Frank Ronald Antenori is an American politician who was a

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member of the Arizona Senate, based in

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Early life, education, and military career

Frank Antenori was born and raised in

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. He joined the

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after graduating from high school in 1984. In 1987, he volunteered for the Special Forces

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. In the late 1980s he trained Afghan " Mujahadeen Fighters" to fight against the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan. He then served in the first Iraq War (

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). Ten years later, he was deployed in

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in 2002 and fought in

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. After that, he was deployed in Iraq, where he was recommended for the Silver Star and was awarded the

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Valor. In 2006, he authored a memoir called "Roughneck Nine-One: The extraordinary Story of a Special Forces A-Team at War," based on his experience in the

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(specifically the

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). Frank has a Bachelor's degree in Health Science with a minor in

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from

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. He graduated with a 3.94 GPA. He volunteered First Responder for an Ambulance and Rescue Squad. He was a Nationally Registered Paramedic that worked in

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with FDNY Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians in the

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, and

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. In June 2004, Frank retired from the military and moved to

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. He currently works as a Senior Program Manager in the Aerospace Defense Industry. He oversees development of advanced precision munitions, missiles and weapons for the U.S. Military.

2006 congressional election

In 2006, incumbent Republican U.S. Congressman

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decided to retire. Frank decided to run and ranked fourth in a five candidate field with 4% of the vote. State Representative

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won the Republican primary with a plurality of 42% of the vote.

Arizona legislature

Elections

In 2012, he ran for Arizona's 10th Legislative District. As an incumbent, he lost to Democrat David Bradley In 2008, he ran for Arizona's 30th House District. He won the Republican primary with 24% of the vote. He won the general election with 34% of the vote. In March 2010, incumbent Republican State Senator

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decided to resign from his seat in order to run for congress. Republican Governor

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appointed Representative Antenori to fill the vacant seat. In November 2010, he defeated Democrat nominee Todd Camenisch 60–40%.

Committee assignments

;Arizona Senate Committees * Senate Government Committee * Senate Health and Human Services Committee * Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee (Vice-Chairman)

2012 congressional election

In January 2012, incumbent Democrat U.S. Congresswoman

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decided to resign because of her critical condition from her

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. There will be a special election in June, with the primary being held in April. Antenori has announced he will run for the 8th congressional district. Jesse Kelly won the Republican primary with 36% of the vote. Antenori ranked third with 22%.

Personal life

He lives in

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with his wife Lesley, after living in

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and

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References

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