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  Joey Czajkowski, Executive Director · [email protected]
January 6, 2026 at 8:55 PM

11 months

Arizona Democrats   Eleven months, team. Now that 2026 is here, we have eleven months to put ourselves in the best position possible to flip Arizona blue in the midterms. After a decade working in Arizona politics, I can confidently say that to win in this battleground state, you’ve…
  Mark Kelly · [email protected]
January 5, 2026 at 10:59 PM

Hegseth’s threats

Arizona Democrats You swear an oath to the Constitution when you join the military — including the First Amendment right to free speech. We swore to defend the foundational principles of this country. I took that oath seriously 40 years ago, and I still do.   Team: Pete Hegseth dec…
  Arizona Democratic Party · [email protected]
January 3, 2026 at 4:16 PM

Meet our new Executive Director, Joey Czajkowski

Arizona Democrats   Friends, I want to share some news — and be very honest with you about what this moment requires. I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve been asked to serve as the next Executive Director of the Arizona Democratic Party! I officially begin this month, but after more…
  Kris Mayes · [email protected]
January 2, 2026 at 7:13 PM

Trump is abandoning Arizona

Arizona Democrats I talked with MS NOW about how the Trump administration is abandoning Arizona's fight against drug cartels.   Hi there, It's Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes. As you may have heard me say before, Arizona is the fentanyl funnel for America. More than half of all f…
  AZ Dems · [email protected]
December 31, 2025 at 5:50 PM

Arizona is on a knife’s edge

Arizona Democrats   Arizona is one of the most competitive battlegrounds in the entire country. Just look at the results: In 2022, Katie Hobbs won the governor’s race by less than one percentage point, and Kris Mayes was elected Attorney General by just 280 votes after a statewide r…
  Arizona Democratic Party · [email protected]
December 30, 2025 at 4:54 PM

Winning these races will change AZ forever

Arizona Democrats Your support makes the difference between narrow losses and electoral breakthroughs that can change Arizona forever.   Don’t get us wrong, national politics are important. However, the real power to make change — making life more affordable, protecting our rights, …
  Charlene Fernandez, Chair · [email protected]
December 29, 2025 at 5:48 PM

My vision for Arizona:

Arizona Democrats   Hi there — I’m Charlene Fernandez, and I’m honored to serve as the Chair of the Arizona Democratic Party! I was born and raised in rural Arizona, and I’ve spent my life in public service — from serving on a rural school board to leading Democrats in the Arizona …
  AZ Dems · [email protected]
December 28, 2025 at 5:35 PM

Andy Biggs is coming for your healthcare (again)

Arizona Democrats Biggs is leading the push to let ACA subsidies expire. Millions will see premiums skyrocket — and Republicans have no real alternative.   Hi there, Andy Biggs and his fellow Republicans are coming for your healthcare. Again. Biggs is leading a conservative push to l…
  AZ Dems · [email protected]
December 27, 2025 at 5:57 PM

While Trump jokes, Arizona Democrats listen

Arizona Democrats Trump calls affordability a "hoax," but Arizona Democrats are actually meeting with voters and hearing their concerns. This is what leadership looks like.   Team — While Trump and his party joke about an "affordability hoax," Arizona Democrats are out meeting with v…
  Arizona Democratic Party · [email protected]
December 26, 2025 at 8:14 PM

Young Democrats are leading the charge in Arizona

Arizona Democrats University of Arizona College Democrats are organizing students and fighting for their future.   Hi there, While Trump and MAGA Republicans attack everything from voting rights to abortion access to basic economic fairness, young Democrats at the University of Arizo…
  Charlene Fernandez, Chair · [email protected]
December 23, 2025 at 6:20 PM

Happy Holidays from AZ Dems!

Arizona Democrats   Happy holidays to you and yours! As 2025 winds to a close, I’m reflecting on what Arizona Democrats do every year — from supporting Democratic candidates across Arizona, to protecting Arizonans’ rights and defending our public lands, to helping expand opportunit…
  Arizona Democratic Party · [email protected]
December 23, 2025 at 1:50 AM

Control of AZ’s state legislature is within our grasp

Arizona Democrats Your support makes the difference between narrow losses and electoral breakthroughs that can change Arizona forever.   Don’t get us wrong, national politics are important. However, the real power to make change — making life more affordable, protecting our rights, …
  Kris Mayes · [email protected]
December 21, 2025 at 6:49 PM

Trump is abandoning Arizona

Arizona Democrats Last week, I talked with MS NOW about how the Trump administration is abandoning Arizona's fight against drug cartels.   Hi there, It's Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes. As you may have heard me say before, Arizona is the fentanyl funnel for America. More than ha…
  Charlene Fernandez, Chair · [email protected]
December 20, 2025 at 6:44 PM

