55 Democrat Elected Officials Choose Renzi over Simon

PRESCOTT, AZ Just days after a contentious Democratic primary, 55 elected Democrats have thrown their support behind Republican Rick Renzi. Congressman Renzi has been well known for working across party lines to solve problems and get the job done. "I am honored by the overwhelming show of support from so many Democrats. Regardless of party affiliation, this job requires working for all of the people, and I think these endorsements are further evidence that together we have delivered for rural Arizona," said Congressman Rick Renzi. Casa Grande Mayor Chuck Walton said, "I study the person, his beliefs, his track record, his promises, his platforms, and then I make my decision, party-be-damned, and I am very proud to endorse Congressman Rick Renzi. He has done a great job for Casa Grande and Pinal County. He has delivered for our community, and in my 45 years of local involvement we have never had such excellent representation." (Printed in Casa Grande Magazine) Greenlee County Supervisor Richard Lunt said, "Congressman Renzi has been a great friend to rural Arizona. He has been in Greenlee County helping us more than any other leader, Democrat or Republican. I am proud to support Rick Renzi." Democrat Officials Endorsements Treasurer Katherine D. Arviso Apache County School Superintendent Pauline Begay Apache County Supervisor Jerry Brownlow Navajo County Sheriff Gary H. Butler Navajo County Assessor Melody Capps Apache County Supervisor Jim Claw Apache County Justice of the Peace Victor Clyde Apache County Councilman J.T. Cotter City of Safford City Clerk Val Cordova Town of Springerville Supervisor Shirley Dawson Gila County Supervisor Percy Deal Navajo County Supervisor J.R. DeSpain Navajo County Vice Mayor Gloria Eagar Town of Eagar Councilwoman Virginia Evans City of Show Low Mayor Ron Green City of Safford State Senator Albert Hale Councilman Joe Haughey City of Flagstaff Councilman Danny Hoopes City of Safford Sheriff Brian Hounshell Apache County Sheriff Frank Hughes Graham County Councilman Pete Hunt Town of Springerville Councilwoman Denise Ice Town of Duncan Mayor Byron Jackson Town of Eloy Supervisor Drew John Graham County Councilman Gene Kelly City of Show Low Councilman Ken Larson Town of Thatcher Councilman Paul Licano Town of Miami Councilman Kevin Lee City of St. Johns Councilman Monty Long City of St. Johns Supervisor Richard Lunt Greenlee County Justice of the Peace Merwin Lynch Apache County School Superintendent Donna McGaughey Graham County Mayor Angel Medina Town of Miami Councilman Eric Merrmina Town of Thatcher Councilman Larry Morris Town of Pima Councilman Jerry Musgrave Town of Miami Councilman James Nelson Town of Eagar Mayor Randy Norton Town of Duncan Councilman Richard Ortega City of Safford Councilman Ross Overson, Jr. City of St. Johns Councilman Mark Overas Town of Fredonia School Superintendent Tom Powers Greenlee County Councilman Ed Ragland City of Safford Mayor Bob Rivera Town of Thatcher Mayor Tom Rankin Town of Florence Vice Mayor Roger Rothlisberger City of St. Johns Supervisor Hector Ruedas Greenlee County Supervisor Jose Sanchez Gila County Supervisor Jesse Thompson Navajo County Councilwoman Debbie Tuckfield Town of Taylor Mayor Larry Vicario Pinetop/Lakeside Mayor Charles T. Walton Sr. City of Casa Grande Supervisor Tom M. White Apache County Mayor Craig Williams Town of Mammoth Police Chief Jim Zeiler City of St. Johns