Campaign News

Today is the day that we express our solemn gratitude to the men and women in our military service who have given their lives in duty to our nation. While we cannot ever repay them or their families for this sacrifice, in our hearts we know that they will be remembered by a grateful nation.

On this particular Memorial Day, I join many in remembering Robert Stelling, a man who was a fighter in the U.S. Air Force, an advocate for veterans and a leader in our party. Our hearts were broken with his passing two weeks ago at a VA hospital here in Phoenix.

Those who knew Bob know that his mission was to make sure that no American fighting for our country would ever make their sacrifice in vain or be forgotten. The founder and chair of the Democratic Veterans Caucus, Bob directed efforts in Arizona that we benefit from today. He took leadership on issues such as passing the DREAM Act, repealing Don’t-Ask-Don’t-Tell and the “Forgotten Veterans Program.” He sat with lawmakers and advocated for more VA facilities. Read More »

The first public polling has emerged in the AZ09 Democratic primary, and according to a report published by the Arizona Capitol Times, it’s a dead heat.

But better than that, we are ahead! The report describes “Sinema leading the pack with 37.9 percent, Schapira trailing closely with 36 percent and Cherny bringing up the rear with a dismal 8.4 percent, with 17.7 percent undecided.”

Can we count on you to contribute $37.90 today to help us build on this momentum? Read More »

Phoenix, AZ – The Professional Firefighters of Arizona announced today that they have endorsed Kyrsten Sinema in the race to represent Arizona’s ninth congressional district. The PFFA represents over 6,500 fire fighters and emergency medical professionals across Arizona.

“Kyrsten Sinema is a fighter for Arizona families struggling to make it in the middle class.” said Tim Hill, President of the PFFA. “As a legislator she has been a strong advocate for our first responders and for keeping our neighborhoods safe. In Congress, she’ll make us proud. Sinema is exactly who Arizona needs in Congress.” Read More »

It’s time to change things in Washington.

During a House hearing yesterday concerning women’s health in the District of Columbia, Rep. Trent Franks would not allow Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton to even speak. If not being allowed to speak about legislation directly related to her district was not bad enough, she was also one of the few women even in the hearing.

Radical conservatives will do just about anything these days to silence women. Even if that means barring other members of the House of Representatives from participating in the discussion. We need a strong advocate like Kyrsten Sinema in Congress to change this.

Will you help us have the resources we need to get the word out about Kyrsten by donating $10, $25 or $50 today? Read More »

Our campaign believes in grassroots organizing as a principle of how to win elections. In the last few weeks we have reached out to more and more CD9 voters by phone. Now it’s time to put more oomph into our efforts to talk to voters at home, where it matters most.

In order to get the word out, we are ramping up our canvassing. Our canvassers will be talking with voters and handing out literature about why Kyrsten is the best choice to represent us in Congress.

That’s where you come in.

We need to raise $6,200 by Friday night to buy our walk literature. Can you donate $25, $50, or $100 right now so we have the resources to get the word out about Kyrsten? Read More »