Signatures:
1,127

Phone Number:
520-268-0415

Email Address:
[email protected]

Statement:
Mr. Butierez is a wrongfully convicted man who because of Pima County’s corrupt justice system, spent 10 years in prison and 30 years fighting for justice. After being released and losing everyone he knew, he began running with those he met in Prison. He became a homeless drug addict. In 2005, Mr. Butierez began to realize he had gone from a good hardworking man to a homeless drug addict simply because of the individuals in his life. He changed that and sought out new friends and associates. He surrounded himself with business owners and successful people. Today Mr. Butierez Owns Butierez/Express Painting and employees 20-63 people at different times. He helps those willing to help themselves and stands as a symbol of hope.

Signatures:
710

Phone Number:
520-230-1424

Email Address:
[email protected]

Website

Signatures:
645

Phone Number:
480-761-1389

Email Address:
[email protected]

Website

Statement:
I am excited to announce my candidacy for the United States Congress representing the 7th district of Arizona. With your support, I hope to represent your voices and values in Washington, D.C. My commitment to improving the quality of life for every individual in this district is what drives me to enter this race. I believe that by working together, we can create policies that support our local businesses, improve healthcare access, and bolster our education system. When elected, I will prioritize protecting our civil rights, investing in public infrastructure, and advocating for policies that promote economic growth. I am confident that with your support, we can build a better future.

Signatures:
1,629

Email Address:
[email protected]

Signatures:
1,812

Email Address:
[email protected]

Website

Statement:
Adelita Grijalva is a lifelong public servant, advocate, and resident of Southern Arizona. A graduate of Pueblo High School and the University of Arizona, she began her 25-year career working at the Pima County Teen Court helping court-involved youth through a restorative juvenile diversion program. Adelita was first elected to public office in 2002, serving on the Tucson Unified School District Governing Board, where she championed the expansion of preschool access and defended Mexican-American Studies. In 2020, Adelita was elected to the Pima County Board of Supervisors, representing District 5. She became the first Latina and only the second woman to serve as Chair, and was re-elected in 2024 with over 73% of the vote. As a Supervisor, she prioritized affordable housing, climate resiliency, and community wellness, launching the county’s first free preschool program for low-income families and protecting open spaces in the Sonoran Desert for future generations to enjoy. A believer in public-private partnerships, Adelita serves on multiple community boards. She lives in Tucson with her husband and three children, and is the proud daughter of Congressman Raúl Grijalva.

Signatures:
989

Phone Number:
360-888-5475

Email Address:
[email protected]

Statement:
Patrick Harris, Sr. is an innovator, strategist, and champion of economic reform. Born into a military family, Patrick spent his early years living abroad. His rise from high-school dropout to MBA and from minimum-wage to a President and CEO showcases his belief that anyone can achieve success with the right opportunities and mindset. Patrick has filed 43 patents, oversaw over a billion dollars in annual revenue, and led projects at multi-billion-dollar organizations. He even played a key role in drafting a U.S. House of Representatives bill aimed at combating the opioid epidemic. On a personal level, Patrick’s role as a divorced single father to six children (two biological and four adopted) underscores his deep empathy for everyday families and those confronting systemic barriers. His struggles with homelessness, education, and workplace challenges forged a commitment to fairness in every sense, from the boardroom to the living room. Patrick’s decision to enter politics is born from firsthand observation that extreme wealth hoarding stifles the very innovation capitalism promises. Having spent his career aligning stakeholders, building consensus, and translating ambitious ideas into meaningful reforms, he will fight to restore the American Dream. https://go.azsos.gov/2y28

Signatures:
1,784

Phone Number:
520-329-3792

Email Address:
[email protected]

Website

Statement:
Daniel Hernandez is running for Congress to fight for the progressive values that Southern Arizona families depend on—our rights, our livelihoods, and our democracy. For Daniel, public service isn’t a choice—it’s a calling. Born and raised in Tucson, Daniel’s mother immigrated from Mexico in search of a better future. His dad worked in construction and volunteered in the community, teaching him the value of hard work and giving back. At his core, Daniel knows how life-changing access to healthcare can be. As a teenager, he became severely ill without access to healthcare and almost died. It was the healthcare provided by Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program that saved his life. That first-hand experience with healthcare inspired him to do research and help patients. Daniel worked through college at the University of Arizona, in a cancer research lab, then as a phlebotomist, and finally as a nursing assistant. He learned skills that gave him the preparation to help provide critical first aid to Congresswoman Gabby Giffords on that terrible day of January 8th, 2011.

Signatures:
1,013

Phone Number:
720-357-4260

Email Address:
[email protected]

Statement:
Ecological overshoot threatens the sustainability of life on Earth. Since about 1970, the ecological impact from human overpopulation and over-consumption has exceeded the regenerative capacity of the Earth's biosphere. Homo sapiens are one out of millions of species. Human civilization has fundamentally altered the Earth's ecosystem. Plastic now outweighs all animal biomass on Earth. About 96% of Earth's biomass of wildlife mammal species has been displaced by people and livestock. Wildlife vertebrate biomass has decreased by about 73% since 1970. An industrialized human civilization of eight billion people is unsustainable, regardless of how wealth is distributed. Everything we do has impact on the environment. From an environmental perspective, ecological overshoot results from human overpopulation and over-consumption. Too many people consuming and polluting too much. Numbers of people multiplied by per capita ecological footprints. In 1804, there were one billion people on Earth. Now there are eight billion. Ecological footprints have grown astronomically. The Living Planet Report environmental sustainability study estimated that if the average person on Earth had as much ecological impact as the average person in the United States does now, the Earth could not sustain a human population of more than one and a half billion people.

Phone Number:
480-688-1954

Email Address:
[email protected]

Statement:
Trump's chaotic second term has failed the nation in myriad ways, but in the 200 words alloted here, I will just concentrate on the administration's favoritism toward billionaires, erosion of civil liberties, and its mismanagement of the economy. By appointing affluent individuals like Elon Musk to high-ranking positions, Trump has prioritized the interests of the super-wealthy over working-class Americans. This is evident in the reduction of funding for regulatory agencies overseeing Musk's enterprises and the proposal of government investment funds potentially benefiting Musk's allies. The administration's disregard for civil liberties is alarming. Actions such as the deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador, bypassing due process, mirror tactics of authoritarian regimes. Trump's centralization of power, coupled with the circumvention of congressional and judicial oversight, poses significant threats to democratic principles. Economically, Trump's obsession with tariffs and unpredictable policies has led to inflation, recession risks, and stock market instability, adversely affecting ordinary Americans. The administration's dismissal of key officials and appointment of conspiracy theorists further destabilizes governance. In summary, the administration's alignment with elite interests, undermining of civil liberties, and reckless economic policies contradict the needs of the broader populace, threatening the foundations of democracy and economic stability.