The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Greater Phoenix Chamber have released their legislative endorsements for next month’s primary election.
Arizona Chamber
The Arizona Chamber endorsed a bipartisan slate of 44 pro-business candidates committed to keeping Arizona’s economy competitive and growing.
“The Chamber is proud to endorse a bipartisan slate of candidates who will be strong champions for job-creating policies that will drive economic growth and further advance Arizona’s competitive position on the global stage,” Arizona Chamber President and CEO Danny Seiden said. “These candidates represent a mix of incumbents who have already demonstrated a commitment to pursuing policies that align with the priorities of Arizona’s business community, as well as several new challengers who we believe bring the experience, leadership qualities, and character needed to cut through the partisan noise to achieve meaningful progress for Arizona.”
The Chamber maintains a rigorous process for supporting individuals seeking legislative office.
Incumbent candidates were evaluated on their previous voting record while challenger candidates were asked to complete a questionnaire about their policy positions prior to interviewing with members of the Chamber Political Affairs Committee (PAC). The PAC then recommends candidates to the board of directors, which makes the final endorsement decisions.
Arizona Chamber state Senate endorsements
Ken Bennett (LD1)
Shawnna Bolick (LD2)
John Kavanagh (LD3)
Carine Werner (LD4)
Catherine Miranda (LD11)
J.D. Mesnard (LD13)
Warren Petersen (LD14)
T.J. Shope (LD16)
Vince Leach (LD17)
David Gowan (LD19)
Brian Fernandez (LD23)
Tim Dunn (LD25)
Flavio Bravo (LD26)
Kevin Payne (LD27)
Frank Carroll (LD28)
Janae Shamp (LD29)
Hildy Angius (LD30)
Arizona Chamber state House endorsements
Quang Nguyen (LD1)
Selina Bliss (LD1)
Justin Wilmeth (LD2)
Ari Bradshaw (LD2)
Matt Gress (LD4)
Janeen Connolly (LD8)
Seth Blattman (LD9)
Matt Greer (LD10)
Izaak Ruiz (LD11)
Julie Willoughby (LD13)
Jeff Weninger (LD13)
Lalani Hunsaker (LD14)
Teresa Martinez (LD16)
Chris Lopez (LD16)
Lupe Diaz (LD19)
Gail Griffin (LD19)
Alma Hernandez (LD20)
Consuelo Hernandez (LD21)
Michele Peña (LD23)
Lydia Hernandez (LD24)
Michael Carbone (LD25)
Tony Rivero (LD27)
David Livingston (LD28)
Beverly Pingerelli (LD28)
Steve Montenegro (LD29)
Leo Biasiucci (LD30)
John Gillette (LD30)
Greater Phoenix Chamber
The Greater Phoenix Chamber PAC has endorsed 45 candidates for the Arizona Legislature.
“As we have done for over 40 years, the Greater Phoenix Chamber Political Action Committee is once again proud to support pro-business candidates for state and local offices regardless of political party affiliation,” Chamber PAC Chair John Moody said. “It is absolutely critical we support and help elect lawmakers who understand the issues impacting the success of businesses and who will work collaboratively to advance and protect policies supporting our Arizona businesses. This will allow for a prosperous economy in the Greater Phoenix region and throughout the state of Arizona.”
As Arizona’s primary election approaches, these endorsements from key business organizations reflect a strategic effort to shape a legislative landscape that supports economic growth and prosperity for the state.
Greater Phoenix Chamber state Senate endorsements
Ken Bennett (LD1)
Shawnna Bolick (LD2)
John Kavanagh (LD3)
Lela Alston (LD5)
J.D. Mesnard (LD13)
Warren Petersen (LD14)
T.J. Shope (LD16)
Venden “Vince” Leach (LD17)
David Gowan (LD19)
Tim Dunn (LD25)
Flavio Bravo (LD26)
Kevin Payne (LD27)
Frank Carroll (LD28)
Janae Shamp (LD29)
Hildy Angius (LD30)
Greater Phoenix Chamber state House endorsements
Selina Bliss (LD1)
Quang Nguyen (LD1)
Justin Wilmeth (LD2)
Ari Bradshaw (LD2)
Matthew Gress (LD4)
Walter “Walt” Blackman (LD7)
Janeen Connolly (LD8)
Seth Blattman (LD9)
Kylie Barber (LD9)
Matt Greer (LD10)
Izaak Ruiz (LD11)
Julie Willoughby (LD13)
Jeff Weninger (LD13)
Lalani Hunsaker (LD14)
Teresa Martinez (LD16)
Chris Lopez (LD16)
Lupe Diaz (LD19)
Gail Griffin (LD19)
Alma Hernandez (LD20)
Consuelo Hernandez (LD21)
Lupe Contreras (LD22)
Michele Pena (LD23)
Lydia Hernandez (LD24)
Michael Carbone (LD25)
Tony Rivero (LD27)
David Livingston (LD28)
Steve Montenegro (LD29)
James Taylor (LD29)
Leo Biasiucci (LD30)
John Gillette (LD30)