Doug Ducey facts for kids
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Doug Ducey
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| 23rd Governor of Arizona | |
| In office January 5, 2015 – January 2, 2023 |
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| Preceded by | Jan Brewer |
| Succeeded by | Katie Hobbs |
| Chair of the Republican Governors Association | |
| In office December 9, 2020 – November 17, 2022 Serving with Pete Ricketts (2021–2022)
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| Preceded by | Greg Abbott |
| Succeeded by | Kim Reynolds |
| 42nd Treasurer of Arizona | |
| In office January 3, 2011 – January 5, 2015 |
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| Governor | Jan Brewer |
| Preceded by | Dean Martin |
| Succeeded by | Jeff DeWit |
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Douglas Anthony Roscoe Jr.
April 9, 1964 Toledo, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Angela Herbert
(m. 1992) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Arizona State University (BS) |
Douglas "Doug" Ducey (born April 9, 1964) is an American businessman and Republican politician. He served as the 23rd governor of Arizona from 2015 to 2023. Before that, he was the Arizona State Treasurer from 2011 to 2015. He was also the CEO of the ice cream chain Cold Stone Creamery for many years.
Ducey was born in Ohio and later moved to Arizona. He went to Arizona State University (ASU) and earned a degree in finance. After college, he worked in sales and marketing. He became the CEO of Cold Stone Creamery in 1995. He sold the company in 2007. In 2010, he was elected Arizona state treasurer.
In 2014, Ducey won the election to become the governor of Arizona. He started his term on January 5, 2015. He was reelected in 2018. Other Republican governors chose him to lead the Republican Governors Association in 2021 and 2022. Ducey finished his term as governor on January 2, 2023. He was followed by Katie Hobbs.
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Early Life and Education
Doug Ducey was born and grew up in Toledo, Ohio. His parents divorced, and in 1975, his mother married Michael Ducey. Michael Ducey adopted Doug and his siblings in 1976, and Doug's last name was changed to Ducey.
He finished high school in 1982. Then, he moved to Arizona to attend Arizona State University (ASU). He worked while studying at ASU. In 1986, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in finance.
Career in Business and Politics
Business Career
After graduating from ASU, Ducey worked for Procter & Gamble. He focused on sales and marketing. From 1995 to 2007, Ducey was the CEO of Cold Stone Creamery. When he and his business partner sold the company in 2007, Cold Stone had over 1,400 stores. After the company was sold, Ducey moved on from the organization.
He later became the main investor and chairman of iMemories. This company helps people digitize old photos and home movies. He held this role from 2008 to 2012.
Arizona State Treasurer (2011–2015)
In 2010, Ducey was elected state treasurer of Arizona. In this role, he managed over $12 billion in state money. He also helped manage investments for local governments.
As treasurer, Ducey created Proposition 118. This was a plan to make it simpler for schools to get money from Arizona’s State Land Trust. Arizona voters approved Proposition 118 in 2012.
Campaigns for Governor
2014 Governor Campaign
In 2013, Ducey started looking into running for governor. On February 19, 2014, he officially announced he would seek the office. He received support from many conservative leaders.
Ducey won the Republican nomination in the August primary election. He was then supported by the outgoing governor, Jan Brewer. He also had the support of Senators John McCain and Jeff Flake. Ducey won the general election on November 4, defeating Democrat Fred DuVal.
2018 Governor Campaign
In 2018, Ducey announced he would run for reelection. He easily won the Republican primary. In November, Ducey was reelected governor. He defeated Democratic candidate David Garcia by a large margin.
Governor of Arizona (2015–2023)
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Doug Ducey became governor on January 5, 2015. Early in his term, he stopped hiring new state employees. This helped to balance the state's budget. In March 2015, he signed a budget that fixed a $1.5 billion deficit without raising taxes.
On January 15, 2015, Ducey signed a bill about education. It required high school students to pass the U.S. citizenship test to graduate. Arizona was the first state to make this a rule.
In April 2017, Ducey signed a bill that expanded school vouchers. This meant more Arizona students could use vouchers for private schools.
In September 2018, Ducey appointed former U.S. Senator Jon Kyl to fill a Senate seat. This seat became open after the death of John McCain. When Kyl resigned, Ducey appointed Martha McSally to replace him.
