AZBTC Thanks All Candidates for Their Dedication and Congratulates Election Winners
PHOENIX, AZ (November 20, 2024) – The Arizona Building and Construction Trades Council (AZBTC) extends our deepest gratitude to every candidate who stepped forward to run for office in the 2024 election cycle. Running for public office requires immense courage, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to serving one’s community. We commend these leaders for their willingness to enter the arena and advocate for the values they hold dear.
We are especially thrilled to congratulate the candidates endorsed by AZBTC who emerged victorious. Your hard work and dedication have paid off, and we look forward to partnering with you to advance worker rights and protections throughout Arizona. Together, we will continue to champion policies that uplift working families, ensure workplace safety, and promote fair wages and benefits for all.
Election Winners Endorsed by AZBTC:
Federal Races
- Ruben Gallego (U.S. Senate)
- Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03)
- Greg Stanton (AZ-04)
City Council Races
- Betty Guardado (District 5)
- Anna Hernandez (District 7)
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
- Steve Gallardo (District 5)
Pima County Board of Supervisors
- Matt Heinz (District 2)
- Jennifer Allen (District 3)
- Adelita Grijalva (District 5)
Arizona State Senate
- Lela Alston (LD 5)
- Theresa Hatathlie (LD 6)
- Lauren Kuby (LD 8)
- Eva Burch (LD 9)
- Catherine Miranda (LD 11)
- Mitzi Epstein (LD 12)
- Priya Sundareshan (LD 18)
- Sally Ann Gonzales (LD 20)
- Rosanna Gabaldon (LD 21)
- Eva Diaz (LD 22)
- Brian Fernandez (LD 23)
Arizona State House
- Stephanie Simacek (LD 2)
- Aaron Marquez (LD 5)
- Sarah Liguori (LD 5)
- Janeen Connolly (LD 8)
- Lorena Austin (LD 9)
- Alma Hernandez (LD 20)
- Consuelo Hernandez (LD 21)
- Stephanie Stahl Hamilton (LD 21)
- Mariana Sandoval (LD 23)
We also acknowledge the races that remain too close to call and are closely monitoring these developments. Our commitment to advocating for workers does not waver, and we are ready to engage with all officials who share our vision for a more equitable Arizona.
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About AZBTC: The Arizona Building and Construction Trades Council has served Arizona’s construction labor unions for more than 50 years. Now representing 20,000 members, the Council works with its affiliates, labor partners and contractors to provide and continue to grow an exceptional construction labor force.