Richard Mahoney (Independent, Clean Elections Candidate, http://www.mahoneyforgovernor.com/)
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I fully agree there are cross sectional differences in regards to telecommunications and internet availability. We can work to reduce disparities along group lines. The two prominent disparities exist on 1) the economic group level and 2) geographic social group level. We should begin by looking at those two populations.

To help bridge the digital divide, we can work with regional government and private corporations to help reduce inequities with the groups referred to above as mentioned in the question.

Janet Napolitano (Democrat, Clean Elections Candidate, http://www.governor.state.az.us/)
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I agree there is a disparity in the availability and quality of advanced telecommunications facilities and services across the state, and strongly believe this should be addressed by both policy-makers and the industry if Arizonans are to succeed collectively in the 21st Century economy. Although the state cannot force companies to extend all of the latest technology to every household, we must ultimately be sure that all Arizonans have some form of access to crucial new telecommunications technologies. At a minimum, our public libraries should be equipped with such technologies, and I will explore ways to encourage the private sector to make such technologies available at community centers and other areas where low-income and rural Arizonans can have access.

Matt Salmon (Republican, http://www.salmonforgovernor.com/)
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There is clearly a disparity in the availability and quality of telecommunications services among different groups. Telecommunications technology has had a transformative impact on the economy and has improved prospects for all Arizonans. Accordingly, the disparities in access to telecommunications services cannot be overlooked. The most commonly studied disparity tracks household income but, in Arizona, geography is another significant factor. Rural households lag far behind their metropolitan counterparts. Unfortunately, this problem is exacerbated when, as in Arizona, geography and income are often related.

That is why I will continue efforts to expand broadband services to every corner of the state. Moreover, as Governor I will ensure that strategic planning for telecommunications includes incentives to expand access to groups, both geographic and economic, that have yet to take part in the technological revolution.