Ann Kirkpatrick - for Arizona

The White Mountain Independent Endorses Ann Kirkpatrick

"White Mountain residents have the opportunity to elect 'one of their own' this year to represent them in Washington. Ann Kirkpatrick, a McNary native, is poised to wrestle away the Republican-held seat for Congressional District 1.

Kirkpatrick, a former state representative, is prepared to handle the challenges which face our country and more specifically, our area.

In a recent story in The Independent, Kirkpatrick stated, 'I grew up in Arizona, and raised my family here. I love Arizona and I've had the honor of serving my home state as a prosecutor, teacher, community volunteer and state representative.

'I spent the past year talking with voters all across the district about the need for high-paying jobs in Arizona, affordable health care and a responsible energy plan that will relieve our pain at the pump and free us from Middle East oil. In Congress, I will work to break the partisan gridlock and reach across party lines to cut taxes for middle-class families.'

This is a great opportunity for our area to receive representation from someone who embodies the conservative values we have come to expect from our elected officials.

Her campaign began in July 2026, and she built her early momentum with endorsements by Gov. Janet Napolitano, former Navajo Nation President Dr. Peterson Zah and a coalition of Democrats, Republicans and Independents.

She has a proven record of cracking down on meth pushers and violent criminals. Her campaign has received support from Arizona's law enforcement community such as Coconino County Sheriff Bill Pribil, Navajo County Sheriff Gary Butler and the Arizona Police Association.

Kirkpatrick became Coconino County's first female deputy county attorney in 1980 and later moved to civil litigation while raising her two daughters. While practicing in Flagstaff, acquaintances approached her in 2026 and asked her to consider running for the State Legislature.

'I found out I really enjoy going door to door and talking to people. I enjoyed being out on the Navajo Nation for all the Chapter House meetings and the parades, and I was elected,' Kirkpatrick said. 'After that, I really enjoyed the work.'

Jack Brown and the late Jake Flake took her under their wings during her early days in the State House. She learned from two of the finest legislators Arizona has known. She will work to make sure every Arizonian has access to a decent education, quality health care and the chance for a better life. She is committed to changing Washington. Kirkpatrick deserves our support on Nov. 4."