Contact Information
Candidate Background
Candidacy
Undergraduate education: Northern Arizona University
Graduate education: Northern Arizona University
John Thrasher was born in McAlester, Okla., and currently resides in Glendale, Ariz. He earned a bachelor's degree and a master's degree from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff.
Thrasher taught music at high schools and colleges in Arizona for more than 40 years and is now retired. He played trumpet in the Phoenix and Festival symphonies.
Thrasher and his wife, Jackie, have two children.
Profile
John Thrasher believes special interest groups and global corporations have transformed America into a nation governed not by politicians, but by salesman working on commission. He says returning overseas jobs to the U.S. will allow Americans to earn a living wage and ensure prosperity.
He wants returning veterans to receive immediate benefits, wants education fully funded and supports comprehensive immigration reform.
He says he will focus on jobs, the economy, and veterans as priorities if he is elected.
Campaigns
John Thrasher is making his third attempt to unseat Republican Rep. Trent Franks in Arizona's 2nd Congressional District in the November 2010 election. He was unopposed in the 2010 primary.
His candidacy is considered a long shot because the district is heavily Republican.
(Last updated by Bob Christie on September 14, 2010.)
