Momentum grows as more Republican leaders back Mark Kelly’s campaign
Republican and Independent leaders from across Arizona continue to throw their support behind Senator Kelly
In July, we launched “Republicans for Kelly”, a coalition of nearly 50 Arizona Republicans and Independents who’ve come together to support my re-election campaign. Today, I’m proud to announce that our coalition is growing, and I’m honored to have the support of over 40 additional Republican and Independent leaders.
Arizonans are tired of the gridlock and partisanship that has become the norm in Washington. That’s why I’ve worked to be an independent voice that fights for what’s best for our state. I’ve led on bipartisan legislation to combat drought, fix roads and bridges, and create tens of thousands of great-paying jobs.
The truth is, it’s not about whether you’re a Republican or a Democrat. We’re all on Team Arizona.
— Mark Kelly
What these leaders have to say about Mark:
Paul Hickman, President & CEO of Arizona Bankers Association and Former State Director for Sen. John McCain
“Many of us have come to appreciate Mark’s approach to lawmaking. Mark flies himself across the state, speaks to and listens to Arizonans, whether they’re mayors, community leaders, veterans, students, or seniors. And then he brings it all back to Washington to deliver results. Senator Kelly puts his state and its needs at the center of his work, and Arizonans know he has their back. I’m proud to endorse Senator Kelly for reelection — this was an easy decision to make.”
– Paul Hickman
Mayor Tim Elinski, Cottonwood
“I’ve served here for 17 years, so I know that partisan politics has no place in what we do. That’s the reason I really support Senator Kelly in his bid for Congress. He is a gentleman that has time and again fought for us here in Cottonwood, and improved a lot of infrastructure projects that were desperately needed to keep our rural economy going. So it’s an easy choice for me this November.”
– Mayor Elinski
Heather Carter, Former Arizona State Senator (District 15)
“I am proudly endorsing Senator Mark Kelly. He has done a tremendous job for Arizona and he is able to cut through all of the hyperpartisanship back in DC to do wonderful work for our state. Please join me in supporting Senator Kelly this November.”
– Heather Carter
Paul Brierley, Yuma Community Leader and Rural Advocate
“I appreciate Senator Kelly’s attention to rural and agricultural issues. He has done the hard work of regularly meeting with agriculture folks and digging into how he can help solve our pressing problems. Especially in today’s unprecedented political environment, Senator Kelly has earned my vote and my endorsement.”
– Paul Brierley
Mayor Chip Wilson, Apache Junction
“I appreciate how Senator Kelly tackles the problems affecting us now, while looking to the future and investing in the Valley’s economy. Best of all, throughout his time in the Senate, Senator Kelly has proven that he’s willing and capable to roll up his sleeves and get things done without the partisan bickering we’ve all become too accustomed to these days. He’s got his head on straight and he’s laser focused on problem solving — and I think we could all benefit from that kind of attitude in this climate. So I’m happy to endorse Senator Kelly for re-election.”
– Mayor Wilson
Councilman Bart Turner, Glendale
“Arizonans of all political affiliations and backgrounds can count on Senator Kelly to show up for us and bring our voices to the Senate with him. Sadly, too many elected officials in Washington these days resort to partisan bickering that stalls progress. Mark pushes partisanship aside, gets past the typical Washington gridlock, and makes concentrated, earnest efforts to bring about real progress for his state. I’m proud to give Senator Kelly my wholehearted endorsement. I encourage folks on the fence to join me.”
