Meet Dan Toporek
Dan Toporek is running for State Senate in Arizona’s Legislative District 2, continuing a lifelong commitment to service rooted in his Arizona upbringing and his family’s dedication to helping others.
The son of a soldier and a teacher, Dan learned early on the value of integrity, hard work, and community. Following in his family’s footsteps, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps, later becoming an Attack Helicopter Pilot in the U.S. Army and serving proudly in the Arizona National Guard both at home and overseas.
After retiring from military service, Dan continued working to improve the lives of Arizonans through positions with U.S. Senator Mark Kelly and the Federal Aviation Administration. His experience has shown him that strong leadership means listening, finding common ground, and putting people before politics.
As State Senator, Dan will focus on making life more affordable for Arizona families; tackling the rising costs of housing, groceries, and utilities. He’ll fight to expand access to quality healthcare, protect Arizona’s natural resources and water supply, and strengthen community safety through smart, compassionate leadership that keeps our neighborhoods strong.
Dan’s Priorities
Strong Public Schools
Education isn’t charity, it’s how we defend our future. We’ll pay teachers what they deserve, give kids real tools to succeed, and make our schools places of community pride.
Environment & Water Security
Our land is sacred. And we must manage it with discipline. I'll work to protect Arizona's most precious resource, our water, not sell it off to foreign corporations.
Cost of Living & Affordability
It’s time we stand up for working families, not just the well-connected. Arizonans work hard and deserve the freedom to build a good life, not to be crushed by housing costs and medical bills.
Safe Communities & Secure Borders
As a veteran and a father, I believe in safe neighborhoods and secure borders. We can be tough without being cruel. We can enforce laws and still treat people fairly and with humanity, and we must take care of the first responders that ensure our safety all day every day.
Healthcare
Ensuring access to affordable healthcare for all, including mental health services, and ensuring that Arizona women and their families can make their own decisions is essential.
Serving Community
When we lift each other up, we all move forward. Acts of service, large and small, create connection, compassion, and resilience. Together, we can build a community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.