Kyrsten Sinema, a current US Representative, is running for Arizona’s Congressional Senate seat. A pro-choice candidate, Sinema was a member of Obama’s Health Reform task force - which helped shape the Affordable Care Act. When it comes to immigration, Sinema sponsored DREAM legislation in 2006 but, more recently, has a mixed record - as she voted alongside House Republicans in support of ICE. Sinema has not made an explicit commitment or policy platform for progressive criminal justice reform.
When it comes down to our best options this election cycle, Sinema is the type of candidate that is our safest choice. As a moderate Democrat and member of the Congressional Blue Dog Coalition - the most conservative group of House Democrats - Sinema will have to be held accountable by the growing Democratic base of voters that is comprised by us - working class, Black, Brown, and immigrant communities.

David Garcia is the Democratic candidate for Governor of Arizona. Truly the people’s candidate, David Garcia beat out the establishment candidate during the Democratic Primary. A professor of Education at Arizona State University, Garcia has experience in public office having served as as an associate superintendent. Garcia supports increasing police accountability and criminal justice reforms, and remains committed to pursuing this if elected as Governor. During his race, he has gone so far as to refuse campaign contributions from CoreCivic and GEO Group, two of the largest private prison profiteers who are notorious for making large campaign contributions to local, state, and federal legislators to increase their profits. Garcia opposes Trump’s border wall and has expressed a desire to to rebuild and reform ICE from the bottom up. Garcia supports medicaid expansion and recognizes the importance of women having the ability to make their own decisions for their own bodies. This is reflected in his position on jobs - Garcia supports increasing the minimum wage in Arizona and equal pay for equal work. When it comes to issues that are urgent to working class, Black, and immigrant communities - David Garcia will champion the causes most important to us.

January Contreras is the Democratic nominee for Attorney General in Arizona. A local favorite and first time candidate for public office, Contreras served on the Obama Administration’s White House Council for Women and Girls and has been endorsed by the former President. Contreras has a long history of serving and advocating for women, girls, and immigrants. If elected, she will continue to advocate for our collective interests.