Early campaign finance reports for Arizona’s Legislative District 14 races show a wide gap in fundraising approaches and available cash among four candidates.
One candidate relies heavily on public financing, another on personal and family support, and two others are operating on smaller, more traditional donor bases.
Across the four campaigns, total receipts ranged from more than $23,000 to under $1,500 during the first quarter of 2026, with cash on hand varying significantly as candidates begin to position themselves for the election cycle.
Two Republican candidates for the House, Jedidah "Jed" Lyons and incumbent Laurin Hendrix, did not file reports.
Mary Rose
Mary Rose, a Democratic candidate for the House, reported the strongest fundraising quarter, driven overwhelmingly by public financing through Arizona’s Clean Elections system.
She brought in $23,104 during the reporting period, with $23,099 coming from Clean Elections funding. Her campaign reported minimal traditional fundraising, including $260 in individual contributions and $445 in qualifying $5 donations required for participation in the public financing program.
Spending was limited, with just $457.62 in disbursements, leaving her with $24,977.22 in cash on hand at the end of the quarter.
The report reflects a campaign structured around public financing, with early efforts focused on qualifying contributions and preserving funds for later use.
Tyler Farnsworth
Tyler Farnsworth, a Republican candidate for the House, reported $15,484.28 in total receipts, with a significant portion coming from personal and family contributions.
Of that total, $5,535 came from family members, including a $5,500 contribution from a relative, while $4,949.28 came from individual donors. The campaign also reported a $5,000 loan.
Farnsworth spent $209.78 during the quarter, leaving $15,274.50 in cash on hand.
The report shows a campaign with strong early financial backing from personal networks, supplemented by a mix of mid-range individual contributions, including several donations in the hundreds and one reaching $1,500.
Stephanie Walsh
Stephanie Walsh, running unopposed for the Democratic nomination to the Senate, reported $6,310 in receipts during the quarter, combining a large personal contribution with a mix of smaller donations and in-kind support.
A $5,000 personal contribution made up the bulk of her fundraising, while individual donors contributed $1,535. The campaign also reported $275 in small contributions and $500 in in-kind support.
Walsh spent $2,549.14 during the reporting period, significantly more than the other candidates, with expenses including campaign materials, event costs and professional services.
She ended the quarter with $4,470.51 in cash on hand.
Her report indicates a campaign investing early in outreach and infrastructure, with spending spread across communications, events and consulting.
Mylie Biggs
Mylie Biggs, running unopposed for the Republican nomination to the Senate, reported the lowest fundraising total among the four candidates, bringing in $1,485 during the quarter, all from individual contributions.
Donations ranged from small-dollar contributions to a handful of larger gifts, including $500 and $250 donations.
The campaign reported $2,452.70 in expenditures, outpacing its fundraising and resulting in a drop in cash on hand from $5,910.67 at the start of the period to $4,942.97 at the end.
Spending was concentrated on operational costs and petition-related expenses, indicating early campaign groundwork efforts.
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Community: He has served as an instructional professional in the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication since 2005, and is editorial adviser to The State Press, the university's independent student media outlet. He also is director of operations for an 18U girls fastpitch softball team from Gilbert.
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