We stand with Mark Kelly

Arizona Democrats The President threatened Mark Kelly's life for defending the Constitution. We stand with him — and we need your support.   Hi there, As you probably heard, the President of the United States called for Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly to be hanged. Let that sink in for a mom…
  Arizona Democratic Party · [email protected]
December 19, 2025 at 4:33 PM

Meet our new Executive Director, Joey Czajkowski

Arizona Democrats   Friends, I want to share some news — and be very honest with you about what this moment requires. I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve been asked to serve as the next Executive Director of the Arizona Democratic Party! I officially begin in January, but after more…
  Mark Kelly · [email protected]
December 19, 2025 at 12:59 AM

BREAKING: Escalation from Pete Hegseth

Arizona Democrats The Department of Defense is upgrading its preliminary review of Mark Kelly to an official investigation.   Folks, Mark Kelly here.  They are escalating.  We hadn't heard anything significant since December 10th, and then they dropped this.  Honestly, we learned ab…
  Arizona Democratic Party · [email protected]
December 17, 2025 at 12:21 AM

Arizona Republicans’ white nationalist event

Arizona Democrats Multiple Arizona GOP lawmakers were scheduled to attend an event hosted by a group with ties to white nationalism. This is who they are.   Multiple Arizona Republican lawmakers were scheduled to attend an event this week hosted by Republicans for National Renewal (…
  Charlene Fernandez, Chair · [email protected]
December 15, 2025 at 4:18 PM

I’ll keep this brief

Arizona Democrats Your support makes it possible to keep building for 2026.   Hi there, I’ll keep this brief: We're 11 months out from elections that will decide Arizona's future. We're defending statewide offices won by razor-thin margins. We're competing for congressional seats tha…
  Monica from AZ Dems · [email protected]
December 14, 2025 at 8:10 PM

Bah, humbug!

Arizona Democrats It's the holiday season, but I'm keeping an eye on our books to make sure we're ready for 2026. Can you help before Monday’s deadline?   Hi there! Monica here from the AZ Dems finance team. (Sorry about the silly subject line, I promise I’m very excited about the h…
  Arizona Democratic Party · [email protected]
December 11, 2025 at 10:01 PM

Help us set priorities for 2026

Arizona Democrats As we head into the new year, we want to hear from you. What's most important to you and your loved ones right now?   Hi there — As we're coming to the end of the year, we want to check in with you about what matters most. Is it protecting voting rights? Defending…
  MarkKelly.com · [email protected]
December 10, 2025 at 12:31 AM

$5 between Mark Kelly + AZ Dems today

Arizona Democrats That’s what Mark needs so he can stand against Trump and the full weight of the federal government.   $5. Yes, just $5.  That’s what we’re asking you to split between Mark and AZ Dems to help him stand against Trump and the full weight of the federal government.  Ye…
  Sean McEnerney, Senior Advisor · [email protected]
December 8, 2025 at 9:44 PM

Andy Biggs just said the quiet part out loud

Arizona Democrats   Hey, Sean McEnerney here! Andy Biggs just said the quiet part out loud on Newsmax: he wants to "overhaul" the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Let me translate: Republicans want to repeal Obamacare. Again. Biggs told Newsmax that the ACA is "unaffordable" and needs an …
  AZ Dems · [email protected]
December 7, 2025 at 6:07 PM

Profiles in cowardice: Arizona's GOP governor candidates

Arizona Democrats   Team, Remember the 43-day government shutdown this fall — the longest in modern American history? Remember how Republicans refused to seat Adelita Grijalva, who won her special election in September but couldn't take office because she would have been the decidin…
  Arizona Democratic Party · [email protected]
December 6, 2025 at 4:41 PM

Republicans want to make it harder to vote in Arizona

Arizona Democrats   Hi there, Republicans are trying to make it harder to vote in Arizona — again. State Rep. Alex Kolodin, who's also running for Secretary of State, just introduced a ballot measure that would eliminate Arizona's Active Early Voter List and require voters to reques…
  Mark Kelly · [email protected]
December 4, 2025 at 8:40 PM

I will not give up on our country

Arizona Democrats It has given me too much, and I’ll never be able to repay that debt. I still believe in our democracy, our values, and our Constitution.   Folks, If you can believe it, things didn’t stop when Trump called for my hanging. It didn’t stop with the threat of a court-m…
  AZ Dems · [email protected]
December 3, 2025 at 9:08 PM

Eli Crane: defending rule of law "foolish and cowardly"