– Councilman Turner
The full list of Arizona Republicans and Independents endorsing Mark Kelly can be found below:
Adam Brake, Executive Director at Haven Health Group
Bart Turner, City of Glendale Council Member
Bert Coleman, Small Business Owner
Bettina Nava, Former State Director for Senator John McCain
Bill McDonald, Douglas Rancher
Bill Ponce, La Paz County Sheriff
Bill Richardson, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
Bob Worsley, Former Arizona State Senator
Brad Vynalek, Business Leader
Brooks Hilliard, Business Leader
Bruce Dusenberry, Business and Community Leader
Cathy Carlat, Mayor of Peoria
Chip Wilson, Mayor of Apache Junction
Christian Price, Former Mayor of Maricopa City
Craig McFarland, Mayor of Casa Grande
David McIntyre, President and CEO of TriWest Healthcare Alliance
David Ortega, Mayor of Scottsdale
David Adame, President & CEO Chicanos Por La Causa
David Reese, Business LeaderSteve Macias, President of Pivot Manufacturing
David Smith, Former Mayor of Bisbee
Deb Gullet, Former Arizona State Representative, CEO of Health Plan Association
Diane McCarthy, Former State Senator
Dick Lesser, U.S. Navy Veteran
Dionne Najafi, Business Leader
Donald Huish, Mayor of Douglas
Dr. Erika Neuberg, Jewish Community Leader
Francis Najafi, Business Leader
Frank Naughton, Tucson Small Business Owner
Gayle Pincus, Business Leader
Heather Carter, Former Arizona State Senator
Honorable Dan Schweiker, Former Paradise Valley Town Council Member
Jack Dillenberg, Mayor of Jerome
Jack Lunsford, President of Lunsford Group
Jane Lynch, Former Executive Director of the Arizona Republican Party
Jen Miles, Mayor of Kingman
Jeremy Peters, U.S. Navy Veteran
Jerry Hirsch, Business Leader
Jim Boyle, Arizona Dairyman
Jim Kolbe, Former U.S. Representative
John Giles, Mayor of Mesa
John Leech Jr, Mayor of Show Low
Judy Gignac, Former Cochise County Supervisor and Former Chair of the Arizona Board of Regents
Karen Bond, Mayor of Parker
Kevin Hienonen, Small Business Owner
Kristen Smith Eshaya, CEO of JV Smith Companies
Lance Reynolds, Business Leader
Marc Sandroff, Business Leader
Martin Sepulveda, U.S. Navy Veteran
Matt Eyrich, Business Leader
Max Fose, President and CEO of Fose + McKay
Micah Powell , Mayor of Eloy
Michael DeBell, Business Leader
Mirja Riester, Business Leader
Patricia Coughlin, Local Government Relations
Patrick J. McGroder III, Attorney, Beus GIlbert McGroder PLLC
Paul Brierley, Yuma Community Leader and Rural Advocate
Paul Charlton, Former U.S. Attorney under President George W. Bush
Paul Hickman, President & CEO Arizona Bankers Association, Former State Director for Senator John McCain
Paul Johnson, Former Mayor of Phoenix or CEO of Redirect Health
Paul Layeux, Small Business Owner
Peggy Neely, Former Vice Mayor of Phoenix
Pete Hershberger, Former Arizona State Representative
Peter Fine, Business Leader
Peter Palmer, Retired Army Brig. General
Reginald M Ballantyne III, Business Leader
Richard H. Dozer, Former President of the Arizona Diamondbacks
Rick Romley, Former Maricopa County Attorney
Rob Carey, Former Arizona Chief Deputy Attorney General
Robbie Shaw, Former Arizona State Representative
Roberta Voss, Former Arizona State Representative
Sam Campana, Former Mayor of Scottsdale
Sharon Harper, CEO & Founder of Plaza Companies
Spence Udall, Mayor of St. Johns
Steve Alameda, Yuma Farmer
Steve May, Business Leader
Steve Pincus, Business Leader
Susan Gerard, Former Arizona State Senator
Tim Elinski, Mayor of Cottonwood
Tim Riester, Business Leader
Todd Bradford, Former Finance Director of the Arizona Republican Party
Tom McCanna, U.S. Army Veteran
Tommi Pryor, Small Business Owner
Tyler Francis, Chairman of SRP Council
Uday Dalvi, DataWorks CEO
Vic Smith, Yuma JV Smith Companies
