The three Democratic candidates vying for their party’s nomination to succeed Ann Kirkpatrick (Kirsten Engel, Dr. Randy Friese, and Daniel Hernandez) in the area still known as Arizona Congressional District Two have just completed serving in the lastest Arizona Legislative Session.
All three voted against the regressive Republican flat tax proposal and all the repressive policies (like voter suppression and defunding parts of Proposition 208) tucked away in it.
They also just reported their latest second-quarter fundraising totals and endorsements in their race for Congress.
Kirsten Engel
The Legislative District (LD) Ten State Senator has reported $335,000 in fundraising totals over the first two reporting quarters this year. Eighty percent of the donations have come from Arizonans and in small increments of $100 or less.
Senator Engel also listed the following individuals that have endorsed her candidacy:
Jonathan Rothschild, Former Tucson Mayor
Sharon Bronson, Pima County Supervisor
Natalie Luna Rose, TUSD Governing Board Member
Betty Villegas, Former Pima County Supervisor
David Bradley, Former Arizona Senate Minority Leader (LD-10)
Kristel Foster, Former TUSD Governing Board Member
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Commenting on the fundraising and endorsements, Senator Engel said:
“I’m proud to be the only woman in this race and to be standing up for issues like voting rights, workforce development, and addressing climate change. I will be a voice for working moms, working families, and our Southern Arizonan communities as a whole. It’s exciting to feel the momentum behind our campaign and I am incredibly grateful for the support of everyone who has donated and given me the honor of their endorsement, from elected officials to everyday Arizonans across the district.”
Dr. Randy Friese
The LD Nine Representative reported $565,000 in fundraising at the end of the second quarter.
5,000 people donated with 90 percent of them contributing $100.00 or less.
On the fundraising totals, Dr. Friese commented:
“I am deeply grateful to the thousands of people who have stepped up to support our campaign. As our country faces cascading and urgent crises, from protecting our democracy to expanding opportunities for working families, we need action now. Our vast team of supporters trust that I have the life experiences and skills to advance meaningful solutions that help working families.”
Dr. Friese also accumulated several endorsements in the recent quarter. They are:
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Former Minority Leader Rep. Charlene Fernandez (LD-04)
Rep. Richard Andrade (LD-29)
Sen. Rosanna Gabaldon (LD-02)
Former Rep. Stefanie Mach (LD-10)
Former Rep. Lena Saradnik (LD-26)
Former Rep. Bruce Wheeler (LD-10)
Pima County Supervisor Rex Scott
Flowing Wells School Board President Jim Love
16 victims and families of victims of the 2011 Tucson shooting. With this level of resources and support.
Daniel Hernandez
The LD Two Representative entered the race on May 20 and raised $250,000 by the end of the second quarter.
Mr. Hernandez has received endorsements from:
Boilermakers Local 627
Laborers Local 1184
Arizona Federation of Teachers
Commenting on the endorsements, Representative Hernandez relayed:
“Arizona workers are the engine and backbone of our economy, and during this pandemic, they have set an example of grit and excellence. As a school board president, I worked to empower teachers. And in the state legislature, I’ve fought to protect and expand the right to organize for all Arizona workers. In Congress, I’ll continue to stand with Arizona workers to raise wages, root out discrimination, and create jobs that support working families.”
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