Yesterday was a good beginning toward building a progressive governing majority in Arizona. Democrats appear to have prevailed in some state house races :
- Jennifer Jermaine in LD 18
- Jennifer Pawlik in LD 17
- Aaron Lieberman in LD 28.
Democrats also prevailed in local contests (notably school board) laying the groundwork and foundation for future progressive advances.
Democrats should also take comfort in recruiting many capable and compelling local and congressional candidates who gave Republicans a run for their money and performed well against the odds. Hopefully, many of these candidates will decide to run again.
- It may take until March but Kate Gallego appears to be the odds-on favorite to be the next Mayor of Phoenix.
- Jennifer Longdon, a role model for people who can overcome great adversity, coasted to victory as a State Representative in LD 24.
- Anne Kirkpatrick came back into the political arena to win in Congressional District Two.
- Former Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton, possibly on a career track to run for Governor in 2022, easily won Congressional District Nine.
- Kathy Hoffman, who went from political novice to perhaps becoming the next Superintendent of Public Instruction, may be a rising star.
- The races for Katie Hobbs and Kyrsten Sinema, as of Nov. 7, are still too close to call with up to 500,000 votes in Maricopa County still to be counted.
Youth turnout rose dramatically. Yes, yesterday was a good beginning.
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With the election days away, we have included links to all the articles pertaining to profiles compiled on the federal, state, and local Democratic nominees running for office this year. Please review them so they can help you make the best decision when voting these next two and a half weeks.
Furthermore, please consider the following when deciding whether or not to vote this election:
- If you think we can do better than one in four children in Arizona living in poverty, then vote in November.
- If you think we can do better than being near the bottom in the nation in education funding, then vote in November.
- If you agree with gubernatorial candidate David Garcia that “no one should be left behind,” then vote in November.
- If you agree with Superintendent of Public Instruction candidate Kathy Hoffman that the “future of Arizona is in our schools,” then vote in November.
- If you agree with Attorney General candidate January Contreras that public service should be about the “little guy and democracy” and the people, especially the most vulnerable (like those with pre-existing health conditions), need to be protected, then vote in November.
- If you agree with Treasurer candidate Mark Manoil that local and state Arizona economic development would be better served with local community banks than Wall Street banks, then vote in November.
- If you want Arizona to be the solar capital of the country and greater utility investments steered towards solar, water, and wind like Corporation Commission candidate Kiana Sears, then vote in November.
- If you want the stench of Dark Money removed from the public arena as most of the Democratic local and state candidates want, then vote in November.
- If you want public servants like this year’s Democratic candidates that listen to their constituents and show up to public forums and debates, then vote in November.
- If you want all civil rights protected, including the right for women to choose and the newly recognized rights for members of the LGBTQ community, then vote this November.
All elections are important. The 2018 elections may be more so because if the forces of reaction, intolerance, and backwardness are allowed to prevail, it may be a long time before we recover.
Please Remember To Vote In November.
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Tagged Andres Barraza, Anita Malik, Bill Pierce, bradley hughes, Brian Garcia, Christine Porter Marsh, Daniel Valenzuela, David Garcia, Dr. Bradley Hughes, Dr. Hiral Tipirneni, Elizabeth Brown, Eric Kurland, Hollace Lyon, January Contreras, jennifer jermaine, Jennifer Longdon, Jennifer Pawlik, Jennifer Samuels, Joan Greene, joseph bisaccia, julie gunnigle, kate gallego, Kathy Hoffman, Kiana Sears, Kristin Dybvig-Pawleko, Kyrsten Sinema, Lynsey Robinson, Mark Manoil, Michelle Harris, Ralph Atchue, Roberta Miller, Sharon Stinard, Steve Weichert
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Below are the links to the profiles of Democratic Candidates interviewed up until August 21, 2018. Future profiles will be added for study. Please use this valuable resource to help make the best-informed choice when you vote in August either via a mail-in ballot or in person on August 28, 2018. Above all, please do not forget to vote. There are many exceptional Democratic candidates to consider so please take the time to vote for the ones that you feel will best move your local community and the state forward.
