassroots voices.

Republican voters deserve elected officials as conservative as they are—not just on bread-and-butter issues like the Second Amendment, border security, school choice, taxes, spending, and medical freedom, but on the harder fights against entrenched power.

I am running to be the conservative voice LD7 deserves—one that fights the swamp, not feeds it. Ask me anything—I am here for you.

Barby Ingle
Candidate, Arizona House of Representatives, LD7

 

Here is how I stand on your questions:

 

1. How much money did your campaign get from lobbyists in 2023-2025?

$0. The U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment protects free speech, including political contributions, but I believe campaigns should reflect the people’s voice, not lobbyists’. Article IV, Part 2 of the Arizona Constitution entrusts me to represent LD7’s citizens—not paid influencers—ensuring their will, not special interests, shapes my work. Lawmakers serve constituents, not donors.

 

2. How much money did your campaign get from industry PACs in 2023-present?

$0. I reject PAC money from industries looking to buy influence. My loyalty is to LD7 voters, not corporate checkbooks.

3. What have you done specifically to Drain the Swamp?

I have fought to drain the swamp by upholding the Arizona Constitution’s call for legislative integrity (Article IV, Part 2).

As a candidate and lifelong advocate, I have fought to drain the swamp by:

• Legislative Reform: I have led seven bills in Arizona as a citizen advocate—two became law—focusing on healthcare and patient rights, not special interests. I have written nine additional bills for future sessions on education, legislative procedures and boarder security. Across 30+ states and federally, I have worked on over 100 bills since 2009, pushing for transparency and accountability.
• Grassroots Leadership: As a precinct committee member in Pinal County District 5 and an Arizona RNC state delegate, I have worked within the party to amplify voter voices over leadership cronies.
• Public Commitment: My campaign for LD7 is about ethical governance—improving healthcare, securing borders, and fostering prosperity without bowing to lobbyists. I have killed my own bill when amendments twisted its purpose, proving I will not let bad policy pass just to score points.

 

Article IV, Part 2 of the AZ Constitution governs the legislature’s structure and duties, while Article II, Section 1 emphasizes popular sovereignty, aligning with efforts to reduce corruption and prioritize constituents—core to “draining the swamp.”

4. Is your Chief of Staff/Legislative Director from your state/district or D.C.?

Yes, from Arizona. Article IV, Part 2, Section 2 of the Arizona Constitution requires representatives to reside in their county or district, reflecting the intent that we stay rooted in our communities.

My staff is locals, not D.C. insiders, ensuring LD7’s needs guide us, not the federal swamp.

The residency requirement (AZ Const., Art. IV, Pt. 2, Sec. 2) ties lawmakers to their districts, a principle extended here to staff to reinforce local accountability over external influence.

5. Is any of your staff former lobbyists?

No. The U.S. Constitution’s Article I, Section 9 prohibits federal officeholders from accepting emoluments without consent, a nod to avoiding conflicts of interest. My team will be free of lobbyist ties, keeping our focus on LD7’s people, not past paymasters.  The Emoluments Clause (U.S. Const., Art. I, Sec. 9, Cl. 8) aims to prevent corruption, a principle applicable to avoiding lobbyist influence in legislative offices.

 

6. What political consulting firm do you use?

None. With my legislative and marketing experience, I run my own show. No overpaid consultants here—just hard work and voter input.

 

7. Will you commit to not lobbying after leaving office?

I will continue what I have always done: volunteer citizen advocacy based on grassroots needs, not paid lobbying. I also teach a paid legislative course, sharing my expertise—work I plan to keep doing post-office.

 

8. Would you commit to publicly showing your voters whom you voted for in the leadership election?

Yes. Article IV, Part 2, Section 8 of the Arizona Constitution mandates that legislative votes be recorded when requested, and promoting transparency. I’ll go further—publicly sharing my leadership votes ensures LD7 voters hold me accountable, honoring the people’s power under Article II, Section 1.

AZ Const., Art. IV, Pt. 2, Sec. 8 requires transparency in legislative proceedings, and Art. II, Sec. 1 reinforces voter sovereignty, both supporting open disclosure to constituents.

 

9. Have you attended conferences or events sponsored by lobbyists, organizations, or industries (e.g., paying for travel, lodging, meals)?

Yes, as an advocate, I have spoken at events to push reform—like healthcare conferences—but I do not take benefits to sway my votes. My focus stays on the mission, not the swag.

 

10. Have you ever voted no on a Republican-sponsored bill? If so, which and why?

I have not served yet, but I would vote no on any bill—Republican or not—that betrays LD7’s interests.

Article IV, Part 2, Section 13 of the Arizona Constitution gives me the power to propose and kill legislation, and I’ve done it—scrapping my own bill when amendments twisted its intent. My duty is to the people, not party dogma or swampy deals.

AZ Const., Art. IV, Pt. 2, Sec. 13 grants legislators authority over bills, reflecting their role as independent representatives of constituents, not just party loyalists.

 

11. Is your office a revolving door for meetings with lobbyists or your constituents and the grassroots?

Constituents and grassroots voters only. My door is open to LD7, not K Street.

 

12. Are your bills lobby-driven or constituent-driven? Which ones and why?

Constituents and grassroots only. The U.S. Constitution’s Preamble and Arizona’s Article II, Section 2 declare government exists for the people’s welfare, not lobbyists’. My office will be a hub for LD7 voices, not a revolving door for special interests. The Preamble (U.S. Const.) and AZ Const., Art. II, Sec. 2 (“government is instituted for the common benefit”) emphasize serving the public, a direct counter to lobbyist dominance.

 

13. Do you support a 72-hour rule to read legislation before voting?

Yes, absolutely.

Article IV, Part 2, Section 12 of the Arizona Constitution establishes committees to vet bills, and a 72-hour rule ensures I can review them fully—upholding my duty under Section 1 to legislate for LD7, not rubber-stamp insider agendas.

I support deliberate, transparent lawmaking over rushed votes.

14. Do you hold leadership accountable when a 72-hour rule is broken?

Yes, I would demand accountability.

Article IV, Part 2, Section 8 of the Arizona Constitution requires open proceedings—rushing bills like the 2024 abortion measure, bypassing committees, violates that spirit. I would call out leadership to protect the people’s right to a fair process.

 

15. Have you received awards from industries, organizations, or labor groups? If so, which ones and for what?

Yes, for my volunteer advocacy—state and federal honors listed on my LinkedIn—all earned fighting for patients and taxpayers, not special interests.

 

16. Do you attend conservative grassroots conferences and events regularly?

Yes. I am there—listening, learning, and standing with the base that drives real change.