Unprecedented Endorsement: Stand Indivisible Backs Conor O'Callaghan For Congress
11 Julio 2024 - 11:18AM
Business Wire
The Stand Indivisible AZ Leadership Team is announcing their
support for Conor O'Callahan for the U.S. House of Representatives
for AZ District 01. In a statement, the widely respected group
shared why backing Conor O'Callaghan presents the best chance for
defeating David Schweikert in District 01:
Stand Indivisible AZ's mission has always been to promote and
preserve a strong, fair democracy. Now, our democracy is under
attack at every level of government. As we all exercise our
fundamental right to vote, our decision on which candidate to
support in every race is more important than ever.
As an organization deeply embedded in the fabric of our
community, we have long been a beacon for inquiries related to
political candidates and issues. Traditionally, we have maintained
a stance of neutrality until the culmination of the primary
elections. However, this year presents an unprecedented scenario,
with six candidates stepping forward to challenge David Schweikert
for his seat.
Recent polling data underscores the tight nature of this race,
revealing that a significant portion of our district's electorate,
35% to be exact, remains undecided. Given the critical importance
of this election and our shared goal of ushering in change, we find
ourselves compelled to speak loudly in these pivotal moments.
After a special meeting of the Leadership Team, Stand
Indivisible AZ announces its support for Conor O'Callaghan for the
U.S. House of Representatives for AZ District 01 and recommends
others support his candidacy as well. We feel Mr. O'Callaghan:
- Aligns with our core values
- Will fight to protect democracy and our rights
- Will be effective in representing all constituents in AZ-01 in
Congress and,
- Will beat David Schweikert in November
This was a challenging decision. We appreciate and respect all
those who are running. However, the leadership team has agreed that
supporting and recommending Conor O'Callaghan is the best way to
beat David Schweikert and protect our democracy.
Upon learning of the endorsement, O'Callaghan said, "I am
honored to have the support of this amazing organization. This is
the true grassroots. Volunteers are the lifeblood of our democracy.
Thank you so much! Let’s win this!"
Early voting has already begun for the July 30th primary.
Full List of Endorsements:
Daniel Goldman - U.S. Congressman Val Hoyle - U.S. Congresswoman
Brendan Boyle - U.S. Congressman Max Rose - Former U.S. Congressman
Justin Cooper - Former Senior Advisor to President Clinton Ben
Graff - CAWCD Board Member Ylenia Aguilar - CAWCD Board Member
Mariana Sandoval - LD23 Arizona State Rep. Roy Tatem Jr. - Former
Bernie Sanders Deputy Director Tony Moya - Fontes for Arizona
Latino Outreach Manager Steven Slugocki - Former MCDP Chair, Fontes
for Arizona Senior Advisor Miguel Medrano - Former Obama State
Director Julie Cieniawski - Scottsdale Unified School District
Board Member Regional Carrillo - Phoenix Elementary Governing
School Board Member Rachel Bitecofer - Political Scientist, Author
Shea Najafi - SUSD Override Co-Chair, Women's Rights Activist Kerry
Baker - PVUSD Governing Board Member Eric Kurland - Former
President Scottsdale Education Association Marco Lopez - Former
Mayor of Nogales, Arizona Ron Williams - Former Host of "Turning AZ
Blue" Podcast Mark Ashley - Veteran and Democratic Activist Kate
Walsh - Actress, Women's Rights Activist Laura Benanti - Actress,
Women's Rights Activist Lesley-Ann Brandt - Actress, Women's Rights
Activist Beth Dover - Actress, Women's Rights Activist Cissy Jones
- Actress, Women's Rights Activist Allie LaForce - Sports Reporter
& Host on TNT, Founder of HelpCureHD Endorsed by Stand
Indivisible Endorsed by The Stonewall Democrats of Arizona Endorsed
by Common Defense Endorsed by PowerPAC+ Endorsed by Blue America
Endorsed by the Penjamo Yaqui Pueblo Board of Directors Recognized
by Moms Demand Action Recognized by Vote Common Good Recognized by
American Promise
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