Arizona Democrats   Team — Eli Crane and his MAGA allies just showed you exactly where they stand on the rule of law. When Mark Kelly made a video reminding U.S. service members that they can refuse illegal orders, Crane went on Fox News and called it "foolish and cowardly." Let th…
  Arizona Democratic Party · [email protected]
December 2, 2025 at 11:14 PM

Arizona Democrats are leading the Trump resistance

Arizona Democrats   Hi there, While Trump and his allies attack, Arizona Democrats are fighting back — and leading the national resistance. Will you chip in to support our work across the state? CHIP IN NOW Here are just a few examples of how Arizona Democrats are standing up …
  AZ Dems · [email protected]
November 30, 2025 at 7:27 PM

Help us close out November strong

Arizona Democrats   We’ll keep this brief: Midnight tonight is our November deadline. If you saw Monica’s email yesterday, you know all that we accomplished this month. Now we need to close out November strong. Can you chip in before the deadline to help us keep building for 2026 an…
  Monica from AZ Dems · [email protected]
November 29, 2025 at 6:13 PM

Here's what we accomplished this month

Arizona Democrats   Hi there! Monica here from AZ Dems’ finance team. Our end-of-month deadline is tomorrow, and I wanted to share what we accomplished this November and why your continued support matters. Here's what we did this month: We organized around Arizona's local elections…
  Charlene Fernandez, Chair · [email protected]
November 27, 2025 at 6:09 PM

A message of thanks

Arizona Democrats   From all of us at AZ Dems: Happy Thanksgiving! As we gather with family and friends this week, I'm reminded of what makes Arizona special: our ability to come together across our differences and find common ground. Growing up in rural Arizona, I learned that our …
  Arizona Democratic Party · [email protected]
November 25, 2025 at 8:27 PM

Fwd: A message from our friends in Yavapai County

Arizona Democrats   Hi there, While it’s a tumultuous time in our country, there’s some good news coming out of this month’s elections. Arizona Democrat Jay Ruby has won a seat on the Prescott City Council! I’m Lindsay, Jay’s campaign manager. And I need you to know that what we a…
  Mark Kelly · [email protected]
November 24, 2025 at 10:29 PM

The Department of War is coming after me

Arizona Democrats You can bet this was ordered by Donald Trump and carried out by Pete Hegseth. But right now, that's besides the point.   The Department of War is coming after me because they don’t like what I have to say.  When I was 22 years old, I swore an oath to the Constituti…
  AZ Dems · [email protected]
November 23, 2025 at 7:13 PM

Former AZ Senator: "Trump is completely out of touch"

Arizona Democrats Jeff Flake says Republicans are quietly moving away from Trump. Here's what that means for Arizona.   Friends, Trump is "completely out of touch" with Americans, and Republicans are starting to migrate away from him. Don’t just take it from us, take it from Former A…
  Mark Kelly · [email protected]
November 22, 2025 at 5:15 PM

President Trump is calling for me to be hanged.

Arizona Democrats   President Trump is calling for me to be hanged.  I put out a video, alongside veterans of the military and former members of the intelligence community. It had a simple message: If you are serving in the military, you have an obligation to refuse illegal orders. …
  Arizona Democratic Party · [email protected]
November 21, 2025 at 4:33 PM

New poll: Hobbs statistically tied with GOP rivals

Arizona Democrats Katie Hobbs is neck-and-neck with Republican challengers. Here's what's at stake — and why she needs your support.     Hi there, A new poll just confirmed what we already knew: the 2026 governor's race is a pure toss-up. Katie Hobbs is statistically tied with all th…
  Yassamin Ansari · [email protected]
November 19, 2025 at 9:17 PM

Republicans are back from their taxpayer funded vacation

Arizona Democrats Republicans took more vacation days in the last two months than most Americans have taken in the last three years.   Team, Rep. Yassamin Ansari here. Last week, Republicans returned to Washington to finally do their jobs after an 8-week-long taxpayer-funded vacatio…
  AZ Dems · [email protected]
November 18, 2025 at 11:17 PM

This isn't McCain's Republican Party anymore

Arizona Democrats From McCain's legacy to MAGA extremism: How Arizona's Republican Party lost its way.   Friends, Seven years after John McCain's death, Arizona Republicans are still fighting over his legacy. Last week, Meghan McCain responded on social media after a Turning Point Ac…
  AZ Dems · [email protected]
November 17, 2025 at 7:41 PM

