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March 16, 2020

ICYMI: Former President of the Navajo Nation Peterson Zah Endorses Joe Biden For President

Last week, Peterson Zah, the former chairman and first elected President of the Navajo Nation, released the following statement announcing his endorsement of Joe Biden for President:
 
“Joe Biden is a proven and the most trusted leader that can unite us all and restore harmony, integrity, respect, and love. As chairman of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, he always supported the funding and continuation of the legal services program for the poor so that they too can have their day in court to advance their human rights and empower them. We are at a stage in America where we as voters have to restore human dignity and protect our cherished values. It is probably the most important election in the history of America and we have a huge responsibility as individuals to make sure these principles and values are protected and enhanced. Joe Biden has worked tirelessly all these years in fighting for the underprivileged, the underdog. As Indian people, we need to band together to help the cause in the best interests of particularly the young generations in the years to come.”
 
The Arizona Democratic Primary is Tuesday, March 17, and Zah encourages the Navajo people to go to the polls and vote for Joe Biden.
 
Zah’s endorsement of Joe Biden is also featured in a radio advertisement that started airing on KTNN, ‘The Voice of the Navajo Nation,” on Saturday.
 
Biden for President has previously announced more than 2,100 endorsements from national, state, and local leaders, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, community leaders, and national security professionals.

The health and safety of our staff, supporters, and the general public is Biden for President’s number one priority. During this pandemic, we are calling on all voters to follow social distancing guidelines to slow the spread of COVID-19. Officials in Arizona are taking precautions to ensure you can exercise your right to vote while following social distancing guidelines, including measures to decrease density at polling locations. If you can, please vote by mail or vote curbside. If you vote in person, please keep social distancing and public health best practices in mind. Learn more at joebiden.com/voter-guide

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March 13, 2020

Former Congressman Ron Barber and Arizona Leaders Endorse Joe Biden 

Today, former Congressman Ron Barber and 27 elected and community leaders from across the Copper State announced their endorsement of Joe Biden for the President of the United States:
 
“Following the shooting in Tucson I will never forget the kindness and warmth Joe Biden showed my family and our staff. I worked closely with Joe when he led President Obama’s Gun Violence Task Force. As a mental health professional of more than three decades -- I can say Joe gets it. That’s why his education plan makes serious investments in school counselors and his plan to end our gun violence epidemic significantly expands investments in mental health services,” said former Congressman Ron Barber. “I saw up close and personal Joe’s immense compassion, empathy and unwavering desire to solve problems facing American families across the country. On day one he’ll be able to get to work and get our country back on track. I’m proud to endorse him.”
 
Barber served in the United States House of Representatives from 2012 to 2015. Prior to that he served as then Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords’ District Director. For more than three decades he worked in the Arizona Division of Developmental Disabilities.
 
Today’s endorsements also include:

  • Jamescita Peshlakai, Arizona State Senator
  • Lupe Contreras, Arizona State Senator
  • Sally Ann Gonzalez, Arizona State Senator
  • Mitzi Epstein, Arizona State Representative
  • Diego Espinoza, Arizona State Representative
  • Daniel Hernandez, Arizona State Representative
  • Jennifer Longdon, Arizona State Representative
  • Robert Meza, Arizona State Representative
  • Lorenzo Sierra, Arizona State Representative
  • Steve Gallardo, Maricopa County Supervisor
  • Ramon Valadez, Pima County Supervisor
  • Pat Dennis, Avondale Vice Mayor
  • Veronica Malone, Avondale Councilmember
  • David Luna, Mesa Councilmember
  • Jennifer Adams, Tempe Councilmember
  • Lauren Kuby, Tempe Councilmember
  • Joel Navarro, Tempe Councilmember
  • Paul Durham, Tucson Councilmember
  • Nikki Lee, Tucson Councilmember
  • George Cunningham, Former Arizona State Representative
  • Jonathan Larkin, Former Arizona State Representative
  • Steve Farley, Former Arizona State Senator
  • David Lujan, Former Arizona State Senator
  • Paul Johnson, Former Phoenix Mayor
  • Craig Tribken, Former Phoenix Councilmember
  • Neil Giuliano, Former Tempe Mayor
  • Jonathan Rothschild, Former Tucson Mayor
  • Adolfo Gamez, Former Tolleson Mayor 
This announcement builds on the wide support for Joe Biden in Arizona, which includes prominent leaders like Senator Kyrsten Sinema, candidate for the U.S. Senate Captain Mark Kelly, Congressman Greg Stanton, Congressman Ruben Gallego, Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick, former United States Senator Dennis DeConcini, Arizona Corporation Commission Member Sandra Kennedy, Former Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon and numerous other Arizona leaders. 
 
