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]
Michael Kielsky | |
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| Chair of the Libertarian Party of Arizona | |
| In office January 26, 2013 – July 2017 | |
| Succeeded by | John A. Buttrick |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1964 Heidelberg, Germany |
| Political party | Libertarian |
| Residence(s) | Phoenix, Arizona |
| Alma mater | Thomas Jefferson School of Law |
| Profession | Attorney |
Election history edit
- 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 edit
- ^ Judge sets hearing date for challenge of Arizona presidential primary
- ^ Judge: AZ presidential preference vote can be challenged | Elections | tucson.com
- ^ Attorney asks judge to hold Reagan accountable for primary election failures – Arizona Capitol Times
- ^ Arizona's Photo Radar Lawyer
- ^ Arizona speed cameras incite a mini revolt – latimes
- ^ "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.
- ^ "MRC 20121106 E, November 6, 2012, Summary Report Maricopa County Final Official Results" (PDF).
- ^ Romley named interim Maricopa county attorney | News | eastvalleytribune.com
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- ^ Summary Report
- ^ "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.