Federal elections
Statewide elections
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Tagged Anita Malik, Bill Pierce, Christine marsh, Daniel Valenzuela, David Schipara, Dr. Bradley Hughes, Elizabeth Brown, Eric Kurland, Hollace Lyon, January Contreras, jennifer jermaine, Jennifer Longdon, Jennifer Pawlik, Jennifer Samuels, Joe Bisaccia, julie gunnigle, kate gallego, Kathy Hoffman, Kiana Sears, Kristin Dybvig-Pawleko, ladawn stuben, Mark Manoil, Michelle Harris, mitzi epstein, Ralph Atchue, Roberta Miller, Sharon Stinard, Steve Farley, Steve Weichert, tonya macbeth
Phoenix Councilmember and Mayoral Candidate Daniel Valenzuela
With popular Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton resigning his office to run for Kyrsten Sinema’s Ninth Congressional House Seat, a special non-partisan election will be held this November to elect his successor who will preside over the fifth largest city in the country.
There are two Phoenix Council Member Democrats vying to succeed him. They are Kate Gallego (who represents Phoenix District Eight) and Daniel Valenzuela (who represents Phoenix District Five). The Blog For Arizona is profiling both candidates and interviewed both on their positions on the issues and their vision for moving Phoenix forward. This piece describes Councilmember Valenzuela’s goals and vision for the fifth largest city in the country.
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Phoenix Council Member Kate Gallego.
With popular Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton resigning his office to run for Kyrsten Sinema’s Ninth Congressional House Seat, a special non-partisan election will be held this November to elect his successor who will preside over the fifth largest city in the country.
There are two Phoenix Council Member Democrats vying to succeed him. They are Kate Gallego (who represents Phoenix District Eight) and Daniel Valenzuela (who represents Phoenix District Five). The Blog For Arizona is profiling both candidates and interviewed both on their positions and their vision for moving Phoenix forward. This piece describes Councilmember Gallego’s goals and vision for the fifth largest city in the country.
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A Good Beginning Toward Building a Progressive Governing Majority in Arizona
Yesterday was a good beginning toward building a progressive governing majority in Arizona. Democrats appear to have prevailed in some state house races :
Democrats also prevailed in local contests (notably school board) laying the groundwork and foundation for future progressive advances.
Democrats should also take comfort in recruiting many capable and compelling local and congressional candidates who gave Republicans a run for their money and performed well against the odds. Hopefully, many of these candidates will decide to run again.
Youth turnout rose dramatically. Yes, yesterday was a good beginning.
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Posted in Activism, Arizona Congressional Delegation, Arizona Congressional Races, Arizona State Legislature, Campaigns, Commentary, Community, David Gordon, Editorial, Education, Elections, Governor, Healthcare, Immigration, Infrastructure, Initiatives, Kyrsten Sinema, Law Enforcement, Mexico Border, Party Politics, Political Calendar, Political Events, Polling, Poverty, Racism, Senate
Tagged Aaron Lieberman, Anita Malik, anne kirkpatrick, Bill Pierce, bradley hugehes, David Garcia, david schapira, Denise Link, Dr. Hiral Tipirneni, Elizabeth Brown, Eric Kurland, Greg Stanton, hollace lyons, Invest in Ed, January Contreras, jennifer jermaine, Jennifer Longdon, Jennifer Pawlik, Jennifer Samuels, Joan Greene, joseph bisaccia, julie gunnigle, kate gallego, Kathy Hoffman, Kiana Sears, Kristin Dybvig-Pawleko, Kyrsten Sinema, Lynsey Robinson, Mark Manoil, Michelle Harris, Prop. 127, Ralph Atchue, Sharon Atinard, Steve Farley, Steve Weichert, tonya macbeth