Democratic candidate for Arizona Governor David Garcia
David Garcia
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David Garcia (D)
Who endorses David Garcia (D) for governor?
Updated(The list is updated regularly, as information is made available to the Star by candidates or groups issuing endorsements. Send details to sgassen@tucson.com)
Congressman Ruben Gallego
Chispa Arizona PAC
Institutional Endorsements AFSCME American Federation of Government Employees Arizona AFL-CIO Arizona Building and Construction Trades Council Arizona Education Association Arizona National Organization for Women Communications Workers of America, Arizona State Council Democracy for America IBEW Local 640 Ironworkers Local 75 Latino Victory Fund LUCHA (Living United for Change in Arizona) Our Revolution -- Tempe People for the American Way (PFAW) People's Action Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona Progressive Change Campaign Committee Sheet Metal Workers Local 359 Teamsters Local 104 UA Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 469 UFCW Local 99 UNITE HERE! Local 11 Vote Vets Working Families Party The Arena NARAL AZ
Elected Officials First name Last Name AZ State Representative Rich Andrade AZ State Representative Wenona Benally AZ State Representative Isela Blanc AZ State Representative Reginald Bolding AZ State Representative Mark Cardenas AZ State Representative Cesar Chavez AZ State Representative Eric Descheenie AZ State Representative Diego Espinoza AZ State Representative Charlene Fernandez AZ State Representative Rosanna Gabaldón AZ State Representative Sally Ann Gonzales AZ State Representative Ray Martinez AZ State Representative Tony Navarette AZ State Representative Rebecca Rios AZ State Representative Macario Saldate AZ State Representative Athena Salman AZ State Senator David Bradley AZ State Senator Olivia Cajero Bedford AZ State Senator Andrea Delassandro AZ State Senator Juan Mendez AZ State Senator Robert Meza AZ State Senator Martin Quezada Casa Grande City Councilmember Lisa Navarro Fitzgibbons Coconino County Attorney Bill Ring Eloy City Councilmember JoAnne Galindo Flagstaff City Councilmember Eva Putzova Glendale City Councilmember Jamie Aldame Maricopa Community College Trustee Alfredo Gutierrez Mayor of Guadalupe Valerie Molina Mayor of Tolleson Anna Tovar Mesa City Councilmember Francisco Heredia Santa Cruz County Sheriff Tony Estrada Tucson City Councilmember Regina Romero Coconino County Supervisor Liz Archuletta
David Garcia's statement
Name: David Garcia
Race: Arizona Governor
Party affiliation: Democrat
Statement:
I’m a husband, father, teacher, and veteran, not a politician. I’m a working-class kid from Mesa who enlisted in the U.S. Army at 17. I’m a 4th generation Arizonan running for governor to end the crisis in our schools, stamp out corruption, and make the economy work for all of Arizona. We’ll invest in education to create good jobs and to make the wealthiest and corporations pay their fair share.
Our economy is stacked against us and it’s time to stand up and say enough. Our schools rank forty-eighth in funding, and the middle class is getting crushed while Governor Ducey works for the special interests that hike utility rates and line their pockets while we pay the price. Our campaign doesn’t accept money from corporate PACs or lobbyists so I’ll only answer to Arizonans, fighting for our children to get a good education and our workers to get a living wage.
I have spent my career dedicated to improving Arizona public schools so that every child has a shot at a quality education. As a professor and Associate State Superintendent, I earned a reputation as an education leader who found common ground, created smart solutions, and built consensus. I’m not afraid to take on Doug Ducey, standing with the Red for Ed movement every step of the way, and winning the endorsement of the Arizona Education Association.
I stand for everything that Donald Trump opposes, such as a government that works for the people and not wealthy special interests and the chance for every child to have the best shot at opportunity and the American Dream. In the face of Donald Trump's extreme policies and rhetoric - which Doug Ducey enables - I’ll make Arizona stronger and move our state forward. I’d be honored to earn your support.