When judges stand up to Trump, Republicans attack

Arizona Democrats   Team, Eli Crane and Andy Biggs just showed us what happens when judges stand up to the Trump administration. Recently, Texas Rep. Brandon Gill filed articles of impeachment against U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, the chief judge of the U.S. District Court for…
  AZ Dems · [email protected]
November 15, 2025 at 4:42 PM

Building on our momentum

Arizona Democrats   Hi there, Last week's elections across the country showed what happens when Democrats fight for what Americans actually care about — healthcare, economic security, protecting rights, and holding extremists accountable. We saw momentum. We saw voters rejecting MAG…
  Sean McEnerney, AZ Dems · [email protected]
November 14, 2025 at 8:09 PM

Two days to go

Arizona Democrats   Hi there, Sean here — I'm the Senior Advisor at the Arizona Democratic Party. Two days until our mid-month deadline, and I wanted to be straight with you about where we stand. We're defending a governor, secretary of state, and attorney general who all won by raz…
  Adelita Grijalva · [email protected]
November 12, 2025 at 3:34 PM

The moment I'm sworn in

Arizona Democrats   Hi Friends, it's Adelita Grijalva, the Democrat who’s waited longer than any other representative in recent history to take office after winning a special election. Once I'm sworn in, I'll be the FINAL House Democrat needed to force a floor vote to release the E…
  Arizona Democratic Party · [email protected]
November 11, 2025 at 4:41 PM

Honoring Arizona's veterans

Arizona Democrats   Hi there, Today is Veterans’ Day, and we want to take a moment to honor the service and sacrifice of Arizona's veterans. More than 500,000 veterans call Arizona home — one of the largest veteran populations in the country. From Luke Air Force Base to Fort Huachuc…
  Charlene Fernandez, Chair · [email protected]
November 10, 2025 at 11:06 PM

Analysts are counting us out. Let's prove them wrong.

Arizona Democrats   Hi there, Political analysts are already questioning Arizona Democrats' chances in 2026. According to a new Axios report, Republican pundits are calling our 2022 victories — when Katie Hobbs, Adrian Fontes, and Kris Mayes swept the top three statewide offices — a…
  Arizona Democratic Party · [email protected]
November 8, 2025 at 8:27 PM

This is who Andy Biggs really is

Arizona Democrats   Hi there, Andy Biggs has shown Arizona exactly who he is. By now, you’ve probably heard that the GOP gubernatorial candidate called Democrats "political terrorists, just like they are domestic terrorists." And you’re probably aware that he's been missing from wor…
  AZ Dems · [email protected]
November 7, 2025 at 6:20 PM

The audacity of Juan Ciscomani

Arizona Democrats   Hi there, Juan Ciscomani has found a new low: visiting the food bank he helped sabotage. Recently, Ciscomani showed up at a local food bank to praise their work fighting food insecurity. The audacity is staggering, considering what he has actually done to Arizona…
  Adelita Grijalva · [email protected]
November 5, 2025 at 4:24 PM

Why I’m going to court

Arizona Democrats   Hi Friends, it's Adelita Grijalva — the Democratic Rep.-Elect being blocked from taking office. Enough is enough. I have filed a federal lawsuit to break Speaker Johnson's obstruction so that I can be sworn in immediately. This has now become the longest swear…
  Charlene Fernandez, Chair · [email protected]
November 4, 2025 at 9:56 PM

Your vote matters today

Arizona Democrats   Hi there, Today is Election Day in Arizona! Every vote matters, so let's make sure everyone has a fair and safe opportunity to cast their ballot. Here's a reminder of what you need to know today: Vote in person: Head to IWillVote.com to find your polling locatio…
  Arizona Democratic Party · [email protected]
November 4, 2025 at 1:05 AM

We’re one year out from the 2026 elections

Arizona Democrats   Hi there, One year from today, Arizona will vote in what could be the most consequential midterm election of our lifetimes. And Trump is already planning how to subvert it. If you’re as alarmed by Republican meddling in 2026 as we are, help us stand up for Arizon…
  Charlene Fernandez · [email protected]
October 31, 2025 at 3:51 PM

Fwd: Monica’s message

Arizona Democrats   Hi there, Happy Halloween! 🎃 I hope you're having fun tonight — whether that's handing out candy, taking the kids trick-or-treating, or just enjoying the evening. Stay safe out there. Monica is right: Your support helps us win the competitive races that will flip…
  Monica from AZ Dems · [email protected]
October 30, 2025 at 6:53 PM

Quick favor?

Arizona Democrats   Hi there, I'm Monica from the finance team here at AZ Dems — and I'll be honest, I'm watching the clock tick down to our end-of-month deadline tomorrow and getting a little nervous. Here's why this deadline is so important: Every dollar we raise helps us plan. Wh…