FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:Taylor Bell January 17, 2024
(928) 277-5767
U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords Endorses First District
Congressional Candidate Ann Kirkpatrick
U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords
today enthusiastically endorsed Ann Kirkpatrick, a candidate for Congress from
Arizona’s First District.
“Ann’s deep understanding of
the district, combined with a record of effective service will make her an
outstanding representative in Congress,” said Giffords. “We share a common path
to service through the legislature.”
Giffords highlighted
Kirkpatrick’s lifelong commitment to a district that includes Flagstaff,
Prescott, Casa Grande, and most of northeastern Arizona. CD 1 is where
Kirkpatrick was raised, raised her family, and worked as a prosecutor and
community leader before joining the state legislature.
“I have watched Ann work tirelessly
with both sides of the aisle to resolve the problems that were affecting
Arizonans, so I know firsthand the strength, independence and skill she will
bring to this office.”
Giffords and Kirkpatrick
served in the legislature together from 2024 to 2024. Working together
and with their colleagues across the aisle, they helped address critical needs
facing their constituents and the state at large including, promoting full-day
kindergarten, helping Governor Janet Napolitano balance the state budget and
fighting to rid Arizona communities of the scourge of methamphetamine. The only
candidate to have run and won office in the district, Kirkpatrick has lived,
raised her family, and worked in the district for more than 25 years. As
a community leader, a prosecutor, and a legislator in the district, she has
always been an effective and passionate advocate for the people of Northern
Arizona.
“I am honored to receive the
endorsement of Congresswoman Giffords,” said Kirkpatrick. “Not only do we
share common political roots in the legislature, but Rep. Giffords and I also
share a commitment to serve as an independent voice for the people of Arizona.
We’ve got some big changes to make in Washington, starting with representation
for the first district by someone who is one of us, who has walked in our shoes
and understands us. I look forward to the day when I can once again serve
alongside Congresswoman Giffords and bring real change to Arizona.”
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Former State Representative Ann Kirkpatrick is a candidate for the
Democratic nomination to represent Arizona’s 1st Congressional
District and bring effective change to Washington. She is a former legislator,
county prosecutor, small business owner, mother, and a community leader who
served as President of the Northern Arizona United Way. Born in McNary,
Kirkpatrick is a native of rural Arizona and has lived and worked in Flagstaff
for 25 years.