President Donald Trump appointed Ducey to the bipartisan Council of Governors in February 2019. In January 2021, Ducey announced he would not run for the U.S. Senate in 2022. He left office on January 2, 2023. He was the first Arizona governor since 1986 to serve two full four-year terms.
Education Initiatives
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After budget cuts to education, Ducey increased funding for K-12 schools every year. Since 2015, Arizona added $4.5 billion in new money for schools. K-12 public school funding increased by $2.3 billion each year.
In 2015, Ducey helped pass Proposition 123. This plan put $3.5 billion into K-12 education over 10 years. It also settled a long lawsuit about school funding.
In 2018, Ducey announced the "20x2020" plan. This plan aimed to raise teacher salaries by 20% over three years. It also restored money cut from schools during the recession. This promise was kept on time.
Ducey also signed a 20-year extension of Proposition 301. This initiative provides about $667 million each year to Arizona schools. This money comes from a small sales tax.
In 2017, Ducey started dedicated funding for school counselors. He also created the Arizona Teachers Academy. This program helps future public school teachers graduate without debt.
Civics Education
On January 16, 2015, Ducey signed the American Civics Act. This law requires all Arizona high school students to pass a basic civics test. Arizona was the first state to pass such a law. Since then, many other states have done the same.
In 2018, Ducey declared September 25 as Sandra Day O'Connor Civics Celebration Day. This honored Sandra Day O’Connor's work in civics. In March 2020, he signed a law requiring schools to focus on civics on this day.
Healthcare Views
Ducey did not support the Affordable Care Act (often called Obamacare). He wanted it to be changed or replaced. He believed it was not working well for Arizona.
State Land Trust
Ducey strongly supported AZ Prop 123. This plan used money from the state land trust to settle a lawsuit. The lawsuit said that students and teachers were not getting enough education funding. Prop 123 helped fund education without raising new taxes.
Judicial Appointments
As governor, Ducey signed a law to add two more justices to the Arizona Supreme Court. He then appointed these two new justices. He appointed Andrew Gould and John Lopez IV. Lopez was the state's first Latino justice.
By April 2020, Ducey had appointed 71 judges. This was more than any other Arizona governor. He appointed Clint Bolick to the Arizona Supreme Court in 2016. In 2019, he appointed Bill Montgomery to the Supreme Court. In 2021, he appointed Kathryn Hackett King, who was the court's fifth female justice.
COVID-19 Pandemic Response
The first case of COVID-19 in Arizona was reported on January 26, 2020. On March 11, Ducey declared a state of emergency. He also ordered schools to close statewide on March 15.
On March 30, 2020, Ducey issued a stay-at-home order. This order was extended until May 15. In May, Arizona began allowing some businesses to reopen. This decision was different from what some experts advised.
By June 2020, Arizona saw a big increase in COVID-19 cases. Ducey then ordered some businesses, like bars and gyms, to close again for 30 days. He also stopped large gatherings of more than 50 people.
In August 2020, Ducey and health officials released guidelines for schools to reopen safely. They also released similar guidelines for higher-risk businesses.
In March 2021, Ducey ordered all Arizona schools to offer in-person learning. He also lifted most business capacity limits. He later removed all restrictions and stopped cities from making their own mask rules.
Voting Rights
After the 2020 presidential election, Ducey signed laws about voting. One law removed voters from the mail-in voting list if they didn't vote by mail every two years. Another law prevented mail-in voters from fixing missing signatures on their ballots after election day.
Border Wall Project
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In his last weeks as governor, Ducey ordered a temporary wall to be built. This wall was made of shipping containers along the Mexico–U.S. border in Cochise County. This project was done without federal approval. His successor, Katie Hobbs, has said she will remove the wall. In December 2022, Ducey agreed with the Biden administration to stop building and start taking down the wall.
Personal Life
Ducey met his wife, Angela, while they were both attending Arizona State University. They live in Paradise Valley, Arizona, and have three sons. Ducey is a lifelong member of the Catholic Church.
Images for kids
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Ducey speaking at a "Tax Cuts Now" rally in Phoenix, November 2017
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See also
In Spanish: Doug Ducey para niños
