Arizona Senate Republicans

Paul Boyer is a Republican state senator who represents District 20.

Arizona state Sen. Paul Boyer, a Republican, is not going to seek re-election to the Legislature.

Boyer became one of the most important votes at the Capitol over the past few years, making headlines for his decision to kill a lot of Republican-backed measures, including an effort to hold the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors in contempt in February.

Political newsletter Arizona Agenda first broke the news about the conservative lawmaker stepping away once his term is up after next year.

The Show spoke with Boyer to learn what led to this ultimate decision.

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