Biden for President has previously announced more than 2,100 endorsements from national, state, and local leaders, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, community leaders, and national security professionals.

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March 12, 2020

Arizona Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick Endorses Joe Biden for President

Today, Arizona Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick released the following statement endorsing Joe Biden for the President of the United States: 

“Voting for the Affordable Care Act was one of my proudest moments in Congress. This critical legislation has been life changing for so many families in Arizona and around the country. Joe Biden helped make the Affordable Care Act a reality. I worked with him while serving in Congress -- I know that on day one he’ll be able to get to work and deliver results on issues facing our country. He is a leader who will unite and heal our country. I’m proud to be voting for Joe Biden on Tuesday.”

Kirkpatrick was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2008. Prior to that she served in the Arizona House of Representatives from 2005 to 2007. Kirkpatrick serves on the United States House Committee on Appropriations. 

Kirkpatrick’s endorsement builds on the wide support for Joe Biden in Arizona, which includes prominent leaders like Senator Kyrsten Sinema, candidate for the U.S. Senate Captain Mark Kelly, Congressman Greg Stanton, Congressman Ruben Gallego, former United States Senator Dennis DeConcini, Arizona Corporation Commission Member Sandra Kennedy, Former Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon and numerous other Arizona leaders.  

Biden for President has previously announced more than 2,100 endorsements from national, state, and local leaders, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, community leaders, and national security professionals.

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March 7, 2020

Arizona House of Representatives Democratic Leader Charlene Fernandez Endorses Joe Biden for President

Today, Arizona House of Representatives Democratic Leader Charlene Fernandez released the following statement endorsing Joe Biden for the President of the United States: 

“There’s no better fighter for working class families than Joe Biden.  As President, he’ll unite our country and lead on what matters most for Arizonans: good jobs and better wages, expanding access to health care, and much-needed immigration reform.  I’m proud to support Joe and campaign for him to take back the White House.”

Fernandez has served in the Arizona House of Representatives since 2015. She previously served as the First Vice Chair of the Arizona Democratic Party. Fernandez also served on the staff of Congressman Ed Pastor for 12 years and served Governor Janet Napolitano as a liaison for the Arizona Department of Environment Quality in Yuma County. Fernandez is the highest ranking Latina in Arizona government. 

Fernandez’s endorsement builds on the wide support for Joe Biden in Arizona, which includes prominent leaders like Senator Kyrsten Sinema, candidate for the U.S. Senate Captain Mark Kelly, Congressman Greg Stanton, Congressman Ruben Gallego former United States Senator Dennis DeConcini, Arizona Corporation Commission Member Sandra Kennedy, Former Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon and numerous other Arizona leaders.  

Biden for President has previously announced more than 1,600 endorsements from national, state, and local leaders, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, community leaders, and national security professionals.

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March 6, 2020   ...ed. note: Gallego initially backed Swalwell and then Harris (+)

Arizona Congressman Ruben Gallego Endorses Joe Biden for President

Today, Arizona Congressman Ruben Gallego released the following statement endorsing Joe Biden for the President of the United States: 

“This election will be one of the most consequential in our lifetime. With the Arizona Primary less than two weeks away, I’m proud to endorse Joe Biden for President. As a combat veteran I can think of no better leader to serve as our Commander in Chief. On day one Joe will immediately be able to get to work getting our country back on track and delivering for American families. Representing a growing, vibrant, and diverse region in Congress, Donald Trump’s reckless attacks on immigrants, health care, and our environment are deeply personal. I know Joe Biden has the wisdom, experience, compassion, and empathy to beat Donald Trump and get our government working again.”

Gallego was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2014 and represents Arizona’s 7th Congressional District. Prior to that Gallego served in the Arizona House of Representatives from 2011 to 2014. Gallego served in the United States Marine Corp from 2000 to 2006. 

Gallego’s endorsement builds on the wide support for Joe Biden in Arizona, which includes prominent leaders like Senator Kyrsten Sinema, candidate for the U.S. Senate Captain Mark Kelly, Congressman Greg Stanton, former United States Senator Dennis DeConcini, Arizona Corporation Commission Member Sandra Kennedy, Former Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon and numerous other Arizona leaders.  

