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Arizona Students Association Endorsements

Since 1974, the Arizona Students’ Association has advocated on behalf of the students of Arizona’s three public universities. As a student-led, 501c4 non-profit, ASA is dedicated to keeping higher education affordable and accessible. Increasingly Arizona students are attending community colleges as a supplement, or even as an alternative, to public universities; leading ASA to expand to represent community college students in the year of 2014. Since its inception 49 years ago, ASA has registered nearly 100,000 students to vote, developed thousands of students to be leaders on and off campus and worked to ensure students always have a voice surrounding issues that directly impact them.

Federal Races

Rep. Ruben Gallego is a first-generation American, father, and Marine Corps veteran who served in Iraq, and currently represents AZ-03 in the U.S. House of Representatives. As a U.S. Representative, Gallego has served on multiple committees and introduced legislation supporting DACA recipients, Americans with disabilities, tribal communities, veterans, teachers, parents, and working-class Americans. In Congress, he has sponsored, introduced, and helped pass legislation like the Inflation Reduction Act, the CHIPS Act, and the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. As Senator, Rep. Gallego promises to waive the filibuster and codify Roe v. Wade, expand climate resiliency efforts, improve veteran services, enhance Medicare benefits, implement a living wage and affordable housing, as well as make billionaires and corporations pay their fair share in taxes.

Rep. Ruben Gallego is a first-generation American, father, and Marine Corps veteran who served in Iraq, and currently represents AZ-03 in the U.S. House of Representatives. As a U.S. Representative, Gallego has served on multiple committees and introduced legislation supporting DACA recipients, Americans with disabilities, tribal communities, veterans, teachers, parents, and working-class Americans. In Congress, he has sponsored, introduced, and helped pass legislation like the Inflation Reduction Act, the CHIPS Act, and the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. As Senator, Rep. Gallego promises to waive the filibuster and codify Roe v. Wade, expand climate resiliency efforts, improve veteran services, enhance Medicare benefits, implement a living wage and affordable housing, as well as make billionaires and corporations pay their fair share in taxes.

6th Congressional District

Kirsten Engel is an environmental lawyer and former state lawmaker. In the Arizona Legislature, Engel fought to protect public education and public lands and stood up to extremists attacking abortion rights and voting rights. In Congress, she promises to fight for access to quality, affordable healthcare and for protections for our environment and natural resources. Engel is endorsed by Planned Parenthood, Giffords PAC, AFL-CIO, CWA, IBEW, SEIU, UFCW, EMILY’s List, HRC, NEA, League of Conservation Voters, Sierra Club, Moms Fed Up, and many more.

Kirsten Engel is an environmental lawyer and former state lawmaker. In the Arizona Legislature, Engel fought to protect public education and public lands and stood up to extremists attacking abortion rights and voting rights. In Congress, she promises to fight for access to quality, affordable healthcare and for protections for our environment and natural resources. Engel is endorsed by Planned Parenthood, Giffords PAC, AFL-CIO, CWA, IBEW, SEIU, UFCW, EMILY’s List, HRC, NEA, League of Conservation Voters, Sierra Club, Moms Fed Up, and many more.

Legislative District 23

Rep. Mariana Sandoval is an Arizona state representative with over two decades of public service experience, including at the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, where she assisted with prosecuting air and water polluters. As a state representative, she introduced legislation to increase transparency of Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) spending and establish standards for heat illness prevention, including requiring employers to provide access to drinking water and facilities. If re-elected to the Legislature, she is committed to continue fighting for quality, affordable healthcare, investments in public education, and laws to end gun violence. Rep. Sandoval is endorsed by numerous labor unions, Rural Arizona Action, AEA, HRC, and the Sierra Club.

Rep. Mariana Sandoval is an Arizona state representative with over two decades of public service experience, including at the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, where she assisted with prosecuting air and water polluters. As a state representative, she introduced legislation to increase transparency of Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) spending and establish standards for heat illness prevention, including requiring employers to provide access to drinking water and facilities. If re-elected to the Legislature, she is committed to continue fighting for quality, affordable healthcare, investments in public education, and laws to end gun violence. Rep. Sandoval is endorsed by numerous labor unions, Rural Arizona Action, AEA, HRC, and the Sierra Club.

Matias Rosales is a realtor, councilmember, and former Vice-Mayor of the City of San Luis, where he and his wife have lived for over two decades and raised their four children. If elected, he is committed to the economic development of the region, strengthening public schools, championing reproductive freedom, and addressing crucial issues such as housing and rural water infrastructure. He is endorsed by Moms Demand Action, Arizona Education Association, Sierra Club, Living United for Change in Arizona (LUCHA), and more.

Matias Rosales is a realtor, councilmember, and former Vice-Mayor of the City of San Luis, where he and his wife have lived for over two decades and raised their four children. If elected, he is committed to the economic development of the region, strengthening public schools, championing reproductive freedom, and addressing crucial issues such as housing and rural water infrastructure. He is endorsed by Moms Demand Action, Arizona Education Association, Sierra Club, Living United for Change in Arizona (LUCHA), and more.

Sen. Brian Fernandez was first elected as an Arizona state representative in 2020 and is currently seeking re-election as a State Senator. As a member of the Legislature, he has fought to protect our water, fund public education, and lower costs for working families. He has introduced legislation to create an Independent Corrections Oversight Committee to conduct random inspections of correctional facilities, fund the Yuma/La Paz Community College District, and expand the Children's Health Insurance Program (KidsCare).

Sen. Brian Fernandez was first elected as an Arizona state representative in 2020 and is currently seeking re-election as a State Senator. As a member of the Legislature, he has fought to protect our water, fund public education, and lower costs for working families. He has introduced legislation to create an Independent Corrections Oversight Committee to conduct random inspections of correctional facilities, fund the Yuma/La Paz Community College District, and expand the Children's Health Insurance Program (KidsCare).

Pima County

Recorder Gabriella Cázares-Kelly is a seasoned public servant with extensive experience in government administration and community engagement. When re-elected, she aims to modernize voting processes, improve voter outreach, and ensure the integrity and efficiency of the election system. Cázares-Kelly has been endorsed by the AFL-CIO, Arizona List, DSA, and Run for Something for her dedication to transparent and accessible elections.

Recorder Gabriella Cázares-Kelly is a seasoned public servant with extensive experience in government administration and community engagement. When re-elected, she aims to modernize voting processes, improve voter outreach, and ensure the integrity and efficiency of the election system. Cázares-Kelly has been endorsed by the AFL-CIO, Arizona List, DSA, and Run for Something for her dedication to transparent and accessible elections.

Laura Conover is a dedicated attorney who currently serves as the elected Pima County Attorney. She has a proven track record in criminal justice reform and advocacy, and has championed efforts to enhance public safety while promoting fairness and transparency in the legal system. When re-elected, Conover aims to continue improving criminal justice practices, focusing on innovative approaches to reduce recidivism and support victims’ rights. Conover is endorsed by numerous labor unions, Planned Parenthood, Moms Demand Action, Arizona List, Moms Fed Up, and more.

Laura Conover is a dedicated attorney who currently serves as the elected Pima County Attorney. She has a proven track record in criminal justice reform and advocacy, and has championed efforts to enhance public safety while promoting fairness and transparency in the legal system. When re-elected, Conover aims to continue improving criminal justice practices, focusing on innovative approaches to reduce recidivism and support victims’ rights. Conover is endorsed by numerous labor unions, Planned Parenthood, Moms Demand Action, Arizona List, Moms Fed Up, and more.