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John Kavanagh

Arizona State Senate - District 3

District 3, Arizona

John Kavanagh is an accomplished individual with a diverse career spanning sports and public service. An Irish mixed martial arts (MMA) coach and former professional fighter, Kavanagh is renowned for training notable fighters such as Conor McGregor, Makwan Amirkhani, and Gunnar Nelson. His prowess extends to Brazilian jiu-jitsu, evidencing his dedication to martial arts.Kavanagh holds impressive academic credentials, including a Bachelor's in Liberal Arts from New York University, a Master's in Government from St. John's University, and a Doctorate in Criminal Justice from Rutgers University. His public service career is equally notable, with roles as a councilmember in the Town of Fountain Hills and as a state senator and representative in Arizona’s legislative bodies. Additionally, he has worked as a criminal justice professor and police officer, further underscoring his commitment to public service and education.

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John Kavanagh’s response to Change Arizona law on riding in truck beds

I sponsored such a bill many years ago for kids in truck beds and some rural legislators opposed it because they do that during farm work and Democrats opposed it because they said their Native American large families only had pickups and the whole f...

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