Biden for President has previously announced more than 1,500 endorsements from national, state, and local leaders, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, community leaders, and national security professionals.

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March 4, 2020

Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema Endorses Joe Biden for President

“Vice President Biden is authentic, genuine, and has a track record of building bipartisan coalitions to achieve results. Not all candidates in this race represent those Arizona values. Joe Biden does.”
Today, Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema released the following statement endorsing Joe Biden for President of the United States: 

“I am voting for former Vice President Joe Biden—a pragmatic, practical leader best positioned to get things done for everyday families. We certainly don't agree on every issue; I always vote for Arizona first. Vice President Biden is authentic, genuine, and has a track record of building bipartisan coalitions to achieve results. Not all candidates in this race represent those Arizona values. Joe Biden does.”

Sinema’s endorsement builds on the wide support for Joe Biden in Arizona, which includes prominent leaders like candidate for the U.S. Senate Captain Mark Kelly, Congressman Greg Stanton, former United States Senator Dennis DeConcini, Arizona Corporation Commission Member Sandra Kennedy, Former Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon and numerous other Arizona leaders in endorsing Joe Biden.  

Biden for President has previously announced more than 1,500 endorsements from national, state, and local leaders, including current and former U.S. senators and representatives, governors, state elected officials, community leaders, and national security professionals.

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U.S. Senate candidate Mark Kelly ...reported March 2, 2020 >


Biden for President
June 25, 2019

Joe Biden Earns Support from 23 Elected and Community Leaders Across the Country 

Today, Biden for President is announcing 23 endorsements from elected and community leaders from across the country, expanding Vice President Joe Biden’s foundation of support in key early states and growing new support in states in the west. The endorsements include elected officials, state legislators, and union leaders from Iowa, South Carolina, Utah, and Arizona — the latter a traditionally red state that is now considered a tossup.
 
“I am grateful that these dedicated leaders from across the country are supporting our campaign,” said Vice President Biden. “Their endorsements are invaluable in the fight for the soul of the nation. I look forward to hitting the campaign trail alongside these influential voices in their communities and speaking with voters about rebuilding an inclusive middle class and unifying America.”
 
Since announcing his bid for the presidency on April 25, Vice President Biden has built a grassroots campaign with robust online fundraising efforts, field teams on the ground in every early state, and a growing list of prominent national and local leaders on Team Joe. 
 
Today’s new endorsements include: 

Iowa: 
  • Dennis Cohoon, State Representative
  • Roxanna Moritz, Scott County Auditor 
  • Bill Gluba, Former Mayor of Davenport 
  • Jerry Messer, Former Quad City Federation of Labor President
  • Jim Hancock, Former Scott County Supervisor 
  • Highland Nichols, Former Clinton County Democratic Chair
South Carolina: 
  • Carl Anderson, State Representative
  • Beth Bernstein, State Representative
  • Will Wheeler, State Representative
  • Kevin Johnson, State Senator
Utah: 
  • Gene Davis, State Senator 
  • Sue Duckworth, State Representative 
  • Wayne Holland, President of Steelworkers
  • Jack Tidrow, President of Professional Firefighters
  • Andy Allen, Labor Leader
Arizona: 
  • Alma Hernandez, State Representative
  • Cesar Chavez, State Representative
  • KC Clark, Former Navajo County Sheriff 
  • Dennis DeConcini, Former State Sen. 
  • Sandra Kennedy, Corporation Commissioner 
  • Ron Ober, Former Staff, Senator DeConcini
  • Myron Tsosie, State Representative
  • Phil Gordon, Former Mayor of Phoenix
These endorsements come on the heels of dozens of previously announced endorsements from elected and community leaders in Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Nevada, Florida, and more. 
 
Additionally, national and statewide figures have endorsed Vice President Biden, including Sen. Chris Coons (DE), Sen. Tom Carper (DE), Sen. Doug Jones (AL), Sen. Bob Casey (PA), Rep. Cedric Richmond (LA), Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE), Rep. Don McEachin (VA), Rep. Filemon Vela (TX), Rep. Al Lawson (FL), Rep. Dwight Evans (PA), Gov. John Carney (DE), Gov. Andrew Cuomo (NY), former Gov. John Lynch (NH), former Sen. Carol Moseley Braun (IL), former Rep. Carol Shea Porter (NH), and more.
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