the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee unveiled 12 Spotlight candidates running in critical races across Arizona and an additional $223K investment to break the Republican majorities. These target races include 8 House candidates and 4 Senate candidates that will serve as a guidepost as the DLCC aims to gain 2 seats in each chamber to flip the Arizona legislature and help Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs deliver the progress Arizonans deserve.
Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee President Heather Williams issued the following statement:
“The 8 House and 4 Senate candidates we’re unveiling in Arizona represent some of the strongest opportunities and critical races to flip both chambers in one of the toughest battleground states. Arizona will be competitive at all levels of the ballot and our Spotlight candidates are running tough races that could come down to a handful of votes. That’s why we’re building on our earlier investments and moving immediate additional support for state legislative candidates in Arizona to boost Democrats’ chances of flipping the state blue this fall.It’s no exaggeration to say that 2024 is the most important year in state legislative campaign history. State legislatures are on the frontlines of shaping the issues that matter most – from abortion to democracy, LGBTQ+ rights, gun safety, and more. The future landscape of rights for Arizonans hangs in the balance in 2024 – and the DLCC is committed to safeguarding Arizonans’ future as we position state legislatures at the forefront of shaping the national Democratic agenda across the country.”
Arizona Senator and ADLCC Board Chair Priya Sundareshan
“Arizona is the closest we’ve ever been to achieving this Democratic trifecta. So we’re gonna leave everything on the field this year. We must protect Arizonans from the MAGA extremism that has taken root. And the only way to do that is to flip the state legislature and protect the rights and freedoms that voters hold most dear.”
To watch the press conference with DLCC President Heather Williams and Spotlight candidates in Arizona marking the launch of our slate of target races and new investment, click here.